Building Cheap Computers in 3 Easy Steps
Nicky Pilkington
Just a decade ago, the only people who put computers together were those
individuals who possessed an extensive technical background. Advancements in
technology have eliminated some of the complexities in how computers work.
This change has resulted in average people who have a basic understanding of
computers being able to build a system themselves. Whether you are
interested in building computers to establish a new hobby or to start a
business, you can so in only a few easy steps and on a shoestring budget.
The first step in building cheap computers is to determine the route you
want to use to build systems. You basically have three choices when
considering building cheap computers: build a system from scratch, expand on
a bare bones computer, or upgrade an existing system. Building a system from
scratch can be a rewarding experience. However, it is not for everyone. If
you are impatient or are intimidated by mechanical tools, you are better to
choose one of the other two options.
Regardless of the method you choose, you will follow three basic steps:
1. Plan
2. Assemble
3. Test
The planning phase of your project involves determining the specifications
for the computer you want to build. Once you know this information you can
start shopping for parts that meet those specifications. Your main
considerations should be
hard-disk, memory, and CPU (central processing unit). The harddrive is
important because it determines how much information you are able to store
on the computer. While you could build a computer with a harddrive smaller
than 2 GB (gigabytes), it is not recommended.
The harddrive and memory work together. The amount of memory you place in
your computer will directly affect how the system is able to complete the
different processes that you request when using the system. If you have no
idea what size hard-drive and the amount of memory you need, you should
consider the type of operating system you intend to load on the system. You
can consult the manufacturer of your hard-drive or review the information on
Cheap-Computer-Guy.com, which features a list of minimum harddrive and
memory requirements for various operating systems, and use this information
as a guide.
The equipment presented in this article includes the basics of a computer
system. Of course, nowadays people want far more than the basics and you
undoubtedly feel the same way. There are optional components available that
you may want to add to your systems, which include CD or DVD drives, a modem
or other communication component for Internet connectivity, or a video
graphics card.
Once you have decided on the specifications of the computer you want to
build, you are ready to assemble the system. In addition to detailed
information about the parts you will need to build your computer,
cheap-computer-guy.com includes step-by-step instructions for assembling a
cheap do-it-yourself computer.
When you have finished assembling the computer, you will then need to test
to make sure that the system boots and that all components are functioning
properly. Once you have completed all these tests you will have built your
own cheap computer.
You can find detailed information about planning, assembling and testing
computers at the
www.Cheap-Computer-Guy.com website.
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