Budget PC for practicing to build

[RhinoTV]

Hello,

Im looking at building a pc but scared to do anything with mine atm incase i break it. Looking for a really cheap one so i can practice to build. Would be kinda of a household pc. Probably dont need a gpu ( and should cut the price)

 

[kanewolf]

You have to balance the cost of a "practice" computer against the cost of breaking something. If you break your motherboard, that costs X ($150?). Can you get a practice set of parts for less than the replacement cost? Probably not. If you REALLY want to practice, go to a thrift store and buy a computer after testing it there. Bring it home and then disassemble and reassemble it.

 

[kanewolf]

You may be able to find a "throwaway" computer from a school or business. A pawn shop is another choice.

 

[assasin32]

Go to a thrift store and pick up a cheap computer there. Nothing has really changed in the way you build a PC in ages. The only thing is part selection in which case come back here and ask for help when that time comes, and it's away's nice using us as a resource even if you feel competent in your part selecting ability as someone may spot something you didn't or know of a good deal going on.

Lastly try not to make multiple threads on the same topic.