goldenchessboard
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im getting a custom comp, but should I build it myself or pay some guy at the store to do it? its obviously my first time.. is it too hard/risky to put it together on my own if i've never done it before?
Should I build my own comp?
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FarFarAway
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Build it yourself mate
It's like a big lego set. Do it in order, check and double check and you'll be absolutely fine
It's like a big lego set. Do it in order, check and double check and you'll be absolutely fine
goldenchessboard
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name='llwyd' said:
even if the guy at the store does it free? hmm ok. but what if I mess something up and burn out a piece.. do most warrenties cover that?
and are there any intructions that come with the pieces, or is it just common sense?
goldenchessboard
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name='llwyd' said:
well im unsure. my friend just got a new comp and had the guy in the store do it for him for free.. but another insists you pay $50 or something.
so if its free it still doesnt change anything I guess
ok thx for help
Well....in my experience....with PCs and other things life may throw at you. If you have the motherboard manual and access to a forum such as this I'd deffo do it yourself!! That way you know it's being done the right way!!
I've bought 1 pre-built system...cost mne a few £s too.
It's very satisfying when the machine boots up for the first time....and it's all your own work!
I've bought 1 pre-built system...cost mne a few £s too.
It's very satisfying when the machine boots up for the first time....and it's all your own work!
Many people are of the belief that PC building is some sort of mystical art best left to the 'Professionals'. Seriously mate, once you get all the bits in front of you & get stuck in you'll wonder what all the hype was about.
Just start by installing the basic necessary components to get the system to post & then just add 1 bit at a time. If you get stuck on any part of the build just drop a message in this thread. It's a pretty busy forum with quite a few clued up people, who'll be able to answer just about any PC related question you might have.
Just start by installing the basic necessary components to get the system to post & then just add 1 bit at a time. If you get stuck on any part of the build just drop a message in this thread. It's a pretty busy forum with quite a few clued up people, who'll be able to answer just about any PC related question you might have.
Rastalovich
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name='Mullet' said:
Theres a good stadium or so of guys on here that`ll willingly help out with any issues anyway.
Do it yourself, just make sure you do your research, theres not all that much that can go wrong really if you do everything right. I was a noob last year, im only 16, i learnt all i know throught this forum and others, feel free to ask as many questions as you feel you have to.. no matter how silly they may seem.
You need to be careful for static, so wear a AntiStatic wrist band thing, that is about it. The motherboard manual has most of the jumper information init which is where i had my main troubles. Other than that its simple slot in really.
Going from knowing pretty much nothing to my pc now didnt take much time at all.. I wish you the very best of luck with your build!
and ASK questions.
P.S. YOU CANT beat the feeling of 'i built that pc' whenever you turn it on.. i get it everytime..
You need to be careful for static, so wear a AntiStatic wrist band thing, that is about it. The motherboard manual has most of the jumper information init which is where i had my main troubles. Other than that its simple slot in really.
Going from knowing pretty much nothing to my pc now didnt take much time at all.. I wish you the very best of luck with your build!
and ASK questions.
P.S. YOU CANT beat the feeling of 'i built that pc' whenever you turn it on.. i get it everytime..
goldenchessboard
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well i've been reading wiki n learning about every part of the comp.. if anyone knows any other good site for tutorials that'd be great. this site is good for specific questions and i know ppl would help me, but i dont want to be completely useless when im building it (obviously)
thx
btw pingu.. best show ever =O
thx
btw pingu.. best show ever =O
goldenchessboard
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name='mrapoc' said:Im the same as pat - im 16 and this time last year i was in the same boat as you. Got more confident by askin questions, took my time and it all came out well and still going strong
i've gotten pretty serious about it.. gonna see how far i get in a couple weeks (2-3 hours a day)
hopefully i wont have to ask too many questions.. lol
First time may take a while as you'll spend a good amount of time checking and double checking. I've built maybe 5 or so systems, my latest one took 5 hours max to be up running and trying Crysis 
Its just amazing what you can do with just a philips head and a crate of mail order goodies
Its just amazing what you can do with just a philips head and a crate of mail order goodies
StrikeRaid
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As long as you follow the steps carefully and double check everything you'll be fine
Rastalovich
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name='mrapoc' said:Im the same as pat - im 16 and this time last year i was in the same boat as you. Got more confident by askin questions, took my time and it all came out well and still going strong
U gotta ask questions. If ur not sure about something, it`s best to get the issue out of the way.
It`s not like OC3D is full of peoples who`ll shout nOOble at u for asking the simplest question.
I been dabbling inside computers since I was about 13, *cough* almost 23 years ago - and theres 50million things I`m still not 100% sure about. Joining the OC3D crowd has taken it down from 75million things mind u.
Ask tbh.
