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Posted: 14th Sep 2005 05:26
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Hi all
I want to build my own Pc and build and buy it piece by piece. Where can I buy parts for a Pc(new or good condition) and where can I find or buy a manual on how to put a PC together because I have almost no idea how..

cheers

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Antdizzle
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http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/ tells you how to build a computer. Newegg.com is the best place to buy computer parts in my opinion.

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hyrichter
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Posted: 14th Sep 2005 05:51
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If you're from the US, definitely check out newegg.com. Even if you're not from the US, the reviews are very helpful. Another good place to buy stuff for your PC is from zipzoomfly.com

PCs are very easy to put together. All you need is:
Case (with lots of fans and a good power supply (at least 450 w))
Motherboard
CPU with a good fan (AMD Athlon for the most for your money)
Memory
Hard drive
CD/DVD drive
Video card
Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
Speakers

And that should get you up and running. Of course, you need to make sure everything is compatible with everything else, but it's not hard. Everything pretty much pops into place when you have all the parts. I've never had a pre-built PC. All mine I've built myself.

I'd recommend Asus for your MB. I've had the least trouble with them. Good luck.


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JoelJ
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Posted: 14th Sep 2005 07:28
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go athlon 64 for processor
get a mobo with PCI express 16x and a capable video card


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UnderLord
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hahaha newegg is crap i compaired them to tigerdirect and tigerdirect prices own! compaired to newegg you should check it out tigerdirect.com

I like it more then newegg

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Posted: 15th Sep 2005 06:02
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okay I'll check out tiger direct I already checked out newegg but
I'm not from the USA.

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Quote: "Actually I used tiger direct once and it took a little less than a month to get my package ... Newegg got 2 packages to my house in 2 days... I'd definetely suggest Newegg.

Oh and Tiger Direct isn't cheaper either really... It's about the same price, depends on what products though."


Yeah well speed isnt on my list of prioritys everything i want from newegg is cheaper at tigerdirect.

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JoelJ
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i would pay $5 more to get something in my face as soon as possible...that's why i always check teh local BESTBUY for their specials and stuff


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Lukas W
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what about the new sempron64? will it be worth the money?

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Quote: "If I were to build a sweet PC"
I would use a mixture of snickers and skittles.

Cheers

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this users ip resides in canada, if any canadian users know of a cheap store more close to home like umart.com.au for australia then shout out.

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Posted: 15th Sep 2005 10:28 Edited at: 15th Sep 2005 10:30
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If you are going to make a sweet pc, might want to make sure you get AMD drivers and stuff, their very powerful.

Also having a nice bluish/greenish light somewhere would be cool...

Are you planning to add Windows/Mac/Linux?


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Posted: 15th Sep 2005 11:11 Edited at: 15th Sep 2005 11:12
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Something like this would be nice.

http://www.cdb.net/Super%20Computer.jpg

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yes, pci express 16x video + mobo to handle it
you wont be disappointed

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Quote: " what about the new sempron64? will it be worth the money?"

come on, cant anyone answer?
when i get the money to buy me a new pc, i will probably buy an Athlon64 but will Sempron64 be any good or better than the Sempron 32-bit version? i need to know

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Posted: 16th Sep 2005 04:22 Edited at: 16th Sep 2005 04:24
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"Are you planning to add Windows/Mac/Linux"



I think I want windows mac maybe. Linux no. I'm looking for a canadian site or at least something that will be able to ship the stuff to Canada.

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