Kitteld3291
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I really hate to hear anyone shy away from building their own computer because they don't feel they have the know how. Building computers today is rediculously easy. I'm not saying this as some sort of tech. I've only built two computers. One was four years ago, the second was about three weeks ago. This is the system I just finished for video editing:
Case: Antec 1200
PSU: Antec 850W Sig. Series
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P
CPU: Intel Core I7 920 Nehalem 2.66 GHz
CPU Cooler: Noctua C-12
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR 5
RAM: Corsair 6GB (3X2GB) DDR3 1333
OS: Vista Ultimate 64 bit
C drive: WD 300GB VelociRaptor 10k rpm
E drive: WD 150GB X2 VelociRaptor 10k rpm RAID 0
Monitor: ASUS VH242H 24 inch
DVD drive: LG 22X DVD Burner
Software: Studio 12 Ultimate
Sony Vegas 9 Platinum
I'm 37, so I wasn't born with some genetic gift for computers like kids today seem to have. I grew up when turning on a computer meant you had to understand bionary codes and crap. (well maybe not that hard) If you want to build a computer, google "build a computer" find a set of instructions and follow them. Its that easy. You will have to look up a few terms and put some thought into what ram goes with what motherboard and so on, but when you are done...you will have a computer you're proud of and, more importantly, a better understanding of how it works. And since computer tech is ever changing, you'll be able to pop it open and add on, upgrade, swap out and so on.
The people who build computer parts have really made it almost idiot proof. Most conectors just wont go any place they don't belong.
As for parts, I recommend putting a lot of thought into a really good motherboard. Replacing ram is as easy as changing the blades in a disposable razor, but a motherboard is more like the frame on a car, you gota take EVERYTHING off to get to it. I really like my gigabyte MOBO, but if I had it to do again, I think I would have spent the extra for the Rampage Extreme. Also, if youre video or photo editing, dont skimp out on the monitor. Go big and look for an IPS screen.
Case: Antec 1200
PSU: Antec 850W Sig. Series
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P
CPU: Intel Core I7 920 Nehalem 2.66 GHz
CPU Cooler: Noctua C-12
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR 5
RAM: Corsair 6GB (3X2GB) DDR3 1333
OS: Vista Ultimate 64 bit
C drive: WD 300GB VelociRaptor 10k rpm
E drive: WD 150GB X2 VelociRaptor 10k rpm RAID 0
Monitor: ASUS VH242H 24 inch
DVD drive: LG 22X DVD Burner
Software: Studio 12 Ultimate
Sony Vegas 9 Platinum
I'm 37, so I wasn't born with some genetic gift for computers like kids today seem to have. I grew up when turning on a computer meant you had to understand bionary codes and crap. (well maybe not that hard) If you want to build a computer, google "build a computer" find a set of instructions and follow them. Its that easy. You will have to look up a few terms and put some thought into what ram goes with what motherboard and so on, but when you are done...you will have a computer you're proud of and, more importantly, a better understanding of how it works. And since computer tech is ever changing, you'll be able to pop it open and add on, upgrade, swap out and so on.
The people who build computer parts have really made it almost idiot proof. Most conectors just wont go any place they don't belong.
As for parts, I recommend putting a lot of thought into a really good motherboard. Replacing ram is as easy as changing the blades in a disposable razor, but a motherboard is more like the frame on a car, you gota take EVERYTHING off to get to it. I really like my gigabyte MOBO, but if I had it to do again, I think I would have spent the extra for the Rampage Extreme. Also, if youre video or photo editing, dont skimp out on the monitor. Go big and look for an IPS screen.