Computer How-To

Build Your Own Computer

On of the most satisfying thing is building something you love, and what do we all love? Computers! Without them we wouldn’t have our next favorite thing, the internet. So to get right to the point, who hasn’t thought of building their own PC? Probably the vast majority of you, but I would guess that many of you are intimidated or outright afraid to do it. I can understand that. The fact of the matter is, if you build your own you will get a better computer, you will understand it better, and you will save a lot of money.

I built the one I am using the write this blog. It’s really a simple thing, no different than putting together a Lego set.  It’s just a matter of connecting Part A to Part B. If you get prepared ahead of time, and have all your parts, you can have a fully assembled and working computer in about an hour.

In truth, a computer you build yourself that cost you about $800, would cost you $2500 to buy it from Dell. So why not build your own right?

Below is a video series produced by TechTV on building your own computer. Its a little dated, but everything they explain to you is still how its done. They explain it clearer on video than any writer ever could on a website. So if you want to know what’s involved with putting together your own PC, watch the video series below!

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7