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  • Greg B
    So Fucking Banned
    • Jul 2001
    • 7014

    #1

    Who builds their own computers?

    Any of you guys build your own stuff? Any tips or tricks?

    Where's a good place to order parts online? etc. etc. etc.

    Do you have parts business?
  • Dynamix
    G F Y not
    • Jan 2004
    • 2910

    #2
    www.pricewatch.com wholesale cheap

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    • B40
      Confirmed User
      • Jul 2001
      • 7020

      #3
      I built my current computer, it ended up being cheaper and got to use the exact parts I wanted...

      If you haven't done it before, try to do it with a friend who has..

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      • detoxed
        vip member
        • Jan 2003
        • 17798

        #4
        Dell builds their own computers

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        • Broda
          Confirmed User
          • Feb 2003
          • 1874

          #5
          I do

          It's pretty simple actually. As long as you have the parts its only a matter of putting the cords into the right plugs - and you get the machine a bit cheaper and exactly like you want it!
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          • nudecanada
            Confirmed User
            • Jan 2004
            • 793

            #6
            We've been building our own for years.

            We buy our parts locally from good computer shops, not big chain stores.

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            • -=HOAX=-
              Confirmed User
              • Dec 2001
              • 4365

              #7
              I like to go to alienware.com and take note of their configurations then buy the parts and mimic the setups they build right down to the ram...hundreds less and just as powerful.


              But you don't get the cheesy tower, the free tee shirt, or the customer support. Which is fine by me...
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              • exspamr
                Registered User
                • Dec 2002
                • 1427

                #8
                Originally posted by Dynamix
                www.pricewatch.com wholesale cheap

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                • Paul Waters
                  Confirmed User
                  • Mar 2003
                  • 4402

                  #9
                  I do.

                  Though last one I bought was to upgrade the MB and CPU, and I wanted a new case that would hold 6 HDs plus CD and DVD.

                  I had them install the MB in the case, plus the boot drive. Charged me 10 bucks for that. Saved me some time.



                  Paul

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                  • jackson
                    Confirmed User
                    • Feb 2004
                    • 1094

                    #10
                    i do check out this custom barebone im selling custom barebone system - spiderman theme


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                    • The Other Sweetie
                      Confirmed User
                      • Apr 2003
                      • 453

                      #11
                      I've built a couple, in the process of building another. I don't know about buying parts online, though. I usually pick up most of my stuff at computer shows/swap meets.

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                      • Vitasoy
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                        • Oct 2003
                        • 58202

                        #12
                        I built my own pc aswell, as for parts/prices pricewatch.com is great for americans.


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                        • JDog
                          Confirmed User
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 7453

                          #13
                          Yea I always do! Then I keep upgrading it! And I get warranties for the mobo, get the 2 yr one, and right before the two years I'll overheat it, and they give me the new one, but it's a newer upgraded one since they don't have ones from 2 yrs prior!

                          Cool thing about that, is a employee told me to do that!

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                          • flashfire
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                            • Feb 2003
                            • 13098

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Dynamix
                            www.pricewatch.com wholesale cheap
                            cool thanx

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                            • arial
                              Confirmed User
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 4012

                              #15
                              www.pricewatch.com is good like someone stated, but if you want brand name shit try www.newegg.com

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                              • Juke
                                Registered User
                                • Aug 2003
                                • 69

                                #16
                                Originally posted by Paul Waters
                                I do.

                                Though last one I bought was to upgrade the MB and CPU, and I wanted a new case that would hold 6 HDs plus CD and DVD.

                                I had them install the MB in the case, plus the boot drive. Charged me 10 bucks for that. Saved me some time.

                                Why would you need 6 seperate HDs?
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                                • Ash@phpFX
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Nov 2003
                                  • 4292

                                  #17
                                  its damn easy to do, you should be able to find plenty of tutorials on how to do it online, or just ask someone on icq, it doesnt take very long

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                                  • italianninja
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Feb 2004
                                    • 564

                                    #18
                                    its really alot cheaper if you build your own, at least you get to decide what you put into you computer, you get to know the components, get to feel the wire-ing get to touch the fans etc (ps. dont attempt this whilst its plugged in) plus you can mod the case, search google for case modding and you will see what i mean!

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                                    • TweetyBird
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Feb 2004
                                      • 8532

                                      #19
                                      to build your own system is cost-effective + gives you a more powerful computer for the same price as an already built one
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                                      • doornx
                                        Confirmed User
                                        • Nov 2003
                                        • 2531

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by Juke


                                        Why would you need 6 seperate HDs?
                                        2x 250 gig raid makes 4 .. and 2 backups LOL

                                        4 hdd's are quite normal imo

                                        i always build my own PC..saves you a couple of 100 if you
                                        search a bit

                                        Also, when you buy a 'standard' PC they can throw in cheap RAM/cpu cooler etc..you can avoid this by buying your own stuff
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                                        • cold_ice
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Jun 2002
                                          • 3027

                                          #21
                                          I will be building one tomorrow. Pricegrabber.com

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                                          • Va2k
                                            I’m still alive barley.
                                            • Oct 2001
                                            • 10060

                                            #22
                                            The one and only place www.tigerdirect.com

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                                            • irishfury
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Aug 2003
                                              • 2611

                                              #23
                                              newegg.com and I got reseller account under malabs.com
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                                              • SetTheWorldonFire
                                                Confirmed User
                                                • Feb 2002
                                                • 7444

                                                #24
                                                I build my own computers also. It's very simple and easy to manage. I mean, It's like they are your babies. You grow them up and man can you upgrade whenever you want really easy.
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                                                • valley hina
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • May 2003
                                                  • 1170

                                                  #25
                                                  i have build 2 sof my computers

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                                                  • garfield81
                                                    Confirmed User
                                                    • Feb 2004
                                                    • 212

                                                    #26
                                                    newegg.com
                                                    tigerdirect.com

                                                    u'll be surprised how expandable your computer is if you build your own.

