New Computer Build (HD) [how to build a computer in 8 minutes]

How to build a computer in under 8 minutes.

A video I made of a computer build from early 2009

It cost around £700 for the components including the monitor but excluding the OS. I used the Windows 7 release candidate. Does everything an average user* would need a PC to do with relative ease; rips a DVD in less than 1/2 hr, handles video footage from my camcorder in full HD (1920x1280) @ 60fps. It rendered this video to 1280x720 in less than 1 hour and will handle games easily at the highest settings. I didn't test it with Crysis, only with games I already had; Mass Effect.

*Editing is very time consuming so a lot of the fiddly bits i.e CABLE MANAGEMENT was taken care of afterwards and was not edited in to the actual video*

Feel free to ask questions about components or where to buy them. Comment and rate if you like it.

*Please don't swear in the comments* Comments that contain vulgar language, flaming, trolling, advertising or spamming will be deleted immediately.

Enjoy,

Thanks.

Category:

Science & Technology

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• Cooler Master
• ATI
• Sapphire
• Radeon
• Intel
• Asus
• Corsair
• OCZ
• Antec
• HP
• BenQ
• P5Q Pro Turbo
• Samsung
• Spinpoint
• 1TB
• Mod Xtream Pro
• Quad Core
• PC Build
• Computer Build
• Windows 7

[lilsonic11]

um were did u get your parts from

[kitschiguy]

@lilsonic11 Various online retailers in the UK. overclockers.co.uk, ebuyer, scan.co.uk, novatech.co.uk. Thanks.

[Mackfuu222]

what if i were to buy a factory computer from a store, newer model, and then upgraded certain parts? because im looking for a computer for gaming but only certain games like rpgs. I see alot of people who build their own rigs for gaming but its usually over 1000 bucks. I dont necessarily need alot of power or flash i just want it to be able to play without any problems? any suggestions for pre built computers or good computers to upgrade?

[kitschiguy]

@Mackfuu222 That would be an expensive way to do it. You'd be better off building one from scratch or buying a barebones bundle and then adding what you need to that.

[deanbax9]

hey what LCD is that? and what program did you use to make this video?

[kitschiguy]

@deanbax9 LCD is a BenQ - can't remember which model - sorry. It's 22" 1920x1080 res, HDMI. I used Adobe Premier Pro to make the video :)

[kitschiguy]

@David2377 CPU manufacturer TIM is generally inferior. I used hi-density silver thermal compound by Arctic Silver.

[davdua1991]

that cable managment

[cloudyjojo]

sometimes I lay on the floor and pretend that I'm a carrot...

[pr53188]

Wow, that must have costed alot of money!!!!

[vicinusjura97]

Nice pc for that time but you need some cable management ;)

[CaptainHalodude]

Also, did you wear rubber-soled shoes the whole time when building that PC in the vid?

[CaptainHalodude]

ahh, the 2 most important tools of all in system building; patience and a good cuppa.

[patrick124367]

for that case, I have the same one but the bottom fan on the front is not one and i have no idea how to turn it on any help?

[marcobarring]

1 What video card?

2 Did u Overclock?

3 DDR2 or DDR3?

4 Have you upgraded at all?

Nice Build.

[marcobarring]

1 What video card?

2 Did u Overclock?

3 DDR2 or DDR3?

4 Have you upgraded at all?

[IvansPCpraat]

Niiiiiiiccccceeeeee work man!