Well, after a lot of dd, I decided to build my own computer. I just ordered the following from newegg. I hope I did the right thing! I've upgraded parts before, but never done a complete build. Enlight 360W Case ASUS P4P800 Deluxe MoBo Intel P4/3.0C GHz 800 WD 80 GB Hard drive Sony CDRW 52X Radeon 9800Pro 128 Floppy 512MB DDR (Crucial) XP Pro Microsoft Keyboard, Optical Mouse $998.47 (plus $12 S/H) Any comments?
You can do it !!! Just pay close attention to instructions. Be as sure as you can be that all of the wires that you hook up are in their proper places before the first power up. Try not to let the smoke out of the motherboard. Once you let the smoke out they don't wanna do right. Seriously though, read and comprehend all of the instructions - then follow them and you'll be fine.
Building a computer is fun and easy. But did you remember: CPU fan Extra Case Fan(s) Sound Card if not on MB Nic card Fax/Modem Necessary internal cables Anti Static wrist strap (there should be 2 serial, 1 parallel and several USB ports built into the MB) And Maybe: Speakers Monitor And, don't build it while standing on carpet. Go to your basement or garage preferably standing on cement.
Still? They used to be a real pain in the ass, but lately it seems like more people are recommending them.
I've got just one word to say. "Ground". Rather obvious, but always remember to ground yourself before touching any components. I've always remembered to do it the first time, but it seemed like a distant memory after I got up to get a drink, and came back to continue working on my computer.