Know u'r budget!!! that's the first thing(hahahah)

ok now after know your budget, u can started with this:

1. choose a processor: for now there is only 2 good label in the market of processor: Intel and AMD. to pick a processor u need to know what is your computer function? playing need a dual core processor, multitasking need a quad core processor(the more core u had the better but if your budget is tight u can pick a good dual core processor). also when u want to buy a processor look at the clock speed(higher is better).

2. choose a motherboard: every motherboard has a socket for a processor(a place where u stick in the processor.) but there is difference between Intel and AMD socket. make sure u pick the right motherboard that had a right socket for the processor!!!. New motherboard had an PCI ex 16 v 2.00 expanxion for graphic card. They also had sata port for harddrive, dvd-rom, blueray. there is very lot feature in a single motherboard so it was hard to pick a right one for your PC.

3. Choose your graphic card : there is two major label in graphic card market: radeon and nvidia
. The new graphic card need an PCI-ex expansion in motherboard. so if u want to use a new graphic card u must seek a motherboard that have an expansion card that support PCI-ex.


4. choose your memory : is hard to explain what u need to know about memory(my english is realy bad) . the first thing to do is to look at your motherboard and search what RAM that your motherboard support and the max clock that its support. today the common use is DDR2-800. i suggesting using a 2giga dual channel(total 4 giga byte) DDR2-800.

5. Choose your power supply: every component mentioned above need an supply of electricity. so u need to pick power supply that can cover the need of your component. i'm suggesting use a pure 500 watt powersupply.

6. choose the casing : make sure that all the componet u choose can fit into casing. if u feel the need of overclocking then pick a casing with good airflow so ucan use a good fan in case the heat melting the PC.

this post is only about my simple opinion about build a pc... if u need to know more about the component mention above just ask me, than i will try to help u...

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This is a horrible guide, probably one of the worst I have ever stumbled upon. Your English is equivalent to if not worse than that of my 5 year old cousins.

Now lets talk about the actual guide. You don't go in-depth with anything and your pretty much leave the reader guessing what to do. I don't know what thoughts crossed your mind as you decided to post this but I'm sure they were very distracting as it seems you dozed off topic quite a few times.

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hahah so sorry, i realy want to share my opinion about this kind of topic, i really am.

i only want to tell what u need to know about PC and which part is create a good PC, so the post i made just for starter to tell about build a pc. i'm not create this post more complicated (coz i know my english sucks) but it will encourage another to share about the knowledge of building a good PC.

sorry my bad.

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Personally I dislike to build a Pc in "steps".

Obviously the Processor and the motherboard have to be compatible. but "Choose any processor you like"... says nothing at all.

What about the difference between 1-core, dual-core, quad-core, etc?
and for motherboards: What are the main features to look for (not just to make it compatible). How many Ram slots does it have. does it even support an Older harddrive (which is a very specific prefence but still) and the size vs. the case height and width.

Adding some examples would be great and then your still only going on about choosing system components. not the actual assembly of the PC.

Try to add some reference. for example. When choosing a proccesor. Make a link to Tom's Hardware latest CPU charts and add your own finding to it. What about Value vs. Speed. For example: Buying the latest hardware components will make your PC twice as expansive vs. buying hardware components that are half a year old. and still are top-of-the-line for most users.

Also consider different uses for the PC. Hardcore Gamer, or someone who casually browses the internet or even Graphic designers. All those different preferences require a different look on which components to buy and which components will work together to achieve the best result for your personal goal.

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hmmm maybe i'm had a wrong thread title...

i'm only want to tell a very new guy/girl that want to start build their own pc. what they need to know so they will start googling about this component and learn about the component.

it's hard to explain the way u assemble a pc with words. i want to make a video about it (doesn't had a handy cam my bad).

i'll close this thread may be and make a new one... thx

peace, luv u all

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hahahahaha hilarious!

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Fishy01, please play this song....

http://www.entertonement.com/clips/k...Learn-to-Spell

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, that song is wicked. i am dislexic ( not even sure if thats how you spell it ) and i could'nt be assed to go and check if the spelling is right

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hahaah that song is funny


wait till i made a game guide hahahha

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Dyslexia isn't an excuse for being an idiot. It's a reading disability as far as I know and I think I have it because when I read books I can't get a single sentence down for shit anymore I used to be an amazing reader. Now I can only read text online properly.

:S I spend too much time on the computer!

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Hmm, this guide seems to focus more on choosing parts than actually building the system

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i found it helpful to get my hands on an old pc, take it apart and put it back together in a difrent case. i use a box, nothing special but showed me the basics of were the wires go. and now i can build any pc, im only after building a new pc becouse of it

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Intel Processor (Medium range) and 4 GB RAM. How much that will cost? Intel motherboard is a must too. I never trust AMD. AMD processors tend to get overheated, as happened to my old Desktop PC three years ago. Say no to AMD.

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AMD now has a new model of processor that can match intel... the new AMD cooling fan system is better than 5 years ago..

AMD is not that bad.

if u want an intel dual core processor i suggest u pick core2duo e8400, with a motherboard using p45 chipset.(maybe you will spent around $250)
use 2gigs DDR2 dual channel (total 4 gigs), had a price of 60 $(price tag in my country) the most popular memory brand is corsair and kingstone... (i had use them before and no problem arise)

the price i wrote is the same with i found in the market near my home, try search in tigerdirect.com if u want to know the price in US.

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Hmmm... I'll still stick to Intel. (Once bitten..... twice shy.)

The site (tigerdirect.com) which you recommended was really fantastic. I found lots and lots of useful information in it. Excellent site for planning to assemble your own PC.

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AMD are perfectly fine. Intel also have created some dodgy processors in their time.

Put it this way. If you want the top of the range, uber overclockable processor, Intel i7 or the to be released later this year Intel i5 is the only way to go.

Whereas, if you are looking at a budget system, a duel core AMD Athlon x64 can be picked up pretty cheap.

It really just depends on what system you are making.

As for graphics, it is ATI vs nvidia not Radeon vs nividia.

With memory what about anything to do with the limits of a 32bit operating system ect.

Casing? Airflow? What about cable ties? Watercooled vs using fans? ATX case? Micro? Does the power supply fit in the case?

The guide is very vague. I don't think I could even select my components using this guide. Let alone build a PC.

Maybe you should consider expanding the guide and correcting some of the spelling and grammar.

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Well.... before trying out AMD processors I need some expert review. As Fishy pointed out, the best Intel processor which I can afford now is Core2duo E 8400. Comes for around $225 in Oregon. What about the equivalent AMD version to this Intel Processor? How much it costs?

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The new Athlon II X2 550 BE is had a close performance with intel E 8400 in gaming. u should try to search on tigerdirect.com for the price. i believe AMD is much cheaper than intel.

peace, luv u all

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Hmmm..... Athlon II X2 550 Black Edition seems to be much cheaper compared to Core2duo E 8400. (In Oregon the former one comes at around 60% of the price of the latter one). Thanks a lot for suggesting this processor.

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