So why build a gaming computer when you can simply purchase a pre-built pc? One of the major factors to consider is the price. A great gaming computer can run upwards of $2000! However, you can build a similar, if not a better pc for less money. This is even more true if you already have an operating system like windows to install.

Building a gaming computer is not a very difficult task these days. The combination of the wealth of knowledge available online and the increased user friendliness of handling computer hardware has made it a very streamlined process. So do not be intimidated by the number of parts and different specifications of these parts. Muster up the courage and start your first build. Chances are, not only will you learn a great deal about computers and computer parts in the process, but you will have some fun doing it as well.

Before you being building your first gaming computer, the first thing to consider is price. You will want to set a budget of how much you want to spend on parts and software. You can check out the gaming builds provided on this site for some general guidance on how much to spend on each part. Another good thing to do is visit some forums related to building a computer. In many cases, users will be happy to give suggestions on parts if you can provide your budget.

As far as how much money you want to spend on each part will really depend on the type of machine you want to build. A good rule of thumb is, the majority of your budget should be spend on the processor, video card, and power supply. The video card will be the central component in deciding how well your computer can handle games at the highest settings, and you will want to make sure that your cpu is not holding back your video card’s capabilities. The power supply is one more part where you do not want to skimp out on. A bad psu can fry your whole system if it dies, so make sure to pick one that is dependable and meets the requirement wattage for both your computer and video card.

The whole installation process is pretty straightforward. Each computer part is designed to fit in certain slots on your motherboard, which makes it hard to mess up. The biggest think to make sure of is that all your parts are compatible. Make sure to use the proper RAM and CPU type that matches the specifications of your motherboard. You can follow the step-by-step guide provided on this site.

Once you have a good gaming computer built, it is always easier to upgrade parts in the future with the knowledge you gain when building your first machine. I always make sure to choose parts with room for future upgrades, giving a longer lifespan to the computer you have just built. So do a bit of research and take some time to learn how to build a gaming computer. Once you have finished building your first computer and played your favorite games on it, you’ll wonder why you have never built your own pc before!

The first thing to do is to buy the components you like as well as the tools needed such as a pair of pliers and a head screwdriver. You will need a CPU or central processing unit, motherboard, RAM or random access memory, a case, power supply unit or PSU, hard drive, and some optional items such as a video card or DVD ROM among others.

Open the case using hand protection and insert the power supply unit (PSU) inside. Look for the motherboard and insert the processor. Place a fan or heatsink in the CPU and attach its connector to the processor. The connector can be found in the motherboard’s upper left corner. Slowly place the CPU in a firm position.

The RAM should be the next thing to be installed. Its slots are found on the motherboard’s upper right corner. These slots should be slowly aligned with the golden connections for them to fit inside. The clips found on the RAM’s ends should secure the RAM properly.

The Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) Devices should then be installed and these include the master device, cable select and slave device. These devices should be attached to their matching ribbon cables. The red line should be on the cable’s side that corresponds with the initial pin nearest to the control connector.

Once all the components are installed, the Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) software must be set-up to ensure proper installation of these components. Press the F2 or Delete key on the keyboard. The speed of the CPU clock must be precise and the IDE must be correct. If the BIOS can detect these two, it can automatically detect everything else.

The Operating System (OS) is the last thing to be installed. Boot the computer utilizing a CD or a floppy disk. Follow the instructions on the screen. All the hardware drivers must be ready as the OS will ask for them.

These are the simple steps you should take to build a computer.