Building a Pc

Building a Computer Most people don’t think of what is actually inside their computer when they power it on, but they would be shocked and intrigued to know that anyone can build a computer of their own. Opening the case of their computer would be a taunting experience and most would be in immediate confusion. But once they get familiar with the components, they will find it to be an easy task. Most of all, building one’s own system is fun. Technology has become increasingly complex, but PCs are modular (Ralph). To build a new computer, a potential builder will need to have knowledge of the components inside, a substantial amount of time, and the ability to read instructions. A potential computer builder has the benefit of price when they are deciding on what hardware to buy. They have to decide on what exactly they plan on doing on the computer, such as: browsing the web, playing video games, editing videos and pictures, etc. Each type of computer requires a different amount of investment. Once the builder is decided on what type of system they would like, it is time to buy the hardware first. Buying computer components may sound like a menacing thing to do, but it’s pretty simple when they know what to look for. Most Brick and Mortar retail stores do not carry individual components because it would take up much of the entire store’s space. Fortunately, the online retail warehouses come to the rescue. Amazon, Newegg, TigerDirect, Microcenter, etc. are some of the best locations to buy. The best feature about online pricing is that the builder can compare prices and wait for the items to go cheaper. Even better, some retailers’ price match the others, in case the builder has a favorite shopping location. Like a shopping list for a recipe, building a computer is the same way.
Before building a computer, the builder needs to have knowledge of what each component inside does. The first thing one would buy would be the Power Supply, often referred to as PSU.

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