Custom-Built Computers
A how to Guide
MotherBoard Selection
"where everything comes together"
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The real planning to your custom made computer starts here with the mother board selection.
Good planning makes good results. Decide what are your uses for this computer, gaming, specialized video, audio, educational, automation.
Here is a list to get you started.
| 1. | What do you plan to use your computer for. |
| 2. | Decide what inputs and outputs you will need. |
| 3. | Decide the capabilities you want. |
| 4. | Plan the Details. |
| a. What connections you will need. | |
| b. What amount of power, Example: amount of memory, CPU Speed/Cores, power needed for power supply. | |
| c. Physical size, This will shape your final design. | |
| 5. | If the innovated process fails for you (Go to "Other Advise") in the Site Navigation selection site. |
I suggest you download and READ the manual of the Motherboard you select. It contains the construction details and selection criteria that will make these steps easier. Given your plan, it will tell how and what is needed to build your computer.
Read the mother board manual for construction details. Here is one as an example:
Interface and Compatibility
Processor types: Intel, AMD
Chip Sets: Intel, AMD, more.
Power Supplies
Motherboard Sizes: ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX, uATX, E-ATX
Drive Connections SATA2, SATA3, SAS
Audio Boards, PCI-E slots
RAM Memory, DDR3, DDR4
Graphics: PCI-E connections
And always Read the Reviews and Customer Q&A on the product you select. Knowledge is Power!
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