Poll: Have you ever built your own computer?

[Ensiferum]

Yup, saved a ton of money and I was able to make it just the way I wanted it with what I could afford. It's definitely the best way to go about getting one.

 

[TheScottishFella]

Well I've never had a gaming pc before, I only started pc gaming last year. When I get some money, first thing I'm doing is building a computer. I'll need a lot of help though, I'm pretty clueless about good parts/good prices/compatibility/putting it all together.

It all depends on how much you are willing to spend. I have this great rig, that will last me for years to come but will cost a bit. If you want I can find the parts and send you the links, see what you think. There was dip in price for a great quad processor, but look at any computer stores nearby before venturing the internet. And you can always ask them for help they will tell you what you can get on the budget you have. Remember the internet isn't always a legit place.

Sounds pretty cool. I'm not really looking for something that's going to be super high end or anything. I'd like something that could play tf2 on the highest settings, and newer games on medium-high. I know Tf2 doesn't make much use of multicore processing though, so I think dual core would be a better option than Quad (I think), seeing as single core clock rate would be generally higher. How much would that kind of rig cost, generally?

Hard to say really. You american or British, but if you want to run TF2 on high settings won't cost much pre-built or made yourself. what are your current specs like? and I could possibly advise. Really though a couple of gigs of ram, an nvidia 8900 or higher (some lower will even get the job done.) dual core should get the job done. (ATI Raedon isn't my specialty so nay luck there.) If I had to make a rough estimate $500 or quid and lower I think.

have a look at this great and cheap in the right places

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_gts_250_us.html

 

[ALuckyChance]

I usually buy the parts, while my father builds the computer itself.

 

[MagicMouse]

Yes I have built my personal rig, my friends rig, and my brothers rig.

I have also built countless computers for my Father's business. In fact, If He gets the contact for a new client, I might have to built 60+ new rigs!

 

[Beryl77]

The computer I have right now is the first one I build myself. On the inside it doesn't look as orderly as it would like with a pc which is bought complete but it works good. I guess from now on I won't buy a "new" pc for a long time but just replace a part when it's gotten old. I think this way it's much cheaper and the specs are still pretty good.
It was very much fun when the pieces arrived and I started building it with a friend. I some troubles at first (damn cpu didn't work properly) but in the end it was a very satisfying feeling when everything was done and it started working.

 

[Outright Villainy]

Well I've never had a gaming pc before, I only started pc gaming last year. When I get some money, first thing I'm doing is building a computer. I'll need a lot of help though, I'm pretty clueless about good parts/good prices/compatibility/putting it all together.

It all depends on how much you are willing to spend. I have this great rig, that will last me for years to come but will cost a bit. If you want I can find the parts and send you the links, see what you think. There was dip in price for a great quad processor, but look at any computer stores nearby before venturing the internet. And you can always ask them for help they will tell you what you can get on the budget you have. Remember the internet isn't always a legit place.

Sounds pretty cool. I'm not really looking for something that's going to be super high end or anything. I'd like something that could play tf2 on the highest settings, and newer games on medium-high. I know Tf2 doesn't make much use of multicore processing though, so I think dual core would be a better option than Quad (I think), seeing as single core clock rate would be generally higher. How much would that kind of rig cost, generally?

Hard to say really. You american or British, but if you want to run TF2 on high settings won't cost much pre-built or made yourself. what are your current specs like? and I could possibly advise. Really though a couple of gigs of ram, an nvidia 8900 or higher (some lower will even get the job done.) dual core should get the job done. (ATI Raedon isn't my specialty so nay luck there.) If I had to make a rough estimate $500 or quid and lower I think.

have a look at this great and cheap in the right places

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_gts_250_us.html

Irish, so in euro that's about ?400? Sounds pretty good! Does that include monitor and case and the like? Like I said, I'm a complete noob at this...
Could I play Mass effect of the new fallout with that kind of rig too?

 

[Rattler5150]

Yes,, I have built every computer i owned from a 486 and up. at least a dozen machines in total.

 

[jasoncyrus]

Indeed I have built many of my own computers, and other people's. It's easier than you think.

