Tips to Make a DIY Computer
DIY computer is short term of Do It Yourself computer. Some people may choose branded PCs, like Dell, Mac, IBM or others. Some others prefer DIY computer because it is cheaper and you can use your desired specifications and peripherals. Sometimes there is a certain satisfaction when we can build DIY computer too.
Before you decide to start building a DIY computer, you should make some notes about what will be purchased to build your DIY computer.
I have some tips for you, if you want to build your DIY computer.
1.How much money you will spend to build a DIY computer.
You must determine how much money will be spent to build your DIY computer. Do not be too stingy and not too wasteful also. You have to have max price of peripherals that you will use so that you do not exceed the budget.
There are three things to consider before determining how much money will be spent to buy a new PC.
a. Do not consider buying a PC is an investment. There are only a few PC components or peripherals that it’s not outdated within 6 months. Therefore, the components to be purchased would be quickly dropped.
b. Not too much thinking about disadvantage when buying a PC. If the reason is the price will drop in 6 months later, then you will never have a PC. Is not right?
c. Do not think to repay the purchase of components. Preferably, save your money and when it is sufficient, then you can start buying a PC or build DIY computer.
2. Make a “whist list”
You will use the computer for what kind of purpose? It is necessary to know what kind of peripherals that you will use. Do not rush to buy a component because the price was falling.
Create a sequence of activities that are going to do with the PC. Write from highest to lowest priority. You should also add some stuffs base on your need. For example, if you want your computer more durable, it is necessary to buy an UPS for it.
3. Choose peripherals that will be used
after determine the amount of money and the adding stuffs; you can start to select components or peripherals that will be used in your DIY computer. The main components of a computer or PC are:
• Processor
• Motherboard
• Memory (RAM)
• Hard disk drives
• Graphic card (if not integrated with the motherboard)
• Casing
• Power supply
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Monitor
• Sound card (if not integrated with the motherboard)
There are several additional components, such as:
• Modems
• DVD ROM
• Speaker
• Ethernet card
• Game pad or joystick (if you’re going to build a PC for gaming)
• Raid card
• Printer
• Scanner
• Stabilizer power (if you have a problem with an electrical voltage)
• UPS
4. Make a shopping list
to find peripherals to be purchased; the first step is look at your needs. Select the components that support your needs. Therefore, I recommend you make a whist list. Shop according to the whist list you have created.
The main components of the above must be purchased, because they must exist if you want to build a PC. You can’t run your PC without one of it. Without the casing may be you can build and run your PC, but your PC is very vulnerable.
Unfortunately, there is no fast way to find out which one are most appropriate peripherals. You must do research to find out. Do not just record to one brand only. Write down all the brands that can be obtained along with its variants. You can be more flexible in determining your choice later.
5. Go to the computer store
after making a shopping list, and then it’s time to go to the computer store to check the price and the existing stock. You have to find the price components in accordance with the money which you have prepared. While noting the price, you’re also asking the guarantees and the technical support too. You have to note about the upgrading capability, support and driver software’s, and if possible a personal opinion from people who have tried it, but do not be tempted by sales talk too much. The decision to buy or not is in your own hands. The important thing to do now is gather as much data as possible.
6. Calculate the price and make a conclusion
after you get all of components price that you want, and then start by write down the price into your list. Match the amount of money that you have prepared. If it is too expensive, you should first determine which peripherals are to be replaced. To eliminate the component, use your whist list you have created. If there are components which are not essential in the support list, you must set aside. You can buy it next time if you have the money already.
Happy shopping and build your own DIY computer.
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Great advice. This is particularly helpful if you cannot afford brand new computers and laptops. making your own computer is the best way to make the computer be optimized just for yourself.
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Great computer advice as always. Its time for me to get a new computer and your advice helped tremendously!
Great poste. thanks for sharing your knowledge:)
Been doing this for quite sometimes already. I am an IT professional. I like what you’ve suggested here. Thanks for sharing.
A very very clean and to the point post. Takes me about 4 hours to completely assemble and install on a DIY PC. This guide pretty much reflects what we do to build computers from scratch and would recommend anyone building a computer follow this guide.
Like it, valuable post that was, thanks for sharing this.
