It’s best to know what you will be using your PC for. This will help you determine what you need to focus on when building.
“If you want a project that can save you money short term and long term, then building a PC is perfect for you,” says Joseph Wolter, a student currently studying comp sci at university. Building your PC gives you the privileges of customization and personalization as well as saving money on specific components that you don’t need.
The first step to building your PC is determining what you will be using it for. Comp Sci students use their computers for coding, gamers use computers for gaming, and others just use their computers for everyday office use. Regardless of what you use your computer for, the main components of a computer remain the same. However, you can save money on a CPU if you are just using your computer for everyday office use. You can also save money on a monitor if you don’t need it for intensive gaming. If you don’t care about what your PC looks like, you can also save money on all the decorative fans and LED lights.
If possible, I recommend watching the prices of CPU components for at least a few weeks. The prices of these parts fluctuate so you can get them at a cheaper time to save money. You can always start with cheaper components and upgrade them over time. The main components you need for a PC include case, motherboard, CPU, memory, storage, power supply, graphics card, and don’t forget a monitor. You will need tools to help you out with this process. The PC parts should just snap into place onto the motherboard, however, don’t press too hard or else it WILL break! Every motherboard is a little bit different so if you do not know where the pieces go, you can always look on their website for more information.
“This may all sound very confusing at first but it is not as hard as it looks. If you do not have a lot of patience and time to research the prices of PC parts, buying a prebuilt one might be the best for you. You can always upgrade components over time,” says Joseph.
“Young girl building a PC” prompt, Canva, Magic Media, 26 Feb. 2024