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With the wealth of information available on the internet building a PC can be quite affordable and easy to do. Get the PC you desire for a fraction of the price by taking advantage of the the web. On this lens I will be posting PC building guide links and resources so that you too can have the desktop computer that fits your personal or business needs.

Resources 

http://www.extremetech.com/  
their motto build it, tweak it, know it

http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/
step by step walk through


http://www.mysuperpc.com/
free tutorials and step by step guide


http://static.compusa.com/html/pcbuildingtips.html
large guide and parts list


PC Mech Build Your Own PC: Get
tips on building a PC with this article from PC Mech.


My Super PC:
This whole site is dedicated to helping PC builders construct a
machine. It gives tips on choosing the right hardware and putting it all
together.

Beginner's
Guide to Assembling Your Own PC
:
If you've never put together a
computer before, this article can help make sure you do just fine on your first
time around.

Computer
Shopper's Guide to Building Your Own Computer
:
Just about anyone
can put together a computer these days with the right parts and a little
know-how. Get some help from this article.

How to Build Your Own
Personal Computer
:
Putting together a PC shouldn't be a headache.
Get step by step instructions from this site.

How to
Build a Desktop PC
:
Put together a PC that suits your needs with
instructions from this site.

Do It
Yourself Laptop
:
Get DIY instructions for putting together a laptop
from this site.

Building
Your Dream Notebook
:
If you're taking computer building one step
further and putting together a laptop, you'll find help on this site to make
sure you're doing it right.

An Illustrated Guide to
Building a PC
:
If you learn better from pictures than words, this
site can be a great help. You'll get photos of how to construct every element
of your computer.

Bytepowered's Guide to Building a Cheap Computer: This article from Bytepowered can help you determine what the cheapest parts and software are to put into your computer build.


Ars Technica Budget Box Design: Want
to build a computer that is high end without paying high end prices to
do it? This guide will take you through step by step how to put
together a great, cheap machine.

How to Build a Computer for Almost No Money At All: If
you're frustrated by working on your own computer build and need a
laugh, check out this humorous take on putting together a cheap machine.

PCStats: How to Make a Budget Desktop Computer on the Cheap: This article will help you figure out what hardware you can afford on your budget and how to put it all together.

Librenix: Build Your Own Cheap Computer: This
tutorial from Librenix will help open source enthusiasts and gamers
build the computer they want without spending a fortune.

Tips on Building a Cheap Gaming Computer: Games
are expensive enough without having to shell out big bucks to build a
computer to play them on. Here you'll find tips on building a gaming
quality machine from scratch.

SaveMoney: How to Build a Cheap PC or Cheap Laptop: Building
a cheap PC or a laptop from the bottom up can be a challenge, so get
some tips from this money saving blog on how to cut some expenses out.

Jeremy Duffy: How to Build a Cheap Gaming Computer: Gamers don't have to spend a fortune to create a machine that suits their needs. Learn how to create a great one on a budget.

Wholesale Computer Parts: Getting Good Deals: This article will give you pointers on getting the best deals on computer parts so you can ensure you'll get the best deal.

Build a $250 PC That Doesn't Suck: For just $250 you can build yourself a PC that will suit all your needs using the tips from this article.

OEM Liquidators: Get
name brand parts from manufacturers like Gateway or just general components for
a steal on this liquidation site.

Wholesale Computer
Products
:
This site aims to sell parts at below the normal retail
value and you can find everything you'll need to build a computer as well as
the software to put on it.

Cheap Computer
Parts Handbook
:
This site aims to create a guide that will help you
to not only build a computer but to ensure that you don't spend a fortune
doing it. You'll find links to deals on every type of component on this site.

Build
Your Own Custom PC Case
:
If you're feeling really frugal, you can
turn just about anything into a computer case with a little imagination and some
technical know-how. This article can show you how.


 

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Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive 3.5 Inch, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM SATA II WD5000AAKS

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Western Digital WD6400AAKS WD Caviar SE16 SATA Internal Hard Drive, 640 GB, 3 Gb/s, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM

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Lite-On IHAP422-08 22X Dual Layer DVD+-RW PATA Internal Drive With Lightscribe and SmartErase

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Sony DRXS70U/R External Portable Slim-Line USB 2.0 DVD Drive

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Lite On IHAP122-04 DVD Burner - 22x DVD+R, 8X DVD+RW, 22x DVD-R, 6x DVD-RW, 16X DVD ROM, 48x CD-ROM, 32x CD-RW, IDE

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Lite-On SATA 20x Super All Write LightScribe Internal DVD/Dual Layer RW Drive (LH20A1L06)

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Memorex 20x LightScribe Internal DVD Recorder (32023220)

Memorex 20x LightScribe Internal DVD Recorder (32023220)

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HP DVD840e Super Multi Dual-Layer External DVD Burner with LightScribe

HP DVD840e Super Multi Dual-Layer External DVD Burner with LightScribe

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Intel Desktop Board D915PGN - Motherboard - ATX - i915P - LGA775 Socket - UDMA100, SATA - HD Audio

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Intel DX48BT2 Extreme Series X48 Desktop Board, ATX, DDR3 1600, 3xPCIe x16, 1600MHz FSB, LGA775, Retail Motherboard

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EVGA 132-CK-NF78-A1 nForce 780i SLI 3xPCI-Express x16 PCI-Express 2.0 Socket 775 A1 Version Motherboard

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EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1 X58 3-Way SLI Core i7 Motherboard with Tri-Channel DDR3 and Tuning Utility

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ASUS P5Q LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

