Are you ready to build your own computer? Within this site is all the information that you'll need to know to make your computer building process go as smoothly as possible.

No matter if you're completely new to computers or an "Old Pro," here you'll find plenty of useful information and tons of tips and tricks to help you build a PC that's perfect for YOU.

Now, I know some of you want to cut through all of the red tape and just want a list of components you can use to get started. If that's the case, take a look at my pages on building a bargain pc for under $500 and building a gaming pc for under $1000.

If you already have your computer hardware and need information on assembling your new PC, check out the PC Assembly page.

Smart Buys for your new PC!
Now, more than ever, PC builders are searching for the lowest prices possible. With a little effort, you can find some pretty good bargains on new computer parts. One of my favorite resources is TigerDirect.com. As you shop around, check out TigerDirect's Overstock/Liquidation specials. The deals here are listed for a limited time only, so act quickly if you see a product that fits your needs. And since the deals change frequently, check back often!

For those of you that want a little more info, please read on and feel free to browse through the rest of the site.

One of the first steps in deciding what computer system is right for you is to honestly evaluate your computer needs. For example, do you need a mega-gaming system with an insanely fast graphics card, high resolution monitor, tons of memory, and/or a cutting edge, super-fast processor? Are your needs more modest? Perhaps you just need a PC that's great for checking email, browsing the Internet, and running office applications? Or, maybe your needs fall somewhere in between? Your decision here will have a huge impact on the final price of your new PC. Depending on your needs, you could end up with a system costing just a few hundred dollars to a system costing several thousands of dollars.

Throughout this site, I will help guide you on your path to choosing the right computer. I'll help you to identify your requirements and enable you to make an informed, sensible decision about your computer purchase.

So, let's get started by examining your options. Obviously, you're here because you're considering building your own computer, but for some of you, this will be either be too time-consuming or difficult a task. You should seriously consider the advantages/disadvantages of building your own PC vs. buying a new or used system. When you build your own computer, you get a certain sense of satisfaction and accomplishment that store-bought systems may fail to deliver. And if you design your home-built system properly, you will likely end up with a system that is well suited for upgrades in the years to come.

With a name-brand system you'll most likely have technical support available to you if you run in to any issues. But brand name computers are often proprietary in nature and therefore not easliy customized or upgraded. And even if they are, you'll always run the risk of voiding your warranty if you open the computer case and start swapping out parts.

If you're new to all of this, I highly recommend you take a look at the Computer Glossary section of this site. There you'll find useful information on computer architecture and a helpful glossary of computer terms.

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Computer Kits - Computer Kits and blueprints. Up to date parts listings for building your own computer.

Choosing Components - Choosing the right PC components to build your own computer

Preparing Your Work Area - Preparing your work area to assemble your PC. Learn what tools you'll require and what precautions you'll need to take.

PC Assembly - Step-by-step instructions for assembling a new PC

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