Further, you have to make sure all those parts are able to play nice with each other, otherwise you’re going to be spending a lot of time troubleshooting. If you’re just starting out with your first diy computer, there’s an option that allows you to do the building, but someone else picks all or some of the parts - diy computer kits. DIY computer kits, or barebones kits, can be found at places like Tiger Direct. They can include all the parts you need to build your own PC. More frequently they will simply include all the main components like the motherboard, processor, RAM, HD, and case. More complete kits will also include the cooling system, power supply, graphics card, and audio card. Computer kits don’t usually come with a monitor, so that’s something you will almost always have to purchase separately. They also don’t come with peripherals like keyboard and mouse, which is something else you’re going to have to consider when looking into diy computer kits.
You can find these kits ranging in price from $200 to $4000 or more. The pricing depends on the quality of parts in the kit. If you need a simple home PC, then you can stick to the lower end. The higher end computers are liquid cooled, have 6GB RAM, high-end graphics cards and are made for hardcore gaming. Whatever your needs are, you can find a kit to suit them.
Don’t worry about getting an underpowered computer either; you’re just starting out in the world of building your own computer. Your next step will be to learn how to upgrade your computer, which you can do with barebones upgrade kits. These kits come with new motherboards, processors, and other pieces and parts depending on what you’re upgrading for. Eventually you’re going to want to branch out from the crutch of diy computer kits, but they’re a great way to start learning about how to build a computer.
DIY computer kits don’t actually save you very much money. After you’ve bought the monitor, mouse, and keyboard, you’re coming in around the same price you would if you just bought the complete computer. If you’re looking for the cheapest possible computer, just purchase a cheap desktop and don’t worry about the hassle. However, if you’re interested in the inner workings of your home computer, and have always wanted to build on from the ground up, a diy computer kit is a great way to start learning.
