How hard is to build a computer?

• Okitaru wrote on 2011-07-21 22:58
  It's easy if you know what your doing, so just make sure you're gentle on your first time. (As to not break any parts like, half the people I know with a first time building session)
• Sumpfkraut wrote on 2011-07-22 00:12

  Quote from Applejack;521278:

  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.

  
  You could try a PC magazine. Support the economy bla bla.
• Shirayuki wrote on 2011-07-22 00:18
  google graphics card hierarchy and some lists/articles should show up on tomshardware I think.
  
  or just go to www.tomshardware.com and browse to graphics->latest graphics card hierarchy.
• Halfslashed wrote on 2011-07-22 07:45
  One year ago, I knew nothing about hardware and my computer was just a dream. Today, I have my computer and the level of hardware knowledge to give advice to others. It's fairly easy, just don't add too much force when putting in parts, and don't be too gentle (my case). It took me 6 hours to put it all together, only to find i didn't push in the ram far enough, and then my computer took a week from there due to having a dying power supply. Just be wary of dead parts, they're you're nightmare on your first build.
• Applejack wrote on 2011-07-22 20:04
  Should I use a 750W or 850W power supply? ( For this build. )
  CPU i5-2500k
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
  ASUS P8Z68-V PRO
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730
  Samsung 2TB Hard Drive
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152245
  ZOTAC ZT-40503-10L GeForce
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500187
  G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
  ZALMAN CNPS9500A-LED
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223
  ASUS 24X DVD Burner
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
  (thanksinadvance)
  I dun't understand this 750W or anything with the power supply much and pops is at the store getting something and he's most likely going to go to the bar and it'll take him hours to get back home.
• BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2011-07-22 22:11
  *looks*
  you dont need anything near 750W
  since thats a pretty low powered card
  only need... 500W?
  550W on the safe side but thats more than enough already
  the cat would say this
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371047
• Applejack wrote on 2011-07-25 21:44
  CPU i5-2500k
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
  ASUS P8Z68-V PRO
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730
  Samsung 2TB Hard Drive
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152245
  ZOTAC ZT-40503-10L GeForce
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500187
  G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
  ZALMAN CNPS9500A-LED
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223
  ASUS 24X DVD Burner
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
  Antec HCG-520 520W
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371047
  With this build can someone suggest me a computer case? I've been looking at many but I would like something $100 less.
• Applejack wrote on 2011-08-03 02:38
  Cat how do you know how much your power supply should be?
• RicochetOrange wrote on 2011-08-03 07:18

  Quote from Applejack;535719:

  Cat how do you know how much your power supply should be?

  
  
  eXtreme Power Supply Calculator
  
  Thats what I use at least.
  
  If it hasn't been said yet Power Supply MUST be from a reputable company such as Antec. Getting a cheap one has the possibility of essentially frying your computer, from what I understand.
  
  Also, from what I have heard a Power Supply won't draw (or, at least put in) more power than it needs, so getting one that is more powerful than you actually need is fine.
• Applejack wrote on 2011-08-03 07:40
  SO COMPLICATED FRIES MY BRAIN D:.
  u tell me what power supply I should get.
  CPU i5-2500k
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
  ASUS P8Z68-V PRO
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730
  Seagate Barracuda Green 1TB 5900 RPM 32MB Cache
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148764
  HIS Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161315
  G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
  ZALMAN CNPS9500A-LED
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223
  ASUS 24X DVD Burner
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
  thanksinadvanceagain. I changed it a little and I has no idea if the 520 W will do me fine or do I have to upgrade or degrade what evar.
• Lolicon wrote on 2011-08-05 02:17

  Quote from Applejack;536313:

  SO COMPLICATED FRIES MY BRAIN D:.
  u tell me what power supply I should get.
  CPU i5-2500k
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
  ASUS P8Z68-V PRO
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730
  Seagate Barracuda Green 1TB 5900 RPM 32MB Cache
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148764
  HIS Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161315
  G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
  ZALMAN CNPS9500A-LED
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223
  ASUS 24X DVD Burner
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
  thanksinadvanceagain. I changed it a little and I has no idea if the 520 W will do me fine or do I have to upgrade or degrade what evar.

  
  
  Bro, you forgot the tower. In fact a lot of towers (or cases) come with a power supply. I reccommend something like this
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144224
  Unless you just wanna keep it in a box or something. Thats fine too :thumb:
  And if you're gonna just pour money into this, might as well as get a better video card too.
  Of course, unless you don't want to.
  
  People make things too user friendly these days. Its really just a matter of buying the stuff and stitching it together.
• BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2011-08-05 03:31
  NO
  DO NOT USE THE POWER SUPPLIES THAT COME WITH CASES
  THEY'RE TERRIBADS
  
  >money should be invested in a quality power supply (not more wattage, more quality)
  for a better chance of your entire computer surviving
  typically good brands are Antec, Seasonic, and Corsair
• Applejack wrote on 2011-08-05 05:14
  Anyways can someone tell me? The case does not have a Power Supply I would have mentioned it if it did.
• Lolicon wrote on 2011-08-05 19:50
  Okay, what the cat just said.
  
  Now that I think of it this fan is super loud.
• Applejack wrote on 2011-08-06 02:20

  Quote from Jerain;539695:

  Okay, what the cat just said.
  
  Now that I think of it this fan is super loud.

  
  Now that I think of it, everyone is ignoring my question p_p.