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 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:12:58 GMT Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:12:58 GMT build-your-own-computer.net http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-troubleshooting-ram-not-seated-properly.html I need some help with computer troubleshooting. Is my RAM not seated properly? I just finished putting together my first computer (yay!) but I haven't Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:12:55 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/speeding-up-my-computer.html Speeding up my computer is my goal. How do I do it? I have a Dell OptiPlex GX400. I want to speed up my computer. When I connect to the Internet it loads Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:21:41 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, 06 Jul 2010 18:36:33 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/how-to-install-a-video-card.html I have an MSI 6390 motherboard. I am trying to install a video card. Do I need to install a jumper to get the video input/output to the card? Thanks. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:56:37 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/super-fast-computer-recommendations.html I need a REAL FAST-super fast computer. I have several photo-editing programs, as well as my latest Pinnacle software. I need to have something that supports Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:55:53 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/graphics-card-recommendations.html I would like to know what graphics card you would recommend for rendering DV-AVI videos on a Dell Dimension E310 3ghz desktop? I have a 230w power supply Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:55:11 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-graphics-card-processor-and-memory-recommendations.html I would like to build a computer for a CAD system. What would you recommend for a motherboard, graphics card, processor, and memory? Would I build a Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:40:45 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-stopped-operating.html I have an E machine T 3985 and it quit running and the power light would not come on. I disconnected all drives, still no power except one small green Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:35:30 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/how-to-build-a-computer-that-works.html Okay. So I took some components from an old computer and am trying to build a new one. I have a new 500w power supply, a new disc drive, a new case, a Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:15:34 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/building-my-own-computer-system.html Having trouble building my own computer. Specs: AMD Phenom II X4 955 black 3.2mhz Motherboard/ MSI 890FXA-GD70 Video-cards 2 x EVGA Geforce 250 1gb 256bit Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:14:21 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/os-not-booting.html I had a previously working custom built system which was built with the following (P4 3.0-631 HT cpu with a gigabyte 865 mobo). Now the system won't Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:37:51 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/why-does-usb-device-power-stay-on-after-shut-down.html Need some advice: why does the USB device power stay on after shut down of computer? I was given a bunch of old computers and parts and using them to Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:49:41 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. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:21:19 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/msi-6390-motherboard-installing-a-video-card.html I have an MSI 6390 motherboard. I am trying to install a video card. Do I need to install a jumper to get the video input/output to the card? Fri, 14 May 2010 02:23:12 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/connect-front-usb-ports-to-motherboard.html I have been given a F845G motherboard and I wish to connect the two front USB ports. There are two 4 wire cables labeled GRD +D -D +5. My problem is I Wed, 12 May 2010 05:14:44 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-wiring-how-to-reconnect.html Need help with motherboard wiring: I have an emachine motherboard that was replaced and all the wires were not reconnected including Front USB and Sound. Mon, 10 May 2010 21:36:58 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-booting-problem.html Computer Booting Problem: My computer is facing problems with booting. When I switch on my CPU power it comes on but the computer screen does not show Sun, 09 May 2010 20:20:03 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 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:59:45 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/sound-driver-problems.html Can you help me troubleshoot my sound driver problems? Somehow my sound driver was deleted from my laptop. Can you help me with this problem; so I do not Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:57:52 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? Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:44:03 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/install-windows-xp.html How to install Windows XP? It is hard to find a new XP version; Windows Vista and most recently Windows 7.0 are the new Windows Operating Systems. The operating system download is easy. Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:14:03 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/installing-computer-memory.html Installing computer memory is a simple process; computer memory sticks are plug in ready. What is the definition of RAM? How to test for virtual memory low and run a RAM memory test? Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:36:15 GMT 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. Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:13:48 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/dsl-modem.html What is the best DSL modem for your system? Add a wireless modem card for easy access to the Internet; a combination USB modem router is cost effective. Installing a wireless router or modem is simple. Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:09:49 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, 04 Apr 2010 01:08:36 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/identify-motherboard.html Identify motherboard, gigabyte motherboard driver, CPU and components necessary for your system. A computer building guide to advise on building mid range, high performance and cheap computer systems. Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:59:10 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/modem.html For the best modem connection, you need reliable high speed internet providers as well as the best computer hardware components; buy computer components that perform, e.g. wireless cable modem router. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 23:08:59 GMT 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. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:13:42 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. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:22:46 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? Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:04:55 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-connections.html Panel setups and motherboard connections are part of building your own computer; setup may differ with motherboard cpu combos and motherboard connectors. What is the definition of motherboard? Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:14:55 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, 29 Mar 2010 00:35:50 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/computer-hardware-basics.html Learn computer hardware basics: from where to find computer discount hardware to completing a computer hardware upgrade. Share your experiences. Learn from others about how to build your own computer. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:14:01 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-socket.html The motherboard socket connects motherboard to the CPU; e.g. socket 478 ATX motherboard (this socket is being replaced by LGA 775). Understand definition motherboard; and when to replace motherboard. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:58:29 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/msi-p35-neo2-fr.html Is the MSI P35 Neo2-Fr the best motherboard for you? What about MSI motherboard drivers? Computer motherboards are the heart of your system: check motherboard reviews to compare features and benefits. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:32:47 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/nvidia-geforce-gtx-280.html Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 was released in 2008 as a high end card; Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 is the newest video card. More on: Nvidia driver download, dual monitor video card, Nvidia control panel, Nvidia driver updates. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:07:27 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? Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:06:05 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/router-setup.html Your router setup may be wired or wireless (setting up a wireless router is not difficult). What is a router definition (computer routers provide connections); how does configuring routers work? Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:56:01 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/fix-any-computer-problem-in-just-2-steps.html Fixing computer problems can be handled most of the time by following just two simple steps: Step 1 Remove your hard disk and RAM from PC Step2 Throw Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:21:25 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/sitemap.html Sitemap Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:50:02 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/replacing-hard-drive.html To decide on replacing hard drive, or to install new hard drive, you need to understand capacity and speed of hard drives (e.g. gigabyte or terabyte hard drive). You also need an external hard drive backup. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:45:09 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/how-a-hard-drive-works.html Understanding how a hard drive works (what is a hard drive?) is part of upgrading or building your own computer. Install new hard drive successfully. Make sure that you have access to good hard drive recovery tools. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:22:12 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/installing-a-hard-drive.html Installing a hard drive and setting up the hard disk format is the next step in this computer build. What to do if the hard drive not recognized? Do you have hard drive retrieval procedures? Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:04:07 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/installing-a-graphics-card.html Installing a graphics card is one of the last steps in building your computer. Compare graphics cards and use the best graphics card (cheap graphics cards can sometimes lead to graphic card problems). Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:06:41 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/install-a-cpu.html How to install a CPU? What is the definition of CPU? To assess processing performance, run CPU benchmarks and make sure that you manage processor cooling through a CPU temperature monitor. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:40:20 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, 05 Mar 2010 01:34:57 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/how-to-use-a-router.html How to use a router? Configuring routers can be a challenge; understand how to network home computers. Compare best wireless routers to find the best wireless internet router for you. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:12:36 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/how-to-build-a-computer.html How to build a computer? Use this computer building guide to build gaming computer, home theater pc, office computer and more. Save money, customize your build and say I can build my own computer. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:38:10 GMT 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, 28 Feb 2010 21:21:44 GMT http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/hard-drive-maintenance.html Hard drive maintenance is important for your computer. Perform simple tasks such as clear hard drive or defrag hard drive (aka defrag computer). Use hard drive repair software for emergencies. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:52:51 GMT