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most of us here build our own computers- but you can buy a pre built one if you'd like. I actually enjoy building my own- and helping others fix theirs. This is a very good place to learn the lingo and how things work- you can read about any subject listed or do a search on any piece of hardware or problem. And you will have plenty of people here lined up with advice and help.
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If you want to buy a pre-built computer for gaming, the odds are the only thing that will do you good is an Alienware, however, you could build what Alienware gives you for a fraction of the cost, but without that spiffy alien case.
If you want to build your own computer I recommend these sites, (with supplemental visits to these forums of course
):
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.pugetsystems.com
Alienware's website, if you decide to go with the Dark Side -> http://alienware.com/
If you want to build your own computer I recommend these sites, (with supplemental visits to these forums of course
):http://www.newegg.com
http://www.pugetsystems.com
Alienware's website, if you decide to go with the Dark Side -> http://alienware.com/
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what about a ibuypower PC? I don't really wanna build a PC, because i only know a little about PC, and don't wan't to. I rather have one that i can upgrade, and then after this one, maybe start building my own.
this is going to be my first PC, so i wanna make it right.
this is going to be my first PC, so i wanna make it right.
It's way easier than you think. You'll kick yourself later for paying 20-40% more for a premade with lower quality parts. It really isn't much more than buying parts and hooking them up, and you get the parts you want. Plus there are step-by-step guides on the internet that make it even easier.
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itshondo said:
No you can't, I will not let you.
I have to go to work now but later on tonight I'll show you just how easy and beneficial it is to building your own computer.
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The big question is: "How much $$$ do you want to put in this PC?" because if monay is not an issue go Falcon or Voodoo PCs because they are making great job however you paying extra $$$ compared to an home built system. 
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It's rather simple to build your own pc since things only plug into certain places, which should be quite obvious. Also there are many guides on how to assemble a pc from scratch, I believe this site has one as well, but if you still have any questions feel free to post them here.
Generally, computers you build yourself last longer and are more upgradable. primarily because you do not have to worry about the company building the system using crappy generic parts or non industry standard parts *cough* Dell *cough*.
I strongly recommend you build your own PC. the people on this forum have more than enough advice to give you to ensure that you only get the highest quality parts that are almost certain to last longer than any PC you can buy. Also, there are hundreds of step by step guides on the internet on how to build your own PC.
However if you do decide to buy one, then Alienware will most likely be the best place to get a decent gaming system, although they are a little pricey. Generally building a system with the same specs as theres, you can save yourself anywhere from 500 and up.
There are other decent vendors however for good Gaming Rigs... They Are:
http://www.cyberpowerinc.com
http://www.voodoopc.com
http://www.viciouspc.com
http://www.velocitymicro.com
http://www.ibuypower.com
with Any of the above vendors you will get a decent gaming rig with a fairly good amount of upgradability. The parts are generaly of high quality and usually last as well. However, I have never purchased from any of those companies, only read good reviews and heard good things. Alienware system are however proven to last and work well.
I guess the main decision comes down to how much money you wanna spend.
I strongly recommend you build your own PC. the people on this forum have more than enough advice to give you to ensure that you only get the highest quality parts that are almost certain to last longer than any PC you can buy. Also, there are hundreds of step by step guides on the internet on how to build your own PC.
However if you do decide to buy one, then Alienware will most likely be the best place to get a decent gaming system, although they are a little pricey. Generally building a system with the same specs as theres, you can save yourself anywhere from 500 and up.
There are other decent vendors however for good Gaming Rigs... They Are:
http://www.cyberpowerinc.com
http://www.voodoopc.com
http://www.viciouspc.com
http://www.velocitymicro.com
http://www.ibuypower.com
with Any of the above vendors you will get a decent gaming rig with a fairly good amount of upgradability. The parts are generaly of high quality and usually last as well. However, I have never purchased from any of those companies, only read good reviews and heard good things. Alienware system are however proven to last and work well.
I guess the main decision comes down to how much money you wanna spend.
