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HOW TO AVOID COMMON PC BUILDING MISTAKES

Few things in life are as satisfying as building your own PC. Cobbling together a softly purring, fully functional computer out of disparate parts offers a true sense of creation. Even better, rolling your own results in a cheaper and more personally tailored PC than what you can find at big-box stores. Building a PC sounds daunting, but it’s actually pretty straightforward. Still, a few key details can trip up even seasoned geeks who are not being mindful. This guide will help you avoid the most common PC building mistakes – and their associated frustrations.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Pay attention while you’re buying your components, or your DIY PC could wind up broken before you even begin. Not all PC parts are compatible with one another. The most obvious example is the relationship between processors and motherboards.. This helpful website indexes virtually every PC component you can buy to help you plan out your build, and it informs you of any part incompatibilities. It also points you to the lowest available prices for said components.

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