Have you or would you build your own computer?  

Yeah, I've seen what they offer nowadays. That's also why I built my own. All of the packages did not have everything that I wanted in a computer system. So, after reading a couple of articles in computer magazines about putting your own system together, I tried and was pretty successful at it. Only downside was the power connection to the motherboard wasn't correct, so I had to go and purchase another power supply with the right connection (3-pin vs 4-pin).
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I bet you gained valuable experience in disassembling and then putting it all back together again. Adventuresome! While building your own does cost more that the entry level pre-built package computer, you end up with a higher-end configuration for less money.
Thanks for the response! (from the infamous myklj, no less!! WOO HOO)

What kind of range (distance) do you get with that wireless mouse and keyboard? I don't know anyone that has one, and I've been a little curious about them.

I haven't tested it to its full range yet. I can get the keyboard upto 15 foot away from its receiver, same as the mouse. Probably could get upto about 24 foot away. Which gives me the idea that I could 'hide' the tower in the closet and just have the monitor, keyboard and mouse on my desk! Hmmm.........

Thanks for the ideas, myklj!

BTW, the package (keyboard + mouse) cost less the $100. I change the AA batteries about every 6 months.

OK! Heres to someone who knows what he wants and sets about earning his way! Good for you! Yeah, sounds like you have a real power user machine!!
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You have a system that suits your needs and you are happy with it. That's all it takes. You built it yourself for your needs. 'nuff said.
I agree with the LCD monitor - it's not the best for viewing DVD movies.
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Hi, Tenma, I hope you get to enroll the computer class. I learned mainly from reading computer magazines and a few books. I started out in computers 20 years ago with Commodore 64 and 128. I was able to learn pretty much the basics of how a computer works. Ten years ago I got my first Windows based PC - still have and have done a few upgrades. The most RAM I'll be able to install is only 768 MB (3X 256 MB sticks). It has the original 8 GB hard drive plus a 40GB hard drive. The CD-ROM is original along with an HP CD burner drive. The motherboard is outdated, so I can't upgrade too much.

I take it from your response you hope to have a career in computers. It definitely is a growing field. My best wishes and hopes that you attain your goal!

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Yeah, I am actually ^w^ planning to become a program, but I'm interested in allround computer skills. I'm already very skilled in fixing most troublesome computer problems or at least finding their core and reason, and I have a couple of computer certificates, and going to get my third which is for building computers and fixing their hardwares and stuff like that, hopefully soon.

In the meantime, am starting to learn how to use Visual Basic to make programs, starting with the C++ language. Starting with small stuff using tutorials and whatnot as a startup ^w^ hopefully can do something much better and on my own as I practice more.. I'm in my last yr of highschool, hope I can find myself a good technological college soon D=