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What website will help me build a computer and/ or select hardware parts?

I am thinking of build my own computer because whenever i get a computer or laptop there is always one thing that's missing which make my gaming experience crappy. i don't really know what parts to buy and i just recently know that some hardware part isn't compatible with the motherboard. so if there a video or website that can teach me these kind of stuff i would be grateful ty.

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  1. www.bookmark.com great site been their millions of times to help me in a time of need
  2. You could go on a site like Dell, HP, or Best Buy. They let you select a computer to start with, and then there are options to customize every component of the computer from video cards to processors. Also on newegg.com, there's a thing called the eggXpert. It's an online community and you can learn a lot on the forums there.
  3. http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/ cyberpower has a nice "customize my pc" system that will give you all the specs. Try them and see what you come up with. the big big thing to remember is AMD and Intel do not mix and your "socket type" has to match between the mother board and the processor you buy so pick your mother board first and read your detailed specifications. And when it comes to memory there is DDR2 and DDR3 you have to read the specs on your motherboard to know the type and what "speed" is compatible. Besides that you NEED the following: Hard drive (SATA & laptop and desktop hard drives are different sizes so read) CD drive (SATA) Power supply - At least a 450 watt. Those are safe they are all pretty much standard. If you want a floppy drive (why i donno) not all mother boards come with floppy drive connectors anymore. Biggie for gaming systems is the video card, 2 major types ATI and Nivida. Can wiki them and read up on them, also read up on SLI and Crossfire... incase you have the cash to do the dual video card - potentially multiple monitor setup. *drools* One last big one. mother boards come in 3 sizes. make sure you get a case that is the right size... research "ATX form factor" basically 3 sizes--- would suck to order a case your stuff didn't fit in. oh yea and when you look at your budget - don't forget to factor in your operating system cost... and try ordering an OEM version - for those of us who build our own systems - much cheaper than buying a copy from the home office store.
  4. To build a complete computer from the ground up, you could try TigerDirect.com or other computer part supplier. But they just give you a list a parts, you have to figure what goes with what. For a good gaming computer, this is what you should get: Intel Core i7 Processor (1333 Socket, not 1156) or AMD Phenom x4 AM3 socket Motherboard with 1333 Socket (or AM3 socket), 1-3 PCI Express x16 slots (I'd recommend nVidia / SLI, especially if running with Intel, but w/e), SATA, etc PCI Express Video Card, nVidia GeForce 250 GT or better. Can get multiple (for SLI) to maximize performance Hard drive(s), 7200RPM or better (NO GREEN DRIVES) DVD/Blu-ray Drive(s) RAM (match speeds and sizes with motherboard. for i7, probably 1GB x 6 DDR3 at 1333mhz) Case Power Supply (Depends on components, 500-1000watt) Windows XP/Windows 7/Hacked OS X Email me and I can help you with specific components or anything else: TechProbCC@Gmail.com Or try these links for building instructions: http://lifehacker.com/5151369/the-first+timers-guide-to-building-a-computer-from-scratch http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/how-to-tech/build-a-computer8.htm http://www.build-your-own-computer-tips.com/ http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/
  5. Here's some links that will help you with component selection and the building process. The info is a little dated, but still valid. http://lifehacker.com/5151369/the-first+timers-guide-to-building-a-computer-from-scratch http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/ http://www.build-your-own-computer-tips.com/
  6. You can to How Stuff Works. I always go there when i want to learn something about computers. Their homepage is: http://howstuffworks.com But i follow this page that offers instructions to building your computer: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/how-to-tech/build-a-computer8.htm
  7. Check this article in maximumpc and the 3 to the right of it "related articles". Also check the archives for other price ranges. THey provide ideas for compatible components for building pcs. Also check out their best of the best. Have fun
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