Build Your First Computer from Hardware Scratches

Wow- if you do it first time and have some asset of time in your disposition ? then go ahead and purchase motherboard, your favorite processor, memory, video card (probably it is better to purchase it external for advanced quality). You will also need computer case ? first computer should probably go to the cheap one ? with USB 2 ports from the front side ? the only question ? you might want to replace noisy cheap power supply with $50 dollars one. Processor fan ? nowadays you will see the variety for all the tastes ? get the one with adjustable spinning speed to regulate noise (if you could not place it into the basement of your house ? I guess you live in apartment or student dormitory). Let's go to details:

? Ahead of Generation. It is not a secret that when you build your own computer ? you might overpay ? in considering to what is available in the stores.. However you usually get ahead of technology. For example ? it is still common when Dell/Compaq/IBM computers use PC2700 standard of memory. If you bought PC3200 ? you have two years of being ahead of the competition

? Processor. If you build your computer from scratches ? you should look into 64-bits processor from the beginning. Get AMD Athlon 64 3400+ at least

? Video Card. For $100 you can get maximum of memory and performance. This is why we recommend to get external videocard

? DVD Writer. RW+/- unfortunately Japanese manufacturers are in the process of decision making on winning standards plus DVD of high density. Get both supported.

? Hard Drive. Decent motherboards support IDE raid and you could experiment with striping (raid 0). Then if you purchase two IDE disks 400 GB each ? you will get 800 GB ? unbelievable for supercomputers ? but you are on your own and cosmopolitan individual ? step forward and be ahead of competition.

? Troubleshooting. Understood and respected. First listen your mother board beeps and refer to its documentation. It might not see memory, graphical card, etc. When you are installing memory ? be very careful to static electricity issue. When you are attaching your mother board to computer case ? the most typical issue is motherboard shorting ? so do not be surprised to try your motherboard first outside the case

Andrew is Lead Software Developer in Alba Spectrum Technologies ? USA nationwide Great Plains, Microsoft CRM customization company, serving clients in Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Miami, Denver, UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and having locations in multiple states and internationally ( http://www.albaspectrum.com )

---

The Importance of Ergonomic Products

Interestingly, ergonomics though sounds to be a modern and trendy... Read More

How to Purchase a Flat Panel TV

When purchasing a flat panel TV, there are a few... Read More

You Can Prevent Computer Slowdowns & Issues

Most people understand preventive maintenance like changing the oil in... Read More

Tips To Select Proper Motherboard

Selecting motherboard is really simple. As name suggests "Motherboard" acts... Read More

How to Save Money With Cheap Computers

We all know that computers change more then any other... Read More

All In One Printers ? Home Office Workhorses

All in one printers, also known as multifunction printers (MFPs),... Read More

Three Must Have Accessories For Notebook Computers

An Optical MouseNotebooks are normally equipped with touch pads which... Read More

Refurbished Laptop Batteries

There are three refurbished laptop battery types, each named for... Read More

Build Your First Computer from Hardware Scratches

Wow- if you do it first time and have some... Read More

Pixel Disruption To Cause Nausea From User of Computer Screen

As we study the issues associated with teaching kids in... Read More

Your Printer Is Out Of Ink -- Now What?

We've all been there. You're in the middle of printing... Read More

How to Check Your IP

So you need to check your IP address, for whatever... Read More

ABCs Of DVD Drive Abbreviations

The number of different formats available in DVD drives can... Read More

Investing On A 1D Bar Code Reader

Whereas 2D bar codes offer more security and safety for... Read More

How to Change, Upgade or Remove an IDE Hard Drive

Hard drives - Hard drives are a little more complicated.... Read More

Intel Celeron vs Pentium

The Celeron and Pentium Processors are two of Intel's best... Read More

TiVo: An Introduction for the Few Who Dont Know Yet

TiVo will change your life... for the better. Plain and... Read More

Protecting Your Computer From Power Surges, Data Loss, Viruses, And Spyware

Protecting Against A Power Surge:Your computer is an expensive investment;... Read More

What is ESR Meter?

All capacitors have a certain amount of resistance to the... Read More

Survey of Both Past and Modern Printers

Printers are on-line devices initially categorised as being either impact... Read More

Video Cards: Is AGP Dead?

If you've been looking to upgrade your computer video card... Read More

Recordable DVD Formats Explained

Picking your way through the ton of information available on... Read More

Routing, Routed, and Non-Routable Protocols

ROUTING PROTOCOLSA generic term that refers to a formula, or... Read More

Buying a Plasma or LCD TV FAQs

This article focuses on frequently asked questions by buyers of... Read More

Inkjet Jargon Explained

With all the technical terms out there, it is becoming... Read More

3 Easy Step To Locate A Real Bargain On Laptop Batteries

Looking for a real bargain on laptop batteries? How do... Read More

How To Upgrade Your PC

Before you upgrade your PC hardware it's best to search... Read More

Advanced Tips on Speeding Up Your PC

Other then keeping your HDD free of viruses, spyware, and... Read More

The Constantly Changing World of Inkjet Technology

We have finally advanced to a time when technology can... Read More

A Short Introduction to Blu Ray

Blu ray is a next generation optical media format developed... Read More

Learn About The Three Basic Types Of Computer Mouse

1) Mechanical: This is a type of computer mouse that... Read More

Coping with a Serious Data Loss from your Computer Hard Drive

Data loss is an expensive reality. It's a hard fact... Read More

Would You Like An Extended Warranty With That?

Should you buy an extended warranty with your laptop? You... Read More