                                                    dells and gateway computers are already maxed out in their configuration so no room for expansion.
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                                                    • crockett
                                                      in a van by the river
                                                      • May 2003
                                                      • 76818

                                                      #27
                                                      for tigerdirect but they are in FL so I have to pay taxes if I order from them.. I have used http://www.monarchcomputer.com a few times and am pretty happy with them. newegg is ok too but sometimes they are more expensive..
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                                                      • KRL
                                                        Entrepreneur
                                                        • Oct 2002
                                                        • 31429

                                                        #28
                                                        I build my personal PC's myself. Love doing it this way instead of off the shelf.

                                                        I buy a lot from NewEgg.com. Best prices. Fastest shipping. Customer reviews on most every product they carry so you can read opinions on components before buying.
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                                                        • MuleScrote
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Dec 2002
                                                          • 4601

                                                          #29
                                                          My 2 favs:

                                                          newegg.com
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                                                          • Lonny
                                                            Confirmed User
                                                            • Jun 2003
                                                            • 3539

                                                            #30
                                                            i get all i need at http://pcclub.com/ order on line and go pick it up...

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                                                            • Greg B
                                                              So Fucking Banned
                                                              • Jul 2001
                                                              • 7014

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by JDog
                                                              Yea I always do! Then I keep upgrading it! And I get warranties for the mobo, get the 2 yr one, and right before the two years I'll overheat it, and they give me the new one, but it's a newer upgraded one since they don't have ones from 2 yrs prior!

                                                              Cool thing about that, is a employee told me to do that!

                                                              jDoG
                                                              jDog, you da man! Now that's some trick shit!

                                                              When I used to build my systems it was back in the old days. Only took a few hours. But loading that software was the bitch!

                                                              So nowadays we have firewire. How's that for transferring data from old hard drive to new one? Any tricks boys?

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                                                              • Baersupplier
                                                                Confirmed User
                                                                • Mar 2004
                                                                • 217

                                                                #32
                                                                For the money you are going to invest, you cant get much cheaper then a Dell and they are extremly reliable. pentium 4 800mhz front side bus gig of ram it will fly, you will feel like you just got a supercharged computer... at a good price too

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                                                                • Baersupplier
                                                                  Confirmed User
                                                                  • Mar 2004
                                                                  • 217

                                                                  #33
                                                                  dells dont necessarily come maxed, you decide what goes into it, so you decide its capabilities.

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                                                                  • Kard63
                                                                    Confirmed User
                                                                    • Nov 2003
                                                                    • 8944

                                                                    #34
                                                                    If you want a top notch computer like the ones at www.alienware.com you can look each part up at www.pricegrabber.com and get a good price.

                                                                    If you don't need a PC right now wait until the new bus speeds come out. DDR400 isn't as fast as rambus 1066 but rambus is expensive and full of problems. The next DDR should make the decision easier.

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                                                                    • rich219content
                                                                      Registered User
                                                                      • Jan 2004
                                                                      • 80

                                                                      #35
                                                                      newegg.com is sometimes a couple bucks more but the service is great and they are very prompt shipping.

                                                                      the most important lesson ive learned building my own is dont go cheap on the case and power supply. you can spend $20 here or a few hundred. dont go putting your hundreds of dollars worth of parts in a crappy case!
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                                                                      • Slick
                                                                        Confirmed User
                                                                        • Feb 2001
                                                                        • 7338

                                                                        #36
                                                                        DEFINATELY use http://www.newegg.com I buy all of my stuff there. They're ultra fast with shipping, they have great prices, plus there's always a lot of people that post informative reviews on a lot of the items, which always comes in handy if you're digging around for an item that you're not the most familier with.

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                                                                        • VirtuMike
                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                          • May 2002
                                                                          • 2483

                                                                          #37
                                                                          newegg here too.

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                                                                          • KMR Stitch
                                                                            I am cool
                                                                            • Jul 2003
                                                                            • 14494

                                                                            #38
                                                                            My side work is building Custom made PC's

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                                                                            • chilltime123
                                                                              Registered User
                                                                              • Jan 2004
                                                                              • 11

                                                                              #39
                                                                              get good silver mounts for mounting the main board. dont use plastic ones. If the board touches the case could shock it out.

                                                                              Only prob i had when building was i didnt use these silver mounts for the main board. the board didnt include them. My 512 ram chips wherent working for some reason. But i think i could of shorted the board out using the plasic mounts or it was a defective mainboard. I had it replaced . Also dont over due the cpu gunk you put on. I did that. After the tech checked it out he said I put too much on he reapplied it.

                                                                              Its easy to make them just was my first time. Id buy from a local place that sells cheap. So if you do have issues you can have them test the parts if theres a problem.

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