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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 mr_tinkles
Oct 16 '04 homeade alienware for less
me personally i would just build my own and save 2000... read full review
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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
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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
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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
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by seowfun
May 20 '02 Choosing components for a Pentium 4 System
This article get into some details on choosing components for P4 system.... read full review
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by vplite
Jan 15 '02 NewEgg - The Best Source for Computer Hardware
Overall, the positives far outweigh the negatives, and I would strongly recommend NewEgg as an online computer hardware vendor. ... read full review
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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
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by yoshimato
Dec 14 '01 A PC may be your next home improvement project
If you don't mind to use a screw driver and don't worry about every button in your dashboard or VCR, you may be well suited to build your own PC.... read full review
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by zap3v
Nov 17 '01 Recent view of building your own PC
Fun to do and puts you in control! Just do it!... read full review
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by lavoisier
Nov 14 '01 A Guide to Building Computers Volume 2. Published Nov. 14, 2001
If you're goal is to have a better computer for the money, by all means build your own. It's not as big of a deal as you think. ... read full review
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by lavoisier
Nov 14 '01 A Guide to Building Computers Volume 1. Published: Nov. 14, 2001
If you're goal is to have a better computer for the money, by all means build your own. It's not as big of a deal as you think.... read full review
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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
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by andycharger
Sep 04 '01 Canabalise or Create?
Easy if you follow the right method... read full review
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by lucie30
Aug 23 '01 Build Your Own Computer, Part VI, Parallel Ports
With the advent of higher speed, easier to use ports such as FireWire and USB2, the Parallel Port has lost some of its importance. Despite this, everyone has one.... read full review
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by lucie30
Aug 18 '01 Build Your Own Computer, Part V, Power Surge Protection
Prevention is far better than a cure, especially with line power surges. Here are some considerations and things to look for in a protective device.... read full review
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