Building Your Own Computer.
Today I finally finished my custom PC build. Now, you must take into consideration I've been using the same old computer I bought at Futureshop for a while now and have no real knowledge about computer builds.
At first, I was very hesitant about messing up, plugging in the wrong cords, not having enough air flow or forgetting a simple step such as placing "stand-offs" between the motherboard and the computer case.
I was completely wrong. It was a very fun and rewarding process and actually saved me quite a bit of money. I would definitely recommend building your own PC to anybody who has a budget but wants to get the best out of their money! It's very rewarding in the end when you are looking at it after the first boot-up, with a feeling of accomplishment.
Here's a few specifications:
-Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 32-Bit
-Apveia X-Jupitor G Jr. case
-AMD Phenom 9950 Quad-Core 2.60 Ghz BLACK EDITION (Best for over clocking)
-ATI HD 4670 gfx card
-Corsair 650W Power Supply running more power than an 850W on a single rail :)
-XFX 750a SLI Motherboard
-3 Gigs of RAM
-CD drive from old computer/burner
-298Gb Hard Drive from old computer re-formatted clean
Here's a photo of the complete case
This computer will serve as my main workstation for all my Photography and Photoshop work.
Please check out some of my Photography at http://www.flickr.com/photos/spencerh6
Spencer Hogg Jan 19, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Reader Comments (3)
how much was the overall price
Its an awesome experience. I did my first build over the summer and had a good time. "How to Build a PC: for Dummies" is how I learned to do it. Haha, and a lot of youtube footage. Also, Newegg was awesome with their prices and super fast shipping. I'll post mine soon! -Dan the Man
The overall price was only $750 CAD. (Bought nothing online, due to not having a credit card etc.)
And, I had no books or anything telling me how to do this! I was actually being guided step-by-step from a friend over MSN Messenger (On my Laptop while building.)
I was pretty nervous about the first boot-up but was very relieved to see it working perfect.