Will you still DIY your PC?

Posted by miel

May 15, 2008

Nowadays, living without a PC is definitely a hard thing to do without in our daily life. In fact, technology is improving so fast that what were we using every 3 years become obsolete. For people who need to be mobile, lightweight and economical Laptops like Asus EEE PC has become a trend. For just less than 3000 RMB, one can get one and get connected whenever they travel.

I am currently still using a Desktop for my daily usage in any activities. Rather it’s internet surfing, gaming, blogging or school assignments, I spent hours daily in front of the monitor. Few years back, when LCD monitors were expensive, I got myself a Philips 19 Inch CRT Monitor. At that time, it was not at all a cheap deal. Nowadays, you can easily get a LCD 21 Inch monitor for the price I paid 5 years for a huge monster. It has really become a big hassle for me as I tend to move house a lot here in Shanghai. Once, I sprained my back while moving that monster around.

Because of such reasons, people tend to get laptops nowadays. It’s offers more mobility and it’s definitely lighter. Still, people still tend to go for the desktop options. Reason because it’s more reliable and you can easier use the system for 4-6 years without a system crash. For gamers, it is always a joy to enjoy any games on a Desktop compared to the difficult laptop gaming.

How to Build a Computer from scratch is always something many people pick up when young. Especially for gamers, this skill help to ensure that you always have the optimum video card or memory needed for the best effects of the animation in the demanding gaming world. Such a skill also help one understand the basic fundamentals of a PC, whether for an economical usage or to build a superb entertaining system from scratch.

For Business, many companies will definitely need a couple of Desktops lying around in the vicinity. Of course, some will think that Big companies like Dell can do all the coverage cheaply. But here in China, most people understand that technology gets obsolete really fast, and tend to DIY whenver possible. Even design firms tend to stick with PC instead of Apple Mac to cut down on costs down here.

If you are interested in getting the right information for setting up a compatible system from scratch, you might find a step-by-step build up here. You can find guides to upgrading your RAM, CPU, understand how much you can save, know what is a Barebone Computer and even do your own installation of a new Hard Drive. Have fun building!