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How hard is it to build your own PC?
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:28 PM Author: razzle orange roommate really tough guy Assume reasonably decent with tech stuff. Kind of thinking about doing a gaming/media center set up (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257464) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:28 PM Author: Emerald irradiated stain Isn't supposed to be easy? Used to be easy (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257468) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:28 PM Author: adventurous casino ceo Easy. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257470) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:29 PM Author: wonderful aqua immigrant Fairly easy. Just do Newegg bro. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257473) |
Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:29 PM Author: Transparent glittery principal's office It can get really frustrating, enough to want to kill someone and/or yourself. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257472) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:30 PM Author: razzle orange roommate really tough guy Problem is that I'm a total Mac bro right now so i think I would run into some comparability issues, but nothing that couldn't get worked out I suppose (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257482) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:33 PM Author: stimulating crackhouse you can install mac os on a home built machine. it's a little tricky but can be done. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257499) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:34 PM Author: razzle orange roommate really tough guy Fuck yeah, I'll look into that (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257507) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:36 PM Author: charismatic orchestra pit You can do it but you'll be cutting yourself off from video games and all of the other windows only software (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257518) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 8:16 PM Author: razzle orange roommate really tough guy To be honest, I'm more interested in having the media center capabilities first and foremost (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257727) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:31 PM Author: charismatic orchestra pit Very very easy. If you just open a case and look inside it looks intimidating as hell. Crazy wires and electronic shit everywhere. Really though it's pretty simple. Mostly about popping components into the motherboard and connecting things to the power supply.
With a guide you should have no issues at all. |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:32 PM Author: stimulating crackhouse pretty easy and there are tons of guides online. if you're scared, you're best off selecting components that someone else has picked and promises to be compatible. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257494) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:33 PM Author: Crimson Alcoholic Factory Reset Button Not that hard. Most of the effort goes into selecting parts.
However, there are a couple things that are tricky or nerve-wracking, or that can be if you're inexperienced. I've built maybe 4 or 5 PCs over the years, and installing the heat sink is still an irritating experience. |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:34 PM Author: House-broken heaven windowlicker can be easy, can be a massive headache if you screw up or have to troubleshoot bad parts. not worth it.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/ |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:36 PM Author: Offensive Police Squad Business Firm basically impossible. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257516) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2013 7:36 PM Author: Lavender abode i haven't done that for about a decade, but i don't recall it being very difficult. the trickiest thing was when jumper settings were wrong and i had to move them around until shit worked. also, if the case didn't fit, and you had to use a metal saw to modify it. other than that, stuff was plug-and-play. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#23257523) |
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Date: September 6th, 2023 9:57 PM Author: vengeful white personal credit line university REPORT:
Last night I built my own PC completely from scratch for the first time in my life - when I was a kid I tinkered with some 486-based and later Pentium MMX systems but those were barebones kits.
I migrated my hard drives and GPU, so that cut down on setup time - no OS install necessary.
System runs fine - games no longer FPS crash, etc. But my CPU temps are too high. Not sure what the problem is but I'm looking into it.
Total setup time was like 3+ hours though, several moments when I shit my pants: accidentally removing mobo backplate without realizing my CPU cooler screws into it, forgetting to install a mobo riser towards the bottom and having to pray it didnt crack when I plugged in stuff, forgetting to remove two of the metal plates in the rear panel to make room for my video card, etc.
Absolute worst part was trying to get the shitty IO plate to pop into place. My case was not taking it well and I got angry and forced it in at one point but cut my finger, creating a deep gash.
VERDICT:
Got everything correct and system booted up on first attempt. No major issues except CPU running hot and a cut middle finger. Took 3+ hrs but subsequent builds will prob be half that.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUILDING YOUR OWN PC. |
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Date: October 11th, 2023 12:55 AM Author: vengeful white personal credit line university so 180 how i timed the market PERFECTLY. absolute ROCK BOTTOM prices on all PC parts for my build
180000000000000000000000 |
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Date: October 11th, 2023 12:58 AM Author: big mahogany location sneaky criminal easy peasy https://pcpartpicker.com/ (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2264149&forum_id=2#46917923) |
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Date: October 11th, 2023 1:01 AM Author: vengeful white personal credit line university been monitoring prices since august when i ordered my parts. ssd that cost $65 (usd) literally $90 now
http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2430661&forum_id=2#46742475
even RAM got jacked up, would be the worst time to buy now. cyber monday deals, if you can, or else wait until next year. so glad i didnt wait to buy
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