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How to Build a Computer

Ready to custom build a computer? You have come to the right place!

Why pay big $$$ for a name brand computer, when you can customize and build your own PC for a fraction of the price! It's not rocket science, and we have an easy to follow, step by step guide to building a PC.

You can also learn more about computing in the computer articles section, browse the site for computer parts, get help on the computer forums, view tutorials on PC hardware, and get troubleshooting help if you are having problems.

Step By Step Instructions to Build Your Own Computer

  1. Getting Started
  2. A List of Everything you Will Need
  3. Choosing Your Parts and Operating System
  4. Your Workspace
  5. Preparing the Case
  6. Power Supply Installation
  7. Preparing the Motherboard
  8. CPU and Heatsink Installation
  9. Memory Installation
  10. Motherboard Installation
  11. Connect Case Cables to Motherboard
  12. Install Video Card
  13. Connect Power Supply to Motherboard
  14. Quick Power up Test
  15. Install the Hard Drive and Floppy Drive
  16. Install CD-Rom and/or DVD Drive
  17. Connect Internal Cables
  18. Connect External Cables
  19. First Boot
  20. BIOS Setup
  21. Preparing the Hard Drive for the OS
  22. Install the Operating System
  23. Update Drivers
  24. Recommendations After You Are Done
  25. Troubleshooting Your New Computer

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Top 4 Computer Building and Repair E-Books

Our site offers you complete step by step instructions on how to build a computer. If you want more info we have researched some of the best PC building and computer repair ebook guides out there and highly recommend one of these:

  1. How To Build A Gaming Computer For Under $1000
    Complete eBook on how to build a high-performance gaming computer for under $1k. This complete and detailed guide shows you the best PC components to get, and provides step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations for building the perfect gaming PC! If you are looking to build a gaming computer this is your guide.
  2. Build a PC Tutorial
    Detailed course on how to build your own computer. Contains valuable info on learning fast and comes with a couple of free bonuses that are definitely worth it.
  3. Self Computer Repair Unleashed!
    Get the skills and knowledge to repair and build your own computer. This informative instruction book shows you how PC's work, how to work on them yourself and much more.
  4. Computer Repair Mastery Course
    Learn how a computer works and how to fix it yourself. Save thousands of dollars on PC bills and even start your own business!

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