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[Previous: How to choose a CPU? ] Decision: How to choose a motherboard? Which socket the CPU can fits is the first limiting factor on which
motherboards you can choose from. Even Newegg asks Intel or AMD
motherboards --- not meaning manufacturer of the
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Previous: A bit of history and encouragement Part 3 Why build your own? Building your own will familiarize
you with what is in your system, and
allow you to decide on the components. But you will get no support
unless you hire an independent contractor
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Previous Part 1: How to decide on a computer build? Part 2. What is my Budget Range? [be sure to account for taxes
and
shipping] I can tell you that many people have unrealistic
expectations. Will building my own computer save money? Often
not. Check
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Previously: What is my Budget Range? Part 2 A bit of history and encouragement In the mid-80's a entry level computer would cost $5,000. Entry
level. There were high end Compaq's going for $10,000. Now it is hard
to imagine a $10,000 computer, and a $5,000
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[ NOTE : This will be a running thread for the next couple of weeks, with maybe an occasional add on later on this topic. It is intended to explain to the novice how to pick and choose components in building a commuter .] 1. What are the intended uses
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