Been building for...um...uhhh...(carry the 1..add 2..) 17 or so years now ever since an old boyfriend taught me how..LOL.
And like most here, I will never go pre-built again! So much more efficient to build your own...
I honestly don't remember all my specs (Iknow bad computer nerd!!). I built my current system about 4-5 years ago now and I haven't had to replace/fix/upgrade anything with it since so Ive forgotten the details!!
I do know -
Asus MB
I've got dual-core CPU - AMD pretty sure (I..don't think its quad..but now that I am really thinking I cant remember if I upgraded before or after quad-core price dropped)
8 gigs of RAM
at least 750watt or more PS
Duel 9800GTXs Video Cards (SLI all the way)
Rest is standard stuff (dvdrom burning drive, some fans, the hard drive...SSD I think).
But yea - home built. Also built my in-laws system and my hubby's
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