Very new first timer needing "coaching"

[grocker]

Ok, here's the deal I'm only 14 years old and I am in the 8th grade. I plan to finish up my current robotics project by the end of my freshman year. Then I plaan to build my own ultimate computer to haul off to college with me, however I obviously won't have the world's biggest budget and don't have any experience. I am renting books on the subject, but I feel I need another human who has done this a time or two. If you are interested in "coaching" me in this project I would like you to e-mail me at [email]grabredemeyer-at-aol.com. I need to know what places are the cheapest and best for buying quality parts, what parts to buy, although I have a good idea on what I need, and also I need someone that I can refer back to for help when I get the money saved to buy the parts. If you could give me or help me with any of this info please e-mail me at the e-mail stated above. Thank you in advance

[Panama Red]

You would do well to purchase the Build Your Own PC book and/or CD from our front page. Plus there's plenty of system recommendations in the BYOPC forums here that are free to read for suggestions. Also, I edited your email to prevent harvesting by roving bots.

[Strider]

I would follow the advice of P.R. and just browsing the PCmech Forums will give you a good head start on what components to buy and not to buy. When you saved enough $$$ I would post your specs here (and/or other forums) to get a critique of your build. This should give you a positive experienc on building, but seeing that you've build robots you should have no problem in building a computer. BTW Welcome to PC Mechanic

[not important]

PCMech for knowledge and Newegg for parts.

[wjperry]

I realize this thread is probably over, but I was browsing around and saw the post by "not important". I agree with him and have over the past numerous months bought exclusively from Newegg.com. A person could go nuts trying to find the very best price and I have better things to do. That said, I have been experiencing some concerning problems. Over the past 10 days I have had three orders. Telephone contact was required in every case. It's been a shocking surprise.
I'm not going to bore the group with bloody details, but am I alone?? I hope so!

[Staren]

Wjperry, please start a new thread and "bore the group with bloody details" as much as you can. I think I speak for a good number of us here. If you've had problems with Newegg, we would love to know the story, and help you avoid the problem in the future if we can.

[grocker]

Hey guys, thanks I'm glad someone would give me pointers even though I'm only 14. I didn't expect it. I just checked out 2 books on the topics and have been searching newegg. Thanks for the tip there with my e-mail. I should try not to be so freely with personal info next time.

[glc]

grocker, if you are planning on building in another year plus, things may be very different by then. Also, building a system to take to college 3 years before going will not be too wise, it will be quite obsolete by then. Right now is really only a good time to start studying up on the concepts.