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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 mustangman5
 May 03 '01 What is a scratch and how do you get a PC from it?
Save money and build the computer of your dreams. It's a major commitment, so follow at your own risk.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by mistrtonee
 Oct 01 '00 Building Your Own Computer
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by TrickQba
 Dec 05 '00 What if I'm an Idiot?
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by scott4life
 Oct 18 '00 How To Pick The Right Parts
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by Beawriter
 Dec 16 '00 I'M NO EXPERT BUT I DID THIS
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by andycharger
 Sep 04 '01 Canabalise or Create?
Easy if you follow the right method... read full review 		Very Helpful
by MDragon53
 Oct 02 '00 You can't buy this computer anywhere else!!!
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by arathres
 Dec 31 '00 Building your own computer.
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by tc22
 Mar 14 '01 Build a PC (Aspirin sold separately) Part 1 of 2
If you are an advanced user and wish to get the most out of your computer while possibly saving some money, then building your own PC could be your answer.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by tslater
 Jan 08 '01 Should I or Shouldn't I?
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by pstans
 Sep 27 '00 What case should I buy?
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by graffixboy
 Dec 21 '00 A Quasi-Guide To How Not To Get Ripped Off
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by FH-student
 Dec 20 '00 Think long and hard before building your own computer.
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by tc22
 Mar 14 '01 Build a PC (Aspirin sold separately) Part 2 of 2
If you are an advanced user and wish to get the most out of your computer while possibly saving some money, then building your own PC could be your answer.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by amrya
 Nov 12 '00 Building Your Own Computer (part 2)
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