How To Build Your Own PC

How To Build Your Own PC

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What You'll Need 

Step 1: Choose Your Parts

  • Research the components you need.
  • Choose the type of processor and RAM.
  • Consider the size of your computer case.
  • Select a video card, if applicable.
  • Decide on a power supply, if needed (most motherboards come with one).
  • Choose a storage drive (hard disk drive or solid state drive), if applicable--you'll want at least 1TB for storing music and movies, but 2-3TB will give you plenty of space for games as well as other data like photos or documents that aren't compressed into MP3s yet!

Step 2: Assemble the Computer

Now that you have all of your parts, it's time to put them together!
First, install the processor. This is usually done by sliding it into place and then locking it into place with a lever on one side of the motherboard. Next, install RAM (random access memory) by placing it in sockets on either side of where you installed your processor.
Next up: installing the motherboard itself into its slot on top of or below your case depending on what kind of computer case you're using. Make sure all cables are plugged in before moving onto step four below!
Now comes time for power supply installation--you'll want to connect both ends of this cable into their respective ports on either side of where we just installed our motherboard and CPU earlier today during Step 1: Buy Parts for Your Computer Build Processes section above...

Step 3: Test the Computer

  • Boot up the computer.
  • Check the BIOS. It's a good idea to make sure that your motherboard is working properly, so check for errors and make sure it's set up correctly. If there are any issues with your motherboard, you will want to try another one before continuing with this guide.
  • Run a memory test: This can help determine if there are any problems with your RAM sticks or hard drive(s) that could cause instability later on in this process (and possibly even damage other components).
  • Install drivers: Drivers are special programs that allow hardware devices like graphics cards and sound cards communicate with Windows 10 so they can perform their intended tasks without issue or lag time between inputting commands and seeing results onscreen--for example, when playing games!

Step 4: Optimize the Computer

Now that you have your computer, it's time to optimize it. This will make your computer run faster and more smoothly.

  • Organize the desktop: You can organize your desktop by moving icons around into folders or creating new folders for them. If there are too many icons on the screen at once, this might be helpful!
  • Uninstall unnecessary programs: If there are programs on your computer that aren't being used anymore or don't work well with other programs (like antivirus software), uninstall them! This will free up space and reduce clutter on your hard drive while making sure nothing bad happens because of those apps being there.
  • Remove temporary files: Temporary files are created when we download things online or open attachments from emails--they're just temporary things meant to help us out while using our computers but not necessarily important enough that we'd want them saved forever; so go ahead and delete those too!
  • Disable startup programs: Startup programs can slow down boot times significantly if they take too long before getting into an application where actual work gets done; this step isn't necessary unless you really want everything working faster than ever before...and who wouldn't want something like that?

Step 5: Troubleshooting

  • Check the power supply. If it's running on a surge protector, make sure it's turned on and plugged into a working outlet.
  • Replace the RAM. If your computer still won't boot after checking all of these things, try replacing one stick at a time until you find which one is causing problems (if any).
  • Replace the hard drive. If you've tried everything else but still can't get past this point, go ahead and replace your hard drive as well--it may have gone bad or been damaged during shipping or assembly.
  • Replace the video card/motherboard combo if none of those other steps worked for you either (or just replace both). This will likely be necessary if there are other issues with your machine that aren't related directly to booting up (e.g., graphics cards often come bundled with motherboards).

Conclusion

Building a computer is a rewarding experience, but it can also be a daunting task. If you're new to the world of DIY computers and don't know where to start, consider the cost of buying pre-built computers. You may find that building one yourself is cheaper than purchasing one from the store--and much more rewarding!
If you are considering building your own computer, make sure that all parts are compatible with each other and will work together properly. Research all the parts before purchasing them so that there are no surprises later on when putting everything together (and don't forget about cooling!). Also keep in mind that many people have had success with this process by following instructions carefully; if at any point during assembly something doesn't seem right or isn't working as expected, check out YouTube videos before giving up hope! Finally: Have fun!

-JustThatSpot

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