Building Your First Computer: A Guide @ ABXZone

Iria · Jan 20, 2006, 09:32 PM

So you are thinking about doing your first computer build, well you have come to the right place. Please take the time to read through this entire document. Our aim is to help you make this first build a success.

Quite a bit of time and effort goes into the design, planning and execution of a computer. At the very first we need to point out that there are pluses and minuses to building your own computer. Let's explore the negatives: DIY, do it yourself, means that there is no toll free number to call for support if things go wrong.

There is no guarantee, no warranty, and no technician to come out and fix your problem. Further, if you make errors you can be out several hundred dollars by having to buy replacement parts for your goofs."
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Matth · Jan 21, 2006, 03:12 PM

They seem to be over generous to the pre-built...

"All components qualified to work together" - yeah right! - all components they could do dirt cheap deals on, in many instances - I'm sure we've all seen pre-build examples and said "why on earth did they do THAT!"

The biggest single point in favour of pre-built, is that THEY can load it up with software, from a Windows OS and an office or other software bundle, at a fraction of the price you could buy them for.

The downside, is that many OEM'ed components are bastard versions, with no support from the original manufacturer, and flaky/slow/lacklustre support from the box assembler.

If you don't like this type of component, and you don't feel able to build your own machine, then the practical alternative is usually a smaller independent, generally with stock/customizable builds based on standard components, and generally on components that they have a degree of experience with.

Jan 20, 2006, 09:32 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Building Your First Computer: A Guide @ ABXZone So you are thinking about doing your first computer build, well you have come to the right place. Please take the time to read through this entire document. Our aim is to help you make this first build a success. Quite a bit of time and effort goes into the design, planning and execution of a computer. At the very first we need to point out that there are pluses and minuses to building your own computer. Let's explore the negatives: DIY, do it yourself, means that there is no toll free number to call for support if things go wrong. There is no guarantee, no warranty, and no technician to come out and fix your problem. Further, if you make errors you can be out several hundred dollars by having to buy replacement parts for your goofs." __________ Read More / Source: ABXZone

Jan 21, 2006, 03:12 PM	#2
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	They seem to be over generous to the pre-built... "All components qualified to work together" - yeah right! - all components they could do dirt cheap deals on, in many instances - I'm sure we've all seen pre-build examples and said "why on earth did they do THAT!" The biggest single point in favour of pre-built, is that THEY can load it up with software, from a Windows OS and an office or other software bundle, at a fraction of the price you could buy them for. The downside, is that many OEM'ed components are bastard versions, with no support from the original manufacturer, and flaky/slow/lacklustre support from the box assembler. If you don't like this type of component, and you don't feel able to build your own machine, then the practical alternative is usually a smaller independent, generally with stock/customizable builds based on standard components, and generally on components that they have a degree of experience with.