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if you want i can help you out with it. i'm an IT guy and built my first computer when i was 8 or 9 years old. it was a 386SX (the one that didn't have the math co-processor). i'm fairly decent at finding good deals on parts from reputable retailers, plus i can help you physically build the thing. i say help so you can actually learn from it rather than me going in and doing it all.
wow.. you must know ALOT by now.
this morning i prinited out a pretty good article on "how to build your own computer"
so, i got a basic understanding.. a computer starts with a motherboard, after
that you plug/attach conponents to it that will create and make work the inttire computer..
what im going to be using my pc for is mostly multimedia.
Drafting, 3D-drafting,music, pictures, and video.
i apreciate your help !
below is some info i got from howstuffworks.com
Cheap motherboards: Generally in the $50 range, these are motherboards for older CPUs. They are great for building inexpensive machines.
Middle-of-the-road motherboards: Ranging in price from $50 to $100, these are one step up from the cheap motherboards. In many cases you can find motherboard and CPU combos in this price range, which is another great way to build a cheap machine or an inexpensive home/office computer.
High-end motherboards: If you are building a powerful gaming machine or video workstation, these motherboards give you the speed you need. They range in price from $100 to $200. They handle the latest CPU chips at their highest speeds.
Extreme motherboards: Falling into the over-$200 range, these motherboards have special features that boost the price. For example, they might have multiple CPU sockets, extra memory slots or special cooling features.
i figured out the motherboard is good place to start.
i know im not going to use my pc for gamming at all.
