D.I.Y - build your own rig

[narcotic]

ok, I just recently finished building a new rig (only my second build), I've been reading this forums here for a while now, and I got the impression that sometimes people are not that sure if they'll be capable of building their rig by themselfs, without breaking anything or just won't be able to find out how/where to plug stuff.
I just wanted to tell all of you out there who are not sure wether they can put it together themselfs or not, not to worry and go for it.
I built my first rig about 3 years ago, and there were some issues, especially with installing cpu's HSF (athlon xp...), this time I installed A64, and I couldn't belive how easy it was! This action of building a pc has become dumb-proof, you can not f**k it up unless you really try to.
As long as you're being reasonable (i.e don't try to use a hammer to install the RAM...), there will be no problem.
Also, instructions are very well writen whenever they are needed.
As a matter of fact, you don't need any instructions for anything other than your motherboard, and case (if you have a fancy one), that is, so you'll know where all the wiring goes, other than that its all trivial, and the same for all systems.
I hope I convinced those of you who were having a dilema, to go a head and build your own rig.
Don't get worried from stories you hear about static elctricity, and frying everything up, just because you didn't wear some DUMB anti-static wrist-band.
I mean, sure it happens, you can fry evrything up, and you can also hit the jackpot in the lottery, both of which take the same amount of luck (or lack of it in the first case), and if you're 'lucky' enough to fry your entire system with static-electricity, then first of all you've got a great story for your grandchildrens, and second, go a head and fill a lottery form, 'cause you'll get you're money back! Have fun!

Edit: fixed 'some' of the spacing issues (I hope...)

 

[compusaguy]

Sorry, but your post is total BULLSH*T.

Many, many PC components do not work together for whatever reason. Even if you were to research and verify that a configuration of various components is good, what happens if the power supply blows up and destroys all your other components? *flushes thousands of dollars down the toilet*

Just buy a Dell.

 

[mwmorph]

why the hell would your ps blow up? waht od you do, put c4 in your psu casing?
as long as you buy compatible products like the right socket mb, right interface video card/hdd you'll be alright.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: compusaguy
Sorry, but your post is total BULLSH*T.

:roll:


go away, nobody likes you here.




oh, and compussr sucks balls.

 

[bjc112]

Don't get worried from stories you hear about static elctricity, and frying everything up, just because you didn't wear some DUMB anti-static wrist-band.

It does happen more often than you think.

However, building a PC is not difficult. Troubleshooting and software related things are much harder..




BTW: Put some spaces in your damn post.

 

[Bonesdad]

Originally posted by: compusaguy
Sorry, but your post is total BULLSH*T.

Many, many PC components do not work together for whatever reason. Even if you were to research and verify that a configuration of various components is good, what happens if the power supply blows up and destroys all your other components? *flushes thousands of dollars down the toilet*

Just buy a Dell.

wtf??? who are you and who invited you to crap on this guys thread? I hope this was an attempt at a joke...even if...it's a lame one.

 

[powerMarkymark]

I agree, many people are intimidated but shouldn't be.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

compusaguy recommending a Dell... that in itself is pretty funny.

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: compusaguy
Sorry, but your post is total BULLSH*T.

Many, many PC components do not work together for whatever reason. Even if you were to research and verify that a configuration of various components is good, what happens if the power supply blows up and destroys all your other components? *flushes thousands of dollars down the toilet*

Just buy a Dell.

Buy a Dell...I think I will pass. I do agree that building a computer is not as easy as the OP says it is tho.

Ausm

 

[narcotic]

Originally posted by: compusaguy
Sorry, but your post is total BULLSH*T.

...Just buy a Dell.

Ah... always nice getting 'positive' feedback.
Anyway, most of the people here allready answered you, and I don't have much to add.

However it is important point, that perhaps should be stressed, that you should be aware of which parts you are getting, and if they will work together...

My post was reffering to the fear of putting the thing together, rather than the fear of aquiring a basic understanding of what you need to get.
But, basickly you're right, if you buy p4 (edit: CPU) and an nForce4 motherboard, you might have some issues...

Yes, get a dell... then get into a D.I.Y thread and show the world who's smarter.

for all of the other guys :thumbsup: for the support, and I hope the spacing in this post was better...

 

[Biggerhammer]

Build it yourself. If it doesn't work (as frequently happens ) then learn from the experience and build a better one next time.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: narcotic

Originally posted by: compusaguy
Sorry, but your post is total BULLSH*T.

...Just buy a Dell.

Ah... always nice getting 'positive' feedback.
Anyway, most of the people here allready answered you, and I don't have much to add.

However it is important point, that perhaps should be stressed, that you should be aware of which parts you are getting, and if they will work together...

My post was reffering to the fear of putting the thing together, rather than the fear of aquiring a basic understanding of what you need to get.
But, basickly you're right, if you buy p4 (edit: CPU) and an nForce4 motherboard, you might have some issues...

Yes, get a dell... then get into a D.I.Y thread and show the world who's smarter.

for all of the other guys :thumbsup: for the support, and I hope the spacing in this post was better...

Congrats on the build..

And yes the spacing is MUCH better..

 

[airfoil]

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: compusaguy
Sorry, but your post is total BULLSH*T.

:roll:


go away, nobody likes you here.




oh, and compussr sucks balls.

What he said...

 

[Pixle]

Building a computer is not hard or easy - just time consuming. You have to just read the component manuals and have a rough understanding of how everything is interconnected. i.e(ram goes in ram slots, cpu in cpu slot, vid in agp).

What is hard though - is knowing what products perform best/what is the best out their/what to expect/what is the best buy/ and knowing how to trouble shoot a build and your own system.

Putting stuff together is easy, but not knowing what blocks you are using can be riskfull. I guess this is why their are so many "what you think about my build threads).

 

[airfoil]

Originally posted by: Pixle
Building a computer is not hard or easy - just time consuming. You have to just read the component manuals and have a rough understanding of how everything is interconnected. i.e(ram goes in ram slots, cpu in cpu slot, vid in agp).

What is hard though - is knowing what products perform best/what is the best out their/what to expect/what is the best buy/ and knowing how to trouble shoot a build and your own system.

Putting stuff together is easy, but not knowing what blocks you are using can be riskfull. I guess this is why their are so many "what you think about my build threads).

You're right! There's one thing you forgot to say though:

It's TONS of fun!

 

[whattaguy]

If you can hook up a high-fi stereo system, I think you can put together a pc.

 

[piasabird]

It use to be a motherboard would have like 20 or 30 jumpers to set. However, lately they are almost completely set up automatically. Just set the main jumper to auto and plug stuff in and it works.

It is a little more difficult with certain things like a sound card and a Video Card, but they usually come with instructions and drivers or you can just download them. The new motherboards they have out now are pretty easy to set up. Most devices have plugs that only work in the correct socket so it is awful hard to mess something up if you read the instructions.

Still there is always someone who will not use standoffs and just screw the motherboard onto the metal plate with no spacers or anything. It does take some common sense. You would be surprised how many people refuse to read the instructions that came with the motherboard.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: narcotic
D.I.Y - build your own rig
It's VERY easy...

Just scroll down this forum and try to count the number of "Please help", "Why won't my rig fire up", "Did I kill my MB", etc. etc. etc. threads :shocked:

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: narcotic
D.I.Y - build your own rig
It's VERY easy...

Just scroll down this forum and try to count the number of "Please help", "Why won't my rig fire up", "Did I kill my MB", etc. etc. etc. threads :shocked:

Yeah - it's very easy. Unless something goes wrong.

 

[MrControversial]

Originally posted by: bjc112

Don't get worried from stories you hear about static elctricity, and frying everything up, just because you didn't wear some DUMB anti-static wrist-band.

It does happen more often than you think.

However, building a PC is not difficult. Troubleshooting and software related things are much harder..




BTW: Put some spaces in your damn post.

What the hell do you do, moonwalk across the carpet in wool socks while stroking your graphics card?

And I second the motion that this guy needs to learn to use paragraphs. It' s one of the reasons I refused to read the post.

 

[dev0lution]

Putting it together is pretty easy, it's figuring out what to put together, reading reviews, specs, checking prices, etc that takes the most effort IMHO.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Building a PC isn't rocket science, but unless you like the idea of putting in 15-20 hours (on a 'first build') and at least 4-6 if you're fairly good at it (by the time you install an OS and have all your other hardware and software fully installed) then you will be better off buying something pre-built.

You can do it in an afternoon, the second time, but expect to spend a weekend if you've never done it before.

Unless you have some interest in it, or want something significantly different from what's available through system builders, there's not much point. And I say this as someone who has NEVER purchased a pre-built system.

 

[Sniper82]

There is some ppl who wouldn't be able to do it period. Yeah it seems easy for all of us. But I have delt with some ppl that uses PC's that barely know how to turn them on. Also the hardest part is going shopping for parts for the first time builders. Not getting the right memory,CPU,ect for the mobo.

If one knows what each and every part in a PC is and what type of socket it uses and has never built a PC I would say they are ready to do so. But ppl have to know whats inside a PC and what socket it uses. If you don't know I wouldn't recommend building one.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: ^Sniper^
There is some ppl who wouldn't be able to do it period. Yeah it seems easy for all of us. But I have delt with some ppl that uses PC's that barely know how to turn them on. Also the hardest part is going shopping for parts for the first time builders. Not getting the right memory,CPU,ect for the mobo.

If one knows what each and every part in a PC is and what type of socket it uses and has never built a PC I would say they are ready to do so. But ppl have to know whats inside a PC and what socket it uses. If you don't know I wouldn't recommend building one.

No, but I would recommend those people to start doing their own upgrades, and byt hte time they need a new system, they'll have a better idea what's going on.

I did this with my parents computer long before I had one of my own, and by the time I needed to build one (about 5 years ago) the only thing I didn't know about was installing a motherboard, so it wasn't too daunting a task.

 

[Sniper82]

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie

Originally posted by: ^Sniper^
There is some ppl who wouldn't be able to do it period. Yeah it seems easy for all of us. But I have delt with some ppl that uses PC's that barely know how to turn them on. Also the hardest part is going shopping for parts for the first time builders. Not getting the right memory,CPU,ect for the mobo.

If one knows what each and every part in a PC is and what type of socket it uses and has never built a PC I would say they are ready to do so. But ppl have to know whats inside a PC and what socket it uses. If you don't know I wouldn't recommend building one.

No, but I would recommend those people to start doing their own upgrades, and byt hte time they need a new system, they'll have a better idea what's going on.

I did this with my parents computer long before I had one of my own, and by the time I needed to build one (about 5 years ago) the only thing I didn't know about was installing a motherboard, so it wasn't too daunting a task.

Thats a good idea but only if you know how to go online and d/l the latest drivers if the upgrade needs them. Using old CD drivers could result in games/apps crashing. My sister has never built a PC before but she knows what each and every component is in a PC. But she knows nothing about socket/slot types or where and how to get drivers. Shes been on a PC for several years. Just doing your own upgrades is good but IMO not quite enough. Ppl who wanna build PC's def should read around alot about each socket/slot type thats in a intel/AMD PC before buying/building.