The only "hard" (re: read the manual and you'll be fine) part is connecting cables to the mobo.

Other than that its a piece of cake. =)

 

[Hoplon]

Always self build now, pre built are just to nigglely for my liking these days, is always something that is shitty or over priced.

 

[TheScottishFella]

Well I've never had a gaming pc before, I only started pc gaming last year. When I get some money, first thing I'm doing is building a computer. I'll need a lot of help though, I'm pretty clueless about good parts/good prices/compatibility/putting it all together.

It all depends on how much you are willing to spend. I have this great rig, that will last me for years to come but will cost a bit. If you want I can find the parts and send you the links, see what you think. There was dip in price for a great quad processor, but look at any computer stores nearby before venturing the internet. And you can always ask them for help they will tell you what you can get on the budget you have. Remember the internet isn't always a legit place.

Sounds pretty cool. I'm not really looking for something that's going to be super high end or anything. I'd like something that could play tf2 on the highest settings, and newer games on medium-high. I know Tf2 doesn't make much use of multicore processing though, so I think dual core would be a better option than Quad (I think), seeing as single core clock rate would be generally higher. How much would that kind of rig cost, generally?

Hard to say really. You american or British, but if you want to run TF2 on high settings won't cost much pre-built or made yourself. what are your current specs like? and I could possibly advise. Really though a couple of gigs of ram, an nvidia 8900 or higher (some lower will even get the job done.) dual core should get the job done. (ATI Raedon isn't my specialty so nay luck there.) If I had to make a rough estimate $500 or quid and lower I think.

have a look at this great and cheap in the right places

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_gts_250_us.html

Irish, so in euro that's about ?400? Sounds pretty good! Does that include monitor and case and the like? Like I said, I'm a complete noob at this...
Could I play Mass effect of the new fallout with that kind of rig too?

you may want to look at sites like alienware and dell do a price search and see what comes up but keep in mind down the line you will have to upgrade. Although contrary to the thread I suggest pre-built seriously don't let the from pages of the website if you want to find cheap you got to go to the bowels of the site they will always try to flaunt something again let me do a search around and I will see what comes up.

Sorry not much punctuation, in a hurry.

 

[Neferius]

The first Computer I ever owned was a Piece of Shit I got for my highschool Graduation who's CPU fried only after a few Months of using it.
The one I use now I ordered piece-by-piece from a local reseller, which I since-then Upgraded with a better Video-card, 3 Cooling-Fans, 1TB HDD, and 750W PSU ...all of which I've installed Myself.

Occasionally I also completely disassemble it for maintenance ...but now I'm just Bragging =P

 

[PureChaos]

not even attempted it

 

[Continuity]

I've been building computers since the mid 90's and I'll continue to do so until I'm so old I can't hold a screw driver (or built computers become a thing of the past).

Its not so much the building that's the big deal, its being able to chose every single component from practically unlimited options. You can customise the computer so that its exactly what you want and need, is the right price, power, and looks exactly how you want it to, you can control how much noise it makes, how much cooling potential it has... every component can be researched in detail and chosen for specific characteristics.

The actual perfunctory exercise of putting the pieces together is irrelevant, its choosing the pieces to suit you exactly that is the pleasure, and then knowing that it is your PC, that you have designed to your exact specification.

 

[Outright Villainy]

Well I've never had a gaming pc before, I only started pc gaming last year. When I get some money, first thing I'm doing is building a computer. I'll need a lot of help though, I'm pretty clueless about good parts/good prices/compatibility/putting it all together.

It all depends on how much you are willing to spend. I have this great rig, that will last me for years to come but will cost a bit. If you want I can find the parts and send you the links, see what you think. There was dip in price for a great quad processor, but look at any computer stores nearby before venturing the internet. And you can always ask them for help they will tell you what you can get on the budget you have. Remember the internet isn't always a legit place.

Sounds pretty cool. I'm not really looking for something that's going to be super high end or anything. I'd like something that could play tf2 on the highest settings, and newer games on medium-high. I know Tf2 doesn't make much use of multicore processing though, so I think dual core would be a better option than Quad (I think), seeing as single core clock rate would be generally higher. How much would that kind of rig cost, generally?

