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Old 03-27-2012 at 06:29 AM   #1
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Need help to put together a desktop
Need someone to help me put together a desktop PC. I am not the greatest with computer hardware, so could use help. Will compensate for your time.
Pls contact trade.biz222@gmail.co m
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Old 03-27-2012 at 11:07 AM   #2
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What kind of computer are you looking to build?
casual? gamer? extreme powerhouse?
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Old 03-27-2012 at 11:38 AM   #3
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By 'put together' do you mean help you plan your purchases, or physically add all the components together and connect zee parts?
Old 03-27-2012 at 02:13 PM   #4
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Watch these videos by Newegg:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPIXAtNGGCw

That's part 1. They are seriously helpful. I built my first desktop (gaming rig) over the Christmas break this year. Followed advice in those videos and online (reddit; r/buildapc). Should be able to give you a good idea of what you're in for and how to put everything together.
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Old 03-27-2012 at 02:19 PM   #5
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always wanted to learn. no money to do it myself and too scared. guess this is a good start ^_^
Old 03-27-2012 at 03:35 PM   #6
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one sort of indirect check for compatibility (ie you NEED to make sure you get a mother board with the correct processor socket) would be to use a website such as cyberpowerpc to build a pc using the parts you want.
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Old 03-27-2012 at 03:59 PM   #7
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Need someone to help me put together a desktop PC. I am not the greatest with computer hardware, so could use help. Will compensate for your time.
Pls contact trade.biz222@gmail.co m
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http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...lock,3159.html
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Old 03-28-2012 at 04:15 PM   #8
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Speak of the devil, I'm just waiting on my graphics card to build my own pc right now.
Old 03-28-2012 at 04:19 PM   #9
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from personal experience JayChu is THE guy to go for this

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Old 03-29-2012 at 08:41 AM   #10
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Thanks to all for replies, i needed help in both making the purchases and putting it together. It is primarily for casual use. Thanks for the videos and links, they will really help.
Old 03-29-2012 at 01:59 PM   #11
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from personal experience JayChu is THE guy to go for this
I concur. JayChu is really knowledgeable when it comes to these sorts of things and is really helpful. He really goes go out of his way sometimes to help someone out.
Old 03-29-2012 at 03:19 PM   #12
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Also, www.pcpartpicker.com/ca will help you look for good prices when picking parts.
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Old 03-29-2012 at 05:13 PM   #13
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I got my SSD today
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Protip: If you're gonna cheap out on anything, make sure it's not the video card.
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Old 03-29-2012 at 10:30 PM   #15
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i swear there was like 3 or 4 discussion ive been in that mention how to best choose a computer and good parts and sources to get them. i cant find any of the links tho
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