Summary: Image by: Terry Presley Build a Computer – Parts Selection This is part two of a series on how to build a computer. Today’s show is about the specific parts chosen. You’ll get to hear me commit technical sacrilege when I say there’s no real difference between Intel and AMD for a general use computer. (Here come the hate mails! ) There are several parts or components that are common between both the Intel build and the AMD build. There are also some parts that I have chosen to not include in this build like a keyboard or mouse. These parts don’t have any real effect on performance so I’m leaving those choices to you. The parts I have chosen for this computer meet these goals: Small size : This computer build won’t be a desk hog. Low power : This also means cool and quiet. Long term upgrade path : You won’t have to build a computer again for a while. You can upgrade this one. Common Parts Here is a list of the parts mentioned in the episode that are common to both the Intel based computer build and the AMD based build. You’ll have to listen to the show for my reasons behind these choices. Antec New Solution NSK3480 Black/ Silver Computer Case ASUS 24X DVD Burner – Bulk Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5″ SATA 6.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Intel Specific Parts These are the Intel computer parts that you will need in addition to the common parts listed above if you go the Intel route. Intel Pentium G630T 2.3GHz LGA 1155 Dual-Core Desktop Processor ASRock H77 Pro4-M Micro ATX Intel Motherboard AMD Specific Parts These are the AMD computer parts that you will need in addition to the common parts listed above if you go the AMD route. AMD A6-3500 2.1GHz (2.4GHz Max Turbo) Socket FM1 Triple-Core Desktop APU (CPU + GPU) with DirectX 11 Graphic ASRock A75M Micro ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS Other Parts These are things that you will need to complete the build but are more a matter of personal choice. Logitech MK120 Black Wired Desktop Acer G235HAbd 23” WideScreen LCD monitor Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit Even more … the following parts are recommended if this is your first computer build. Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound 18″ SATA 6 Gbps Cable Thoughts and Other Notes First off a disclaimer. All the links above go directly to NewEgg and I do have an affiliate account with them. But even if I didn’t I would still be recommending them. Every part in every desktop computer in my house has come from them. I have been a customer of theirs for years and have absolutely zero complaints about them. The next episode will be on putting it all together. I’m planning on having a video or two to go along with the podcast episode so stay tuned!! As always please leave me comments and suggestions and like or share this post with your friends! Thanks for listening!The post Episode 015 – How to Build a Computer Step by Step – Part 2 appeared first on Tech Preps.The post Episode 015 – How to Build a Computer Step by Step – Part 2 appeared first on Tech Preps.
