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New Computer
Feb. 24th, 2013 01:33 amThis is my first post from my new computer.
I said I would do a post on building a computer, so here it is.
At the bottom line, I found the process of actually putting together the parts, relatively simple. The components all came with instructions telling you how to put the various bits together, following these was a relatively easy process. I did have an issue with the RAM, which requires a surprisingly large amount of force to seat in place, or it won't be recognized by the system as being there.
The harder part (for me) was remembering to order all the details that make a computer usable, rather than just operating, such as a DVD drive, and a case to contain all the parts. Well, some of those aren't necessarily small, but they are less performance significant. (That's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it!)
So, in summary, if you're thinking of building your own PC, I'd say go for it! It's not as hard as people seem to assume, and if you properly ground yourself, there's very little to no chance that you will actually break something, unless you willfully refuse to follow the instructions. Plus, it's probably cheaper than buying an equivalent spec machine!
And, it's coming slightly late because I've been playing DOTA with my housemates.
I said I would do a post on building a computer, so here it is.
At the bottom line, I found the process of actually putting together the parts, relatively simple. The components all came with instructions telling you how to put the various bits together, following these was a relatively easy process. I did have an issue with the RAM, which requires a surprisingly large amount of force to seat in place, or it won't be recognized by the system as being there.
The harder part (for me) was remembering to order all the details that make a computer usable, rather than just operating, such as a DVD drive, and a case to contain all the parts. Well, some of those aren't necessarily small, but they are less performance significant. (That's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it!)
So, in summary, if you're thinking of building your own PC, I'd say go for it! It's not as hard as people seem to assume, and if you properly ground yourself, there's very little to no chance that you will actually break something, unless you willfully refuse to follow the instructions. Plus, it's probably cheaper than buying an equivalent spec machine!
And, it's coming slightly late because I've been playing DOTA with my housemates.
