Comments on: So you want to build your own PC? https://davescomputertips.com/so-you-want-to-build-your-own-pc/ Computer Help, Tips, How-to's, and News Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:11:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: dandl https://davescomputertips.com/so-you-want-to-build-your-own-pc/#comment-23266 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 01:51:13 +0000 http://And%20why%20not?#comment-23266 In reply to Marc Thomas.

Hi Marc.
Brought that old D865PERL back to life a few months ago just to see if it would work, and it still did have since disassembled and stored it. It would make a real good Linux machine. Tell me what you think about the dual boot with XP and Lubuntu in the screenshot. I have tried several different Linux distros on some of these old XP machines in the past few months and Lubuntu so far is working really well. Doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of Zorin or Mint but it is very stable and fast. I am using Lubuntu as I write this. I know they are only machines but once you build one and bring it to life they become an extension of you and part of your personality. What gets me, especially where I live, is the way people are discarding these old desktop PC,s just because they don’t fit their lifestyles. I,m afraid the day’s of building our own PC may be coming to an end. Daniel.

]]> By: Marc Thomas https://davescomputertips.com/so-you-want-to-build-your-own-pc/#comment-23256 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:48:06 +0000 http://And%20why%20not?#comment-23256 In reply to dandl.

Daniel, oddly enough the D865PERL is a mobo I know well and managed to snag one used down here about 5 years ago, built a machine for myself with it and later sold it to a selected customer.
I don’t think I’ve ever saved much money either and it gets to a point when you wouldn’t even consider buying off the shelf.
I’ll take a look at the screenshot….

]]> By: dandl https://davescomputertips.com/so-you-want-to-build-your-own-pc/#comment-23247 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:41:05 +0000 http://And%20why%20not?#comment-23247 Hi Marc. My first build was Antec Sonata case with a Intel D865PERL mobo and a Intel Pentium 4 processor with XP Pro as the OS. Bought another Antec Sonata and put a Intel DP43BF mobo and a Intel Pentium dual core processorin it and upgraded my first one to the same spec’s, used windows XP, Vista, 7 and Linux on both machines and both are still running today. My last build was a Antec 300 case with an Asus P8Z77 mobo with an Intel I53570 processor and windows 8 OS. Do I save money? No!!! But I like building my own, and the cases are more versatile than OEM cases. Marc, check out the screenshot I posted in the XP forum. Daniel.

]]> By: Marc Thomas https://davescomputertips.com/so-you-want-to-build-your-own-pc/#comment-12969 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:44:21 +0000 http://And%20why%20not?#comment-12969 Keasy, I’ve seen old PC’s put to all sorts of uses, but I’ve yet to try that trick.
I didn’t touch on GPU’s in this article, since it’s a budget, non-gaming machine.
Reviewing specific hardware is an area I leave to others.
Cheers and thanks for writing.
Marc

]]> By: Big Keasy Fae The Land of Scots https://davescomputertips.com/so-you-want-to-build-your-own-pc/#comment-12966 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:53:52 +0000 http://And%20why%20not?#comment-12966 I find old PC cases make excellent novelty BBQ housings. Just bung some charcoals in and set them alight before placing a grill on top. Sausages taste particularly meaty when done PC Style.

:o)

Anyhow, some suggestions in regard to graphics adapters would be a useful addition to your feature, especially in relation to what what one could expect in performance and application to budget ratio.

]]> By: Marc Thomas https://davescomputertips.com/so-you-want-to-build-your-own-pc/#comment-12943 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:19:53 +0000 http://And%20why%20not?#comment-12943 Delighted to hear that you’re a happy camper MB. More power to your elbow!
Building your own PC isn’t for everyone, however the satisfaction gained and knowledge picked up along the way, is immeasurable for many.

]]> By: mindblower https://davescomputertips.com/so-you-want-to-build-your-own-pc/#comment-12934 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:38:28 +0000 http://And%20why%20not?#comment-12934 I’m a lucky camper in that the store I frequent for computer parts only charges a $50. CDN fee for installation. I call this insurance, since if there is a defective part, they correct the problem. Should someone come across a problem, doing their own installation, where would they turn to? Most probably bring the unit back, and pay an hourly rate to find and correct the problem. The cost in time is well worth the small expense (for me).

IMHO todays computers are more sensitive to problems when an amateur tries to do the assembly, Mindblower!

]]> By: Marc Thomas https://davescomputertips.com/so-you-want-to-build-your-own-pc/#comment-12907 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:58:43 +0000 http://And%20why%20not?#comment-12907 In reply to buzmeg.

Good question buzmeg.
The answer to that largely depends on where you are in the world, what brands you choose and probably the choice of case.
A quick search would bring up a basic AMD motherboard bundle for around $150 plus hard drive and case.
In general terms, one can get started with all the components mentioned in the article for between $250 and $350.
I hope that helps.
Marc

]]> By: buzmeg https://davescomputertips.com/so-you-want-to-build-your-own-pc/#comment-12903 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 00:43:38 +0000 http://And%20why%20not?#comment-12903 How much would it cost to build the described system?

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