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    Building a computer, How?
    « on: June 21, 2007, 12:02:01 PM »
    What do I need to build my own(super) computer.
    Were would I put a agiea PhysX card if I brought one.
    What case would I need.
    Were can I find out these questions.
    How do you build a computer?
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      Re: Building a computer, How?
      « Reply #1 on: June 21, 2007, 12:17:27 PM »
      It would actually be cheaper to buy an already built computer with some good components. But if you're set on building it yourself check out www.tigerdirect.com
      they've got a lot of nice stuff for some pretty good prices... still it would be cheaper to buy one already built.

      Also, are you wanting to use this for gaming? If so, what kind of games are you wanting to run? This would determine what components you should buy.
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      Re: Building a computer, How?
      « Reply #2 on: June 21, 2007, 12:19:41 PM »
      Don't get a PhysX card, it's a waste of money.
      As for the rest of your questions . . .
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      What do I need to build my own (super) computer.
      A case, a motherboard, a CPU, RAM, a video card (unless you stick with integrated graphics), a sound card (unless you stick with integrated sound), a hard drive, a power supply, and any peripherals you may want such as a display, mouse, keyboard, microphone, expansion cards, and so on.

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      What case would I need.
      One that your motherboard fits in.  ATX is the most common.

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      Where can I find out these questions.
      Here.  Or howstuffworks.com.

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      How do you build a computer?
      Simple answer - stick all the parts together.
      Better answer - howstuffworks.com.

      Edit: beanhead, not sure if it wolud be cheaper to buy a prebuilt PC.
      it's usually the other way around.
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      Re: Building a computer, How?
      « Reply #3 on: June 21, 2007, 12:25:30 PM »
      A reference, a very good one: Build Your Own PC.  Another one: mechBgon's guide to building your first PC from parts
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        Re: Building a computer, How?
        « Reply #4 on: June 21, 2007, 12:27:28 PM »
        Sorry bout that saint_hades! Thanks for setting me straight Calum.  :) I always thought it was cheaper to buy one. I guess it depends on what all you want it to do.
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        Re: Building a computer, How?
        « Reply #5 on: June 21, 2007, 12:30:38 PM »
        high end computers i can normally build cheaper the i can buy them..  Lower end computers are cheaper to buy them already done.  When i am building a new computer for myself i also recycle a lot of the old stuff like ram and hard drives cd and dvd burners which the costs can up quick on.  I have to also agree physx cards aren't worth it.
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        Re: Building a computer, How?
        « Reply #6 on: June 21, 2007, 12:45:36 PM »
        Quote from: soybean on June 21, 2007, 12:25:30 PM
        A reference, a very good one: Build Your Own PC.  Another one: mechBgon's guide to building your first PC from parts
        Good links, I'll keep those in mind.
        Quote from: beanhead07 on June 21, 2007, 12:27:28 PM
        Sorry bout that saint_hades! Thanks for setting me straight Calum.  :) I always thought it was cheaper to buy one. I guess it depends on what all you want it to do.
        For a low end or budget PC, you're probably right.  Or if a company has a deal on.  But for enthusiast or high end PCs, it's usually cheaper to build your own.
        Basically, what TehGerg said, heh.
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        Re: Building a computer, How?
        « Reply #7 on: June 22, 2007, 02:59:47 AM »
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        What do I need to build my own(super) computer.
        COL, Super Computer?

        Do you mean like something with 100GB RAM, 5 TB hard disk, 5GHz Processor with liquid nitrogen cooling?
        Sorry but, not going to happen. Trust me.

        Also, it would be easier and cheaper just to get an already made computer.
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