Also known as, how Crazy_Nate builds a computer
Often, when somebody builds a computer, the necessary steps to ensure stability are not taken. In my opinion, the easiest way -- and best time to do this, is when you first get your hardware. Here's my method of figuring everything out. I have used it over and over and it's even helped me figure out problems that have occurred after a working computer had been running for a while.
If you're in a hurry to get started...jump straight down to "Preliminary Preparations"
Choosing hardware
The internet is a wonderful place, with lots of computer oriented communities who are more than willing to give advice on the best hardware...OCC being a top option
Reviews are everywhere. Some may be a little biased, some not. I would average the opinions of several reviews before pushing the 'buy' button. If you're going to get verification from an online forum, please post:
- Your budget.
- The purpose of the computer (gaming, CAD, rendering, etc). Often, for gaming, knowing which games you want to play is very helpful...and what resolution!
- Where you are. This can help people locate stores or online venues that you can actually use.
Beyond that...I have only one major hardware suggestion. Buy a quality power supply.
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