How to Build the Perfect Computer

Computers and electronic components are changing all the time. Technological advances mean that technology is getting smaller and smaller, processors are getting faster and faster. A lot of us probably have a computer on our desks that we bought for £1000 a few years ago that is now out of date. Sure it runs Windows and you can surf the net, but hey, wait, I cannot play the latest games, or I am running out of disk space. Instead of buying a new computer you could look at upgrading the one you have. If you are running out of disk space, consider deleting the programs you no longer use. Look at what files you could burn to a DVD disc. ...  Read the complete review

I, personally, have never, and will never, buy a ready-built PC from a supplier such as Dell, Pc World, or Tiny. Don't get me wrong, they all do tend to provide an excellent service for people that require that kind of service. But for me, I'm a more hands-on dive-in-and-fix-it-myself kind of person. Huge savings can be made by building it yourself, and also by buying a ready-built PC from independent PC shops (I will tell more further down). Parts you need to buy to build your own PC: Basic componenents are as follows...... Motherboard (aka mainboard) This is basically what allows all the different components to ...  Read the complete review

Have you got a PC looking for a new one this article could save you £100`s. Your second/ Third or whatever pc even though it will be a better PC can be cheaper if you follow this. A package PC is great for your first PC when your just starting out, you get the software and all the hardware you need but after that a custom PC would be lots better and lots cheaper! After your fist PC you already have lots of software so you dont need all the extra software you get with a package PC also you already have lots of the hardware you need!! You will have; Monitor ( screen) Keyboard Mouse Speakers Hard Disc ( you may want to keep this as ...  Read the complete review

I have now made an update for this opinion. I have enlisted the help of another Dooyoo member to aid in this update. Juliemaker kindly agreed to read through the opinion and pick out anything that seemed a bit technical for a novice computer user. From the feedback I received, I have compiled a basic glossary of terms that I have attached to the end of the opinion and will add to if necessary. I hope this will make clear some of the wording that I used. I would like to thank Julie for her help with this task. There is no definitive way to build a "perfect" computer, so this opinion will hopefully guide you gently through the task of building a computer ...  Read the complete review

Building your own PC costs on average 1/3 less than buying one from a major retailer. Building a PC is no where near as daunting task as it may seem, set aside a couple of hours one afternoon and you shouldn?t have any problems. Planning your PC is very important because you do not want to end up with the wrong thing. The first stage is to decide what type of processor, AMD or Pentium. AMD tend to be cheaper, faster and probably the best option. The Motherboard: This is the central part of your computer onto which everything is connected. It looks like a large circuit board which sits inside your case. It is best to choose your motherboard first ...  Read the complete review