BUILD YOUR VERY OWN COMPUTER!
Building a computer can be a very rewarding experience. You can learn a lot about computer hardware by building a computer. Aside from that, you get a totally personalized computer that no OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) could match, and there is also the opportunity to save a lot of money in the process.
It is increasingly popular to build your own computer. In most cases, it saves money, and it guarantees you get what you want. It also assures you avoid proprietary designs many companies use to keep you coming to them for new parts. Best of all, having built the system yourself, you become very familiar with that system and with computers in general.
Learn to build a computer with the
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- Building a computer doesn't have to be difficult. Simple to follow Videos!
- When you build a computer you don't have to go at it alone. We're here to help you build that computer of your dreams.
- Each step is shown and no step is glossed over. Three step video that covers all of the basis.
- Complete lessons covering all of the hardware and components.
Want to upgrade your current computer? Learn how to add memory, a new video or sound card and more. This video will help you save time and money by learning how to either repair your computer or build you your very own!
You don’t need a computer science degree to build a computer. It’s really very easy.
How much does it cost to build a computer?
The costs of building a computer is less than buying a stock computer at a computer store. Less, because you choose the parts when you build a computer yourself, so you don't pay for features or performance you won't use.
You can build a pc for as little as $400. From there you can choose to upgrade to features like DVD creation and PC gaming. Since you choose the parts you can tailor your new PC to be exactly what you need.
The computers below are examples of computers you can find fully built in the stores or online, with examples of home built computers. Along with the cost savings you get by building the same computer at home we also show, on the right, the upgrades you can do to the features and specifications of the computers while still saving a lot of money.
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Basic Computer |
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Dell Dimension B110 |
Home Built system with same features and specs as the Dell |
Home Built Basic Computer with upgrades (upgrades in Red) |
| CPU |
Celeron D 2.53GHz |
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Celeron D 3.2GHz |
| Memory |
512 MB DDR 400MHz |
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1GB DDR2 667MHz |
| Hard drive |
160 GB 7200RPM 16MB cache |
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200 GB 7200RPM 16MB cache |
| CD drive |
16x CD/DVD Burner |
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16x CD/DVD Burner |
| Monitor |
17" Flat Panel |
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17" Flat Panel |
| OS |
Windows XP Home |
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Windows XP Home |
| Price |
$729 |
$531 |
Price with Upgrades $576 |
On the Basic Computer we were able to not only save money, but also increase the speed, double the memory and up the storage all for an increase in cost of only $45. All while saving $153 off the slower Dell computer.
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Basic Gaming Computer |
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Dell Dimension XPS 400 |
Home Built system with same features and specs as the Dell |
Home Built Basic Gaming Computer with upgrades (upgrades in Red) |
| CPU |
Pentium D 2.8GHz |
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Pentium D 3GHz |
| Video Card |
ATI Radeon X300 SE 128MB PCI-X |
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Geforce 6800 256MB PCI-X |
| Memory |
1GB DDR2 533MHz |
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1GB DDR2 667MHz |
| Hard drive |
160 GB 7200RPM 16MB cache |
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200 GB 7200RPM 16MB cache |
| CD drive |
16x CD/DVD Dual Layer Burner |
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16x CD/DVD Dual Layer Burner |
| Monitor |
19" Flat Panel |
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19" Flat Panel |
| OS |
Windows XP Media Center 2005 |
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Windows XP Media Center 2005 |
| Price |
$990 |
$823 |
Price with Upgrades $868 |
For the Basic Gaming Computer we increased the speed of the CPU, put in a faster video card with more memory and upped the storage and still saved $122 by building the PC ourselves.
