BUILDING NEW PC NEVER DID IT

[HAPPYBOY007]

THINKING ABOUT BUILDING A NEW PC BUT NEVER REALLY DID IT. PRETTY HANDY WITH THINGS AND GOOD AT FIGURING THING OUT. MY ? IS THIS EASY TO DO. BUILDING FROM SCRATCH. THE PC I HAVE NOW IS A 233MMX W/ 96MB WHICH I FIGURE I COULD ONLY REUSE THE MEMORY FROM THIS UNIT AND MAYBE JUST DO A NEW ONE ALL OVER AND GIVE THIS ONE TO MY SON. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN ANYONE!!! WELL IM LOOKING TO SPEND AROUND 1000.00 TO 1200.00 AT THE most and im not yelling just need caps at work programs.
should i even attempt to build one or not it seems easy.
im looking for 3dfx 16-32mb i have nothing want to build a new one. for 800-1000 dollars prefer.
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[Apostle 83]

O.K. old "YELLER." I know that personally, i hate it when people yell when they post...

I wouldn't advise suing your memory over, as it won't get near the performance of newer pc100 or pc133.

I'd also adivse you telling people how much you are willing to spend, and I'll bet you people would almost design systems for you! (its fun.... kinda like a woman shopping, except its a man building...)

[izzzy12k]

I would say build your own PC!

You get alot of knowledge in doing so and you will then truly know your system.

BTW - what do you plan to use the computer for? (gaming, surfing the net, 3D rendering, atc)

It will help us, help you with specs.

izzzy12k

[orkboss]

I am as poor as a church mouse so I have to build my own PC from bits I obtain, and bits I am can occasionally afford to buy. As everyone says this is great fun and you get to know your system so well.

[Target]

I'd advise you to build your own as well, but caution you that if you are in a hurry, cannot afford to make mistakes that could possibly cost you money, or have absolutely no knowledge of the steps and tools necessary to build one.........you could be in for just as much aggrevation as you are fun and satisfaction from doing it yourself.

Everyone here will be glad to assist you if you decide to build your own, but keep in mind that it might be easier on you to have a friend or someone locally that you can work with to learn the process for the first time.

[greencelery]

Don't get in a hurry! I built my first system this past year and it took me nine months to get all the parts but I learned alot researching each part in the process. I would spend alot of time here and at www.Anandtech.com (http://www.Anandtech.com)

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