How to Build a Computer From Scratch

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    1. Choosing Computer Hardware
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    Customize your computer to meet your exact needs by building it yourself! Learn what hardware you’ll need to get started in the Part 1 of this four-part series.

    Customize your computer to meet your exact needs by building it yourself! Learn what hardware you’ll need to get started in the Part 1 of this four-part series.

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    2. Installing a Computer Hard Drive
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    Installing the power supply in your custom-built computer was a breeze! Now learn how to install the optical drive, card reader, and hard drive.

    Installing the power supply in your custom-built computer was a breeze! Now learn how to install the optical drive, card reader, and hard drive.

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    3. Installing a Motherboard
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    Mounting the motherboard and connecting the cables properly are the final hurdles to clear when putting together your own custom-built computer.

    Mounting the motherboard and connecting the cables properly are the final hurdles to clear when putting together your own custom-built computer.

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    4. Final Computer Testing & Set Up
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    Now that you’ve finished putting together the hardware for your custom-built computer, all that’s left installing an operating system and the motherboard drivers!

    Now that you’ve finished putting together the hardware for your custom-built computer, all that’s left installing an operating system and the motherboard drivers!

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9 Comments
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Jean M
I'm learning! I thought hard drives were disks.
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adam l
Can't wait for fun stuff 'Motherboard'
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Ray W
Really enjoying the lessons.
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Patrick F
Excellent part so far I will write my feelings at the end of the whole session
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Logan W
I'm learning so much from each video!
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