Getting a new computer

I just doubt that is all. I could be wrong I guess, but I see a lack
of PC specs in sigs around here to think otherwise. No way you're
not going to signature your specs when you built it yourself...IMO

I've built 11 systems from scratch to date and upgraded just as
many with better hardware/replacement parts.

I've been very lucky, I've never received a bad piece of hardware yet. **knocks wood*
BUT, I've read horror stories about people that have...it happens,
and when it does, you're in for a nightmare if you don't have a clue
where to start figuring out what's the cause.

The moral here is don't force someone to do something they're not comfortable doing.

Sorry your highness.
Just so you know, you were not in the 90% I was referring to.

 

That comment right there just screams that you have never built a computer.

I've built several computers (Mostly just rebuilding mine.) and torn apart and put back together a lot of my laptops. (Including modifying the cooling of my E6500 so I can get an awesome GPU OC and really cool CPU temps.)

It's honestly not hard to build a computer if you learn what you're doing/what you should do beforehand. And if something isn't working then he could just post the problems here and get help troubleshooting it.

 

The odds of getting DOA parts is slim, and RMA'ing parts isn't too hard.

 

See post #41

It's not hard for me, may not be hard for you either, or
most people encouraging (bullying) the OP into building...

The difference is, I WANTED to learn to build, same with
you and the rest who've built their own pc's...

Most (majority) of people just want to buy and play. IMO

/end my input on this subject

 

This shall end this thread. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=custom+pcs
I would suggest:
CyberPowerPC
iBuyPower
Alienware, if you wish
Falcon Northwest
Origin PC
Digital Storm
Maingear
All of these people will build a decent powerful PC for you. All you do is choose the parts in it you want. And pay for it.

 

Fears when it comes to building is misplaced. Its essentially just giant fracking lego with wires. If you can turn the odd screw and assemble lego then you can build a PC. If you're unsure, do what I did first time and watch people on Youtube do it so you get a general idea.

 

I am also one who can agree with the Lego and PC thing. Think, to build a lego kit, and I will just pretend that it is some X-fighter from Star Wars, you need the instructions to make it correctly. Without them, you will most likely screw up.

Now, with a PC, it is just a special kit of Legoes, but are worth more. There are usually only 6 or so components to install, and their homes are quite obvious. The only thing I had an issue with was the damn lights. If you have built a PC before, you know the pain of the damn case lights and their tinyness. The good thing is, you can kinda go without them.

But yeah, Blockman, if you need to have help when building, if you will be building, just ask us, or you could even call me on Skype. I can most likely help.

 

Thanks to all of guiding me, I will mostly contact all of you guys for help. Probably will build one. Still taking my time on this decision , sense it's a big purchase


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There are RAM slots to plug in RAM, CPU goes in the CPU, Video card goes into any of the PCI slots (usually the mother board manual will say)

CD drive, Harddrive all going into the serial ata slots, fans go into fan, USB bus goes into the USB bus connector

Literally all labled

The only bit that can be hard is the little LEDs on your case, you WILL have to look at your manual for that.

And the power source, if it doesn't fit it doesn't go there.

and that, is a computer in a nutshell

 

Playing BeamNG with a PCI video card would be like watching a slideshow,
if you were lucky enough for the game to even open in the first place.

 

PCI, PCIe x16, who gives 2 tosses, modern hardware will always be the latter and it is incredibly obvious which he would be referring to.

Your evidence is based on what? A forum signature? Seriously? I built my own machine, I have built several machines for friends and provided assistance to a few more who wanted to try it themselves and just wanted a guiding hand. Yet I don't put them in my signature because I don't feel its necessary to list my specs in my signature, I don't list my race, gender, age, political views, religious practices and sexual orientation in my signature and feel its just as irrelevant to list my specs in my signature. More so, specs in signature isn't necessarily indicative of a custom built PC and could still be an off the shelf unit.