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Mid-range Gaming Computer |
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Dell Dimension XPS 600 |
Home Built system with same features and specs as the Dell |
Home Built Mid-range Gaming Computer with upgrades (upgrades in Red) |
| CPU |
Pentium D 3.0GHz |
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Pentium D 3.2GHz |
| Video Card |
Geforce 6800 256MB PCI-X |
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Geforce 7900GT 256MB PCI-X |
| Memory |
1GB DDR2 533MHz |
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2GB DDR2 667MHz |
| Hard drive |
160 GB 7200RPM 16MB cache |
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300 GB 7200RPM 16MB cache |
| Sound |
Sound Blaster X-Fi Music |
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Sound Blaster X-Fi Music |
| CD drive |
16x CD/DVD Dual Layer Burner |
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16x CD/DVD Dual Layer Burner |
| Monitor |
19" Flat Panel |
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19" Flat Panel |
| OS |
Windows XP Media Center 2005 |
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Windows XP Media Center 2005 |
| Price |
$1800 |
$999 |
Price with Upgrades $1336 |
When you go over $1000 you start seeing more savings in building a PC yourself. On the Mid-range Gaming Computer we again increased the CPU speed, put in a much faster video card, double the memory and nearly doubled the storage. We saved $464 even after all the upgrades.
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High-end Gaming Computer |
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Alienware Aurora 5500 |
Home Built system with same features and specs as the Alienware |
Home Built High-end Gaming Computer with upgrades (upgrades in Red) |
| CPU |
AMD Athlon 64 4000+ |
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
| Video Card |
Geforce 7900GT 256MB PCI-X |
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Geforce 7900GTX 256MB PCI-X |
| Memory |
2GB DDR2 667MHz |
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2GB DDR2 667MHz |
| Hard drive |
160 GB 7200RPM 16MB cache |
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300 GB 7200RPM 16MB cache |
| Sound |
Sound Blaster X-Fi Music |
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Sound Blaster X-Fi Music |
| CD drive |
Two 16x CD/DVD Dual Layer Burners |
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Two 16x CD/DVD Dual Layer Burners |
| Monitor |
19" Samsung SyncMaster 940BF |
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19" Samsung SyncMaster 940BF |
| OS |
Windows XP Media Center 2005 |
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Windows XP Media Center 2005 |
| Price |
$2773 |
$2106 |
Price with Upgrades $2252 |
With the High-end Gaming Computer we not only increased the speed of the cpu, but also upgraded to a dual core CPU, it's like 2 CPU's in 1. We put in a slighty better video card and nearly doubled the storage space. We saved $521 off the slower, over priced Alienware system.
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Extreme Gaming Computer |
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Alienware Aurora ALX |
No upgrades needed. It's pretty much as powerful as you can get. |
Home Built Extreme Gaming Computer |
| CPU |
AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 |
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AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 |
| Video Card |
Dual Geforce 7900 GTX 512MB SLI |
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Dual Geforce 7900 GTX 512MB SLI |
| Memory |
4GB DDR 400MHz Low Letency |
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4GB DDR 400MHz Low Letency |
| Hard drive |
750 GB 7200RPM 16MB cache |
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750 GB 7200RPM 16MB cache |
| Sound |
Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro |
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Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro |
| Special Cooling |
Water cooled CPU, Video card, hard drive and motherboard |
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Water cooled CPU, Video card, hard drive and motherboard |
| CD drive |
Two 16x CD/DVD Dual Layer Burners |
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Two 16x CD/DVD Dual Layer Burners |
| Monitor |
24" Samsung SyncMaster 244T |
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24" Samsung SyncMaster 244T |
| OS |
Windows XP Pro SP2 |
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Windows XP Pro SP2 |
| Price |
$8196 |
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$6176 |
On the Extreme Gaming Computer we built a system with the same features and specs as the Alienware System. We saved $2,020.
When Dell and other computer makers build a pc they have to make a profit, so they jack up the sale price when building a computer.
When you build your own computer, you'll use the same quality parts that Dell and the other manufacturers use to build a pc and you'll get them for the same low price as when the manufacturers build computers. This saves you money and gives you the option to build a computer better, faster and for less cash.
When you build a pc you get a sense of pride and confidence. You can build your own computer to be exactly what you need. If you want a DVD burner, put it in. If you want to play high end games with the latest 3D graphics, install the latest video card. It's all in your hands when you build computers.
Our video lessons take you through choosing the parts to build your own computer, where to buy and how much to pay for the parts to build a pc.
Then configuring and installing them into a computer case of your choice and installing Windows.
In the end, you will have a fully functional computer, custom built for your needs.
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THIS DVD INCLUDES A FULL TUTORIAL ON ALL COMPUTER PARTS COVERED AND FULLY EXPLAINS WHAT THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY DO!
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To conclude we would like to show you our personal computer we completely built from scratch.
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