* The amount of money it takes to build a computer depends on you: .
You can make your computer as simple or as complex as you want. It all depends on how much you want to spend, and how quickly you can learn everything. It also depends on where you buy your parts.
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* Not everything will go as planned:
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What fun would that be? Building a computer requires patience since the chances of getting a bad part here or there is a reality and can really throw a wrench in your plans. With something as complex as a computer with so many parts, the chance of something going bad is higher than it is with most other things. Don't let this discourage you though. Building your own computer is extremely rewarding and will allow you to understand it better, and thus fix it without the help of the kid next door or some technician.
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* Be careful with static electricity:
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Computers contain a lot of small electronic components that are very sensitive to electricity so it is important that you work in a static free environment. What is a static free environment? Simply put, it is the location you are in when building the computer that prevents you from building up static electricity and pass it to the computer. This can be achieved very simply by wearing rubber soled shoes and standing on a surface that does not conduct electricity. Tile, wood, and concrete are perfect surfaces to stand on; carpet is not a good option.
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* Finally, don't be afraid to make a mistake:
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By doing something that you've never done before you are growing as a person and learning a great deal. The best way to learn about computers is to experiment, make mistakes, and learn from them.
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Tools that you will need:
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The assembly of a computer requires no more than:
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· A Phillips head screwdriver
· Possibly a flashlight
· A clean working area
· Possibly an Anti- static Wrist band
· All your computer parts
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Find a clean and static free work environment
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It just means that you should NOT be on carpet, and should wear shoes to prevent static electricity from building up. Another great way of protecting your new project would be to wear an anti- static wrist strap. This grounds you to the case of the computer which does a great job of dispersing any static electricity that may build up in the building process.
Some examples of this type of environment could be:
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· In the garage on the workbench
· At the dining room table
· On the kitchen counter
· At your desk if it's not on carpet
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To be as safe as possible, take as many precautions as you can to prevent damaging your new computer.
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