If you are a complete novice to computer building, please ask for help before purchasing your parts.  There are many things to consider in choosing each component; budget, usage, compatibility, power consumption to name a few.  As I've said earlier, don't hesitate to make a thread in THIS section asking for a build.  Even if you do not plan on buying from Newegg, which I recommend you do anyway, it can still be used as a great resource for browsing parts.  

There are also some great resources out there for computer builders.  One being Tom's Hardware, which often times creates builds based on different budget tiers.  They also do benchmarks and product reviews.  Check them out (I've listed a few others as well):

Tom's Hardware
AnandTech
DailyTech
EnGadget

One of the first things to think about once you've decided to build a custom PC, is how much money you are willing to spend.  This is crucial when it comes to picking parts.  Don't worry about having a budget for each specific part, rather set a spending limit for the entire build.  Different types of computer needs will require different budgets, it comes down to what you want to do with your PC.

    Please, whenever you create a thread asking for build recommendations, include your budget, and what you plan on using the computer for

i made this sweet video for a class last semester. check it out!

mounting .iso images with daemon tools	LQ | HQ

if you have any more image mounting questions, feel free to ask.

So here I am.  Chris - at yore request, a photo of my car.



I'll get around to editing this profile eventually...

-Sean

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