How Do I Create My Own PC?

Have you made a budget for purchasing the parts?

Have you chosen a processor?

Have you selected a motherboard based on the type of processor you choose?

Have you selected a memory set based on the type of processor and motherboard you choose?

Have you selected the graphic card you want?

Have you selected what type of storage you want?

Have you selected a power supply based on the power requirements of the parts you choose?

Have you selected about which case you want to use to build your computer in?

Building a computer is rather expensive based on the parts you choose. It is better to create a budget so that you can allocate the funds for each part properly.

Start with the central processing unit (CPU), or processor, the "brain" of the computer that, well, processes all the instructions it receives from the software you run and the other components you have installed. Because of the considerable difference it will make in how well you run every program on your PC, paying particular attention to its capabilities is crucial. Some of the main features to look out for are the number of cores/threads, clock speed, the cache size and the socket type.

If the CPU is a computer's brain, the motherboard is its nervous system. Most of your other components will plug into the motherboard, so the one that you use for your build needs to be exactly what you need now, and what you expect to need from it in the future. Some of the main specifications to look out for are the socket type, form factor(size), memory compatibility, expansion slots, storage and the onboard technologies.

Your computer's random-access memory, or RAM, is where data is stored while the processor is waiting to crunch the numbers. More is pretty much always better, within the boundaries of your budget and your system. You can select memory sticks based on their type, capacity and timings.

Though integrated graphics systems are more commonplace today than ever, even the best versions in the latest processors can't deliver what you can get from even a lower-end discrete video card. If you are building your computer for gaming purposes or media editing, the main factor should be the graphic card where most of your funds would be used. The main factors to look out for are the processing cores, clock speed, memory capacity and type and the port. You can make do with a lower league processor but not without a good graphic card.

There are multiple types of storage devices, some of which are the SATA drive, SSD or M.2. You should select a storage type based on your budget as well as the purpose. For gaming, an SSD or even a SATA drive will do. But, for you OS, an M.2 drive or SSD will be much better as it will allow your computer to transfer data much faster leading to faster loading times. If you have the budget, invest in a combination of a good SSD and a SATA drive and it will take you a long way. You can expand the storage afterwards as well.

You can buy the best components to be found on the Web, and they'll be useless if you can't actually turn your computer on once you've finished building it. A power supply unit (or PSU) may be the most unappreciated of components, but without it, nothing else will work, so don't forget to give it the thought it deserves.

The case will be some part about the aesthetics but more about the cooling. The number of fans you choose and the general air flow will have to be counted before selecting a case. You would also have to think about cpu cooling while selecting the case.

After purchasing all the parts, you can open up a generic computer building video from youtube or any where else as it will be much more helpful than reading text instructions. Keep in mind to follow the instructions carefully and best of luck.