maximumpc.com — Automobile buffs can tune and customize their factory-built cars and trucks, but computer geeks like us get to build something new and unique almost entirely from whole cloth. And it’s so easy that you have to wonder why anyone would buy a preassembled PC in the first place.
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phillyocFeb 12, 2009
I knew I would get Dugg down by those who cannot afford more than a f**king eMachine. Just trying to be helpful and jealous bitches come out of the woodwork.And Llanowar, my CPU and graphics card alone still costs around $500. Where do you shop? Fantasyland? Just another jealous bitch.
kvgirardFeb 12, 2009
i agree, and with the motherboard i have everything is colored bright neon colors so you would need to be a limbless colorblind pirate to mess it up too bad.
cowicideFeb 12, 2009
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mckirschFeb 12, 2009
you have stolen my business model.
okalaFeb 13, 2009
I personally would like to build a new computer however with so many mother boards out there... and the concern to insure compatibility with the processor and memory chips does make me nervous. I too agree that unless you really need the i7 stuff, why spend that kind of money. Can anyone tell me what board I should consider with Intel's Q9650 processor and Nvidia 260 or possibly 295 graphics card? I also wonder if I need go with a 1k pwr supply. I have considered Velocity Micro as a builder in the event I don't want to do it myself. Anyone experienced buying from them?Thanks... Okala
pihaJun 25, 2009
Any decent specialist 'computer hardware reseller' should be able to recommend you something appropriate, and give the pros / cons, don't be afraid to say you want something economical but still decent, if it's a good store they should happily explain, if not screw em goto the next place. If you have any doubt about their recommendations, simply note down the details of the various options and spend half an hour or so doing a little bit of research on the net.This is ususally the best way because the ranges of products are fast changing and availability can vary a fair bit by region. Of course you can just buy something over the net if you know what you want, but if there's a store handy, it's always good to effectively get a free face to face IT consultation. It's also good as you should be able to replace a faulty board or component really fast, a good store should just swap it for you.