Is it possible to build a PC without experience.

pinkfloydian · 26-02-2018 10:04PM

Many thanks Samuel T. Cogley

I've plenty to think about

T

sydthebeat · 26-02-2018 10:52PM

I did one about 3 years ago... Absolutely no IT or PC experience before. Gave over about 5 hours to it... Which is mostly watching videos on line of what to do.

If I can do it, anyone can

Gerrymandering reborn · 26-02-2018 11:13PM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/ksv23b

8GB RAM to start - 4 slots for it on the Motherboard so you can add in more later
M.2 SSD for easy mounting - 256GB is relatively small so you might want a HDD too
Low profile cooler and small case.

As I say someone will do a better build for you but it gives you some idea. Add Keyboard, mouse and monitor to taste.

Just a quick question,

Why did you include a cpu cooler?
Does one already not come with the CPU itself?

ancapailldorcha · 27-02-2018 08:31AM

Gerrymandering reborn wrote: »

Just a quick question,

Why did you include a cpu cooler?
Does one already not come with the CPU itself?

Depends on the CPU. Some don't come with it so you can overclock it but the standard stock cooler is insufficient for that.

Samuel T. Cogley · 27-02-2018 09:33AM

Gerrymandering reborn wrote: »

Just a quick question,

Why did you include a cpu cooler?
Does one already not come with the CPU itself?

Those intel yokes are loud as... and not very effective. You are right though not strictly needed.

pinkfloydian · 27-02-2018 09:59PM

Hi, If I specify my full minimum requirements, could somebody help me with components?

Tommy

Samuel T. Cogley · 27-02-2018 10:22PM

There's a questionnaire yoke to fill out linked further up.

pinkfloydian · 27-02-2018 10:51PM

Hi Samuel T. Cogley

If you see post #20, it will give an idea. If there is anything missing, I can provide that.

Tommy

Samuel T. Cogley · 28-02-2018 09:27AM

pinkfloydian wrote: »

Hi, If I specify my full minimum requirements, could somebody help me with components?

Tommy

Did you see the build I posted btw?

Inviere · 28-02-2018 09:33AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Mostly there's only one way the parts fit togather.

Mostly...:o

But yeah, with some research & homework it's quite straight forward.

pinkfloydian · 28-02-2018 09:49AM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Did you see the build I posted btw?

I did thanks. Looks expensive as a starter pack.

Could you edit it for i5 processor and 1TB HDD. Also, I don't see Bluetooth anywhere.

Thanks,
Tommy

Samuel T. Cogley · 28-02-2018 09:54AM

pinkfloydian wrote: »

I did thanks. Looks expensive as a starter pack.

Could you edit it for i5 processor and 1TB HDD. Also, I don't see Bluetooth anywhere.

Thanks,
Tommy

The new generation i3's are the same as the i5 has been until now. 4 cores 4 threads, i5's are now 6 core 6 threads which is overkill. I can add in a 1 TB HDD but you'd need an SSD also. Let me know if that's okay. What sort of budget are you looking to work to.

Samuel T. Cogley · 28-02-2018 10:00AM

Bluetooth I cant find but you can buy USB Bluetooth yokes.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/qxy99J

pinkfloydian · 02-03-2018 02:26PM

Thanks to everybody for their input.

For reasons I won't go into, I've decided to buy a Optiplex 3050 mini tower.

However, I will need to install wireless and Bluetooth.

I need help with a) selection of component(s) and b) installation.

Is this the right forum, or should I post elsewhere.

Would appreciate your help with this.

Tommy

K.O.Kiki · 02-03-2018 02:55PM

pinkfloydian wrote: »

Thanks to everybody for their input.

For reasons I won't go into, I've decided to buy a Optiplex 3050 mini tower.

However, I will need to install wireless and Bluetooth.

I need help with a) selection of component(s) and b) installation.

Is this the right forum, or should I post elsewhere.

Would appreciate your help with this.

Tommy

Avoid the Dell Optiplex 3050, you get better value from their Vostro 3268 & Inspiron desktop series (more RAM/better processors for the same money).

In fact, the Inspiron has Bluetooth & wireless built-in.
http://www.dell.com/en-ie/work/shop/desktop-and-all-in-one-pcs/inspiron-desktop/spd/inspiron-3662-desktop

i3-7100 (2cores/4threads): €429.00
i5-7400 (4cores/4threads): €519.00

pinkfloydian · 02-03-2018 03:06PM

Thanks K.O.Kiki

I've already ordered (i5-7400).

The prices you quote are excluding VAT and delivery, so Inspiron comes in at €638.

The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are a nice to have, as I use Ethernet connection.

However, can you confirm that you can buy a combined wireless and Bluetooth dongle?

Tommy

Is it possible to build a PC without experience.

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