I would recommend buying all the parts and assembling it yourself/having it assembled by a friend.
+ You know exactly what parts are used
+ You can get high quality parts (most large companies skimp on the power supply and/or use proprietary parts)
+ You'll learn to diagnose problems, repair/replace parts and how to get a computer up and running
- It can be a bit tricky to do it the first time (you'll probably be overly cautious), just take your time and handle the parts with care (there are a lot of guides on how to assemble your first computer)
Read/watch guides on assembling computers.
Come up with a budget and look for parts.
Read a bunch of reviews from different sites in order to get an idea of how well the part performs, if it is reliable and any issues it might have (compatibility, firmware etc.).
Once you've decided what parts to get, look for the latest drivers for the parts. Check to see if there are any major issues with those drivers on forums, tech blogs etc.
I'm willing to help you with this, if you're interested.
+ You know exactly what parts are used
+ You can get high quality parts (most large companies skimp on the power supply and/or use proprietary parts)
+ You'll learn to diagnose problems, repair/replace parts and how to get a computer up and running
- It can be a bit tricky to do it the first time (you'll probably be overly cautious), just take your time and handle the parts with care (there are a lot of guides on how to assemble your first computer)
Read/watch guides on assembling computers.
Come up with a budget and look for parts.
Read a bunch of reviews from different sites in order to get an idea of how well the part performs, if it is reliable and any issues it might have (compatibility, firmware etc.).
Once you've decided what parts to get, look for the latest drivers for the parts. Check to see if there are any major issues with those drivers on forums, tech blogs etc.
I'm willing to help you with this, if you're interested.
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