Building a computer for the first time can seem like an impossible task, but in reality it's not that hard. The benefit to building your own is that you save money and can customize it to your exact specifications. Choosing the right parts is fun and rewarding when you do it right.
When shopping for parts, it matters what you plan on using the computer for. If you're a gamer, then you need to buy the right blend of high performance parts to ensure that you get the highest frames per second(FPS) possible. If you're just building one to surf the Internet and send some pictures of the grandkids to your friends, you shouldn't be building a computer in the first place. I kid a little, but in all honesty this guide is geared towards gamers because they have the most to gain from building a computer and being able to upgrade it on their own.
Tom's Hardware should be your first stop to finding out what parts to buy for your computer. They don't sell them there, but they review just about any part you could possibly need for your computer, and they frequently put out guides on how the various parts affect and/or limit each other when trying to get maximum FPS. Take a look through their site and look for their "system builder" articles that review systems they have put together themselves. These guys test hardware for a living, so there's a good chance you can save yourself a lot of time by simply buying the same parts they used.
After you get a list together of the parts you'll need, most people shop for them on NewEgg. Not only does that site have great prices, they have great customer service too. Between Tom's and NewEgg, you should be in gaming heaven in no time.
Ryan J. Shane
http://www.bumperplates.biz
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