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Branded computers can offer both value and performance, the parts used can be powerful and not very expensive, and you can switch on and start work. Yet parts are often short-spec in one place or another. Sadly you'll often get a performance "bottleneck" such as a slow graphics card, only a basic amount of memory, or a slim line motherboard with too few upgrade slots. Luckily, computers are surprisingly easy to build. If you can afford the time to plan and build your own machine, you can design a system more targeted toward your own use.

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Gather all Components

First things first – we need to ensure we have all the pieces. Here is a list of things you'll need:

• • Case (and any extra Case Fans)

  • Power Supply

  • Motherboard

  • CPU (Processor) and Heatsink/Fan (and thermal paste, if not included)

  • RAM (Memory) | Find the right memory for your computer. Click Here

  • Hard Drive

  • Optical Drive (e.g. DVD Burner)

  • Video Card (may be integrated into Motherboard)

  • Sound Card (may be integrated into Motherboard)

  • Networking Card (may be integrated into Motherboard)

  • Keyboard

  • Mouse

  • Speakers

  • Monitor

  • Any extra add-on cards you may have for the build (eg. TV Tuner Card)

  • OS Installation Disc

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