Learning how to build your own computer is not so hard. The hard part is coming up with the right configuration to match the needs and the budget. The parts to be used need to be the latest and able to handle the application(s) without too much redundant computing power and resources.

But it’s better to do this more systematically. The place to start is to find out what parts are required and how to assemble the parts into a working PC. It won’t start or will have problems if this is not done right.

The list of ‘necessary’ parts is simple enough. Buy a cabinet with an SMPS aka the power supply, and get a motherboard and CPU to match. Get a hard disk drive (hdd) and RAM (the memory). It’s not strictly necessary to buy graphic or network adaptors, or a modem because all these should be available as built-in chips on the board.

But while these built-in adaptors are functional, they may not exactly be able to keep up with all the applications. Most people end up getting extra cards for the network and display, and also buy an external modem. This hardware needs to be purchased based on the type of application the PC is required for.

For example, computers on client server networks need a high speed network card capable of dealing with heavy network traffic. Users of multimedia applications and those playing online video games like graphics intensive MMORPG games will need a high performance graphics adaptor. Others part configurations like the size of the RAM and the make and model of the CPU and motherboard also need to be chosen based on the same factors.

Then there’s the monitor, keyword, mouse, printer, webcam and anything else that is required and plugs in externally. The question still remains about putting it together into a fully functional machine. Well, it’s just a matter of learning the process once and the cabinet, motherboard and all the other parts come with detailed instruction manuals.

Also note that when the operating system is installed, it will need some driver files that usually come in CDs along with the parts, and some things may not work unless these drivers are installed properly. The motherboard, network, display, modem and sound drivers may have to be installed separately, depending on the operating system and the type of part and model. All said and done, it shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours. But first-timers who don’t know how to build your own computer should put aside the whole day.

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