Welcome to the build your own PC webpage.

What do you need to build your own PC.
   
    1) Motherboard.
    2) Processor + Fan.
    3) Memory.
    4) Power supply.
    5) Network card -NIC.
    6) Sound card (optional),
    7) Graphic card.
    8) Hard drive.
    9) Optical drive (DVD/CD player).
    10) Case.
    11) OS software.
    12) Screws all different formats, stand offs, Cables all different types.

   13 See the PC build step by step

I am not describing the connections for the cables, You have to read the manual that comes with your hardware.
This is for each motherboard, video card, soundcard different.
I haven't mentioned a monitor that is really something personal, Size, Brand, CRT/LCD  and options the monitor has.
As long as you make sure the connector fits the video card options.
Also the keyboard and mouse. As long as the connectors fits the motherboard. PS2 or USB. adapters are available.

Prices are changing day by day so shopping around is a good thing.
Mother board bundles are worth while to look for.
Here a few sites to look around:

www.newegg.com

www.tigerdirect.com

www.microcenter.com


Here a PC that is ready to fire up. A AGP video card and a PATA controller card.

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