How to build a computer
The Computer this day and age is coming to its peak as the module for the super information high way. I have noticed rising prices for the personal computer as sold from the common dealers such as Dell, Gateway and Macintosh. These overly priced computers are a rip, ranging anywhere from 999.99 to 1,300.00 dollars. This is outrageous; the pieces needed to build a computer are so inexpensive these days it would be idiotic not to build it yourself. The increased demand for computers has inflated the price of a tailor made computer that large companies make nearly 50 percent profits from each computer they make. I understand that the only thing stopping people from making their own computer is
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The Hard Drive is a little more expensive, running about $80.00. The Hard Drive is what stores all the information on your computer as opposed to the Mother Board which runs the computer. The hard drive stores and organizes everything the Mother Board needs to carry out its operations. The last piece of hardware you have to buy is a CPU also known as a Processor; the Processor is the piece of hardware that allows communication between the Hard Drive and the Mother Board. The CPU is simple and cheap and attaches right onto the Mother Board, cost is roughly $32.99- $52.99.
You will also need to buy "software" which are the programs that your computer runs and you view on your monitor. Your operating system is the only software program you absolutely need. It is the interface you view on the computer screen that you access files on your hard drive with. I recommend Microsoft Windows XP (home edition) this is by far the easiest most user friendly operating system I have ever used. It will cost you around $90.00 for the purchase of this software. You will need three more items that are by far the cheapest items to buy this day and age which is RAM, an Ethernet PCI card and a keyboard/mouse combo kit. RAM is very cheap, extra memory for your hard drive that can increase the speed of your machine and improves overall storage space, for the low price of $15.00 it is worth purchasing at least one stick of 256 MB ram. The Ethernet PCI Card is your easiest connection to the
Home technology has taken a gigantic step since the 1970s as not only has the performance improved, but more families have begun to feel a necessity to have these appliances. In 1977 the Apple 2 Computer was released to the public. What was then considered an “ordinary computer for ordinary people” is now seen only in museums and dumps. The personal computer was one of the first personal computer with no additional parts required to buy, such as cases for the computer or a way to supply it power. The Apple 2 was also had great graphics for its time and was very easy to use for normal people. We now have computers in our phones, but in the 1970s the Apple 2 was one of the only computer that you could effectively use at work, school, or at home (computerhistory.org). However, all of that is nothing compared to the computers we currently use. Now most families have a laptop computer that is portable and has a long battery life without having to remain plugged into a power outlet. The computers have gotten
According to Brian Benton, a IT director/chief engineering technician, one of the reason to build a computer it’s because “It’s much easier to get exactly what you want”
Hard Disc Drive: a HDD is like a person's long term memory. it is used to store any type of data from files to applications. The data on a HDD is non-volatile, which means the data will stay on the disc even if the computer is switched off. A SSD is another way to store data, but it is faster than a HDD because there are no moving parts.
Every fully functioning computer is made of the same basic components and here I’ll walk through the basic hardware you'll need for your first build. There are several components a computer. However, it’s important to first understand what each component does.
Computer technology is constantly advancing over software and hardware that is available at any one given time. These constant changes affect how long computer products can sell for a premium price but also can make it cheaper for those consumers that are not interested in the newest and latest components. Personal computers (PC), also known as desktop computers, are common place in jobs, schools and homes. The demand for personal computers is constant and revolving since components of computers gets better and more powerful with time. The target market then becomes anyone that uses a personal computer for home or work. HP uses the fact that computers are a common item in any office or home to their advantage and offers not only PC’s but other accessories pertaining to computers as well. While HP currently excels at providing a product for a decent price they are missing out on consumers that Equalus will focus
Building a high end pc is cheaper than buying a prebuilt pc in many ways beside time (Hale). This is the number one reason why most people build their own computer besides customization. The reason it is cheaper than buying is you
What I wanted on summer vacation made me end with a heavy debt on my shoulders. The debt that I haven?t paid off yet to my dad. Buying the PC was a good idea, but I messed it up myself. Last school holiday I had the bright idea to buy a PC, PCs are strong, easy to use, and reliable. I am a guy who wants to experience all fields of gaming, when some people like calm and relaxing games. Others might like driving, sports, strategy games, or some action. For me, I try all types of games, so to do that I have to get myself a PC, and what?s cheaper than building one yourself (at least what it?s normally like).
How and why did the personal computer industry come to have such low average profitability?
Regular maintenance can prevent or warn the user of impending disaster. In this case, an ounce of prevention will far out way the pound of cure.
Then you would want to get a computer case that would be most suitable for all of your components, fans, and radiators if you do liquid cooled. Then after you know what processor socket the motherboard uses then you would pick out a processor that would suit your needs. Then you would want to get some memory or RAM you can choose how much you would like after you find the right ones that will match up with the memory slots. Then you would want to get one or maybe more graphics card depending on what you would be using them for. You would want to check the size of your cases and the card(s) to make sure that they will fit and make sure that they are compatible. Most GPU’s (Graphics Processing Unit) are compatible and you don’t need to check as often if they will match
Have you ever built your own computer? It is very easy. Computers are a part of everyone’s life and technology is continually advancing. These simple steps will save you money and assure you that you will get the computer you’ve always wanted.
Are you tired of paying hundreds or thousands of dollars to a company for a computer that gives a below average experience? Well, why not build your own computer? This might sound like a crazy idea, but once you understand the principles, it's a piece of cake and you will probably end up saving 100 or 200 dollars from buying the same thing from a well-known company. You might be asking yourself, "How on earth am I supposed to build a computer? Where will I obtain the parts?". Well, don't worry, because this guide is everything you need from sourcing the parts to booting up your own functional computer. The basics are always the computer essentials: a motherboard, a CPU, a graphics card [optional], RAM, a hard drive, a power supply and a
When shopping for a computer, one can look at the cost and compare it to other models. For instance, individuals usually have less to spend than organizations. The HP Envy model is adequate for companies looking for greater processing power (Intel Turbo Boost) (“HP Pavilion HPE,” 2011). The Dell Studio model is a little expensive; however, this model is adequate for small business and organizations. Similarly, the HP Companies looking for attractiveness will find the MacBook’s unique design quite appealing. Overall, these three models range in price from $649.99 to $1300.00, they are high end products known for quality and
The most obvious hardware component is the computer case. The case is where size comes into play. A bigger case allows more room for components. A bigger case is most often used for servers. For basic home computing needs, a small or mid-sized case is most common. Cases also
Price had never been this low where a desktop costs only $499, whereas laptops are hovering around $1100. Yet do not forget the $500 Apple mini sub compact laptop or the Apple iBook laptop that sells for $650, and the stripped down $400 after rebate laptops companies like Gateway and eMachine are flooding the market with to make money on volume of sales instead of a high price margin. The problem is even if the price of PCs plummets the effect is not felt immediately, because people do not rush to change their PC despite the fact they are getting it cheaper, which means the PC turnover rate is low like most durable goods. That might be what is contributing to the declining of prices, as the assumption of the manufacturers might be that if the price goes low enough people might want to change their computer to avail themselves the latest add-ons. Even the add-ons themselves seem to have reached their zenith some time ago and the latest most alluring gadget that came into existence was CD/DVD RW and every reasonably priced desktop or laptop is equipped with it. However, it does not mean the makers of PCs are not coming up with new functionality, add-ons, and price reductions to woo buyers. The other recent addition was Wi Fi that got boost from the introduction of Intel 's Centrino mobile technology chip and it had added a lot to the mobility of laptops, which can access the Internet wherever hot spots are available. Other than that, the overall performance of PCs despite