-=PCTechTalk=- Re: custom built computer

  • From: HandsomeBlck@xxxxxxx
  • To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 18:38:05 EST

Gman,
     I've often thought of building my own machine. So after your last post, 
I was wondering about the OS. If I still wanted to use XP Home, would I be 
able to buy the program?
Thanks,

HB

In a message dated 3/1/2009 11:41:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx writes:

> Your confidence level would soar once you realize how simple it is to put 
> your own together.  I'm not saying that it's easy.  I'm just saying it's 
> simple.  There are only about 10-12 devices that make up a normal home 
> computer, but you would still need to follow a set of guidelines in order to 
> 
> complete the build.  The guidelines include things like how much thermal 
> compound should be added between the CPU and heatsink, making sure you plug 
> the case wires properly onto the motherboard, knowing when the RAM is 
> installed correctly (you already have experience with this, so you have a 
> good idea how quickly you can learn these types of things), etc..
> 
> If you want the system put together by someone else, there are options, but 
> they'll cost you extra money.  Not only will it cost more for the labor of 
> building the system, you will also have to buy all of the parts from the 
> same place that puts it together.  That means you won't be able to shop 
> around for the best prices on individual items and will ultimately pay more 
> for some things than you may have otherwise.
> 
> You will still end up with a much better system than you could ever get from 
> 
> an OEM.
> 




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