I'm new to computer hardware

ronsjellyfish · 11 Feb 2009 at 22:09

I've had the same computer for 7 years now and decided to get a more up to date one, a friend told me it would be cheaper to build my own and directed me here.
I know nothing about building a computer, so i was hoping you guys could give me some advice on how to build one before i get started on this sort of thing.

ronsjellyfish · 11 Feb 2009 at 22:17

neil3k said:
claimed oh and what will you be using the pc for

a range of things, storing, watching video, playing games, browsing, just anything i take an intrest in

Kennysevenfold said:
and do you need a monitor/keyboard/mouse/Operating system

yes

ronsjellyfish · 11 Feb 2009 at 22:23

95thrifles said:
Im sure you'll get lots of help, theres plenty of videos on youtube etc to guide you through basics, as well as reading the guides on here and elsewhere
As Neil says we need a bit more info though
1) Whats your budget
2) Are you just wanting a base unit (the tower)? or do you want to include monitor, OS, keyboard etc
3) What are your uses going to be?
4) If you already have your own monitor you're going to be using, what size is it?
5) Do you have a balance of noise/quietness to power ratio or are you not bothered? Some people prefer quiter PC's at the expense of power, others want a powerful PC regardless of the noise

thanks, i'll check youtube sometime

1) my budget ranges from 400-700 pounds (i could spend another £200-500 at a later date)
2) i want the full works

3) explained above
4) i dont
5) I don't mind how loud it is, aslong as its not heard from 3 rooms away

ronsjellyfish · 11 Feb 2009 at 23:05

thanks to the two people who posted their recommended choices, but right now i know next to nothing about hardware. I'll start doing some research in the morning on how to build and what works with what

ronsjellyfish · 11 Feb 2009 at 23:47

Fledge said:
As I've read this I feel obliged to throw in a fact or two...
Building your own PC saves, on average, 30% of the price!! AMAGAWD!

I notice that the two recommendations both lack speakers

Can you tell us what sort of games you plan to use this for? eg, give an eg.
That would give more people an outline of the needs

i really have no idea! I guess i'd like an up to date PC ready for diablo 2!

ronsjellyfish · 11 Feb 2009 at 23:50

yeah thats the one :rolleyes: