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Build your own Computer Recommended Parts Lists

We've been teaching people how to build computers for 6 years.  Our goal is to educate you to the point where you can choose your own parts list to build your own computer from scratch.  This method has worked for thousands of customers.  However we are often asked for a place to start. Some recommended parts.  Components we would use to build a PC today.  

Keep in mind that this is just a starting point.  We encourage you to choose different parts.  The video lessons will give you the knowledge you need to make yourself a truly custom computer.

You can use an AMD CPU and motherboard as well.  Again, this is only a starting point for creating your parts list.

$250 Computer Upgrade, using parts from your current computer

Tech Specs

  • Processor (CPU)
    Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz 2MB L2 Cache, 800FSB
  • RAM Memory
    2GB Dual Channel DDR2 RAM at 1066MHz
  • Video Card
    EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 1GB

Integrated Sound and Networking

Uses your current hard drive, DVD drive, monitor, keyboard/mouse and speakers.

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$500 Computer, that you build yourself

Tech Specs

  • Processor (CPU)
    Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz 2MB L2 Cache, 800FSB
  • RAM Memory
    4GB Dual Channel DDR2 RAM at 1066MHz
  • Hard Drive
    750GB Serial ATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
  • Video Card
    EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 1GB
  • Optical Drive
    24x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
  • Monitor
    Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor

Integrated Sound and Networking

Complete with Speakers, Mouse and Keyboard

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$800 Gaming Computer, that you build yourself

Tech Specs

  • Processor (CPU)
    Intel Pentium E6300 Wolfdale 2.8GHz 2MB L2 Cache, 1066FSB
  • RAM Memory
    4GB Dual Channel DDR2 RAM at 1066MHz
  • Hard Drive
    750GB Serial ATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
  • Video Card
    SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB PCI Express 2.0 x16
  • Optical Drive
    24x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
  • Monitor
    Acer X193W+BD Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor

Integrated Sound and Networking

Complete with Speakers, Mouse and Keyboard

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$1200 Gaming Computer, that you build yourself

Tech Specs

  • Processor (CPU)
    Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz 8MB L2 Cache, 1333FSB
  • RAM Memory
    4GB Dual Channel DDR2 RAM at 1066MHz
  • Hard Drive
    1.5TB Serial ATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
  • Video Card
    SAPPHIRE 100279-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB PCI Express 2.0 x16
  • Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz
  • Optical Drive
    24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
  • Monitor
    Acer X193W+BD Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
  • Speaker
    Logitech Z-2300 200 watts RMS 2.1
  • Mouse
    Logitech G9 Black 5 Buttons Tilt Wheel USB Wired Laser 3200 dpi Gaming Mouse
  • Keyboard
    Saitek PZ30AU Black USB Wired Standard Eclipse Keyboard
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$1800 Gaming Computer, that you build yourself

Tech Specs

  • Processor (CPU)
    Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB, 1333FSB
  • RAM Memory
    6GB Dual Channel DDR3 RAM at 1600MHz
  • Hard Drive
    1.5TB Serial ATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
  • Video Card
    XFX Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5   PCI Express 2.0 x16
  • Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz
  • Optical Drive
    24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
  • Monitor
    SAMSUNG T220 Rose-Black 22" 2ms GTG Widescreen LCD Monitor
  • Speaker
    Logitech Z-5500 505 Watts 5.1
  • Mouse
    Logitech G9 Black 5 Buttons Tilt Wheel USB Wired Laser 3200 dpi Gaming Mouse
  • Keyboard
    Saitek PZ30AU Black USB Wired Standard Eclipse Keyboard
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$2000 Workstation Computer, that you build yourself

Tech Specs

  • Processor (CPU)
    Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB, 1333FSB
  • RAM Memory
    12GB Dual Channel DDR3 RAM at 1600MHz
  • Hard Drive
    1.5TB Serial ATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
  • Video Card
    Several options
  • Sound Card
    Several options
  • Optical Drive
    Several options
  • Monitor
    SAMSUNG T220 Rose-Black 22" 2ms GTG Widescreen LCD Monitor
  • Speaker
    Logitech Z-5500 505 Watts 5.1
  • Mouse
    Several options
  • Keyboard
    Several options
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$2300 Gaming Computer, that you build yourself

Tech Specs

  • Processor (CPU)
    Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB, 1333FSB
  • RAM Memory
    6GB Dual Channel DDR3 RAM at 1600MHz
  • Hard Drive
    1.5TB Serial ATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
  • Video Card
    SAPPHIRE 100281SR Radeon HD 5870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16
  • Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz
  • Optical Drive
    24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
  • Monitor
    SAMSUNG T220 Rose-Black 22" 2ms GTG Widescreen LCD Monitor
  • Speaker
    Logitech Z-5500 505 Watts 5.1
  • Mouse
    Logitech G9 Black 5 Buttons Tilt Wheel USB Wired Laser 3200 dpi Gaming Mouse
  • Keyboard
    Saitek PZ30AU Black USB Wired Standard Eclipse Keyboard
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Comments (3)Add Comment
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written by l0rd12, June 10, 2009
this place is awsome how many people know aboute it it took me 2 weeks just to find it but i am not going to tell any one at school it will make me looke very smart and prosteges and start my own computer company were i bild sell fix and update peoples computer ill be rich i say rich
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written by MichaelC, April 10, 2009
We almost always buy from Newegg.com
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written by bob, April 10, 2009
were do you get your parts??smilies/wink.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/cry.gif

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