ozofprev Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Not long ago, several people expressed an interest in building their own computer. I am sharing my latest build with you so you will have a better understanding of what's involved. Depending on your Internet connection, you can pick the best download for you (content is the same):id="maroon"> Ok resolution, smaller file (~1Meg)id="green"> -->PC Build Better resolution, bigger file (~4Meg)id="green"> -->PC Build (large) (The smaller version was submitted to the TIJ library.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Wow, Awesome, Gary. I said it before and I'm saying it again...this guy is so smart it's scary. OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Getting real close to Halloween! But he does know how to write! I looked at all the pictures and drooled a little! He did make me think about what I don't like about CPUs, not that I will ever build one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I am getting error messages IE needs to close when attempting download. With laptops going down under $400.00 is there a price advantage in building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfSwamp Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I copied the instructions, and might just use them. Re building a computer vs. $400 laptops: a $400 laptop is a pretty weak machine. A Yugo compared to brother ozofprev's virtual Corvette. Oz's machine will be good for at least 3 years; and, it'll be upgradeable. WJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Originally posted by hausdok Wow, Awesome, Gary. I said it before and I'm saying it again...this guy is so smart it's scary. OT - OF!!! M. Wellll, he IS an Auburn Man.[:-graduat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Auburn, smaaburn -he has to build his own 'cause he can't find his way home from BestBuy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Bob, the price advantage is seen when you try to find a Dell, Gateway, or HP with the same specifications. They run around $3000, my parts were $1300. And every component in mine is high quality. Walter, best of luck if you decide to do it - you certainly have the smarts! Les, you're starting to know me a little too well!!! You cracked me up. When I was making a (meager) living flying freight, I could go hundreds of miles in weather that kept me from seeing the wingtips. I would break out of the clouds just in time to see the runway approach lights. Once on the ground, however, I hated navigating the damn taxiways - so a trip to Best Buy does scare me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 After the plumbing inspections we have all done, I thought you might get a kick out of the way quite a few people are cooling their PCs. Take a look: Image Insert: 250.06 KB The contraption on the back is the radiator. Some things just seem wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Best of luck to all if you deside to build. From everything I know at this point the Ram is more important than Hard drive due to the influx of on-line programs. Think Free just sent me a full office suite online.Not plugging but it works like open office . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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