Building your own computer isn’t as daunting of a task as it sounds. Once you understand what you’re doing, putting a system together can be a very rewarding experience. Best of all, you’ll have the computer you really want instead of what a big box retail store is trying to sell you. Fortunately, Newegg has all the components you’ll need.
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At its core, a computer system is nothing more than a combination of computer parts working together. The most essential parts are the CPU, motherboard, memory (RAM), power supply, and hard drive (or SSD). These are typically housed in a computer case unless you’re building a test bench where you’ll need to swap out components on a constant basis. Most computer system builders build their own computers for gaming so if that’s your goal, then you’ll definitely want to look into graphics cards.
If you’re not a gamer, then you might be able to skip the high-end graphics card. Modern CPUs, like the Intel Core i7 Kaby Lake, can handle almost all graphic needs that a business user might have. Regardless of your specific use case, it’s not a bad idea to invest in a large amount of memory to keep your machine running smoothly, especially when multi-tasking.
An external hard drive is a convenient way to add storage to your system without having to crack open the computer case, and allows you to take your data wherever you go so don’t forget to pick up one if you have room in your computer building budget.
Whether you’re building your first computer or your fiftieth, Newegg is here to help. Start picking out your computer parts today!