http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/build-your-own-computer-blog.html Welcome to the Build Your Own Computer Blog. Use the information on this site to help you learn how to build a computer. How to build a computer that is custom specified for your needs? And more. en-us build your own computer Wed, 16 May 2012 17:39:50 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 17:39:50 GMT build-your-own-computer.net http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/power-supply-reviews.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/power-supply-reviews.html Use power supply reviews to select your power unit (e.g. Antec power supply). If you face computer power supply problems once installed, run a computer power supply test to troubleshoot the issue. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:39:49 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/what-is-a-cpu.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/what-is-a-cpu.html What is a CPU? Learn what does CPU stand for and see a functional diagram of a CPU. Most packages include a CPU motherboard bundle or combo. Find out how a CPU works. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:12:29 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/hard-drive.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/hard-drive.html Your internal hard drive is necessary for storing information. Understand hard disk partition recovery, how to back up hard drive, why you need hard disk utilities, and where to find defrag software. Sun, 06 May 2012 15:51:53 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/installing-the-operating-system.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/installing-the-operating-system.html Installing the operating system on your computer is easy. The OS manages your system operations (from home theater pc to office pc). Find best operating systems through operating system comparisons. Wed, 02 May 2012 04:56:26 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-mice.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-mice.html Computer mice allow you to control an on-monitor pointer (e.g. wireless computer mouse, ergonomic computer mouse). Why are mice not called computer mouses? Read about the history of the computer mouse. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:15:18 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-case.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-case.html Your computer case needs to fit all required components: motherboard cpu combos, computer speaker cable, computer power supply wiring, and more. Computer case reviews can help you select a case. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:44:41 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/external-hard-drive.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/external-hard-drive.html An external hard drive is a good buy; especially if buying cheap external hard drives. Use it as a back up hard drive for more security and storage capacity. Hard drive recovery tools are essential. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:20:45 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-boot.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-boot.html Computer boot is the first step in starting up your built computer. If the computer will not boot up, if you need computer crash help, or your computer locks up; do not panic. Computer repair at home. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:18:26 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-diagram.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-diagram.html This computer motherboard diagram is typical of boards today. Use the diagram to familiarize yourself with component terms and locations: necessary to replace motherboard or to do motherboard upgrades. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:01:02 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/index.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/index.html Want to build your own computer? Use this resource to find the best motherboard; what is RAM; CPU speed comparison; best computer parts; and a detailed guide on how to build a computer. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:51:00 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-cache.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-cache.html What is computer cache? A temporary storage area where frequently used data can be quickly accessed. How to clear cache, clearing cache, clear browser cache, what is cache are discussed. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:47:13 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-bios.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-bios.html What is BIOS? Computer BIOS stands for basic input output system; it controls the initial computer startup. Look at screens; learn that a bios virus can shut down system and how to reset bios password. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:39:51 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/build-a-home-theater-computer.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/build-a-home-theater-computer.html When you build a home theater computer, first develop a home theater plan. You can build a home theater pc, including your home theater system setup, with a little help from your computer guides. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:49:20 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/build-a-home-theater-pc.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/build-a-home-theater-pc.html The step by step guide on how to build a home theater PC. From the case to optical drives, and from the home theater speaker review to computer media players, put it into your media center computer. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:37:34 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/media-center.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/media-center.html Media center pc: build a home theater pc by reviewing, and using, information about the best home theater systems, best computer speakers and best media players. Use a guide to build your own system. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:15:26 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/media-center-computer.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/media-center-computer.html What is a media center computer? It runs digital, television, or theater entertainment. Build your own home theater: use a home theater pc case and specialized software to build a home theater pc. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:02:43 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/media-center-pc.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/media-center-pc.html How to build your media center pc or build a home theater pc? A guide to a media center computer build; using HTPC case, CPU, home theater connections and more. Build your own computer to your spec. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:43:57 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/home-theater-pc.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/home-theater-pc.html Tutorial on how to build your own home theater pc. A media center computer is a system or software that runs a variety of media (one or more of: music, movies, gaming, photos, graphics, etc.). Build your own computer for a home theater. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:10:46 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/upgrading-motherboard.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/upgrading-motherboard.html I need a new motherboard for my PC (it's crashed). I have an Asus P5N32-E SLI but can't seem to buy it any where. Is there a motherboard that you would Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:35:27 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-power-supply.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-power-supply.html Choose the right computer power supply for your system; use power supply reviews to choose from many computer power supplies. Understand power supply schematics for installation and troubleshooting. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:24:50 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-reviews.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-reviews.html Check motherboard reviews to choose the best mobo for your system (e.g. why are Asus motherboard drivers so popular?). If you need to do motherboard troubleshooting, access motherboard diagrams. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:57:56 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/builders-corner-current-newsletter.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/builders-corner-current-newsletter.html Builders corner current newsletter provides a review of computer hardware components, external hard drive reviews and more. Build your own computer while using information from the best computer reviews. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:47:43 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/install-drivers.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/install-drivers.html After setting up the computer, you need to install drivers. For example, Intel chipset drivers, keyboard driver, graphics card drivers (such as ATI or NVIDIA driver downloads) and install printer driver. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:31:05 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/recommendations-for-gaming-motherboard.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/recommendations-for-gaming-motherboard.html Need some advice: we are building a new computer for gaming and home use. Considering gaming motherboards: asus rampageiiex58, p7p55de or p6x58 boards Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:32:40 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/troubleshoot-a-new-computer-build.