http://thelistsite.com/any-tutorial-to-build-a-high-end-gaming-pc/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:37:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 http://thelistsite.com/any-tutorial-to-build-a-high-end-gaming-pc/comment-page-1/#comment-1814 rhinestones Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:38:04 +0000 http://thelistsite.com/any-tutorial-to-build-a-high-end-gaming-pc/#comment-1814 There are a multitude of possible combinations of components that can be used to build a system, but the bottom line is they MUST be compatible with each other. You'll need to decide if you want to build an AMD or Intel based system, then find a motherboard that has the features you need that can support the processor, memory and cards (graphics, audio, wi-fi, etc.) you want to use. You'll also need a good power supply (you don't want to go cheap there), hard drive(s), optical drive(s), case and case fans. Processors usually come with a fan, but you'll need to use thermal compound, Arctic Silver 5 is very good, between the processor and heatsink/fan, the paste that comes pre-applied isn't as good at thermal conductance. And finally, you'll need a monitor, keyboard and mouse and an operating system. Instead of trying to explain everything, here's some links on how to build your own system.http://www.build-your-own-computer-tips.…http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/http://lifehacker.com/5151369/the-first+…http://www.maximumpc.com/article/feature… You say that you don't want to buy the components online. Buying from a store would cost you considerably more than buying the same components online, unless there's a CompUSA/Tiger Direct or NewEgg nearby. NewEgg gets the majority of my business because of their low prices, rebates and free shipping on a lot of items. But the choice is yours. Here's their link in Canada if you change your mind.http://www.newegg.ca/ Here's a tiered power supply list that rates power supplies from best to not recommended. It'll help you avoid those cheap " I'll take out your motherboard when I die" power supplies.http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/32… And here's a link on how to properly apply Arctic Silver 5.http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silve… There are a multitude of possible combinations of components that can be used to build a system, but the bottom line is they MUST be compatible with each other. You’ll need to decide if you want to build an AMD or Intel based system, then find a motherboard that has the features you need that can support the processor, memory and cards (graphics, audio, wi-fi, etc.) you want to use. You’ll also need a good power supply (you don’t want to go cheap there), hard drive(s), optical drive(s), case and case fans. Processors usually come with a fan, but you’ll need to use thermal compound, Arctic Silver 5 is very good, between the processor and heatsink/fan, the paste that comes pre-applied isn’t as good at thermal conductance. And finally, you’ll need a monitor, keyboard and mouse and an operating system.
Instead of trying to explain everything, here’s some links on how to build your own system.http://www.build-your-own-computer-tips.…http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/http://lifehacker.com/5151369/the-first+…http://www.maximumpc.com/article/feature…
You say that you don’t want to buy the components online. Buying from a store would cost you considerably more than buying the same components online, unless there’s a CompUSA/Tiger Direct or NewEgg nearby. NewEgg gets the majority of my business because of their low prices, rebates and free shipping on a lot of items. But the choice is yours. Here’s their link in Canada if you change your mind.http://www.newegg.ca/
Here’s a tiered power supply list that rates power supplies from best to not recommended. It’ll help you avoid those cheap ” I’ll take out your motherboard when I die” power supplies.http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/32…
And here’s a link on how to properly apply Arctic Silver 5.http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silve…

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