Building A PC

KoLAddict · 07-06-2007, 09:39 PM

A pal of mine is planning to build a desktop. I was wondering if anyone knew of any great sites for info on how to do this? I know there are lots of great sites out there and was hoping someone could tell me their favorites. My friend isn't exactly computer-savvy (I am a little bit, but I'm more in the programming side than the hardware side).

Thanks

**Rashiki** · 07-07-2007, 02:04 AM

You just found it

Peruse or use the search function and you'll find many sources on building a PC from scratch. It's very easy, just selecting components and being careful when physically installing the hardware is all it takes.

What do you need to know?

**speedster123** · 07-07-2007, 06:47 AM

http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...-w-photos.html

KoLAddict · 07-07-2007, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedster123

http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...-w-photos.html

It says I don't have privileges to view that page. Is the URL wrong or something?

**mattlock** · 07-07-2007, 10:51 AM

I'm sorry, the article you were linked to is in a staff only section do to some of the changes are site is currently going through.

Here's the thread originally posted by Kalim:

How To Build your Own PC: Simple Guides w/photo's

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For those who want to build a PC, you can be fairly worried even when knowing the basics that you may get something wrong, some confusion thats tricked your mind until the crunch and the task is ever-so daunting in all other respects for a beginner.

Here is a collection of online or downloadable guides that explain very well, precisely and clearly what is needed; step-by-step a walk through. You only ever require any one of them and you may choose whichever one suits you best. There isn't much to it after this, and you can be your own "techy" from on ... as long as you keep visiting this site
I will stick my personal rating next to them measured on all respects and as per the feedback I received from test beginners.
1 being the worst and 10 being the best.

First in general about computers this 177 page guide to technical information about computer components, Windows, hardware, software, downloads, security, errors etc is excellent:
Computer Companion PDF: 2.13MB - 10/10

How to build your own PC: Guides

ZIP of a PDF: 22MB - 10/10

PDF: 2.8MB - 9/10

PDF: 263KB - 8/10

http://tomshardware.co.uk/2002/09/04..._pc/index.html - 7/10

Another: online guide - 6/10

NOTE: For a PDF to download, right-click the link and choose "Save-As" or "Save Link As" for the download to begin.

If you are stuck with anything, then please post in the relevant Hardware Support section on the forum and someone will assist you soon.

Enjoy

KoLAddict · 07-07-2007, 11:03 AM

Thank you very much.

**mattlock** · 07-07-2007, 11:07 AM

Your welcome. If your friend has any questions about hardware selection have him post them here.

KoLAddict · 07-07-2007, 02:00 PM

Ok, with money not being an issue, what should be bought to make the most powerful gaming rig currently?

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 07-07-2007, 02:16 PM

GO here for the build http://www.techsupportforum.com/gami...aming-rig.html

07-06-2007, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
KoLAddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 454 OS: XP	Building A PC A pal of mine is planning to build a desktop. I was wondering if anyone knew of any great sites for info on how to do this? I know there are lots of great sites out there and was hoping someone could tell me their favorites. My friend isn't exactly computer-savvy (I am a little bit, but I'm more in the programming side than the hardware side). Thanks

07-07-2007, 02:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rashiki Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 878 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	Re: Building A PC You just found it Peruse or use the search function and you'll find many sources on building a PC from scratch. It's very easy, just selecting components and being careful when physically installing the hardware is all it takes. What do you need to know? __________________ ASUS P5WD2 Premium v0709 \| Intel Prescott 3.2ghz \| 2gb Corsair XMS DDR2-800 PC2-6400 \| Sparkle Power 550w PSU \| ATI All-In-Wonder X600 Pro \| Sound Blaster Audigy 4 \| CoolerMaster Aluminum Case \| WD Raptor 76gb 10K RPM SATA HDD \|ASUS CD/DVD RW Combo Drive \| Mitsumi 7-in-1 Floppy Combo Drive \| Coolermaster Copper Heatsink

07-07-2007, 06:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,223 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: Building A PC http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...-w-photos.html __________________

07-07-2007, 10:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: Building A PC I'm sorry, the article you were linked to is in a staff only section do to some of the changes are site is currently going through. Here's the thread originally posted by Kalim: How To Build your Own PC: Simple Guides w/photo's -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For those who want to build a PC, you can be fairly worried even when knowing the basics that you may get something wrong, some confusion thats tricked your mind until the crunch and the task is ever-so daunting in all other respects for a beginner. Here is a collection of online or downloadable guides that explain very well, precisely and clearly what is needed; step-by-step a walk through. You only ever require any one of them and you may choose whichever one suits you best. There isn't much to it after this, and you can be your own "techy" from on ... as long as you keep visiting this site I will stick my personal rating next to them measured on all respects and as per the feedback I received from test beginners. 1 being the worst and 10 being the best. First in general about computers this 177 page guide to technical information about computer components, Windows, hardware, software, downloads, security, errors etc is excellent: Computer Companion PDF: 2.13MB - 10/10 How to build your own PC: Guides ZIP of a PDF: 22MB - 10/10 PDF: 2.8MB - 9/10 PDF: 263KB - 8/10 http://tomshardware.co.uk/2002/09/04..._pc/index.html - 7/10 Another: online guide - 6/10 NOTE: For a PDF to download, right-click the link and choose "Save-As" or "Save Link As" for the download to begin. If you are stuck with anything, then please post in the relevant Hardware Support section on the forum and someone will assist you soon. Enjoy __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

07-07-2007, 11:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
KoLAddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 454 OS: XP	Re: Building A PC Thank you very much.

07-07-2007, 11:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: Building A PC Your welcome. If your friend has any questions about hardware selection have him post them here. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

07-07-2007, 02:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
KoLAddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 454 OS: XP	Re: Building A PC Ok, with money not being an issue, what should be bought to make the most powerful gaming rig currently?

07-07-2007, 02:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Building A PC GO here for the build http://www.techsupportforum.com/gami...aming-rig.html __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan