___What Are the Basic things you need To BUild A Pc___

[Brian_6905]

Need help dunno what i need exzactly id like to know Every single little thing thats need

[Alaron]

Our BYOPC Guide: http://www.pcmech.com/show/build/282/

A handy text document to make your list: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=130280

[Brian_6905]

Originally Posted by Alaron Our BYOPC Guide: http://www.pcmech.com/show/build/282/ A handy text document to make your list: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=130280

thnx but is a floppy dive required?

ands whats pri and sec opticals?

[Alaron]

Optical drives are the CDROM/DVDRW drives. You can get away with just one (a DVD Burner), so you don't need a secondary.

Floppies aren't really needed these days.

On a side note, we no longer allow images in signatures: http://forum.pcmech.com/rules.php . Please remove yours. Thanks.

[Brian_6905]

Originally Posted by Alaron Optical drives are the CDROM/DVDRW drives. You can get away with just one (a DVD Burner), so you don't need a secondary. Floppies aren't really needed these days.

yap thats why i was wondering well thanx anyway

is there anything i should pay attention to on the motherboard and video/sound cards
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Other than compatibility

and how mnay hdd's required?

[Alaron]

For the motherboard, the first thing to decide is if you want to go with Intel or AMD. Right now Intel Core 2 Duo chips are the best performers on the market, so I would suggest going that way. We recommend Asus, they are top quality.

For video cards, it depends on your budget and uses. If you're gaming, spend more. If not, spend less.

For sound cards, we recommend using the onboard sound on the motherboard at first. It is pretty good. If you think it is lacking, you can get a soundcard later on.

[Brian_6905]

Originally Posted by Alaron For the motherboard, the first thing to decide is if you want to go with Intel or AMD. Right now Intel Core 2 Duo chips are the best performers on the market, so I would suggest going that way. We recommend Asus, they are top quality. For video cards, it depends on your budget and uses. If you're gaming, spend more. If not, spend less. For sound cards, we recommend using the onboard sound on the motherboard at first. It is pretty good. If you think it is lacking, you can get a soundcard later on.

srry for so many questions but also does the dvd burner go both ways as a cd/dvd reader?

[Alaron]

Right, we recommend getting one DVD Burner because they read/write to both CDs and DVDs.

As for your earlier question, you just need one hard drive.

[Brian_6905]

Originally Posted by Alaron Right, we recommend getting one DVD Burner because they read/write to both CDs and DVDs. As for your earlier question, you just need one hard drive.

is amd better for gaming or u still suggest the intel

[glc]

Most of us will suggest Core 2 Duo for anything except a low end budget computer.

I have edited your signature.

[Brian_6905]

Originally Posted by glc Most of us will suggest Core 2 Duo for anything except a low end budget computer. I have edited your signature.

whats wrong with my signature?

also whats the difference between an atx caseand anything else?


how do i determine what power supp. to use

[newbuilder14]

Signature:

Originally Posted by Alaron On a side note, we no longer allow images in signatures: http://forum.pcmech.com/rules.php . Please remove yours. Thanks.

Case: They are just different sizes... a Mid-Tower ATX case is usually what most users need.

Power Supply: That totally depends on the components you select and if you plan on upgrading.


Can you start by giving us a budget so we can help you in configuring a system?

[Alaron]

ATX cases are the standard. 99% of cases you see for sale will be ATX. Get any case you like, I prefer Antecs. But whats important is the quality of the power supply. The wattage is basically determined by the video card. Powerful cards need more juice.

Here is our lists brands to buy/avoid: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195