What parts are inside a PC?

[TheMagicPirate]

I'm looking to build a new pc in the next week or so (thinking about an AM2 if anyone cares) and just want to make sure that I haven't missed anything out.
By my rekoning I need:-

Motherboard
Processor (+HS and Fan)
RAM
HDD
Case (+PSU)
Monitor
OS
KB + Mouse
Optical Drives

Am I missing anything?

Thanks Blokes

 

[Phemo]

Graphics card, unless the motherboard has one on-board. Other than that, yes that's all you need.

 

[benjo]

And some fans of course

 

[TheMagicPirate]

Bah, totally forgot about the GC. Thanks guys.

 

[split]

You might as well bung a floppy in.

 

[THEAVFCKID]

Check that the Mboard has sound (most do today)or ou will need a sound card. Poss speakers

 

[Gimpymoo]

Not a component as such but some Thermal Compound and TIM remover wouldn't go amiss.

Oh, and a nice new screwdriver to make things easy (Unless it is a totally screwless case).

And a gamepad if you play anything other than FPS/RTS. I find the Logitech Dual Action Rumblepad to be good.

 

[Spuderoony]

Bluetooth dongle - if you transfer stuff from your phone
USB stick - invaluable for handy little files/anti-spyware utilities, I find. Especially if you're frequently called upon to fix friends'/relatives' computers!
Headset - if you want to communicate in online games. Especially useful in games like CS:S for determining someone's position without seeing them.

Just 3 that I find very useful, but certainly not essential.

 

[orderoftheflame]

And a gamepad if you play anything other than FPS/RTS. I find the Logitech Dual Action Rumblepad to be good.

or buy a cabled xbox 360 control, plugs in with USB and works really well.

 

[Johnnyboy]

Don't forget the network kit:

- Broadband account
- NIC (might be built into your mobo)
- Modem/ router
- A degree in troubleshooting

 

[SiriusB]

Patience
Money



SiriusB

 

[split]

Cables (yes granted most mobos come with them) and screws (come with most cases)