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It is getting increasingly popular to build your own computer. In most cases, it saves money, and it guarantees you get
exactly what you want. You can choose all the components you want and
best of all, having built the system yourself, you become very familiar with that system and with computers in general.
Should you tackle the project of building your own computer? Well, there is no reason not to. Even if you know nothing about computers, if you have a desire to learn
how to build them, then you can. And once you know the basics, you can
build a Dream Machine! You can learn as you go.
My first computer was a pre-built PC and when you go to buy a pre-built PC by HP or Compaq, they are
fine, But, keep in mind that, often, PC manufacturers reduce price by using lesser quality parts.
Eventually I had problems with my computer and learned how to build a
Dream Machine by fixing the one I had. You too, can build your own PC,
and we can help you do this on Gizmobob.com! I think you will find this tutorial in particular quite helpful.
In the following pages, you will find the steps to building your own PC.
Good Luck!
STEP 1 : Purchase/Collect The Components
STEP 2 : Remove System Case
STEP 3 : Case Preparation
STEP 4 : Configure Your Motherboard
STEP 5 : Install the CPU
STEP 6 : Install Heat Sink
STEP 7 : Install the Cache Module
STEP 8 : Install Memory
STEP 9 : Install the Motherboard
STEP 10 : Install the I/O Connectors & Mouse
STEP 11: Connect the Motherboard to the Case
STEP 12 : Install Floppy Drive
STEP 13 : Configure the Hard Drive & CD-ROM
STEP 14 : Mount Hard Drive
STEP 15 : Install the CD-ROM(s)
STEP 16 : Connect the Floppy Drive
STEP 17 : Connect the Hard Drive
STEP 18 : Connect the CD-ROM
STEP 19 : Install The Video Card
STEP 20 : Post-Assembly Check List
STEP 21 : Initial Boot-Up
STEP 22 : Configure The BIOS
STEP 23 : Test The System
STEP 24 : Install Additional Hardware
STEP 25 : Prepare the Hard Drive
STEP 26 : Install The CD-ROM Driver
STEP 27: Install The Operating System
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