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Build the Perfect PC! Step by step guide

I enjoy building my own PCs, it's the only way to go in my opinion. Never buy a Dell/HP desktop when you can build one yourself. There is a joy in DIY (do it yourself). Hopefully this post will be helpful to you!

Maximum PC posted a feature on how to build the "Perfect PC". I will link to the individual sections:

• Choosing the CPU, Intel or AMD? Core i7 or Phenom X3? Read parts one and two.
• Motherboard selection.
• Choosing the right video card, overview of the technologies, nVidia,ATI and video card benchmarks.
• The CPU cooler is an important part of your PC. The included one will not do. So choose one these CPU coolers and cases.
• Maximum PC's component choices. You should be able to find most of them in Saudi Arabia except the case.

Next is the best part, actually building the computer. The steps are fairly basic and you mainly need a Philips screwdriver. Just follow these easy steps.

Then if you really, really, really want to, you can overclock your machine to increase the performance. Here's what you need to know about overclocking. And for each CPU: Core 2 overclocking, Core i7 overclocking and AMD overclocking.

How to buy the hardware? Most of it can be (hopefully) found in the local computer stores. In Riyadh you can find them at the "Computer Haraj" in Olaya. Softland carries most of these hardware since they import them directly to Saudi Arabia. But they are not cheap. The other solution is ordering it online and ship it using Aramex (Crapamex) or myus.