first pc build

[Legolessed]

would it be a terrible idea to dissasemble old pc's for their parts and use those parts to build a pc. i saw some pretty good deals on craigslist and wondered if that would be a terrible idea. also would it be a terrible idea to use super crappy parts to do your first pc build to practice so when you are using parts that are actually worth something you dont break them?

[Moonzy]

2 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

would it be a terrible idea to use super crappy parts to do your first pc build to practice

if those parts are dirt cheap

i dont see why not

 

in fact, i recommend using crap parts as your first build if possible if you're really unfamiliar with hardwares

[DarkEnergy]

Building a PC is like putting legos together. It's fairly easy and hard to break anything. Don't waste money on parts for a crap PC, just watch some videos and get tips for parts on this forum.

[Legolessed]

Just now, DarkEnergy said:

Building a PC is like putting legos together. It's fairly easy and hard to break anything. Don't waste money on parts for a crap PC, just watch some videos and get tips for parts on this forum.

well my grandpa wants to get rid of an old computer and i have a couple spare parts so it wouldn't cost me anything extra.

[DarkEnergy]

1 minute ago, Legolessed said:

well my grandpa wants to get rid of an old computer and i have a couple spare parts so it wouldn't cost me anything extra.

You could do it for a first build, just make sure the parts are compatible. 

[Legolessed]

1 minute ago, DarkEnergy said:

You could do it for a first build, just make sure the parts are compatible. 

k, i just want to figure it out. im not going for quality.

[cpuwaiy]

IMO the hardest parts to get on Craigslist that actually work are memory and motherboards.  I have been told straight faced that yes the (insert motherboard or memory here) works.  When I get home, I run the usual battery of tests (Memtest-86) or plug the CPU into the motherboard with a single stick of ram.  Nothing.  Always try to get a phone number and pick it up at the seller's house. 

[astranger200]

13 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

would it be a terrible idea to dissasemble old pc's for their parts and use those parts to build a pc. i saw some pretty good deals on craigslist and wondered if that would be a terrible idea. also would it be a terrible idea to use super crappy parts to do your first pc build to practice so when you are using parts that are actually worth something you dont break them?

I've done it! got a pc with an a4, gtx 260, ect for under $75 aud

[Legolessed]

3 minutes ago, cpuwaiy said:

IMO the hardest parts to get on Craigslist that actually work are memory and motherboards.  I have been told straight faced that yes the (insert motherboard or memory here) works.  When I get home, I run the usual battery of tests (Memtest-86) or plug the CPU into the motherboard with a single stick of ram.  Nothing.  Always try to get a phone number and pick it up at the seller's house. 

i have some old memory and an old motherboard. its not the best but it should work. next time have them use the ram and motherboard in front of you to test it.

[cpuwaiy]

Just now, Legolessed said:

i have some old memory and an old motherboard. its not the best but it should work

What are the parts if you don't mind me asking.  What are you planning to do with the computer when it's built?

[astranger200]

2 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

i have some old memory and an old motherboard. its not the best but it should work. next time have them use the ram and motherboard in front of you to test it.

even do a me and go to the tip and ask if you can pull apart a few pcs. you can get some good stuff that way

[Legolessed]

Just now, cpuwaiy said:

What are the parts if you don't mind me asking.  What are you planning to do with the computer when it's built?

i cant tell you what the motherboard is because its at my grandparents house but the ram is 2 gigs of ddr3 ram. i just want to practice building a pc so when i build a pc with parts worth something i dont break anything.

[astranger200]

2 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

i cant tell you what the motherboard is because its at my grandparents house but the ram is 2 gigs of ddr3 ram. i just want to practice building a pc so when i build a pc with parts worth something i dont break anything.

if its ddr3 chances are it could end up being decent

[cpuwaiy]

Tip #1:  Do not bend any of the pins in the cpu socket(If core i3-i5-i7)!  I have done this to a brand new Z77 motherboard a few years ago. 

[Legolessed]

2 minutes ago, astranger200 said:

if its ddr3 chances are it could end up being decent

im looking on ebay and finding some really good deals. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=i7+cpu&_sop=15   this is insane!

[Legolessed]

1 minute ago, cpuwaiy said:

Tip #1:  Do not bend any of the pins in the cpu socket(If core i3-i5-i7)!  I have done this to a brand new Z77 motherboard a few years ago. 

thanks.

[cpuwaiy]

Help prevent #1 by installing CPU and memory before installing it into the case.  Also, make sure that the motherboard standoffs in the case are properly aligned with the screw holes on the motherboard.  I fried an H61 board and video card trying to fix this issue while the power was still connected.

[Legolessed]

1 minute ago, cpuwaiy said:

Help prevent #1 by installing CPU and memory before installing it into the case.  Also, make sure that the motherboard standoffs in the case are properly aligned with the screw holes on the motherboard.  I fried an H61 board and video card trying to fix this issue while the power was still connected.

ok. thanks. ill make sure to do that.