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**{CLR}geneSW** · 12 Jul 2009, 08:02 PM

Well, I would avoide ibuypower as they have almost no customer service and questionable parts at best... I would simply build one myself so I know the quality of the parts at the very least...

**juneau** · 12 Jul 2009, 10:12 PM

Defintely make it yourself. Far more rewarding and everything will be to your own specification.

Moving this to the Computer Lab.

What kind of budget do you have? Do you plan to use any existing parts from your current PC? Let us know and we'll spec you up. Probably from newegg.

**snakeeater11112** · 12 Jul 2009, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by juneau View Post

Defintely make it yourself. Far more rewarding and everything will be to your own specification.

Moving this to the Computer Lab.

What kind of budget do you have? Do you plan to use any existing parts from your current PC? Let us know and we'll spec you up. Probably from newegg.

well i got bout a 1000 to maybe 2k budget i mean u know i just want to know the cheapest way

**Anonymous Walrus** · 12 Jul 2009, 11:08 PM

A thousand will get you a really nice computer if you make it yourself. If you do it right, it'll be far better then a pre-built one. A self made computer is far cheaper and alot of fun...

**Ghost_Rain** · 13 Jul 2009, 02:58 AM

Build it your self mate you will get more for your money this way

**K PhaNTOM** · 13 Jul 2009, 03:14 AM

Make sure you don't screw it up if you build it yourself. You can burn everything with one mistake. Then you end up buying a 300 dollar laptop

**Duke{CLR}** · 13 Jul 2009, 07:03 AM

Build it yourself, It's a no brainer.... unless you don't have a brain or like to waste money. For 2k you can build yourself a sweet rig and you could throw the thing together in 1/2 a day.

Build it!

**Ghost_Rain** · 13 Jul 2009, 07:07 AM

It took me about 3 hours to build mine including set up the 2 OS.

**Donziboy2** · 13 Jul 2009, 07:27 AM

I would suggest going to Newegg.com, they have 1 of the largest selections around and a decent return policy.

You just have to have the time and patience to search for parts that will work together well and not cause headaches.

**Pumpkin_Jack** · 13 Jul 2009, 07:48 AM

Do the parts come with instructions b/c Im getting close to needing some upgrades over here. And I have never installed anythiing other than a new cd drive before.

**juneau** · 13 Jul 2009, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by K PhaNTOM View Post

Make sure you don't screw it up if you build it yourself. You can burn everything with one mistake. Then you end up buying a 300 dollar laptop

Wow! That must have one hell of a mistake! What did you do? Overvolt the PSU or something? It is very hard to destroy a PC like that.

Originally posted by Pumpkin_Jack View Post

Do the parts come with instructions b/c Im getting close to needing some upgrades over here. And I have never installed anythiing other than a new cd drive before.

Most items do yes. Changing PC hardware is a simple as changing a plug.

**Trooper110** · 13 Jul 2009, 08:47 AM

Who needs instructions....there's plenty of websites out there, and a good number of us here on Cain's have built computers before and are always willing to help.

**Apache Warrior** · 13 Jul 2009, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by Trooper110 View Post

Who needs instructions....there's plenty of websites out there, and a good number of us here on Cain's have built computers before and are always willing to help.

This only works if he has another computer handy to use.

Apache

**Trooper110** · 13 Jul 2009, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Apache Warrior View Post

This only works if he has another computer handy to use.

Apache

Forgetting about phones already Apache?

Of course that assumes that people can call as well I guess....

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