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Im just wondering. i might get a new pc from Cyberpowerpc.com BUT ppl say making your PC is cheaper and sometimes fun? Idk im just wondering if i am to make my own pc where should i buy the parts?
Is making your own pc ez?
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I think so.
Newegg.com
Newegg.com
Building your own PC is cheaper, plus more fun.
If you're confused about building computers, mess around with an old one (Not to old though, otherwise most of the parts you learn about will be outdated.)
It's pretty much a trial and error kind of thing. This doesn't work? Ohh, Try this then. Lots of troubleshooting.
If you're confused about building computers, mess around with an old one (Not to old though, otherwise most of the parts you learn about will be outdated.)
It's pretty much a trial and error kind of thing. This doesn't work? Ohh, Try this then. Lots of troubleshooting.
If you go to mwave.com you can purchase the mobo, cpu, and memory and they will install it and test it for you for $10, then you can just put that in the case. Saves you the trouble of a) DOA and b) dealing with cpu assembly..
Just a thought...
Just a thought...
I built my first computer a few days ago and with a little guidance from my buddy it was really easy. I can't wait to build another!!
Don't be afraid to do it. It's not as hard as it seems. Double and triple check that everything you're getting is compatible and maybe bring a friend along when you do it to keep you from screwing it up! Good luck, and let us know how it goes!
Don't be afraid to do it. It's not as hard as it seems. Double and triple check that everything you're getting is compatible and maybe bring a friend along when you do it to keep you from screwing it up! Good luck, and let us know how it goes!
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Its definitely more fun and the experience you get is great. Cheaper, almost always but it depends.
Yes buy from Newegg, Amazon sells items cheap sometimes (especially some gaming accessories), Microcenter is the way to go to get your CPU if you need one but you can only get one in-store (they are the cheapest i've seen i7 920-$200 i5-750-$150)
If you don't plan on buying an OS but getting it by other means i won't mention, building becomes an even better option because you will save a ton of money by just not buying an OS.
In terms of quality, its better to build your own since a PC from cyberpowerpc or something will cost a ton more to get the same quality (you will see when it says Corsair brand or something and you add another like $50 for it)
If you plan on buying an OS, pre-built comps from cyberpowerpc aren't bad options, they offer competitive pricing to ones you build yourself...newegg.com sells pre-built cyberpowerpc comps for really good prices sometimes.
I prefer building it myself though and i believe it is the better option almost all the time
Yes buy from Newegg, Amazon sells items cheap sometimes (especially some gaming accessories), Microcenter is the way to go to get your CPU if you need one but you can only get one in-store (they are the cheapest i've seen i7 920-$200 i5-750-$150)
If you don't plan on buying an OS but getting it by other means i won't mention, building becomes an even better option because you will save a ton of money by just not buying an OS.
In terms of quality, its better to build your own since a PC from cyberpowerpc or something will cost a ton more to get the same quality (you will see when it says Corsair brand or something and you add another like $50 for it)
If you plan on buying an OS, pre-built comps from cyberpowerpc aren't bad options, they offer competitive pricing to ones you build yourself...newegg.com sells pre-built cyberpowerpc comps for really good prices sometimes.
I prefer building it myself though and i believe it is the better option almost all the time
I agree with PewPewBangBang...I've built my own PC and I learned a lot of new things I didn't know before.I think it's ''funnier'' and cheaper.You can also put whatever you like and built sth like a flying machine if you have enough money to give.
I built mine for about 1/2 what ready built would have cost me and was a lot of fun. A bit of advice though read all the installation instructions. I bought my parts from tigerdirect and newegg, based on who ever had the cheaper parts and what I was looking for at the time.
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Its easy once you know what to do, and its not hard to figure out, its pretty much a color coded puzzle.
But do make sure to read the manual for the motherboard and case for the wiring of the front USB stuff and others.
And its quite fun, too, in a nerdy kind of way.
But do make sure to read the manual for the motherboard and case for the wiring of the front USB stuff and others.
And its quite fun, too, in a nerdy kind of way.
Isn't being a nerd fun guys?!
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building your own PC is cheaper by FAR. also this way you can gear what you need and buy accordingly. i can't stand looking at prebuilt machines in the flyers or something and seeing them with 24" monitors and a great CPU like an i7 but no video card (or something like a 250) and 12 gigs of ram (even saw a few with 9 gigs.....wtf?) for like 1400 bucks.
i learn by experience mostly, which kinda sucks with building PCs, because the first time i actually tried anything i ripped out the cpu without knowing about the clip to hold it in and pulled a pin off. but if you do enough research or just follow instructions to the T then it is easy as being toilet trained
i learn by experience mostly, which kinda sucks with building PCs, because the first time i actually tried anything i ripped out the cpu without knowing about the clip to hold it in and pulled a pin off. but if you do enough research or just follow instructions to the T then it is easy as being toilet trained
Ive been building & upgrading computers for at least 5 years now & id say the biggest benefit to building it yourself is the warranty. When you buy a machine from a retail company, most come w/ only 1 year warranties. Of course most of the products that are put into the retail computers are the company products, & therefore have like a 1-2 year warranty, if even that. If you ever look into the products you buy to build your own machine, youll notice that the warranties go up from 2 years (most products outside of memory & hard drives have 2 year warranties) all the way to lifetime warranties (as long as you dont try to overclock it). the only thing ive overclocked is my cpu, which i didnt overclock it much & its doing great. most hard drives get 3-5 year warranties (which is still true in retail computers thankfully). so overall, the biggest advantage is building it yourself because you gain the experience of building it yourself (also having someone who can teach you as well is a major +), not to mention you have alot of $$, as well as you get a bigger warranty & can be rest assured that you will be in good hands w/ the products that are in your system.
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making your pc is usually cheaper, it depends on what you are planning for your build.
making your pc is always fun
but i dont think making your own pc is easy. If you dont know what you are doing you can easily waste money. its not too hard to learn, but it takes time, patience, and lots of trial and error.
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thanks guys, ill ask all my friends. but can i use you guys too 
ill try to be as descriptive as possible and can you tell me whats compatible with what?
ill try to be as descriptive as possible and can you tell me whats compatible with what?- Joined
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P.S Doesnt other places like cyberpower do SUPER cool Cable management to put max airflow? cuz i cant do it.
we certainly can tell you what is compatible with what, and also cable management is pretty fun too actually - im sure places can do it but again it will cost you. i like doing my own cable management too just because im a very neat and tiddy person and im very particular about stuff like that, so what is the old phrase - if you want it done right, do it yourself.
most mobos or cases and psu's come with zip ties too which makes it much easier
most mobos or cases and psu's come with zip ties too which makes it much easier
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trust me, you can do cable management...its one of the easiest things. As long as your case has a cable management system, its easy. Just route all the cables behind the motherboard tray as needed and to the correct components and use some zip-ties to tie it to the case or something and tuck away unused cables and there you go, ultimate cable management and best airflow. Its easy as long as you have a decent case, airflow is dependent ont eh type of case you have tho mostly.
