| If you would like a new computer but can't afford one, | | | | every part of the computer. The more you know the |
| there is another option. You can build your own | | | | easier it will be to decide what you want in your |
| computer. If you would like to go this route you will | | | | computer. You will want to make sure it is capable of |
| need to make sure it is something you are truly | | | | doing the things you will need it to do. You will probably |
| interested in because it does take time. You will need | | | | also want to know what software you can install on |
| to make a big time investment if you want your | | | | different types of computers. Not all computers can |
| computer to be worth building. | | | | have the same software on them, so you will want to |
| First thing you will need to do is some research. You | | | | make sure you can install the software you will want. |
| will obviously need to get some information on building | | | | After you know what parts you need, and how much |
| a computer and read it. Manuals on how to build a | | | | you should be spending on them, you will want to start |
| computer are a great place to start. The more | | | | buying your parts. You will probably not be buying all |
| information you have the easier it will be for you when | | | | your parts at once, but that's ok. Buy the parts as you |
| it comes time to build. | | | | can get them and start building. You can find all kinds |
| Next you will want to go to trade shows. While at the | | | | of different things to add to your computer. You can |
| trade shows you will learn even more about | | | | check out trade shows, parts magazines, and the |
| computers. You will find out what parts you will need | | | | Internet to find your parts. |
| for your computer, and how much you should be | | | | Building your own computer takes a big time |
| paying for these parts. Make sure you are paying | | | | investment, but is well worth it when you are done. |
| attention so that when you go to buy your parts you | | | | You can make your computer a one of a kind. There |
| will get exactly what parts you want and need. Talking | | | | are so many different options for you to choose from |
| to other computer enthusiasts at the trade show will | | | | and it is so important to be well informed. In the end |
| help you gain even more knowledge, which can also | | | | you will have a computer that you want, that you built |
| help you. | | | | on your own. How many people can say that they built |
| You will want to know as much as possible about | | | | their own computer? What a great experience! |