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You’ll need a couple of screwdrivers, one flat,
the other a Phillips. That is the entire toolkit. So, there will be no special
equipment to purchase. Most households already have plenty of screwdrivers.
And what will you be able to build? Exactly the
machine you want. You won’t have to settle for a PC with less of a graphics card
than you desired, or a smaller hard drive. You’ll be freed from the standards
imposed by manufacturers. The machine will have every item you want, just as you
want it.
Another benefit is the knowledge you gain. I
can guarantee than after you build a computer, you’ll never worry about the
little tricks they play again. You will be the master of the machine, not the
other way around.
You may be asking yourself, "Where will I find
the parts I need to build it with?"
My answer is: the same place you found this
article. Right here on the internet. Do a web search for "computer parts" and
just see how many suppliers there are out there. If you prefer going to a store,
many of the places you’ll find in your web search have walk-in locations, as
well as in cyberspace.
If you’re worried about exactly how those
eleven major parts fit together, there are a great many books on the subject.
I’ve written one, and so have other people, and most all provide good basic
instructions. Get one of fairly recent vintage, with lots of photos. Free
excerpts from my book "Building a PC for Beginners" can be read at www.monkeyseemonkeydobooks.com
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