D I Y pc

[novamadcars]

hi im just wondering if anyone has built thair own pc from scratch if so whats needed and is it hard cheers

[Stuart]

its easy.

need a case, psu, motherboard, cpu, ram, hdd, dvd/cd (Writer if you fancy), video card if not on mobo, lan card if not on mobo, soundcard if not on mobo.

[Jack]

^ And keyboard/mouse and monitor if you don't already have a spare ;)

Mine is currently spilling out over my desk lmfao

Gigabyte do good motherboards - they also come with a large fold out sheet giving you simple step by step instructions on where and how to plug everything in.

I usually buy my kit from ebuyer (www.ebuyer.com)

[Iain]

And yes it's really rather easy. Built mine myself with no previous knowledge, it's a good way to learn.

Edit: Razorjack posted while I was typing, but agreed, eBuyer is definitely recommended.

[novamadcars]

ermmmmmmm fink ill start gathering the parts then as i just want a new pc
ermmmmmmmmmm a perspex case sounds good

[Adam]

I built my pc a while back :)
Tis simple.

[novamadcars]

how much will i be looking at spending on the components?

[Jack]

?300-400 should see you a good complete PC.

[Welsh Dan]

Perspex cases arent always cut right, and are a pain in the **** to keep clean.

Make sure all the parts you buy are compatible.

Do you want the pc for gaming or just web browsing and stuff?

[novamadcars]

web brousing music genural stuff realy not gaming tho

[Adam]

?300-400 should see you a good complete PC.
Yup, that should do it nowadays.
IIRC i spent nearly 2-3 times that building mine :cry::cry:

[novamadcars]

any chance of a complete list of what i would need

[Iain]

Everything you need is pretty much said earlier

Motherboard
CPU
Graphics card
Sound card (if not on motherboard)
Hard drive(s)
CD/DVD read/writer(s)
Floppy Drive
Case
PSU (if does not come with case)

Then if you don't have any already:

Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers

That's as much as I can think of :)

[mikey14sr]

don't forget all the software! ie; windows, music stuff, anti-virus etc.

[novamadcars]

cheers lads

[bump]

?300-400 should see you a good complete PC.
Yup, that should do it nowadays.
IIRC i spent nearly 2-3 times that building mine :cry::cry:
Oh how prices have crashed, my ?1500 firewall of 8 years of age is starting to struggle a bit now.

[Iain]

Also forgot:

RAM
Heatsink (CPU fan)

[Dar]

Make sure that the motherboard socket matches the CPU you buy. Also if your getting a CPU without a fan then make sure that the CPU fan you buy will fit the CPU. Its easy to overlook!

Same goes with the GFX card. If you get a PCI-E motherobard make sure you get a PCI-E GFX card.

[ade]

ok - so what if I wanted to build a PC for my car - just to play music (off hard drive).

Thinking of a small compact unit with a 7" lcd (touch?) screen - stick a decent music player on it - save buying a head unit.

How do you convert the power for a PC for running in a car?

[Jack]

You can buy specific in-car PSU's.

[bump]

Ade,

these guys (http://www.logicsupply.com/default.php/cPath/40_63) should be able to sort you out or you can try here (http://linitx.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_94_95&products_id=344)

This guy (http://www.stevieg.org/carpc/install/components/) gives a total breakdown of his sytem including all parts used and supliers.

It's pretty much the same as building a pc for your desk.

Cheers
Bump

[mikey14sr]

Ade, check these sites out for in-car pc's

http://www.letscommunicate.co.uk/carpc/
http://www.digital-car.co.uk/

[Welsh Dan]

Have a look at http://www.mp3car.com/ for ideas and advice, and http://www.mini-itx.com/ as a supplier of components for mini pc's.

For input I'd consider one of these (http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_5445.html) :thumb: