Do You Think I Could Build A PC?

[CyanWool]

I'm 13 years old, am patient and good at following directions if I watch a video. I'm smart but know nothing about computers. Do you think I could build a PC if I watch a video? Thanks!

 

[Deus Gladiorum]

I'm 13 years old, am patient and good at following directions if I watch a video. I'm smart but know nothing about computers. Do you think I could build a PC if I watch a video? Thanks!

Yes you certainly could. Building a PC is nowhere near as difficult as most people would think it is. It's mostly screwing parts into a case, and then connecting wires. It's a very streamlined process, but regardless you should do a good amount of research prior, but there are plenty of guides to help you out along the way.

 

[CyanWool]

Thanks so much! I just didn't want to buy all the parts then have no clue how to do anything even with the video.

 

[Deus Gladiorum]

Thanks so much! I just didn't want to buy all the parts then have no clue how to do anything even with the video.

I personally didn't use a video when I built mine. I just read a crappy guide and spent 10 hours crying because I had issues with cheap screws that wouldn't fit and problems with installing Windows 7. But here's an extremely detailed guide on how to build a PC which I kind of wish I used the first time to perhaps save some stress:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

If you need help selecting parts by the way, you should ask us rather than use that guide, as the guide is outdated in its selection of parts. That won't impact the usefulness of the guide in terms of actual building, but just in the performance you'll get when playing games or whatever you may be doing. If you do need help, feel free to ask. Just specify a budget and the purpose of this machine (gaming, working, etc) and we'll find you parts for a great price.

 

[CyanWool]

Thanks, I will definitely be asking and using that guide.

 

[CyanWool]

Thanks, I will definitely be asking and using that guide.