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| Thread ID: 44638 | 2004-04-25 06:47:00 | Self-built Computers. | metla (154) | Press F1 |
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| 231977 | 2004-04-25 10:50:00 | I had to do it myself because the computer shops at the time wanted $80hr or min fee of $80. Weather this was fair was not the question. I just could not afford it. So, off to the library, where they had no good books what so ever, and got what I needed to know from the net and a couple of good friends. Yes, it is frustrating watching the same threads over and over about what video card to get, or what temperature should this be......but it's good to see people having a go for themselves, even if they shouldn't. |
Curious George (3535) | ||
| 231978 | 2004-04-25 11:00:00 | i still think building your own pc is a very good way of learning about pc's and i have seen some home built done far better than some "pro built" pc's. a lot of it comes down to what oldies called attiude and i call style. the persons style shows in their workmanship. no doubt amd are used a lot due to their performance to $$$ ratio which is most lilkly why there are being homebuilt. |
tweak'e (174) | ||
| 231979 | 2004-04-25 11:06:00 | My current PC runs a Duron processor, self built and stable, but in need of upgrade over the next few months. I have decided to use a P4 in my new system as I will be using it for video editing. Putting the system together myself means I can pick and choose the components I want...right down to my preferred manufacturer of HDD or video card. So my system is EXACTLY the way I want it. I am amazed at the number of new PC's coming from supposed reputable dealers/manufacturers that are configured wrong. My parents bought from a well known (now deceased) company and I checked it out to make sure they got what they paid for. Imagine my shock to find the BIOS completely misconfigured, floppy not configured and not even plugged in! The point is...provided you have a bit of common sense and can read (i.e. search google) then you are probably better off doing it on your own. At least if you stuff it up you only have yourself to blame. Lets face it, if you think you know enough to have a crack at it then you probably do....it's not rocket science. |
Sb0h (3744) | ||
| 231980 | 2004-04-25 13:08:00 | Well I have nothing but admiration for you builders of electronica,..any of you want to swap some skills? In terms of outcome? | brewer (4389) | ||
| 231981 | 2004-04-25 13:27:00 | Has anyone wondered that they can assemble a PC, but when it comes to say fixing say a stereo or radio system they just don't know what to do??? Assembling a PC, anyone can do. Often if you are doing it yourself for the first time, you will be very careful and make a good job of it. More than I can say for some companies *cough hot glue* (R.I.P.). If people are having problems with their setup, its often due to the damn things being so fiddly. I hate those motherboard and case connectors for the little LED lights and Power/Reset buttons. They are a pain in the ass. Something like putting a heatsink round the wrong way (as per other thread), instructions aren't very clear on which way it goes. |
PoWa (203) | ||
| 231982 | 2004-04-25 21:25:00 | > and even if you stuff it up there is > arguably more satisfaction gained from 'fixing' your > own mistakes (called trial and error), with the help > of the friendly folk here at PF1. Yeah that's what we're here for :) |
Greg S (201) | ||
| 231983 | 2004-04-25 22:00:00 | > Has anyone wondered that they can assemble a PC, but > when it comes to say fixing say a stereo or radio > system they just don't know what to do??? Chalk & Cheese PoWa :| Assembling your own computer requires zero knowledge of electronics, or anything electrical beyond the three pin plug for that matter . It is a "connect the dots" job that requires a different and far narrower skill set . Bear in mind that everything plugs together, mostly using polarised plugs and sockets that are almost impossible to get round the wrong way (unless you try really hard and have years of doofus training) . The setting up afterwards is not hard either, provided everything goes as planned . The real skill set in computer assembly or repair is knowing what to do when plan A doesn't work quite the way it should, and in then finding out (within an economic time frame if you are in business) whether you have a software issue, hardware fault, or bloody-minded incompatability of supposedly standard components . Not many people have the skills to carry out hardware repairs on computing equipment, that is to say tracing and replacing defective electronic components, which to an ever-decreasing extent is what electronics technicians do when they repair a stereo, radio, TV, DVD or whatever . Only the most expensive equipment gets serviced at component level any more . Nothing to wonder about here folks . Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 231984 | 2004-04-26 00:36:00 | either your old an senile and you want something to moan about. or you really don’t have better things to do. what exactly was the point of this thread ? nothing constructive nor is it pleasant. basically your running down the people who come to this forum for help. come to think of it. going by most of your previous posts, thats all you ever do, moan about other peoples problems, and point out what they have done, and then laugh at them. instead of pointing out what they can do im not sure if you are understanding the reason for this forums existance metla. its to help people with their PC related misfortunes oh one more thing, can you switch to a another forum, your making this one look bad. :) |
Jams (1051) | ||
| 231985 | 2004-04-26 00:52:00 | whoa,a flame post? Lmao. |
metla (154) | ||
| 231986 | 2004-04-26 01:24:00 | >Something like putting a heatsink round the wrong way (as per other thread), instructions aren't very clear on which way it goes . no offence here but this is a good example of what metla is on about (i assume) . most heatsinks only go on one way round . i dosn't take much thought or need for instructions to work it out . a little bit of knowlege can be a dangerous thing . so those with little knowlege building pc's should be carefull and ask questions sooner rather than later . >Not many people have the skills to carry out hardware repairs on computing equipment also to add there is very little point to having someone repair computer hardware due to the low $$$ value of the hardware . like cheap vcr's aren't worth the time to look at em so are the parts of a pc . unfortunatly there will be fewer and fewer electronic tecs . the industry training dosn't exactly make it easy for adult students . |
tweak'e (174) | ||
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