I see how everyone likes to brag about what type of system they have and how they built it themselves and have all these incredible bench mark scores. But I never see any online tutorials in pdf or video format that shows step by step what is needed to build a PC and how to do so properly? I mean I am a complete beginner and I have some basic knowledge but not enough. Is there any sites, video files or pdf formats that can show me how to build a decent pc on a 800-900 dollar budget? Can any of you all help me out. I really would like a video file to show me more than reading words online. Sometimes seeing it done is better then reading how it is done.
There are alot of How To's available via the Internet, but not sure about Video's. One of my favorite sites is www.extremetech.com. They will advise you on building budget PC's up to High-End Gaming Machines. Toms Hardware has some decent stuff out there too. It's really alot of fun; you just have to get your feet wet and go for it. The best way to start out is to build your own budget PC. Then, go for the Monster of your Dreams!! Good luck, keep us posted on what you find out and how you like the site.
Hey thanks Starbuck1. I will definitely try out extremetech.com. I have tried out tomshardware and although I love their informative page, I didn't really find any useful information pc building. I love to read but I really would like either picture illustration or video along with typed material to double check and help those that are accident prone. But I am definitely going to try out extremetech and let you know my progress on building my pc. So do you have any suggestions on components I should try on a budget? I am more partial towards AMD.
here you go:this is an old how to but basically they are all the same http://www.motherboards.org/articlesd/how-to-guides/924_1.html now the hardest parts to pc building is programing i think.everything else is faily comman cense.you will see and then you can change your name to masterbb.....lol...peace just type in your internet search:how to build a pc[you can change the last word like:how to install ram,video card,heatsinks and fans,cpu,ps,etc.understand?........you will get alot of hits.also here is a great site for learning.i didnt know jack till i came here now look at my rig....if you leave your email ill send you a pic of mine.....programming[operating system]i think is the hardest part of the whole job
To DDP: Really love the pcmech.com link. Great typed illustrations and dansdata.com was useful as well although many of the illustrations are for components long considered obsolete. Really appreciate the guidance. To Rugripper: You are the freaking man. NOw this link is what I am talking about. Pictured illustrations like I asked for. Simple and easy to follow language and not all that techno jargon. Easily one of the best links I have found. Maybe I will become that Master BB even though my screen name is for novice bodybuilder although now I am a bit more advanced now. Thanks to both Rugripper and DDP. YOu two are upper echelon in my book.
no prob bro....your a body builder? like arnold? kool bro,thats kool as hell.i thought your name was bb and novice for beginner at pc stuff...lol...lmao....rock on...."i am the freaking man"...lol...peace
To Rugrippper: Yeah I am a bodybuilder but I am a beginner in all the pc, xbox and ps2 modding. So I guess you can say that my handle has dual meanings. But really appreciate the link you gave. Still reading up on it now and love this damn link. I just notice your specs for your computer that you have. Man what type of scores you have with that thing. Please share.
thx man working it in slow.had it up to 2.95mhz overclocked but it wouldnt stay stable long enough.set it back down to 2.65 mhz which is as fast as a 4400 + .not bad but the games look amazing with this pc.fear omg thats all i can say.most games i can set at high run doom on ultra with alittle lag need to upgrade this 7800 gtx 256 ram to the 512mb ram.im on a evga waiting list to setup to the 512mb for 100 bucks cant wait then i will post some stats.right now this card i have is heating u p to much,evga thinks its defective so im waiting for there go ahead for the swap out.peace bro....that link for the how to i left you is kind of old but you can get the experiance you need to start building....peace
To Rugripper: That site may be old but it is good enough trust me. Man I can't believe you got up your CPU up to rated 4400+. ALL I can say is wow! I can't wait to see if AMD will come out with a 3ghz and beyond Socket 939 cpu before they phase into socket 940's.
i think once i get this pc worked in alittle i will probably pass the 3.0 mhz mark.....im hoping anyway....lol...peace....look at the new opterons they say those babies overclock over 3.0 mhz with ease
Yeah I heard you can do a lot with those Opteron Servers. Now I hear you can have up to 2 dual core processors and up to 16gb of DDR 400 ECC ram. Imagine the scores with that one. But I still can't wait till AMD offical release a 939 Athlon 64 Process at 3.0ghz or faster.
i think its going to be the new m2 940 pin and ddr3 ram....hear about that.the 939 they are talking about is going to be the buget processors.damn and i just bought this,damn....lol
the only part i dont like about that how to is the spreading of the butter on the processor.use a tooth pick.use it like you were holding it with two hands and just streeting off with the as5.use one hand though,hold like it sideways...ok?dont use the bag lady trick...lol...peace...if you dont understand i will send you a video through that invitation again...ok?...peace
http://www.motherboards.org/articles/guides/924_1.html . Here is a step by step guide with pics.Recommend not using a powered screwdriver that is shows.