Being able to build your own PC is a really good skill to have if your someone who uses a PC a lot. Not only does it save you money when buying that PC, it gives you a good knowledge foundation. When things go wrong, you can troubleshoot it and understand what’s happening. Many people just know their PC is “that beige tower” and not much more.
I love building PC from parts but with next boxes going for 400 bucks including a monitor, it’s an expensive hobby now.
Definitely, it helps to know how to assemble and make a personal computer. Not only is it cheaper, but you also get to learn about its components and customize your PC according to your needs.
This might be a simple post but very useful to a newbie like me. Thank you.
Always a good skill to have.
I’m having a trouble before regarding this hardware installation but I’m so thankful that I got ideas online on how to do it myself with confidence. Fortunately, I did it successfully.
I’ve always wanted to build at least one computer myself, one of my friends builds them but he usually has so many projects going on at once he falls behind on putting them together. I would love to build one of my own just to surprise him and show him that he’s not the only techie in our group!
Thanks for sharing, very informative.
That is very helpful cheers
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This is great, thanks for sharing. Nice post too!
DIY computer requires confidence to do it. Personally, I am not that confident to make a DIY computer but I guess with the help of this instruction that is so helpful, I’ll give it a try. Thanks!
Bryan
For real beginner, I suggest that was accompanied by a technical person, so it can minimize the error. Furthermore, if it has been understood, You can do it yourself.
Nice tips….I will share this article in my blog..
DIY computers could suit your needs better than some of branded PC’s. It gives you opportunities to choose right hardware for your needs.
I prefer customized desktop computers, and if possible, laptop as well. It allows me to have a computer built for my specific needs.
Good work you done in the above post, i appreciate your work. Keep it up.
I like the idea of a DIY computer, just not sure I have the skills or ability to put it all together the right way.
But thanks for the info!
Good tips here. Just assembled a pc last month ago and my budget is 300$. And I got a powerful machine for gaming. Someone said to me that assembling or DIY computers are much expensive than the ready one. But I totally disagree because you can buy specs that meet your requirements.
Great Blog… Good concept, I like the format
Thanks for the article. Its nice to know that Actually Works.
Well, I guess that’s practical but somehow a bit complicated to do.
Perhaps it’s a little bit complicated for people that don’t have any skill about it. But for geeks, i think it’s very fun to do it. You know what i mean, with some a little mistake and maybe little crash on hardware. It’s really cool if we can learn from some kind of mistakes.
Good article post. Yes I can confirm that one can save money with a DIV computers enormously. But you should at all events put on brand quality components. Then you have a little bit more what of it.
Thank you for the nice post. I have done this a couple of time. I have a wierd problem. Sometimes the PC gets rebooted without any notification on screen. Any ideas?
It can be a virus activity. You can re-install the OS to solve it.
You have some excellent ideas. Keeps sharing.
These are great tips, I always prefer DIY than build-in computers since I’m the one who will make the specifications whether for office use or game use. With DIY also I can choose what parts where in or not, like I don’t want to buy VC (on a budget cut) I can go with mobo with video card built-in.
This is an awesome article, I am currently looking to build a quality computer and this is a great resource of information.
That’s a great post.It contains a lot of informative contents.Its good to read.
Well, personally DIY can really save you when you are in a tight budget, good practical way.. But for a not techie like me, I guess that would be a bit harder.
My dad would totally get a kick out of this article, he’s always taking computers apart and making new ones from scratch.. He’s no beginner, but maybe there’s still something he could learn here! Should I pass it along or do you think he’d already know all of this stuff?~Kayla
Loads of great tips and ideas here. I always prefer DIY over branded desktop computers because it just feels right when you know what your spending on. I have a very good friend who knows pc parts like his own brother and he helps me a lot when I decide to upgrade or buy a new system. Thanks a bunch
- Reika
Lucky for you if you have friend that knows pc parts, so you don’t have to worry about it. I learn it from my own experience.
surely if this type of brief information if we get then obvioulsy we are trying to build our own DIY computer thanks for the good luck
The post is absolutely fantastic! Lots of great information and inspiration, both of which we all need!b Keep ‘em coming… you all do such a great job at such Concepts… can’t tell you how much I, for one appreciate all you do!
Nice post.After reading your post I am enjoying my self.Thanks for sharing.