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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 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 		Very Helpful
by DJ1s
 Nov 28 '00 Every home-build needs a case. Lets look at the Addtronics 6890a
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by infielderx
 Oct 06 '00 Build It, And You Will Save
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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 		Very Helpful
by knobmaker
 Dec 22 '00 New Computer, Part 1-- Why build your own?
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by shawnw
 Dec 26 '00 The newbies guide to building a computer
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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 		Very Helpful
by georgekn3
 Nov 01 '00 One IT Pro's Guide to Building a SMP Server
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by psykosis_fc
 Oct 02 '00 Overclocking Part4 -- RAM selection
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by maciek
 Dec 31 '00 Upgrading your system. Part II - the hardware
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by knobmaker
 Dec 29 '00 New Computer, Part 2-- Picking the parts.
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by Gavvin
 Dec 29 '00 Where to buy is just as important as what to buy!
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by psykosis_fc
 Oct 02 '00 Intro to Overclocking
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by loverboy4u_17
 Apr 28 '01 How to choose the right components for your PC
Just be careful when u buy your PC and as the greeks say "Let the buyer Beware "... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Sunliner
 Oct 17 '00 To Build Or Not To Build
Building your own computer assures you of high quality, upgradeability and affordability...as long as you're comfortable being your own tech support.... read full review 		Very Helpful
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