Build My Computer Blog

Welcome to the How To Build A Computer Blog.  If you want to stay up to date with computer changes, and learn the latest about making your computer faster this is the place for you.  Plus if I find any deals on computer parts, I'll be sure to pass them on.  

Nov 02, 2013

Windows 7 Build 7601 This version of Windows is not Genuine?

Why am I getting this message in lower right corner? it came preinstalled on my hp,pavilion a1240n tower. I have the product key#,but error message pops

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Oct 10, 2013

Build your own computer... and have exactly what you want

Pick all your computer parts to fit your needs, then lets build your own computer.

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Oct 05, 2013

Finding the Best Video Cards

Getting the Best Video Cards to make the most out of your gaming system.

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Oct 05, 2013

What is a Hard Drive

The answer to what is a hard drive and other information about the hard drive.

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Oct 05, 2013

The Solid State Hard Drive

A solid state hard drive is the fastest drive on the market, find the best one here.

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Oct 02, 2013

Find the Best RAM for your Computer

Buying the best RAM can make a massive difference in any good computer build.

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Oct 02, 2013

Get the Best CPU whatever your budget

How to pick out the best CPU, regardless of chipset or budget, always.

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Oct 01, 2013

Recommended Computer Kits for any use

Computer kits, so you can build a computer without having to pick out the parts

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Oct 01, 2013

Learn about Choosing a Motherboard

Choosing a motherboard is probably the most important step of any computer build.

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Oct 01, 2013

The Best Computer Power Supply for Reliabilty

The best computer power supply will keep your computer running smooth and efficient.

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Oct 01, 2013

The Best Computer Mouse that Fits You

Get the best computer mouse for you, either for gaming or just a work computer, it makes a huge difference.

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Sep 30, 2013

Buying the Best Wireless Keyboard

How to buy the best wireless keyboard that fits you, and works when you need it to.

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Sep 19, 2013

Site UPDATE!!

I've finally got some more time, since my last post I'd taken a promotion at a job, moved my family, got a Pilot License with a rating to instruct new pilots. Busy 2 years.

As time progresses you'll see a site revamp that will make the whole site more user friendly to the builder, plus... some very exciting features.

Jul 30, 2013

I want to build a computer with my son and was looking at the kits. Some of these say 2011, do you have any recent more recent suggestions are will these still be fine?

I want to build a computer with my son and was looking at the kits. Some of these say 2011, do you have more recent suggestions are will these still be

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Jun 11, 2013

Power Problem with my First Build

I just finished my first PC build. I installed a Asus P8Z77-V-LK with an Intel Pentium G2020. When power is supplied the system goes in to standby mode

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Mar 06, 2013

Questioning my build

I'm building my first gaming PC and know next to nothing about computers. I've learned a lot over the past few days and came up with a build, but I don't

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Sep 10, 2012

Heatsink Retrofit to Liquid Cooling

Its a Thermalright HR-02 Silent 120mm Heatpipe Tower Heatsink and I was wondering if I could mount the The Hydro Series H100 to the side? Is it possible?

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Aug 28, 2012

Laptop For AutoCad

Here's What I Have On A List To Build A Laptop For Autocad 2012, Not Sure If It Goes Together Or If It Will Slow It Down, Feel Free To Change Parts to

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May 12, 2012

Built new PC,,,,,, No P.O.S.T.

PC powers up, fans spin on powersupply, cpu fan and case fans. There no beeps or post. Stuck!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tried taking out RAM still nothing. Your help

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Mar 02, 2012

Just Looking for tips on how to choose Parts

Hey, I'm in the market for a gaming computer but I'm not trying to build a $1500 system to play ultra graphics on MW3 (random number I threw out there).

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Mar 02, 2012

Pc turns on and goes off again

I have a packard bell utow - d10, model o: B2316 A10. When I power up the pc it comes on and goes back off with 3/4 seconds, in that short time I can hear

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Feb 29, 2012

Previous Years Computer Kits

Computer kits from past years

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Feb 29, 2012

CPU Stress Test

How to perform a free cpu stress test to check your system for reliability.

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Feb 23, 2012

No Signal on Monitor

No signal on monitor after power up for New components... Monitor says no signal components in place.... ready to enter drivers for motherboard. Windows

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Feb 23, 2012

Test HP a500n Power Supply for Current?

Computer will not power on, green light on back of psu flashes and psu fan is off. If I disconnect all connectors from MB and bridge power on the psu

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Feb 23, 2012

How to Upgrade RAM

How to upgrade RAM in your computer easily.

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Feb 23, 2012

Identify Computer Memory

Find out how to identify computer memory in a few easy steps.

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Feb 23, 2012

Check Windows Version

Check Windows version in a few easy step to see if you'd like to upgrade.

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Feb 21, 2012

Is it worth it to rebuild it or not?

I have a 2005 HP windows xp professional model A1240n media center edition genuine 3 intel 2997 MHZ processor 2.50 GHZ memory 2048 MB is this worth rebuilding?

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Feb 20, 2012

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Updated October 14 2013

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