Workshop: Build your own PC

Introduction

For many Hardware.info visitors building their own PC is a piece of cake, however there are still many out there who have not taken the plunge to assemble their own PC. This is a shame, as by doing it yourself, your configuration will be completely to the specifications that you want it to be. This step-by-step guide will show you that building your own PC it is a lot easier than most people think.

When looking for a new PC, the majority of users will turn to the big brands like HP or Dell. Enthusiasts, however, will be a lot better off by configuring and building the PC themselves, only then will you be able to choose the perfect graphics card and processor fit for your needs, be it gaming or video- and photo editing. The extensive product database on this site, as well as our PC-buying guides are ideal aids in choosing components that fit your needs. Some PC-shops do offer to assemble the components you have chosen for you, however it is a lot cheaper and a lot more fun to do it yourself.

A computer is nothing more than a big box of Lego, you have to know which parts connect to which plugs. When building a PC a lot of things will be self-explanatory, but some steps require extra attention. After reading this workshop building your own PC will be a doddle.

Video

In case the pictures in this guide are not sufficient, there is a very extensive video guide of this workshop in HD resolution (1280x720). You can download this video with a BitTorrent program like Azureus or Bitcomet.

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