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Phasing - Defining phases for you computer building experience. Usually benifical for Modders, god-damn sexual tyrannosauruses (like myself,) and new commers because you do not have that rushed feeling to finish (also applies to sexual situations.) Since only a few parts arrive at a time you have a chance to become antiquated with them to better understand them or you just do not have the time to finish all at once, therefore leaving you feeling incomplete. There are usually five to ten phases per computer depending on $$$ and personalization.
I chose seven, being the happy medium it is.
Phase one is the computer case. Phase two is all the main components like Motherboard (MoBo), processor (CPU), memory (RAM), power supply (PSU), video card, and optional monitor. These components are critical and usually have a short warranty so by buying all these you can see if all the components are working properly. Don't worry I will explain all this stuff later, right now daddy is just trying to teach you about phasing. Phase three is drives, hard and optical and possibly floppy. These drives are needed for the installation of the operating system (OS) and drivers. Phase four is the OS. There are many OS's out there but Windows XP is the standard. If you want to save $$$ this is where to do it. There are many free, yeah I said it, free OS's like Linux and Lindows. These do cost money at the store but all you are paying for is Tech Support. These OS's can be downloaded for free via the internet (interweb.) More on free stuff later in the Tips and Tricks section. Phase five is the optional monitor and keyboard phase. If you did not buy these in phase one do so now. I did mine this way because I have an old monitor and keyboard just laying around. Phase six is sound, now is the time to buy the sound card and speakers. I don't know about you but I can wait for sound, fact is you don't need it at all (JK.) Most MoBo's come with interated sound which means it is part of the actual MoBo. The problem with this is that they usually use a lot of the CPU and you don't want that. Most sound cards use less CPU power or CPU cycles than the integrated one. Phase one point five is the accessory phase. I put this at the end just not to confuse (but I think I will more.) This is all the extra fans and filters and cables and doogewaps and kanuders and such. This phase depends on you, personally I went for a modded computer so I have fans, controllers, and such out the preverbial ass. Remember all the cables and wire you will need are included with the items, I just wanted to add some flare. Also remember this is just what I do, no peer pressure or anything, DO IT!!! NOW!!!!!
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Tools - Tools are objects used... HAHA! You will not need many tools at all for the general building of a computer. All the nessary tools (except one) can be easily found around your home, just look in the junk drawer. You will need a Phillips head #2 and #1 screwdriver. The #2 is bigger and used more often, while the #1 is smaller and not used quite as much. The only tool you might need to buy is an anti-static wrist band. This routes the harmful static electricity off you to a grounded contuctive surface like the computer case itself. Even a small static shock can ruin components especially the MoBo, so I would HIGHLY recommend getting one. You can get one from Radio Shack, Best Buy, and most online computer stores among other places. |
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