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i found that out the hard way, but at least i have that case73h n00bc4nn0n said:
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Ok, does this look like a good list and how to do things?.....
Equipment Needed
• CPU
• Motherboard
• Heatsink and Fan
• Thermal Grease
• RAM
• CD-ROM(s)
• Floppy Drive
• Case and Power Supply
• Hard Drive
• Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor
• Sound Card
• Graphics Card
• Operating System
• Product Drivers
• Speakers
• Printer
• Modem
• Ethernet Card
Order of Installation
1. Power Supply
2. Motherboard in case
3. CD-ROM(s), Hard Drives, Floppy Drives
4. Power supply cables -> Motherboard
5. CPU
6. Thermal Grease
7. Heatsink/Fan
8. RAM
9. Graphics Card
10. Sound Card
11. Ethernet Card
12. Power Switch, Reset Switch, Case Speaker, Power Light, and Hard Drive Light
Only question is what about the last step? I don';t really get it...
Equipment Needed
• CPU
• Motherboard
• Heatsink and Fan
• Thermal Grease
• RAM
• CD-ROM(s)
• Floppy Drive
• Case and Power Supply
• Hard Drive
• Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor
• Sound Card
• Graphics Card
• Operating System
• Product Drivers
• Speakers
• Printer
• Modem
• Ethernet Card
Order of Installation
1. Power Supply
2. Motherboard in case
3. CD-ROM(s), Hard Drives, Floppy Drives
4. Power supply cables -> Motherboard
5. CPU
6. Thermal Grease
7. Heatsink/Fan
8. RAM
9. Graphics Card
10. Sound Card
11. Ethernet Card
12. Power Switch, Reset Switch, Case Speaker, Power Light, and Hard Drive Light
Only question is what about the last step? I don';t really get it...
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Slid3r said:
That is plugging the wires that attach the powerbuttons to the motherboard so they work.
How much is your budget? That will help you decide which parts/pre-built PC to buy?
What is your computer experiance level? Are you competent at installing software, operating systems? And have you ever installed any hardware?
And lastly do you have any friends that have built their own computers?
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Looks good to me, though you probably won't need a modem since most internet providers will give you a modem that hooks up via USB or via the Ethernet card.
The last step involves individual wires that will be on the inside of your case. They are hooked up to the power switch, reset switch, power light, and hard drive light. Your motherboard will come with a manual and that will tell you where to plug these in(as well as provide other useful information), usually the plugs are at the bottom right of the motherboard.
The last step involves individual wires that will be on the inside of your case. They are hooked up to the power switch, reset switch, power light, and hard drive light. Your motherboard will come with a manual and that will tell you where to plug these in(as well as provide other useful information), usually the plugs are at the bottom right of the motherboard.
OP
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Ok thanks.
"How much is your budget? That will help you decide which parts/pre-built PC to buy?"
Well i don't really know this. I'm probably gonna builkd in Dec. so i can use Christmas as some help.(grandparents). I do have $1000 i made from summer, but don't want to blow it all on this PC.
"What is your computer experiance level? Are you competent at installing software, operating systems? And have you ever installed any hardware?"
I have installed and fixed Computer componets for my parents, but the most of my extent is installing a Wireless Network Card. Software i'm not very good at, but i think i can learn.
"And lastly do you have any friends that have built their own computers?"
Nope i don't. Most of them play xbox live ro stuff like that. Me i prefer PC gaming...
"How much is your budget? That will help you decide which parts/pre-built PC to buy?"
Well i don't really know this. I'm probably gonna builkd in Dec. so i can use Christmas as some help.(grandparents). I do have $1000 i made from summer, but don't want to blow it all on this PC.
"What is your computer experiance level? Are you competent at installing software, operating systems? And have you ever installed any hardware?"
I have installed and fixed Computer componets for my parents, but the most of my extent is installing a Wireless Network Card. Software i'm not very good at, but i think i can learn.
"And lastly do you have any friends that have built their own computers?"
Nope i don't. Most of them play xbox live ro stuff like that. Me i prefer PC gaming...
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