logging in or signing up Guide to Building Your Own PC - May 2005 bawells Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 32 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: September 10, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Guide to Building Your Own PC - May 2005 Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Guide to Building Your Own Personal Computer May 2005: Guide to Building Your Own Personal Computer May 2005 Brian Wells, MPHOverview: Overview Types of PCs and basic components How and where to get the right components Sample systems Putting it all togetherAbout Me: About Me Have built many single and dual processor personal PCs Have built sever-class systems Have done some custom mod work Extensive experience with Windows-server based network administrationTypes of PCs: Types of PCs Intel-based (Pentium 4, Pentium 4 EE, Xeon) AMD-based (Athlon XP, Athlon MP, Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Opteron) Single Processor Dual ProcessorWhat Makes A PC?: What Makes A PC? Basic Parts to a PC Case - CD/DVD Drive Motherboard - Power Supply Processor - Floppy drive RAM Video card Sound card Hard DriveWhere To Go For Components: Where To Go For Components Newegg, Newegg, Newegg!!! Other good stores – Mwave, Xoxide, FrozenCPU, CrazyPC, etc. Pricewatch.com If you’re unsure, check ResellerRatings.com Did I mention Newegg.com?Choosing Your Components: Choosing Your Components Decide if you want AMD or Intel Decide what you’re going to use the PC for Gaming, web browsing, writing papers, Tivo? Go with a single processor Heavy multitasking, graphic design, video encoding? Look into a dual processor Decide how much you’re willing to spend Go shopping!Sample Configuration: Sample Configuration Budget Box ($530) Intel Celeron 2.53GHz 512MB PC3200 8X DVD+/-RW 80GB Hard drive Onboard Sound, Video, and LAN Windows XP Home SP1aSample Configuration: Sample Configuration Midrange Box ($1100) Athlon 64 3000+ Albatron K8X800 Pro II 1GB PC3200 200GB Hard drive Radeon 9800 Pro 8x Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Windows XP Home SP1aSample Configuration: Sample Configuration High-End Box ($2300) Pentium 4 3.4GHz Radeon X800 Pro 1GB DDR2 PC4200 Abit AA-DuraMAX i925X CL Audigy 2 ZS 8X Dual Layer DVD+/RW WD 74GB Raptor WD 250GB SATA Antec P160 w/ 550W PS Windows XP Professional SP1aPutting It All Together: Putting It All Together Confirm you have all the piecesComponent Installation : Component Installation Install the motherboard and power supply into the case Install the processor and RAM Hook up the case connections to the motherboard Install all hard drives and CD/DVD drives Hook up power connections, PATA, and SATA cables Try to boot upFinal Steps: Final Steps Configure the BIOS settings Install your OS Enjoy! You can add lights, water cooling, etc. – Use your imagination!In a Nutshell : In a Nutshell Decide what you want to do with your PC Decide how much you want to spend Shop around to get the best dealAdditional Resources: Additional Resources HardOCP.com MaximumPC Forums AMDMB.com Tom’s Hardware Bit-Tech.net Your equipment manufacturer Microsoft KnowledgebaseThank You! Any Questions? This presentation is available for download at: http://www.destination-web.com/howto/buildpc.pdf: Thank You! Any Questions? This presentation is available for download at: http://www.destination-web.com/howto/buildpc.pdf You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Guide to Building Your Own PC - May 2005 bawells Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 32 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: September 10, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Guide to Building Your Own PC - May 2005 Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Guide to Building Your Own Personal Computer May 2005: Guide to Building Your Own Personal Computer May 2005 Brian Wells, MPHOverview: Overview Types of PCs and basic components How and where to get the right components Sample systems Putting it all togetherAbout Me: About Me Have built many single and dual processor personal PCs Have built sever-class systems Have done some custom mod work Extensive experience with Windows-server based network administrationTypes of PCs: Types of PCs Intel-based (Pentium 4, Pentium 4 EE, Xeon) AMD-based (Athlon XP, Athlon MP, Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Opteron) Single Processor Dual ProcessorWhat Makes A PC?: What Makes A PC? Basic Parts to a PC Case - CD/DVD Drive Motherboard - Power Supply Processor - Floppy drive RAM Video card Sound card Hard DriveWhere To Go For Components: Where To Go For Components Newegg, Newegg, Newegg!!! Other good stores – Mwave, Xoxide, FrozenCPU, CrazyPC, etc. Pricewatch.com If you’re unsure, check ResellerRatings.com Did I mention Newegg.com?Choosing Your Components: Choosing Your Components Decide if you want AMD or Intel Decide what you’re going to use the PC for Gaming, web browsing, writing papers, Tivo? Go with a single processor Heavy multitasking, graphic design, video encoding? Look into a dual processor Decide how much you’re willing to spend Go shopping!Sample Configuration: Sample Configuration Budget Box ($530) Intel Celeron 2.53GHz 512MB PC3200 8X DVD+/-RW 80GB Hard drive Onboard Sound, Video, and LAN Windows XP Home SP1aSample Configuration: Sample Configuration Midrange Box ($1100) Athlon 64 3000+ Albatron K8X800 Pro II 1GB PC3200 200GB Hard drive Radeon 9800 Pro 8x Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Windows XP Home SP1aSample Configuration: Sample Configuration High-End Box ($2300) Pentium 4 3.4GHz Radeon X800 Pro 1GB DDR2 PC4200 Abit AA-DuraMAX i925X CL Audigy 2 ZS 8X Dual Layer DVD+/RW WD 74GB Raptor WD 250GB SATA Antec P160 w/ 550W PS Windows XP Professional SP1aPutting It All Together: Putting It All Together Confirm you have all the piecesComponent Installation : Component Installation Install the motherboard and power supply into the case Install the processor and RAM Hook up the case connections to the motherboard Install all hard drives and CD/DVD drives Hook up power connections, PATA, and SATA cables Try to boot upFinal Steps: Final Steps Configure the BIOS settings Install your OS Enjoy! You can add lights, water cooling, etc. – Use your imagination!In a Nutshell : In a Nutshell Decide what you want to do with your PC Decide how much you want to spend Shop around to get the best dealAdditional Resources: Additional Resources HardOCP.com MaximumPC Forums AMDMB.com Tom’s Hardware Bit-Tech.net Your equipment manufacturer Microsoft KnowledgebaseThank You! Any Questions? This presentation is available for download at: http://www.destination-web.com/howto/buildpc.pdf: Thank You! Any Questions? This presentation is available for download at: http://www.destination-web.com/howto/buildpc.pdf