Custom Computers – How to Select Components
Introduction: So, you want a custom desktop computer. There is a lot to consider. The objective for building a custom computer is to select a set of components that when assembled produces a system for your particular use with your personal best tradeoffs among performance, quality, physical size, aesthetics, power consumption, ability to adapt to the future, and of course, cost. Customs are built from the following components: 1. CPU 2. Graphics Card 3. Motherboard 4. RAM 5. Storage 6. CPU Cooler 7. Power Supply Unit 8. Case and Fans 9. Operating System To select a set of components, start with the custom’s primary task. Custom computers are usually built for gaming, trading, 3D modeling, video editing, or AI. The first step is to determine the performance requirements for your platform. If you are a gamer, what games do you want to play and at what level? What are the recommended requirements for those games at the level you want to play? If you want a...