Need help to put together a desktop
03-27-2012 at 06:29 AM
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Need help to put together a desktop
Need someone to help me put together a desktop PC. I am not the greatest with computer hardware, so could use help. Will compensate for your time.
Pls contact [email protected] m
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03-27-2012 at 11:07 AM
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What kind of computer are you looking to build?
casual? gamer? extreme powerhouse?
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03-27-2012 at 11:38 AM
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By 'put together' do you mean help you plan your purchases, or physically add all the components together and connect zee parts?
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03-27-2012 at 02:13 PM
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Watch these videos by Newegg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPIXAtNGGCw
That's part 1. They are seriously helpful. I built my first desktop (gaming rig) over the Christmas break this year. Followed advice in those videos and online (reddit; r/buildapc). Should be able to give you a good idea of what you're in for and how to put everything together. |
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03-27-2012 at 02:19 PM
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always wanted to learn. no money to do it myself and too scared. guess this is a good start ^_^
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03-27-2012 at 03:35 PM
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one sort of indirect check for compatibility (ie you NEED to make sure you get a mother board with the correct processor socket) would be to use a website such as cyberpowerpc to build a pc using the parts you want.
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03-27-2012 at 03:59 PM
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Need someone to help me put together a desktop PC. I am not the greatest with computer hardware, so could use help. Will compensate for your time.
Pls contact [email protected] m
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http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...lock,3159.html
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03-28-2012 at 04:15 PM
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Speak of the devil, I'm just waiting on my graphics card to build my own pc right now.
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03-28-2012 at 04:19 PM
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from personal experience JayChu is THE guy to go for this  |
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03-29-2012 at 08:41 AM
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Thanks to all for replies, i needed help in both making the purchases and putting it together. It is primarily for casual use. Thanks for the videos and links, they will really help.
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03-29-2012 at 01:59 PM
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from personal experience JayChu is THE guy to go for this |
I concur. JayChu is really knowledgeable when it comes to these sorts of things and is really helpful. He really goes go out of his way sometimes to help someone out. |
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03-29-2012 at 03:19 PM
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Also, www.pcpartpicker.com/ca will help you look for good prices when picking parts. |
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03-29-2012 at 05:13 PM
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I got my SSD today 
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03-29-2012 at 09:00 PM
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Protip: If you're gonna cheap out on anything, make sure it's not the video card.
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03-29-2012 at 10:30 PM
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i swear there was like 3 or 4 discussion ive been in that mention how to best choose a computer and good parts and sources to get them. i cant find any of the links tho
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