PitonPeludo
06-22-2008, 05:25 PM
Building my own computer has been on my list of life-time accomplishments for the longest time. I have always seen people with their own computers, and I saw myself with a brand-name box. Although they are not bad, I always wanted to break the dependancy from Brand-names and technical support and used the Internet as my primary tool.
I read through the majority of the online tutorial, and bought the book (http://www.lulu.com/content/230428). Both of them were very beneficial at teaching me the basic information about computer components that I needed. An example of this is the RAM barrier between 32-bit and 64-bit OSs. I bought 4 GB of RAM (don't worry, I'm using it), and would have bought WinXP 32bit to use this. From the tutorial, I learned that 4 GB isn't fully utilized on 32bit. This saved me some humiliation and facepalms from my friends!
My new build is beautiful, but it did cost me a pretty penny. It is worth is, though, since I plan to use this computer as my video powerhouse for Video Production. Here is a photo gallery (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=42536&l=806fb&id=590573265) of my computer, and the list of components (http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=7559431) that is held internal (what is not shown is my second monitor, the Westinghouse L2210NW (http://www.westinghousedigital.com/details.aspx?itemnum=183)). Enjoy! I know I am! ~^.=.^~
I read through the majority of the online tutorial, and bought the book (http://www.lulu.com/content/230428). Both of them were very beneficial at teaching me the basic information about computer components that I needed. An example of this is the RAM barrier between 32-bit and 64-bit OSs. I bought 4 GB of RAM (don't worry, I'm using it), and would have bought WinXP 32bit to use this. From the tutorial, I learned that 4 GB isn't fully utilized on 32bit. This saved me some humiliation and facepalms from my friends!
My new build is beautiful, but it did cost me a pretty penny. It is worth is, though, since I plan to use this computer as my video powerhouse for Video Production. Here is a photo gallery (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=42536&l=806fb&id=590573265) of my computer, and the list of components (http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=7559431) that is held internal (what is not shown is my second monitor, the Westinghouse L2210NW (http://www.westinghousedigital.com/details.aspx?itemnum=183)). Enjoy! I know I am! ~^.=.^~