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 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:33:29 GMT Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:33:29 GMT build-your-own-computer.net 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. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:33:29 GMT 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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/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. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:05:23 GMT 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 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 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 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/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, 01 May 2011 16:58:58 GMT 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, 01 May 2011 16:53:02 GMT 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/ultra-mobile-pc.html Ultra Mobile PC (aka netbook or notebook). What is the best notebook pc? Do small, cheap notebook computers work as well as more expensive pcs? Is the SSD hard drive good for notebook pcs? Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:43:02 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-news.html Keep up with the latest computer news. Read a computer hardware review to find the best computer components. Or find out the latest on the best operating systems or the best computer systems. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:36:20 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/free-internet-games.html Free internet games; not everything costs money. Find online war games, driving games, online action games, sports games, and more. Gaming on your computer: free internet games play. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:31:38 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-software.html There are many computer software programs; including pc monitoring software. All computers run on an operating system. What is the definition of operating system? What are the best operating systems? Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:17:33 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-components.html Buy computer components to build a computer. How to pick the right part? From expensive to cheap computer parts, each has benefits. E.G. review CPU benchmarks data; or use Antec computer case reviews. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:25:11 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-guides.html Learn how to build a computer using computer guides. Information like the best CPU, best motherboard, best router and more. Build your own computer (read build my own computer results page for tips). Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:00:09 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/modems.html Computer modems and their relationship to wireless internet providers and high speed internet providers. What are the differences (including benefits and costs) between fibre optic, cable and DSL modem? Does the choice of a broadband wireless router impact on your choices? Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:01:56 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-cases.html Which computer cases for your computer build? E.G. rack mount pc case, wholesale computer cases and more. To install hard drive, components and ensure proper computer cooling; review all options. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:55:16 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-cooling.html Computer cooling is important for safe operation of computer components. Set up a computer cooling system that uses a CPU temperature monitor, heatsink compound, or more. What is the best CPU cooler? Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:07:56 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-memory.html When building your own computer or when you build a gaming computer, a key system component is computer memory. What is RAM? How will computer memory upgrade improve performance? Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:38:41 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/cpu.html Central processing unit (CPU) is the brains of your system; understand processor benchmarks. CPU architecture relates to two parts of processor. What is definition of motherboard; how does it relate to the processor? Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:30:41 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/best-motherboard.html What is a motherboard? Where do you get the best motherboard? Motherboard reviews and recommendations to build your own computer. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:25:50 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/input-devices.html The definition of input devices is hardware that provides data to the computer. Examples are computer gaming mouse, wireless mouse, keyboard (and computer keyboard stand), joystick, and more. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:48:07 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-output-devices.html Computer output devices are hardware used to report results of computer processing; most commonly, the monitor and printer. What is the best computer printer and best computer monitor for your needs? Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:44:01 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/graphics-card.html The graphics card is a means of display on your computer. What is the best graphics card? What are the best video cards? How to install (for example, NVIDIA drivers and NVIDIA driver updates)? Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:38:06 GMT