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Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith
I build my own computers, been doing it for many, many years. I buy all my parts from newegg.com. The single most expensive part of that gaming rig was the video card ($500). I think total price of that build was right around $1800.
There are things I absolutely will not skimp on when it comes to my builds: the power supply, the video card, and the motherboard. Those are the key elements to a great foundation. The power supply for this build was $350 but worth every penny of it. You'd be amazed at how many problems people have with their systems is due to the power supply installed. A high quality power supply rules out all these common problems people experience. The motherboard dictates what the system will be capable of (now and future) and thus one should buy the best one they can afford. Everything else is easy to upgrade later on or as funds become available.
I usually build a new gaming rig every year to year and a half to stay up with the latest technology. I have a seperate savings account setup at my bank that I have automatic deductions sent to every paycheck that funds these builds. That way the money is already there when it comes time to build my new rig  It also helps that I don't have those pesky annoyances of wife and children to deal with (proud bachelor here!)  |
Thanks, TDW, for the great response! It really got the juices flowing and now I plan to follow suit. Though I've never built a computer before I have a very knowledgable retired IT specialist in my small Mexican mountain town who has helped me with a couple of prior problems and has said he'll standby to assist if needed. And then of, of course, there's the internet.
Thanks for fanning the flames........It's time to be rid of my current dinosaur so I can really play the game as it should be played.
A quick question; Would you make any changes to your above quoted list for one who is contemplating starting very soon to follow that example.