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How to Build Your Own Computer From Scratch

Buying all the parts for a new computer and building it yourself can be cheaper than buying a branded system. Plus, it offers the user a perfectly customized system without costly, unneeded extras. But how do you get started? How can you judge the quality of bare parts and make sure they all work together? Include specific buying advice for others interested in the challenge and reward of building their own systems.



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by Gr8ful

Gr8ful is a Lead on Epinions 		Feb 18 '01 Building an Athlon based computer: 101
Follow this guide to build a computer exactly like the one I am using right now. This is an excellent gaming, office, internet computer and all around great set up.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Gr8ful

Gr8ful is a Lead on Epinions 		Oct 29 '00 So, you want to build your own computer ~ Suggestions for PC construction
Do the research before you decide and make sure all your components are compatible with each other. Oh yeah... have fun. :-)... read full review 		Very Helpful
by surferdude7
 Jul 20 '02 The Parts for Building a Computer from Scratch!
Building computers is fun and educational, it is easy if you take your time and do your research! ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by ivplay
 Jan 28 '04 So you say you want a gaming computer...
This is entirely my opinion of what to buy in the first quarter of 2004. Use it at your own risk!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by 4rhodes
 Sep 08 '01 Never Eat Yellow Snow - HTP W/O
This is my tribute to Hard_to_Please. I wish you well.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by djsplendid
 Dec 18 '00 Upgrading your system. Is it worth it?
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by fallyn96
 Apr 18 '01 The Three Don'ts
If you are having someone else build your computer, make sure that they know what they are doing.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by amerpie
 Sep 29 '00 Why I'll Never Buy Another Computer Again
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by vicwang
 Apr 25 '01 Epinions Computers Q&A Week 5: Building Your Own Computer
It's possible to build a top-of-the-line system for $2000--and for the right person, that's an absolute steal.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by basilisk4
 Dec 22 '00 Building your own computer -- Why you might want to consider other options first
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by artic00cat
 Oct 17 '00 Shopping for those new parts to build your own computer?
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by vplite
 Jan 15 '03 A Budget PC for 2003
Your biggest payoff will be knowledge and satisfaction... read full review 		Very Helpful
by artic00cat
 Jan 08 '01 Overview of the basic parts assembly process!!! (NOT COMPLETE GUIDE)
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by artic00cat
 Oct 08 '00 Considering Building your own PC? look inside first
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by vplite
 Jan 15 '02 A Computer for 2002
Don't start this project unless you can consider it a "Labor of Love". This is a fantastic computer learning experience.... read full review 		Very Helpful
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