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There are many things you'll need to buy in order to assemble a computer yourself.
The minimum requirements are a motherboard, central processor unit (CPU), Hard Drive, keyboard, (mouse is generally a requirement with modern software, however if you're using an old or another Operating System than Windows you may suffice without one, but they're cheap get one anyway), and Monitor. Oh, and a Power unit (200 Watt minimum, 350+ is probably a good idea, and the mainstream unit these days).
The motherboard will usually have a mouse and keyboard output, as well as the IDE connector slot to connect the hard drive to the motherboard.
Modern motherboards will usually have a VGA monitor output. This is your standard computer monitor connection.
Oh, and some kind of drive to allow you to install your operating system. That can be floppy drives, or most likely a CD/DVD drive. This you will be able to connect to the motherboard with the same cable as your Hard drive.
No, you do not NEED a case to install everything in... my friend once laid out his parts on a desk and some shelves... but the case is recommended for protection! VERY recommended.
Plug your power supply into the motherboard, hard drive and disk drive. Set the jumpers on the hard drive, and disk drive so one is Master and one is slave, or both to CS or cable select. Plug the IDE cable into the disk drive and hard drive, then to the motherboard. Plug in your keyboard and mouse, and monitor too.
Check plugs, loose connections, if they pop loose while the system is turned on, could cause serious damage. Most plugs are either pretty tight or have clips to prevent this, so make sure it's tight or clipped.
I almost forgot! You also need RAM for your motherboard. You need to make sure it's compatible with your motherboard (DDR, DDR2, DDR3 are common, check your specs!).
Plug in your power cable to the power supply, and your wall, flip the switch and see if it comes to life.
These are VERY general instructions. Depending on where you get your parts, what condition they are in, and how old they are, you will probably have difficulties. DO NOT EXPECT YOUR COMPUTER TO BOOT SUCCESSFULLY ON THE FIRST TRY! It may not even power on!
Do some research before you turn on the power. I've built 4 computers now, and only my last one boot successfully on my first try. Sometimes I'm missing a part, or it's not plugged in properly in some way. Even worse is when I discovered my used parts were fried before I got them!
Again... minimal parts include, motherboard, CPU ram, hard drive, disk drive, keyboard mouse and monitor.
You can build a basic PC from computers people put out for trash (believe it or not that's how I got started). If you want to build a good PC for today's technology, start with that basic computer and invest some money to upgrade your worst parts such as RAM, disk drive and hard drive. Your most costly upgrade would be the processor (Intel or AMD) as you'll most likely have to replace your motherboard and RAM at the same time due to compatibility issues. This can run you anywhere form $100 and up.
Most important, do more research! You obviously have the WWW so type in "computer specs" or "what kind of ram do I need". Make sure your parts are compatible
Good luck to you!
What else can I help you with?
What is a handheld system in the operating system?
A personal computer
What was the first operating system of early personal computer?
Linux
What is a desktop system?
A desktop computer is a personal computer (PC) in a form intended for regular use at a single location
What is the se?
it is an abbreviation which stands for * Macintosh SE "System Expansion", a personal computer created by Apple software engineering
What was the early computer operating system developed for the PC?
The first computer operating system developed for personal computers was called MS-DOS, which was released in 1981 by Microsoft. MS-DOS was an Affordablekey and easy-to-use operating system that allowed users to access the power of a computer. It was also the first operating system to be widely used on personal computers and it was the most popular operating system until the early 1990s. MS-DOS was the foundation of Microsoft's success and it helped to revolutionize the computing industry.
What is assemble computer?
Personal computer
What is personal computer system?
system of computer that is personal
What is the tower personal computer?
the tower personal computer is a machine that is in side the system unit and it looks like the system unit
What is a handheld system in the operating system?
A personal computer
What are the example of a system?
your personal computer
What are the examples of system?
your personal computer
Is Microsoft access an example of a personal computer's operating system?
No. Access is a personal (small-scale) database system.
Why are servers are called personal computers?
A server is not a personal computer but a centralized system for data storage. A personal computer is usually one hard drive and a monitor.
What would happen if operating system is not installed or if it is not functioning in your personal computer?
if your operating system is not functioning your computer will not process data
What is loading the operating system into personal computer called?
booting
What was the first operating system of early personal computer?
Linux
Was Macintosh or IBM the first personal computer invented?
Apple did not make the first personal computer. A company called Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS) produced a kit in 1975 that you could assemble into the Altair 8800 microcomputer which is considered to be the first personal computer. The sales of this computer were higher than expected which indicated that there was a demand for personal computers. This inspired Apple and many others to start developing and selling their own brand of personal computers.