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/troubleshoot-a-new-computer-build.html I need help to troubleshoot a new computer build. Here's my issue. I built a new computer from scratch for gaming and everything. First off I made sure Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:17:19 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-troubleshooting-tips.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-troubleshooting-tips.html I need some computer troubleshooting tips or help finding some solid Online Computer Tech Support: I have an Emachine that is about 14 months old. The Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:12:15 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/initial-decisions.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/initial-decisions.html You need to make some initial decisions before you can buy your computer components and learn how to build a computer... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:43:03 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/common-computer-problems.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/common-computer-problems.html Common computer problems are, well, common. When you build your own computer you need to know how to troubleshoot computer issues. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:38:11 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/chipset.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/chipset.html The chipset: a set of integrated chips on the motherboard that control communications. After install, review northbridge cooling, conduct cpu speed comparison and efficiency of motherboard cpu combos. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:14:28 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/cheap-computer.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/cheap-computer.html How to build a cheap computer? Use cheap used computer parts if warrantee provided. Other options are cheap wireless routers, dvd repair rather than replace, external dvd burner, lower GB, and more. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:43:50 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/cable-modem.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/cable-modem.html A cable modem is low cost, with good speed. Are wireless cable modems a good choice? How does a modem work? By converting digital data over a cable line to the Internet. How to setup wireless network? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:31:37 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/abit-ab9.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/abit-ab9.html The Abit AB9 motherboard has been available for a while; it is hard to find. I recommend it for a basic home computer work station. Other motherboard reviews for a best home computer is also discussed. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:23:24 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/install-windows-vista.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/install-windows-vista.html Install Windows Vista in your computer system. Use Windows Vista media center operating system for digital home entertainment. What is operating system? And which are the best operating systems? Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:43:00 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/best-motherboard-combo.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/best-motherboard-combo.html What is the best motherboard combo that will provide best support in downloading, storing and viewing movies. Needs to support 5.1 channel audio and HD. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:56:30 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-troubleshooting-d845epid845gvsr-motherboard-p4-24-processor.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-troubleshooting-d845epid845gvsr-motherboard-p4-24-processor.html Motherboard troubleshooting: My board is D845epi/D845gvsr motherboard (P4 2.4 Processor) OS : WinXP SP2 - I'm having issues with it and with operating Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:30:38 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/troubleshooting-computer-boot-up.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/troubleshooting-computer-boot-up.html Troubleshooting Computer Boot Up (or failure to boot): I had a previously working system which was built with the following: P4 3.0-631 HT CPU with a Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:23:28 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/my-pentium-4-machine-doesnt-boot-up.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/my-pentium-4-machine-doesnt-boot-up.html My Pentium 4 machine has a problem with a red light that always indicates when power is on and then it stops so the computer can not boot to desktop. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:47:12 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/retrieving-files-from-the-hard-disk-of-a-damaged-system.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/retrieving-files-from-the-hard-disk-of-a-damaged-system.html Many times a system containing important files can break down through damage or viral attack. Those files can be retrieved by using the following steps: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:19:27 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/asrock-motherboard.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/asrock-motherboard.html This a780lm-s motherboard from ASRock (2010) is so affordable. If you are planning to do light gaming, this ASRock Motherboard is optimal. Also, my Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:05:49 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-drives.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-drives.html Computer drives are key hardware components; install new hard drive with care. Do not purchase cheap external hard drives unless cheap includes quality. Use external hard drive data recovery protocols. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:26:05 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/build-my-own-computer.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/build-my-own-computer.html Build my own computer: a review of how a reader used this site's computer building guide to learn how to build a computer. The results page for new DIY build own computer - successfully. Sun, 01 May 2011 17:13:45 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/best-wireless-router.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/best-wireless-router.html The best wireless router? It depends on system needs. A wireless router connection must be robust; wireless router security is a key feature. Brands like Netgear wireless routers have key benefits. Sun, 01 May 2011 16:47:23 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/amd-history.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/amd-history.html AMD history is a technology story: from 1969 startup to shipping the 500 millionth x86 processor in 2009. Includes the AMD 2800 processor, Intel vs AMD competition, AMD processor comparison and more. Sun, 01 May 2011 16:42:37 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/what-is-a-motherboard.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/what-is-a-motherboard.html Knowing what is a motherboard and how to install a motherboard is key to building a computer. Your most important system decision is to choose a motherboard cpu bundle. What are the motherboard parts? Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:52:29 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/cpu-cooling.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/cpu-cooling.html CPU cooling is a key aspect of running an efficient system. Processors produce heat; understand CPU fan speed, CPU overheating, CPU heatsink review, computer tower cases, and more to cool your system. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:44:22 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-tower-cases.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-tower-cases.html Computer tower cases are a popular style; wholesale computer cases, Antec computer cases, Alien computer cases and more. A case is important to the lifespan of your computer by enabling airflow. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:39:43 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/build-a-gaming-computer.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/build-a-gaming-computer.html Build a gaming computer that best fits your needs. In gaming, the best gaming computers are ones designed by you. A gaming desktop computer is most common, with selected computing gaming accessories. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:35:18 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/amd-athlon-64-x2-4800.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/amd-athlon-64-x2-4800.html The AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ has been out for a couple of years. Now called the AMD Athlon X2; it fits into a series of AMD Dual Core processors. CPU reviews give the AMD Athlon processors good marks. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:24:09 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-troubleshooting.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-troubleshooting.html Computer troubleshooting can include motherboard or cpu problems, dvd troubleshooting, computer monitor problems, and more. Use online computer tech support and tech forums to troubleshoot problems. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:03:41 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/green-computers.html http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/green-computers.html The demand for green computers has risen as more people become interested in protecting the environment. There are options available for green computing, including energy star power saving computers. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:54:05 GMT