On 15 Apr 2002, at 4:03, Benjamin Paine wrote:

> I have never built a PC from Hardware components, but I am looking
> into building my own computer from scratch. If there is anyone
> that could give me any information on how to assemble a PC, or the
> required components, I would be extremely grateful.

  Several people have already suggested some very good online
resources, so I won't repeat them.  (Several have also recommended
that you go ahead and do this, and I second that, too.)

  But I haven't seen anyone else point out that "Build Your Own PC"
is a fairly popular community college/adult education course
offering, and taking such a course provides a few months' access to a
knowledgable local instructor, and the company of a number of others
who are embarking on the same adventure.  It's a whole other kind of
resource and support.

  When your computer is lying in pieces in front of you, online might
not be the most convenient place to turn for help.

Dave Gillett

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