DIY Computer

L[Deactivated] on 15/09/2011 - 20:56

Hi,

I am comparing prices of Desktops in pricespy.com.au. I find that it is cheaper to custom-build a computer. I do not know a reliable pc assembler in Sydney. Any suggestions. Thanks a lot!.

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  • leonheart1 on 15/09/2011 - 21:10
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    Why not try it yourself? It's not hard at all!
    I made my first one last year and it feels great keeping the $50 it would have otherwise costed to build it.
    The motherboard usually comes with instructions too.
    And there are lots of forums to help you in case you get stuck (WP, OCAU, etc.).

    • joannatan on 15/09/2011 - 23:48
      +1

      yeah, the current computer is very simple compare than in 1994 when the first time i assembly my first pc. in the past you need to know the processor clock and the speed, and you need setting the jumper in the right place. it seems everything is automatic except if you wanna do overclock on the processor.

      • leonheart1 on 17/09/2011 - 00:30

        And even that's pretty simple too! Lots of templates online where you can copy speeds from.
        I heard back in the old days people had to solder stuff together to 'overclock' lol.

        • joannatan on 17/09/2011 - 00:59

          hmm may be that guys doesn't know jumper?

        • leiiv on 27/09/2011 - 15:12
          +1

          I remember at one time, I used a pencil (graphite) to bypass the lock in AMD processors.

        • Cheeper on 30/09/2011 - 12:36

          Ahhh… I remember that trick!

  • issh on 15/09/2011 - 21:32
    +1

    Here are some info
    Whirlpool PC Suggestions
    Whirlpool Builds

    Compare Prices of SEPARATE parts
    Staticice

  • Cobalt_ on 15/09/2011 - 21:58
    +2

    Or find a friend/associate/family member who works in IT (or someone who knows computers) and pay them a slab of beer to assemble it for you.

    • altomic on 16/09/2011 - 12:00
      +1

      good old SPH (Slab Per Hour) rate

  • [Deactivated] on 27/09/2011 - 13:28
    +2

    if you were near wollongong i would give you a hand.

    • lakers1222 on 27/09/2011 - 15:43
      +2

      That's the real ozbargain attitude

    • Cheeper on 30/09/2011 - 12:34

      He is NSW… he has help here in Newcastle too!
      Once shown most people are surprised how easy it is.
      These days it is just as easy to buy a laptop and plug it into your monitor and you have the portability as a bonus.

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