Help me build a PC... Please?

[ASE]

I'm building my first computer and need some help. I'm looking for a guide to let me know what I need to buy and maybe some tips on where to purchase parts

All help is appreciated.

 

[treystylezpopz]

Im sure there are PLENTY PC tech forums on the web.

 

[4318michaeljohnson4318]

Purchase @ Newegg or if you have a compusa by you their prices are reasonable.

you need the following parts if you are starting from scratch

Computer case
Motherboard
Processor
RAM
HDD
Thermal Paste

These are the bare minimum to have a computer to be able to run and be able to install a operating system on a hdd

 

[ASE]

Im sure there are PLENTY PC tech forums on the web.

Reported for boosting post count.

 

[Humbled]

Im sure there are PLENTY PC tech forums on the web.

Reported for boosting post count.

+1 for Newegg. I built my desktop with stuff ordered exclusively from that site.

 

[atlien seeko]

Purchase @ Newegg or if you have a compusa by you their prices are reasonable.

you need the following parts if you are starting from scratch

Computer case
Motherboard
Processor
RAM
HDD
Thermal Paste

These are the bare minimum to have a computer to be able to run and be able to install a operating system on a hdd

Building one of those new psychic controlled PC's, ey?

 

[waitwut]

I'm building my first computer and need some help. I'm looking for a guide to let me know what I need to buy and maybe some tips on where to purchase parts

All help is appreciated.

http://pcpartpicker.com/

thank me later

can see other peoples builds
ratings on parts
compatibility
shows you the cheapest available price

 

[baseballer10p]

If you want some really good help, check out PCMech: http://forum.pcmech.com/forumdisplay.php?s=04f7f6c7c096d5bdbb9003e821a28ab8&f=43

 

[angryostrich]

http://www.hardware-revolution.com/

Has builds at different price points.

 

[ASE]

Thanks guys you provided exactly what I was looking for.

 

[chicagokid23]

On youtube check out ncix, linustechtips

 

[s0lefunk]

For your first build I would suggest starting with a bare bones kit. You still get the building experience and most of the components needed to get up and running are included. You can always upgrade certain components later down the line as needed.

Check out www.tigerdirect.com too

 

[dathbgboy]

For your first build I would suggest starting with a bare bones kit. You still get the building experience and most of the components needed to get up and running are included. You can always upgrade certain components later down the line as needed.

Check out www.tigerdirect.com too

Came in here to suggest this. Some kits already come w/ towers and mobos that fit the towers among other parts. Tigerdirect and Newegg are your best bets

 

[Nawzlew]

http://niketalk.com/t/283801/official-pc-thread/0_20

 

[suberzat1]

http://pcpartpicker.com/

thank me later

can see other peoples builds
ratings on parts
compatibility
shows you the cheapest available price

X2 this is all you need, don't listen to the rest OP.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

SSD

 

[s0lefunk]

SSD

And listen to this guy. Install the OS and programs on a SSD. Finished my first build not to long ago and my PC is at the login screen within 5 seconds of hitting the power button.

 

[AEA18]

Are you building a PC for gaming?

 

[cincoseisdos]

I wish I had knowledge of someone who builds pcs in socal

 

[4318michaeljohnson4318]

Building one of those new psychic controlled PC's, ey?

I guess you would need a keyboard to install. But mouse would not be required technically you could just remote desktop to it or treat it as a server and SSH to it.

 

[heatpinoyboy]

I built my first PC this year and dam was it a thrill joint took me some 7 hours to get it up and ready when that **** turned on i felt like I won a gold medal.



+1 for the SSD suggestion. Your comp will have dedicated space to boot your computer instead of having to sift through loads of data. Good luck man!

 

[gqbomber]

isn't it easier to just buy a new pc? also cheaper? unless you just want to learn. if that's the case then it might be kind of painful

 

[slighted]

isn't it easier to just buy a new pc? also cheaper? unless you just want to learn. if that's the case then it might be kind of painful

No. New PCs from major brands are usually horrible.

Better to build as you can always upgrade parts, etc.

 

[freshkrn]

X2 this is all you need, don't listen to the rest OP.

I third'd this lol. That website helped me so much when i built my rig

 

[ASE]

Are you building a PC for gaming?

Not exclusively but I will use it for gaming. Playing ffxiv on console right now and would love to try it on pc