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you'd need the chasis, RAM (random access memory),ROM (read only memory),hard drive ,disk drive mother board,correct plugs for speakers,head phones, keyboard,mouse,etc, data cables for the drives, power cables for the drives,usb ports,ethernet ports,screen plug(don't know what that is called), power supply, and different plugs and cables for power and to connect different parts together.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoApart from all the parts (Case, Power supply, Motherboard, CPU, RAM, Hard Drive and CD or DVD drive) normally only a screwdriver, some time and a bit of patience. An anti-static wrist strap (to avoid hurting any of the delicate electrical components) is a good idea, but not needed if you know how to avoid static discharges.
Some degree of hand-eye cordination is highly reccomened as well.
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∙ 12y agoTo build your own system you will need:
Don't forget that you get what you pay for! So be sure before you buy something that its what you really want in your system. Don't be afraid to ask for help at the electronics store.
Personally i don't usually get the top of the line products available but just below for the best price and functionallity. I do like the high end brand name parts but not their most expensive one.
A case with power supply, usually around $50-$150
A mother board that will fit the case, $75-$250 depending on the board
A CPU that will work with the motherboard, $50-$250 again depending on the CPU
You will need an operating system, windows xp is still my favorite but you could use vista also. If you use vista then you need to have like 3 gigs of ram to run it so be sure to have that much in your system before you turn it on and try to install vista.
Ram is another thing you will need to purchase and match to your mother board(important: the easiest way to be sure it will work with your motherboard is to have the motherboard book or even just the type and model of the motherboard with you when you go to buy your ram. Most places you buy ram will be able to tell you the type you need according to the motherboard you have.)
Most mother boards have built in video and audio but if you want to use the system to play games i recommend getting a separate video card (nvidia preferably) again make sure your video card will work with the mother board you are using.(check the manual and see what cards are supported(agp,pci,pci express are the major graphics slot types) the more on board memory the card has the better it will work.
If you plan on using the internet with a cable modem then you need a network card, Again most of the newer motherboards have built in network adapters but if not you will need to get one. (look at the jacks on the back and see if there is a jack that is larger than a phone jack but looks simalar) if so then its built in, if not then you will need to purchase one. If you plan on using the phone to connect with the internet then you will need a modem (also usually included on the motherboards nowadays.) Look for the phone jack on the back of the motherboard, if its there your good if not you need to install one.
You will definatly need a hard drive, again make sure its compatible with the motherboard your using. Some are sata some are isa and then some are raid.(ask someone at the store you buy it from which are compatible with your motherboard.)
You will need a CD ROM drive ( I would get a DVD burner because the cost is about the same as a standard CD ROM drive but you can use DVD's and burn your own CD's/DVD's with the DVD burner), with the CD ROM drive you can only use CD's not DVD's also you can't burn your own CD's with them.
Of course you will need a keyboard and mouse.
And a monitor is also needed. (if you look at your video card you can use the jacks on the back of the card to determine what type of monitor connection you will have. Be it a standard video jack or a hdmi connector.) hdmi is the best connection but the standard connector will usually be on the card as well so you can use either.
If you need help installing and setting up you will need to let us know and someone will be able to help you out there too im sure.
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∙ 13y agoA Motherboard
RAM
PSU (Power Supply/ Source)
Video Card (Unless onboard GPU with Mobo)
Case
Fans
CPU/ Processor
Thermal Compound
Hard Drive
SATA Cables
DVD Drive
Operating System
Heatsink (Optional if CPU Comes with One)
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∙ 12y agoYou can't just build your own computer... You will need parts that you can only get by buying a computer... After all that, you will need to program it and sync it. And if you knew how to do that then you wouldn't have to ask this question would you? A computer is a very complicated device man. But to answer your question, you will need a motherboard, hard drive, CD or DVD-ROM drive, CPU, RAM, power source unit, and a computer case. Even after you will need special wiring, and something to program the computer.
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∙ 12y agoToo many components that you won't be able to get access to... A computer is a very complicated machine... You can't just go out and buy every single component. Even then you will need another device to program it... So just buy a computer instead of building one. Even if you have the skill to put it together (and you don't because otherwise you wouldn't have to ask this question) the computer itself costs less than the parts and devices used to put it together, program it, and power it.
You can build your own computer, from basic units which are on sale from internet computer suppliers.
You will need..
- A case
- A power supply (sometimes the case will have the supply included, check specs.)
- A mother board
- A CPU and fan
- Memory modules
- Hard drive
- Optical drive.
You will have to make sure that the mother board, CPU and memory are all compatible with each other. It is sometimes best to buy whats called a 'bundle', where these items are sold together, as a compatible bundle.
Other components are normally compatible over a wide range of PCs.
You can then add option items such as extra video cards, TV cards, card readers, etc. Up to your own spec. and budget.
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∙ 10y agoTo build a computer, the main parts you would need are a case, motherboard, power supply, memory, and a hard drive. In addition, you will need a fan, CD or DVD burner, USB ports, and a sound card.
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∙ 14y agoA motherboard, hard drive, CD or DVD-ROM drive, CPU, RAM, power source unit, and a computer case.
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