How hard is to build a computer?

• Andy-Buddy wrote on 2011-07-20 02:02
  Building one can take anywhere from 2-6 hours. Set aside a good amount of time. If your parts are compatible, and things go smoothly, you'll get everything installed and running perfectly in 2 hours. A single part doesn't cooperate? Running to the store for a replacement, a missing wire, can all extend the time.
  
  It's not too bad though, so I'd say 3 hours is average? Maybe 4 for a newbie.
• BizarreJuju wrote on 2011-07-20 06:58
  once you have all the parts ready it doesnt take that long. Aslong you follow the direction on the direction that comes with the parts you are all set. Took me about 45min to build my new one 2 weeks ago.
• Sumpfkraut wrote on 2011-07-20 17:56

  Quote from Yoorah;518665:

  Tool-less systems are kinda gross. :(

  
  No! :{
• Applejack wrote on 2011-07-20 19:13

  Quote from BizarreJuju;519109:

  once you have all the parts ready it doesnt take that long. Aslong you follow the direction on the direction that comes with the parts you are all set. Took me about 45min to build my new one 2 weeks ago.

  
  Yeah I saw your computer case looks pretty cool. I never got any specially made computers so I have the boring ol' normal look of computers for mine.
  When I'm older I'd like to build a computer of my self so I just want to expect whats happening.
• Excalibuurr wrote on 2011-07-20 21:55
  Eh, computers are pretty complicated for me, I assume it is because I think each part are actually separated into more parts, a computer usually has like, 6 vital parts? What I see is like 20 parts to it, which isn't much, but there's the wiring to think of.
  
  Also, I noticed that Nvidia is selling a computer kit http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DC5k8L9tF30
• BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2011-07-20 21:58

  Quote from Excalibuurr;520131:

  Eh, computers are pretty complicated for me, I assume it is because I think each part are actually separated into more parts, a computer usually has like, 6 vital parts? What I see is like 20 parts to it, which isn't much, but there's the wiring to think of.
  
  Also, I noticed that Nvidia is selling a computer kit http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DC5k8L9tF30

  
  
  assembling a computer isn't difficult...
  it's equivalent to following instructions to a lego build set.
  be thankful you're not coding.
  
  and that nVidia build set is garbage
  Intel Pentium? garbage.
• Andy-Buddy wrote on 2011-07-20 22:10
  Newegg build sets are pretty nice, I must say. They're the DIY sets that come with everything you need at a great price. They even discount it a bunch.
• Applejack wrote on 2011-07-21 02:04
  like cat said its garbage there is a reason why they discounted it.
• BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2011-07-21 04:09

  Quote from Applejack;520426:

  like cat said its garbage there is a reason why they discounted it.

  
  
  actually its osayidan
  but yeah
  even though the newegg builds are compatible (like its hard to tell)
  they dont take full advantage of all the functions the good hardware has
  and replace other stuff with really low stuff.
• RicochetOrange wrote on 2011-07-21 05:18
  It should only take a few hours.
  
  The only really hard parts (at least for me) was plugging in the case jacks into the mobo. @_@
• Jelly wrote on 2011-07-21 12:24
  It's really not that difficult.
  
  Just go google some images of the inside of a computer and you should get a basic idea of where most things go.
• TA wrote on 2011-07-21 15:49
  It's pretty easy. Most things are fairly obvious and you can look at an existing one to get an idea as well.
  
  You might get a little confused the first time or two putting one together, but after that you'll pretty much know how. Sometimes it's something as silly as forgetting to attach something like a power cable, or some such.
• Taycat wrote on 2011-07-21 16:32

  Quote from Andy-Buddy;520147:

  Newegg build sets are pretty nice, I must say. They're the DIY sets that come with everything you need at a great price. They even discount it a bunch.

  
  
  Even better if you wait till November like me.
• Applejack wrote on 2011-07-21 18:45
  Anyone here know where a Graphics card guide is? I swear I saw a link somewhere in the Tech Support but I can't find it now. It had shown them in least to best and price.
• Yoorah wrote on 2011-07-21 21:25
  http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2964.html
  It goes by performance/price ratio for the different price categories.