Help me build a desktop computer...

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

What are name brands anyway?

Everything else seems fine then?

Some name brands are Antec, Silverstone, Corsair etc. If you see something you like try to find a review. This is a site I like

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/

and you will probably get some good advice on your build here. Just sign up and they'll help you.

http://forums.ncix.com/forums/?mode=section&forum=191

[SebC]

Originally Posted by FlamingStuffedTiger

This is a good question that I have been wondering myself. I've always been of the opinion that there isn't too much in the way of immediate cost savings by doing it yourself compared to buying a package from a Dell or HP. Perhaps, if you are able to transfer parts from an old computer to the new one? The main advantages that I see are a sense of control over the parts that end up being in your machine. But, perhaps this would allow you to upgrade at a later point instead of having to buy a whole new machine?

When I built mine, I noticed certain upgrades were really overpriced by the likes of Dell. If you're going with an off the shelf package, you can get pretty good deals, but one you start upgrading things can add up fast.

[Hack&Lube]

Choose your case carefully, it's what you'll be staring at on your desk for several years because once you get your hardware in, you may not want to take it out again.

There is a world of choice out there. Newegg.ca is also a place you can look.

There is also a ton of moddability and extra things you can add or may be interested in doing in the future so keep that in mind for what you pick. I bought one of these and love it.

[Vulcan]