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Four Methods:Getting Your PartsReview Your PartsStarting The BuildInstalling Your OS And Your Drivers


If you don't have a computer, don't have enough money to buy one, and want one, this article will instruct you how to build your own.


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EditMethod 1 of 4: Getting Your Parts

  1. 1
    Go to your manufacturer. Most scratch started computers have parts bought either from the manufacturer, or the electronics shop.
  2. 2
    Buy the parts you want.  Most computers started from scratch have the preferred parts of the user.

EditMethod 2 of 4: Review Your Parts

  1. 1
    Take a look at your parts. Most computer parts should be verified to make sure they are the correct ones.
  2. 2
    Check your parts. Verify your model and manufacturer to make sure you wanted it.
  3. 3
    If they are wrong, change them. Most parts might/might not be wanted but if they are not, they should be changed.

EditMethod 3 of 4: Starting The Build

  1. 1
    Start off with an empty computer case. Start your build with an empty case from an old computer/the bought one.
  2. 2
    Put your computer parts. Start putting the parts inside the case.
  3. 3
    Verify if the parts work by trying to start it up.
  4. 4
    If they work, continue putting the parts in if you haven't finished.

EditMethod 4 of 4: Installing Your OS And Your Drivers

  1. 1
    Buy the CD of the OS from the electronic store. Most computers have a graphical OS, while some of them have a command line OS.
  2. 2
    Install it onto the PC. Use the OS disk for this.
  3. 3
    Get the required drivers from the website. You might need some program drivers.
  4. 4
    Install a BIOS. BIOS is used to set up things like what the computer boots up to.
  5. 5
    Set the system up.
  6. 6
    Explore the desktop.

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  • Please install a good antivirus to keep your PC safe to viruses, malware. and much more.
  • Make sure you install the correct OS.
  • Please make sure to install your programs that you wish.
  • Update it time to time to get more features.
  • Keep it secure. Your warning is in the Warnings section.

EditWarnings

  • If it breaks and cannot be repaired, you must go through this whole article again.
  • If you don't keep your computer secure, a hacker could steal your files.

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