Is it hard to build a computer from nothing?

It's not really that hard to assemble a computer. Of course provided you have all the parts. Everything is in modules so all you really have to do is connect them. In fact you need only one tool, screw driver. Most of the parts are properly labeled so there should be no difficulty connecting them. How to check compatibility is a sensible question. Each part or module readily tell what module is compatible with another. Say for example you bought a mother board. The manual would tell you what kind of processor is compatible with that motherboard, the maximum capacity it can handle, the configuration set-up, etc.. it's all in there. Now, if you have a certain processor in your mind, like for example an Intel core duo, just find a motherboard that could handle such kind of processor. Think of the computer specs you want and all you have to do is find a mother board and a processor that could handle that specs. Also, the manufacturer's literature would usually indicate what other additional stuff you can install. You basically just have to read them. I don't think it requires to be an expert tech geek to be able to assemble one.

Sorry, I don't have so much knowledge of computer! M way to deal with your problem is to copy some very inportant programes to another files! When I need again, I will pack again!

it is not realy a tough job to assemble your pc on your own. To assemble a pc it takes only 25 to 30 min. the most difficult thing in assembling pc is to fix processor with the mother board and then to connect led wires and rest of the things are very easy. to check the compatibility of the parts you should read the specification written on the parts or booklet with it.one thing every motherboards installation procedure is given on company site please read it before.

Depends on what you consider hard? I have been doing it for years. It is the cheapest way to go and you can put quality products in your computer without having to worry about cheap stuff. Now if you don't know what your doing, it might be good to find someone who does. Have them show you and pay attention, watch and learn. It's really quite simple.

I don't think its that hard. The computer i'm using me and my dad did it together and we had never done it before previously. The hardest part was getting the heatsink on properly other then that it wasn't very hard at all. Just make sure you seat the processor in the slot correctly and be careful putting on the heatsink so you don't do any damage to the processor. Also make sure you put down the motherboard riseors to mount the board. Do not screw it directly to the back of the case unless you want a fried motherboard the second you turn it on. Aside from those things it is really very easy to put the rest together.

First figure out what you really want. Ask an experienced or knowledgeable person like a technician or computer professors. The most important part would be the motherboard since you slot everything in there, so be careful in choosing that one. Some of the most important parts are video cards, rams, processors. You can check for compatibility by reading the manuals and information on the boxes of these products. Hope this was helpful somehow.

Hey a cool topic. I am actually planning to build my own computer very soon so I am now on the look-out for some Dos and Donts when building a computer. Great topic with great responses!

If you have never put a computer together from scratch and really don't know what you are doing I would say it could be tough. Instead of causing yourself a big headache I would suggest that you find a friend that has put together a few computers and ask them to guide you through the process. I have put together more computers than I care to mention and every once in a while something goes wrong, even though I know what I am doing, so it could spell disaster for anyone that has never even attempted it before. My first suggestion is to make sure you ground yourself before you start.

Most of the time it's tough the first time. I think you already have a basic idea of what's in a computer and that's a very good start. Knowing the basic is important. There are a lot of document here in the internet on how to build your computers. There are suggestions on what hardware is good. The motherboard I think is the most essential thing inside that computer. It dictates what processor, ram, video card and sound card you can attached to your with. So if you bought a mother board not compatible with your video, etc., definitely it will not work. The connection won't be that difficult as they are mostly standard. The challenging part is I installing the software. These is where you need patience and perseverance. Setting everything up will take more time. But everything will fit and will be working fine. Good luck.

I am not at all able to even think of building my own computer...all the parts look like junk! Anyway, my husband bought inexpensive parts and put them together as his first computer (that he built not that he owned). He accidentally fried the mother board. He had a bit of knowledge, but not enough. However, he recently bought expensive parts to build a great computer and that is the one I am using now. It can be easy, or it can be rough. It all depends on the parts and how much knowledge you really have. The buddy idea is a good one, if you have such buddy. If you don't, then spend a lot of time researching. Make a list of the things you need and what parts you choose (adding why can help you change your mind should something not be compatible or if you go over budget). Then when you get them, go step by step from the things that you earn. What goes in first, and so on. You can do it if you are careful, take your time, do the research, and figure it out step by step. It might also be wise to pick up inexpensive parts at a garage sale so you can tear it apart and put it back together.

i am not quiet know what is your really need, but maybe i can guess it, when my brother bring my old computer to their quarters there is no more computer that i can use, one day my uncle bring it cpu to me to be check what it problem, after looking a while it appear that there is no RAM on that cpu, i telling him that he must buy a RAM so the computer can be use back, he ask me about the price then i tell him the price, he ask me to keep the computer cause he cannot buy the RAM, after 2 month past he still dont buy RAM, so i buy it one by by to make a complete pc. so here what i want to say is you can buy the part one by one depend on your like, after that you just rebuild it, this will give you a lot of exciting, just search on the internet to guide you to build a computer.