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Mill's Build your own desktop computer thread; Isn't as hard as you may think.
Topic Started: Oct 5 2007, 04:06 AM (49 Views)
Millinium
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I shall list all the parts needed for a basic computer.

Motherboard
Case
Processor (CPU: Central Processing Unit)
Monitor
CD drive (preferably a cheap DVD drive)
Floppy drive (optional, but may be required if you are trying to use older hardware that requires a floppy to install it's driver software)
Power Supply
Mouse
Keyboard
Hard Drive
RAM (Random Access Memory)

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First, before you start anything, you will need to determine what kind of motherboard you might need. Will it be for a mini computer (Lan party computer, similar in size to the Gamecube), a mid-tower, or a full-tower. If you go to Lan parties then of course you would want a mini, since it is easy to move around and doesn't require a lot of setting up. A mid-tower is suitable for a noticeable range of peripheral devices, ranging from external hard drives, etc. Full-tower, you don't really need but if you are one of those people that like lots of crap everywhere then have a ball.

Now, once you've determined that you need a case. I'm assuming you picked out a mid-tower ATX case. Now, with one of these I would suggest one that is easy to mount, lots of maneuverability space, and breathes relatively well. I also suggest you buy a aluminum case, since it helps with colling far more then a plastic case would. It also lasts a whole lot longer then a plastic case. A pretty gaming case for your computer is optional but the one I bought was pretty much designed for modders so, moving along. Oh yes, fans, remember that you might want to get a case big enough to support 120mm fans, three of them preferably. Since technology is ever expanding the heat generated is also increasing, effectively shortening the lifetime of the computer.

*will finish the rest later*
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