How To Build A Fast PC For Under $1,000
There’s nothing wrong with picking up the phone or clicking your mouse and buying a desktop PC that’s already been assembled for you. But there’s a certain thrill about building a system from scratch, using parts you picked out and installed yourself. You’re getting exactly the computer you want, for exactly the money you want to spend.
Shopping for the parts is easy enough, but putting them together can be a confusing, even imposing, process. It doesn’t have to be. You can transform a stack of components into a fully working computer with just a Phillips screwdriver and a little bit of free time.
In the videos below, Computer Shopper associate editor Matthew Murray demonstrates how we assembled the Multimedia Value PC from our feature “DIY Desktops for Any Budget”. In just 10 steps, you’ll learn everything you need to know to construct a computer you can really call your own. Plus, visit this link for information and pricing on the exact parts we used.
PART 1: Install the power supply, processor, and motherboard
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Browse this movie:PART 1: Install the power supply, processor, and motherboardPART 2: Install the memory, CPU fan, and graphics cardPART 3: Install the hard drives, optical drives, and card readerPART 4: Attach the power and data cables to the componentsPART 5: Plug in the external wiring and install Windows
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