 

I enjoy having all the hardware on the table and then building it all myself. And I save money that way, so double win

 

a tip to remember.
if you are getting a intel board that has a cover over the pins, keep the cover so that if there is something wrong you can send it back!

 

Sure thing. Building your own rig is easy as fuck. Just like others said - screwdriver and brain solves that mystery. I would turn around your comment like "bet 90% of peeps suggesting building your own one have done so since years" and that's the point.

OP has never built one himself - and it might be a bad idea to start with a 1000-1500$ system. I remember myself working on 100$-300$ systems at first. Where replacing parts doesn't hurt, where damaging parts doesn't hurt. You'll learn stuff and one day build a 1000$ rig.

I'd say if he wanna try out building he should start small. But as he doesn't even can fix his RC car i'd say go with a prebuilt one and you're done.

Oh and for braggin': My system in total costs around 4000€/5500$ at purchasedate and i've built it myself. So that's that.

 

When I was seven I dismantled my first computer. With a hammer.

When I was 12, I dismantled my second computer. With a screwdriver. And a hammer.

When I was 14, I disassembled my third computer. With a screwdriver. I put it back together sorta, then started again with a hammer.

I was always a bit interested with technology, and I gathered a bit of knowledge with dismantling those computers. (they were all from the 90s and yeah)

I built my first computer on Christmas, 2013, and it was not nearly as nerve-wracking as I thought. I only made one error, and that was plugging my video cable into the mobo, which has no GPU built in, so I got all freaked out when nothing was coming up on screen. A bit of thinking and I realized that I had to plug the cable into the graphics card, and boom it worked. Building the computer isn't very hard, and it just takes a bit of learning from videos or other instructional sources.

 

Seriously dude I was in the same boat as you. I had no Idea how to build one. I never thought I would be able to figure it out. But after watching many youtube videos I figured it out and it was so easy! All you need to know how to use is a screwdriver... If you want I can put together a build that will play BeamNG and any other game at Medium to High settings. It would be a great machine. Just send me a personal message and we can get started!

 

i actually already did that, build is on the first page, for easiness, ill quote it:

 

Alienware is a good brand a bit pricey but their laptop are worth it their are premium laptop that why their price is high i know you want a desktop i think their desktop is as good as their laptop

( Cyberpower most of their laptop and all Origin laptop are from Clevo ( Cyberpower use Msi Barebone too they cost alot for nothing

Sager Is the cheapest laptop reseller of Clevo. And Msi sell their own laptop for not alot more with more feature

I dont trust cyberpower desktop power supply and all... Last time i checked they where low quality..

And for origin i personally talked with their Marketing manager and got a free t-shirt i corrected their website 2-3 time for error ahah.. Their Desktop are of good quality but the price is too high

Northwest Falcon 1 word scam Overpriced peace of crap.....

And for Alienware the one i recommend you can argue and get 5-15% rebate on them.

( The interest Rate monthly is very high i suggest to buy it cash or take the 1 years no interest plan if it still their

Get a warantly 2-3 years their support is awesome ( The best ) if something go wrong..


Get an Alienware Aurora only not the X51 The stock build is good 1500$ the graphic card is really not the best (amd 270 ) but it more than enough for all game at medium high setting even ultra on some

For desktop i will personally never buy a prebuilt... cost to much for what you get
If you need help you can go on www.overclock.net for sure you will find help there for building one..

Goodluck

oh and for an example of a better build than an alienware this is one or Logoster one is good too almost the same thing is not hard at all to build something

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3tCF7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3tCF7/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3tCF7/benchmarks/


CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($96.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1083.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-17 20:16 EDT-0400)


You can later upgrade the gpu if you want to with the 650w you have more than enough power and you can even overclock if you follow some guide with the nice evo

 

CyperPower would be pretty good if you have to buy one prebuilt. http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

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Use something like this: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1G1BA6

 

Yeah I don't think 64gb of storage is going to be enough.