BEEMDUB Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 self gratification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Building your own has really become SUPER easy. Its almost like putting together legos at this point. Everything in the computer only goes in 1 way, some of its color coded, and if you buy quality parts that arent bleeding edge, everything should be pretty much automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corey0928 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Yea I'm really considering building one. Are there certain brands to shy away from? Or certain ones you would recommend I'm mainly using the computer for school work but maybe light gaming since I could make one capable of gaming now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTxBeeR Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Yea I'm really considering building one. Are there certain brands to shy away from? Or certain ones you would recommend I'm mainly using the computer for school work but maybe light gaming since I could make one capable of gaming now. Most computer products like Processers and graphics cards, are normally all OEM items, where it is the same chip from the main manufactuerer, but a factory throws their own case and fans on it, and sells it. If you really want to build your own PC, I would suggest looking up how each component of a PC works so you can atleast get a understanding of what to look for. On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said: Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol. On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said: fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said: I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha Soon To Be '04 Ford Escape US Alternator 280A Hairpin D4800 Under the Hood (6) XP3000's in Rear 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply Pioneer DEH-80PRS DD AW6.5 (2) per door *Tweeter Unkown* DD SS4a & C3d (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm (2) 15" Sundown Zv5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1ghtsn1p3r Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Tiered PSU list (at least it's the one that's been updated the latest that I can find) http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx Examples of why you should stay away from cheap stuff; Death of a Gutless Wonder I http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=123 Death of a Gutless Wonder II http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=154 Death of a Gutless Wonder III http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=324 One of my favorite reviews (Diablotek RPM-1050 1050W) http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=187 The Bargain Basement Power Supply Roundup (I talked to one of the JG staff on FB about doing another one of these, but he said that he didn't want to risk the equipment, or something like that) http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=71 And some good ones Corsair AX1200i 1200W http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=300 Super Flower Gold King 500W http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=286 2016 Ford Focus SE No build log yetDC Audio 1.2K2x DC Audio Level 2 10" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Dont skimp on the PSU, its one of the most overlooked parts of a build. Corsair (PSU, Memory), Coolermaster (Case, PSU). Gskill (Memory), EVGA (Video), Intel, Gigabyte (motherboards), Asus (motherboards) Thats what I usually stick with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheena Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 no seasonic or antec beaker? for PSUs. i'm really sad panda now. now lets get straight to the point of benefits of building over buying. buying: shit computers loaded with bloatware and garbage components with a cheap plastic case stuffed with stickers and poor everything. usually has intel motherboards, or something else completely offbrand for motherboards, seagate hard drives or worse (usually 8mb cache), lower tiered video cards and lower level processor. something like alienware or something that is custom built by a manufacturer: paying way too damn much for parts you could throw together. only pro is, for all those parts that were thrown in there at a manufacturer pace, you get a warranty. then theres custom: with the help of these people on the site, you wont get some shitty part thats confusing or has too many features built into it that either hurt performance, or do nothing for real world. generally maxim, or beaker will have reviews and performance test scores to back up the products they recommend. and all parts that are recommended, will either, cool better, have a better price, or out perform what the other companies try and sell you. building is just better in every aspect. the only thing that you might possibly have to RMA is a hard drive. other than that, if the computer works past a month of usage, it will last years. 09 Civic EX KDC-X395 (2) SKAR Audio VVX-12 Skar Audio SK-1500.1 4 cu ft @32 (new box and more port soon) Firing Forward not sealed off Stock 80 Amp Alt Big 3 In 1/0 Knu 2 Runs To The Back 1 Pos 1 Neg In 1/0 Knu DD-1'd 13.8v drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Seasonic I've never delt with but heard good things about. 8 years ago I used to use only Antec PSU's and Cases. Then 4 builds in a row I did the PSU puffed magic smoke. I havent bought them since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheena Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 8 years ago Time for a retry? I use their earthwatts series if no one wants to pay for seasonic 09 Civic EX KDC-X395 (2) SKAR Audio VVX-12 Skar Audio SK-1500.1 4 cu ft @32 (new box and more port soon) Firing Forward not sealed off Stock 80 Amp Alt Big 3 In 1/0 Knu 2 Runs To The Back 1 Pos 1 Neg In 1/0 Knu DD-1'd 13.8v drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Possibly, but 4 in a row of anything blowing up when you plug it in, I wouldnt want to use it anymore ever. I've had friends go with them with the same results, but that was about 5 years ago, also the earthwatts series. Havent had any issues with the Coolermaster stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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