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34227	2002-02-04 04:47:00	Could anyone please give be the best process of purchasing the necessary parts for building your own computer eg; 1st: purchase case 2nd: ' motherboard etc, etc I would also like to know what the best motherboard to get would be! Initially I would like to build a baby - 500mhz+ with a 10 - 20g Hdd but be able to expand the mhz and HDD as finance allows	Guest (0)
34228	2002-02-04 05:13:00	As 500MHz CPU's are considering 'antiques' these days, it would probably be cheaper to buy a 1200 or something, as they seem to be pretty much the minimum for >real< computer users. A gigabite mobo can be picked up for $168 (Gigabyte something a rather) and the chip for around $230 (Duron 1200), making it not worth buying low and upgrading. and a 40gb is only $40 more than a 20	Guest (0)
34229	2002-02-04 05:22:00	I'm assuming you want to build the PC for the 'fun' factor in putting it together, not really for the use you intend to get from it. Don't do it. Upgrading from a slower machine to a faster one rarely works out in practice. Instead, you will be able to but a second hand machine of the same spec you require FAR cheaper than you can build it from new parts. When you have it in your hot hands, take it to bits, while marking all the cables, jumper settings, HD parameters etc, then re-assemble it. You'll get the same experience as building it from scratch, but it'll cost less. And if you inadverently wreck something along the way, it won't cost you as much to replace it. (Get another 2nd hand bit). When you've had enough 'fun' pulling it to bits and putting it back together, *then* have a go at building a new one from scratch. You'll have learnt a lot from your experience with the cheapie. Good luck.	Guest (0)
34230	2002-02-04 05:22:00	Hi Jaynet, Having recently built my first PC I did start with the case, then the motherboard - then just got the other bits as I could afford them (ensuring they suited the M/B). It definatley pays to shop around as i ended up saving about $900 - $1k all up by looking around. I can recommend a couple of places to you if you like or let you know where I got my components from. Good luck. Kerry	Guest (0)
34231	2002-02-04 05:36:00	It isnt a matter of, buy this, then buy that, because it doesnt make a jot of difference the order you purchase them in, none of the essentials will function without all the others. You have to have a monitor, mouse, keyboard, case, power supply, minimum of one RAM stick, motherboard, CPU, CDROM, and an operating system for the bare minimum of a functioning computer unit. The biggest issue you have to really worry about, is that your motherboard will support your CPU, and you purchase the right type of RAM SDRAM vs DDR Ram on the higher end motherboards. Other than that, it will always be cheaper to buy what you are intending to need now, rather than satisficing and intending to upgrade later. Get at least a 20GB HD, preferably a 40GB, dont get a processor less than 1GHz. Its NOT true that a 500MHz processor is too slow, however the cost-benefits of 500MHZ processor make it not really the best choice. The reality is, that few of the common computer tasks actually require super fast processors. Advanced gaming, and multimedia editing are about the only things. Im only running a 866MHz, and there is nothing this processor cant handle, and is excessive for most common user tasks.	Guest (0)
34232	2002-02-04 08:24:00	With the large mark-up placed on parts in NZ, building from scratch using new parts works out more expensive than buying a new PC in some cases on the other hand it's an achievement to say that you've build your own PC. I practised using second hand boards and CPU's from places like Quay Computers in Wellington (www.quay.co.nz). If you are intending to go the whole shebang (what does shebang mean?) try sites like www.auctioncity.co.nz that does sell PC parts at a much discounted price. Or go for kits such as those at Atech Computers also in Wellington (www.atech.co.nz) which include case, board, ram and a Duron 900 CPU for about $600. Good luck for what ever you decide.	Guest (0)
34233	2002-02-04 08:56:00	Thanks for your help kerry Would love to know where you got some of your components from and any other info you think would be helpful	Guest (0)
34234	2002-02-04 08:59:00	Thanks Andy. I want to build a computer for the use of it and would like to expand at a future time	Guest (0)
34235	2002-02-04 09:10:00	Thanks alot for your advice and comments Bam Bam. I have heard of both those placs and am about to go have a look @ auctioncity.com Are atech the ones in cambridge terrace?	Guest (0)
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