Hard to say really. You american or British, but if you want to run TF2 on high settings won't cost much pre-built or made yourself. what are your current specs like? and I could possibly advise. Really though a couple of gigs of ram, an nvidia 8900 or higher (some lower will even get the job done.) dual core should get the job done. (ATI Raedon isn't my specialty so nay luck there.) If I had to make a rough estimate $500 or quid and lower I think.

have a look at this great and cheap in the right places

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_gts_250_us.html

Irish, so in euro that's about ?400? Sounds pretty good! Does that include monitor and case and the like? Like I said, I'm a complete noob at this...
Could I play Mass effect of the new fallout with that kind of rig too?

you may want to look at sites like alienware and dell do a price search and see what comes up but keep in mind down the line you will have to upgrade. Although contrary to the thread I suggest pre-built seriously don't let the from pages of the website if you want to find cheap you got to go to the bowels of the site they will always try to flaunt something again let me do a search around and I will see what comes up.

Sorry not much punctuation, in a hurry.

Well, thanks for all the advice anyway! So, pre-built seems to be the way to start off anyway then?

 

[TheScottishFella]

Well I've never had a gaming pc before, I only started pc gaming last year. When I get some money, first thing I'm doing is building a computer. I'll need a lot of help though, I'm pretty clueless about good parts/good prices/compatibility/putting it all together.

It all depends on how much you are willing to spend. I have this great rig, that will last me for years to come but will cost a bit. If you want I can find the parts and send you the links, see what you think. There was dip in price for a great quad processor, but look at any computer stores nearby before venturing the internet. And you can always ask them for help they will tell you what you can get on the budget you have. Remember the internet isn't always a legit place.

Sounds pretty cool. I'm not really looking for something that's going to be super high end or anything. I'd like something that could play tf2 on the highest settings, and newer games on medium-high. I know Tf2 doesn't make much use of multicore processing though, so I think dual core would be a better option than Quad (I think), seeing as single core clock rate would be generally higher. How much would that kind of rig cost, generally?

Hard to say really. You american or British, but if you want to run TF2 on high settings won't cost much pre-built or made yourself. what are your current specs like? and I could possibly advise. Really though a couple of gigs of ram, an nvidia 8900 or higher (some lower will even get the job done.) dual core should get the job done. (ATI Raedon isn't my specialty so nay luck there.) If I had to make a rough estimate $500 or quid and lower I think.

have a look at this great and cheap in the right places

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_gts_250_us.html

Irish, so in euro that's about ?400? Sounds pretty good! Does that include monitor and case and the like? Like I said, I'm a complete noob at this...
Could I play Mass effect of the new fallout with that kind of rig too?

you may want to look at sites like alienware and dell do a price search and see what comes up but keep in mind down the line you will have to upgrade. Although contrary to the thread I suggest pre-built seriously don't let the from pages of the website if you want to find cheap you got to go to the bowels of the site they will always try to flaunt something again let me do a search around and I will see what comes up.

Sorry not much punctuation, in a hurry.

Well, thanks for all the advice anyway! So, pre-built seems to be the way to start off anyway then?

Yeah sorry been kind of all over the place but yeah if you know jack about computing start with prebuilt then in your won time understand how to upgrade it and then boom you can build your own others will say differently but it is what I did and it makes computer look a little less confusing.

Again in a hurry.

 

[Talshere]

I take pride in upgrading my computer. I like the fact it can run all the best games at the highest level of graphics and the fact none of my friends have as good a computer.

I enjoy looknig for bits, and enjoy taking it apart to put said bits in. Only depressing part is the cost. Especially when its time for a new motherboard. ERGH, when you do that EVERYTHING has to go. Its not just the motherboard, its the processor the ram. Its especially a pain when they move over wholesale to a new connection type, any old components your using goes straight out the window.

 

[child of lileth]

Never built one, and never really cared to.

 

[Sacman]

Yep I built the one I'm currently using and I built one out of spare parts to sell...