ASUS P5Q LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

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MSI P45 Neo3-FR Intel P45 Core 2 Extreme/Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad Socket 775 1600 MHz PC2-8500 DDR2-1066 ATX Motherboard

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Intel DG45ID Media Series G45 uATX DDR2 800 Intel Graphics HDMI+DVI 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Desktop Board - Retail

Intel DG45ID Media Series G45 uATX DDR2 800 Intel Graphics HDMI+DVI 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Desktop Board - Retail

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Intel DP35DP Media Series P35 ATX DDR2 800 PCIe x161333MHz FSB LGA775 Desktop Board - Retail

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EVGA 01G-P3-N945-LR GeForce 9400 GT 1GB DDR2 PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Card

EVGA 01G-P3-N945-LR GeForce 9400 GT 1GB DDR2 PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Card

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EVGA 256-P1-N399-LX e-GeForce 6200 256MB DDR2 PCI Graphics Card

EVGA 256-P1-N399-LX e-GeForce 6200 256MB DDR2 PCI Graphics Card

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XFX PVT86JYAHG GeForce 8500GT 450MHz 512MB GDDR2 S-Video / DVI / VGA PCI Express x16 Video Card

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PNY Verto GeForce 8500GT 512MB Video Card

PNY Verto GeForce 8500GT 512MB Video Card

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XFX PVT86SYAFG GeForce 8400GS 512MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 SLI Ready Video Card ( Dual DVI / S-video )

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PNY VCG84512SPEB GeForce 8400GS 512MB DDR2 DVI + VGA + HDTV/S-Video PCI Graphics Card - Retail

PNY VCG84512SPEB GeForce 8400GS 512MB DDR2 DVI + VGA + HDTV/S-Video PCI Graphics Card - Retail

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eVGA e-GeForce 8400 GS 512MB DDR2 PCI-Express Graphics Card-One Plus One Warranty (512-P2-N738-LR0)

eVGA e-GeForce 8400 GS 512MB DDR2 PCI-Express Graphics Card-One Plus One Warranty (512-P2-N738-LR0)

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EVGA Geforce 9500GT 1GB GDDR2 PCI-E 2.0 Video Card

EVGA Geforce 9500GT 1GB GDDR2 PCI-E 2.0 Video Card

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ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 512 MB AGP

ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 512 MB AGP

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EVGA 512-P3-N862-AR e-GeForce 9600 GT SuperClocked 512MB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Card - Lifetime Warranty

EVGA 512-P3-N862-AR e-GeForce 9600 GT SuperClocked 512MB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Card - Lifetime Warranty

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Thermaltake W0070RUC TR2 Series 430W Power Supply with 2 Fans

Thermaltake W0070RUC TR2 Series 430W Power Supply with 2 Fans

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Coolmax 14616 V-400 ATX Power Supply

Coolmax 14616 V-400 ATX Power Supply

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Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU 500W V2.0 with 12cm Fan Power Supply

Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU 500W V2.0 with 12cm Fan Power Supply

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Coolmax M-500B 500W Eps Power Supply with 5 Sata Connectors

Coolmax M-500B 500W Eps Power Supply with 5 Sata Connectors

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OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V - OCZ700GXSSLI

OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V - OCZ700GXSSLI

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PC Power and Cooling S75CF Silencer 750W Quad Power Supply Ati Crossfire and 80+ Certified (Red)

PC Power and Cooling S75CF Silencer 750W Quad Power Supply Ati Crossfire and 80+ Certified (Red)

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Dynex 400 Watt ATX CPU Power Supply

Dynex 400 Watt ATX CPU Power Supply

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Antec BP500U ATX 12V 500W Power Supply

Antec BP500U ATX 12V 500W Power Supply

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Echo Star 450-Watt 20+4-pin ATX Power Supply

Echo Star 450-Watt 20+4-pin ATX Power Supply

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CORSAIR 650w TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply

CORSAIR 650w TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply

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PC Power and Cooling PPCS500D Silencer 500 Dell 12V 80+ Certified Power Supply

PC Power and Cooling PPCS500D Silencer 500 Dell 12V 80+ Certified Power Supply

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PSP USB Cable

PSP USB Cable

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Genius MousePen 8 x 6-Inch Graphic Tablet for Home and Office

Genius MousePen 8 x 6-Inch Graphic Tablet for Home and Office

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Acer V223-WBD 22

Acer V223-WBD 22" Widescreen TFT LCD Monitor (Black)

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Acer V173b 17-Inch LCD Monitor

Acer V173b 17-Inch LCD Monitor

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eMachines E17T6W 17

eMachines E17T6W 17" Widescreen LCD Monitor

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Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 (PC & Mac)

Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 (PC & Mac)

Discover the wireless optical desktop with value b more...0 points

Logitech Cordless Desktop LX310 Laser

Logitech Cordless Desktop LX310 Laser

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Adesso 2.4 GHz RF Wireless Mini Keyboard with Optical Trackball

Adesso 2.4 GHz RF Wireless Mini Keyboard with Optical Trackball

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Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard (Black)

Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard (Black)

The ultra-slim Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard for W more...0 points

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 4000

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 4000

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BTC 9019URF Wireless Multimedia USB Keyboard w/ Dual Mode Joystick Mouse

BTC 9019URF Wireless Multimedia USB Keyboard w/ Dual Mode Joystick Mouse

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12" Cold Cathode Case Lights - 2 Piece (Blue)

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12 VDC Cold Cathode Light Kit 12

12 VDC Cold Cathode Light Kit 12" Green

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External Hard Drives 

gread additions for memory expansion

I have a 500 gb external for my pc and I love it I drop all my movie and music downloads and art files on it and my system has so much available space.

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