How hard is it to build?

[jaketuricchi]

Being pretty new to this stuff, I'm picking up that it seems the general consensus to build a computer. I have a fair amount of time (only being in uni 6 hours/week). I dont have much experience with computers (A-level in computing - but **** does that help). Nevertheless, If i were to open a computer i wouldnt have a clue what i was looking at. The wiring ect seems pretty complex to my untrained eye.

How realistic would it be for someone of my standing to build their own computer (im looking at a gaming computer costing ~£500-550)? Or does one need a lot more knowledge before they begin such a task.

Any general advice?

Thanks.

 

[jaketuricchi]

Although reading the user manuals is a good idea, it's a step that most people seem to skip. This forum is littered with simple questions that could be answered with a brief look at the manual, or a quick Google.

Building a PC is fine until there's a problem. If you haven't got spares to hand fault finding can be a pain in the rear.

There's no great skill to the actual assembly, some Ikea furniture is more complicated than the average PC. Just make sure you spend the time, and ask the necessary questions, to get parts that will actually fit and work together.

Yeah this is my main worry, I havent quite picked up on what's complatible with what yet. I fear i'd end up buying 2 things which wouldnt work together..