How To Build a Computer - Part 1: Choosing Computer Components

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Note: This is the first installment in an ongoing series that will detail how to build a computer starting with selecting the components and covering everything in between up to installing the operating system (OS) and tweaking the BIOS settings.

Building your own personal computer (PC) can seem overwhelming at first. There are so many components that go into building a PC that just learning what you need to buy can be very confusing. As a result, many first-time builders sometimes overlook buying some parts. This Tech Tip will cover how to select your components, and how to ensure that your components are compatible and will work together. We will start by making a list of the basic components you need for an average gaming or general use PC; you can then refer back to this basic list throughout the series.

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    Posted by Lionid Granovski  on  09/14  at  02:20 PM

  1. Lady and Gentlemen
    Would you, please inform me, if a regular internal computer Power Supply has built-in protection for dynamical AC Voltage change (from a brief increase in voltage caused by such things as lightning, rolling blackouts, and heavy drawing electrical) .

    Thank you.

    2. Posted by Mark  on  11/02  at  05:51 PM

  2. Hi everyone:

    I am completely new to building a pc. I was reading the article on choosing components and when I came to the part where it talks about the cd/dvd drive, I’m lost. I am looking for a suggestion as to a quality cd/dvd for an ATX case and with a 650 PSU. Can anyone steer me in the right direction as far as some suggestions for a cd/dvd drive that aren’t too expensive, but will give quality service? Thanks.

    3. Posted by pepper  on  04/30  at  11:40 AM

  3. This is the best. u are the best by reading this i have torndownand put to gether three putters.and i am 50 years old , i have had a putter for two years only. but i wish that i could find some one in my town so i could have some one to talk to . i am stuned by what i can do with the in formation u have given to me, I never finshed school no time so i can bearly read or right but i love the site. never stop. pepper the

    4. Posted by Sync Computers  on  02/06  at  11:45 AM

  4. @ Lionid

    A surge protector will help with your problem. Standar internal power supplies don’t protect the system from these problems. AFAIK.

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