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How to Build a Custom PC Computer : Basic Components Needed to Build a PC Computer
Learn about the basic computer components needed in order to build a custom PC in this free instructional video.
Expert: Allen Gottfried
Contact: www.greendevil.com
Bio: Allen Gottfried has been bartending and working in the food service industry for more than three years. He also brews his own beer.
Filmmaker: Allen Gottfried
Duration : 0:3:45
Generally how often should computer components be upgraded to keep up with technology?
I’m guessing that the rate at which technology makes components obsolete varies from part to part. I would like to know how often I would need to replace every component including: case, power supply, hard drives, memory, motherboard, etc. The reason why I am asking is that I am looking to build my first budget pc but don’t want to be replacing the whole thing in a year. Which parts should I spend the money on and which parts can I be more frugal with?
You don’t upgrade to keep up with technology, you upgrade because you want your computer to do something that it can’t. Look at my computer for example. Its a single core CPU, only a single gig of DDR1 memory, and the video card is now 3 generations old. I however am happy with my computers performance. My system still lets me play my favorite games, including the orange box which just came out. This is what I tell people when they ask me about upgrading, what does your computer not do that you wish it could? The answer they give me tells me what they need.
The answer to your question varies depending on the computer component, and the use for the computer. Cases tend to last forever, buy a good one now and you will be set for a very long time. ATX has been around for a long time, and BTX has all but been abandoned now that Intel has cooler CPUs again. Motherboards also tend to last a long time, but we are reaching a point where new sockets will be needed soon. Intel will be releasing chips with an IMC and "CSI" (Intels version of AMDs Hyper Transport bus.), so these will require a new motherboard. AMD just released their new chips, and will be needing motherboards that support AM3. AM2 boards will still work, but some features will be turned off. Harddrives can last for a long time, but you might run out of room depending on how much you store on them. Memory can usually be added, thought changing motherboards might require a new type.
If you are a gamer, you’ll be spending most of your time buying a new video card. Newer video cards support newer features which are found on the newest games. We’ve just switched to a new socket for video cards, so new motherboards should support the newest video cards. If you are a big gamer, you can expect to upgrade to the newest midrange card every 18-24months if you want to play just released games well.
how do you know what computer components will work together when building a computer from scratch?
yeah, i’m trying to build a computer and i need to know what motherboard would work with whatever else and everything in general.
CPU sockets must match. (Ex—- LGA 1156 CPU with an LGA 1156 sock motherboard)
RAM slots and RAM must match. (Ex—- DDR3 memory for DDR3 slots)
PCI-express video card for a PCI-Express slot.
SATA hard drive for a SATA connection on the motherboard.
Power supply must be strong enough to power all components.
If you’re just starting out, study the combo deals at Newegg, and look for patterns.
http://www.newegg.com/
how do you know what computer components will work together when building a computer from scratch?
yeah, i’m trying to build a computer and i need to know what motherboard would work with whatever else and everything in general.
CPU sockets must match. (Ex—- LGA 1156 CPU with an LGA 1156 sock motherboard)
RAM slots and RAM must match. (Ex—- DDR3 memory for DDR3 slots)
PCI-express video card for a PCI-Express slot.
SATA hard drive for a SATA connection on the motherboard.
Power supply must be strong enough to power all components.
If you’re just starting out, study the combo deals at Newegg, and look for patterns.
http://www.newegg.com/
Should I put my computer components in a case or go caseless?
It seems like it would be better to have a case to blow air on your components but I heard a lot of people are getting 10 degrees C cooler without a case and just blowing a fan on their stuff. What should I do?
Obviously not having a case seems like a good idea. No closed in space means better heat dissipation and better airflow. The important thing about having a computer case though, is having positive air pressure from having more fans blow air into the case then fans taking it out. Positive air pressure keeps dust from coming into the case, which can clog up fans and more importantly creates insulation.
So go with the case. If your that worried, get an LCD control panel for the front so you can monitor temperatures.
what is the best place to buy computer components?
i live in the UK and i’m looking to build my own computer, but i don’t know where to get the components from.
i live in England, please don’t post links to American websites.
either newegg.com or tigerdirect.com
How can I play A/V components through my computer?
How can I play A/V components through my computer? I want to play a ps2 through my computer (preferably with a usb port), but the only things I have found are TV tuners, and they get very expensive. I don’t need a TV tuner, just AV inputs for my computer. Maybe this doesn’t exist, but I doubt it. Thank you for your help!
best buy sells a usb device called pctv by pinnacle. Has serial, analog, and modulated inputs. if i remember it was around $100
Where can i get pics of all the different computer components including every single one.?
Or is it possible for you to name every computer component there is.
I mean like, for example/ mother board/ graphics card.
The primary components of a PC are as follows. These are the individual parts you would need to buy in order to put together a computer yourself.
Motherboard
Processor
Case
Memory
Power Supply
Hard Drive
Optical (CD/DVD) Drive**
**This is not absolutely necessary, but usually required in order to install an operating system.
That will give you a base. Below are additional parts that may or may not be required depending on what motherboard you have purchased and what you already have on hand.
Video Card
Sound Card
Monitor
Operating System
Keyboard
Mouse
Fans such as the CPU and case fans are also required to cool the system, but usually included in the purchase with either a case or cpu.
Where can i get pics of all the different computer components including every single one.?
Or is it possible for you to name every computer component there is.
I mean like, for example/ mother board/ graphics card.
The primary components of a PC are as follows. These are the individual parts you would need to buy in order to put together a computer yourself.
Motherboard
Processor
Case
Memory
Power Supply
Hard Drive
Optical (CD/DVD) Drive**
**This is not absolutely necessary, but usually required in order to install an operating system.
That will give you a base. Below are additional parts that may or may not be required depending on what motherboard you have purchased and what you already have on hand.
Video Card
Sound Card
Monitor
Operating System
Keyboard
Mouse
Fans such as the CPU and case fans are also required to cool the system, but usually included in the purchase with either a case or cpu.
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