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It is increasingly popular to build your own computer. In most cases, it saves money, and it guarantees you get what you want. It also assures you avoid proprietary designs many companies use to keep you coming to them for new parts. 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 them, then you can. And once you know the basics, you can build! You can learn as you go. In my opinion, it is best to do this at least once. If 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. Also, if you do not know you're ass from a PC, you can be certain the salesman will pick up on that and really take advantage of it. I'm not saying all computer salesmen are dishonest, but you wouldn't believe some of the stories I've heard. In short, you need to know what you're talking about. We help you do this on PC Mechanic and 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. Enjoy!

  1. STEP 1 : Purchase/Collect The Components
  2. STEP 2 : Remove Case Cover
  3. STEP 3 : Case Preparation
  4. STEP 4 : Configure Your Motherboard
  5. STEP 5 : Install the CPU
  6. STEP 6 : Install Heat Sink/Fan
  7. STEP 7 : Install the Cache Module
  8. STEP 8 : Install Memory
  9. STEP 9 : Install the Motherboard
  10. STEP 10 : Install the I/O Connectors & Mouse
  11. STEP 11: Hook the Motherboard to the Case
  12. STEP 12 : Install Floppy Drive
  13. STEP 13 : Configure the Hard Drive & CD-ROM
  14. STEP 14 : Mount Hard Drive
  15. STEP 15 : Install the CD-ROM(s)
  16. STEP 16 : Connect the Floppy Drive
  17. STEP 17 : Connect the Hard Drive
  18. STEP 18 : Connect the CD Drive(s)
  19. STEP 19 : Install The Video Card
  20. STEP 20 : Post-Assembly
  21. STEP 21 : Initial Boot-Up
  22. STEP 22 : Configure The BIOS
  23. STEP 23 : Test The System
  24. STEP 24 : Prepare the Hard Drive
  25. STEP 25 : Install The CD-ROM Driver
  26. STEP 26: Install The Operating System
  27. STEP 27: Tweak Your Creation