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Bulsajo

Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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Demophobe

Joined: 17 May 2004
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Yes...actually, anyone with some know-how really can't screw it up. The pieces fit together like an easy model, and they really only fit one way.
Some great links, Bulsajo....read through these, and there is nothing you won't be able to tackle. |
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T-dot

Joined: 16 May 2004 Location: bundang
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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actually saw a friend build 1 a while back. 1 too many beers and i dont remember a damn thing.
ill give it a go. with my luck the computer will end up as an expensive toaster.  |
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muggie2dammit
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Location: Ilsan, Korea
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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noob question.
how difficult is it to put together a rig? i'm just worried if i start, there is a chance i will have components all over the floor and staring at it until it magically comes together. |
It is possible to put it all together perfectly first time. It is also possible to kill all the components by accident.
Best to have someone else put it together for you, or with you (well, for you, but with you watching to see how it all goes together). Sometimes the instructions (written in Chinese and translated to English via Navaho by a blind monkey with a degree on a typewriter whose keys are mislabelled) are good enough that it is just a matter of time and careful reading. Sometimes the instructions are worse than that.
On the other hand, if you want to learn to assemble a computer, it can be a great way to learn (that is the way I did it at first, back in the 90s)
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Bulsajo

Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 8:29 am Post subject: |
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| After reading the above I realize I should have qualified my own advice- I think it all comes down to WHY you want to try building your own machine. If it's simply because you think you'll save money, you're probably better served buying an off the shelf system. If you've never looked inside a pc before you should follow Giant's and Muggie's advice. If you've already done things like added a video card, and/or hard drive, Ram, re-installed an o/s etc. and are ready for more, then go for it. |
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