Build your own desktop computer

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Prepare the case for the motherboard
First the case must be prepared for the installation of the various components. First remove one of the hard drive caddies from the front of the computer and put it on one side for when this is fitted.
The backing plate at the back of the case [...]

Operating system

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Most PCs are Windows XP, and the Home Edition is fine. If it’s for a small business or you need features such as remote access, buy XP Professional. Few PCs are sold running Linux, and we’d recommend only  the technically confident buy a Linux-only system. Linux can always be installed later. Finally, [...]