There is nothing more satisfying than to use a computer you built yourself. If you are a computer whiz, building your own computer should be a walk in the park. Knowing the things you need to build one and what software to install to get the computer running takes a lot of precision work. There are a lot of benefits that you can get from this project. Here is a list of some of these benefits.
It allows you to customize the design, the software installed into it and you can literally make it into a "personal" computer, with your own specifications and requirements built into your own computer.
1. If you have advanced computing needs that ordinary computers cannot comply with, building your own computer is the best way to go.
2. This is a hobby that can become a career. You can take up classes to further enhance your skills. You can build a business around this. You can build other people's computers with their own specifications and requirements.
3. It allows you to learn more about math, physics and electronics. You get to hone your school-taught skills with this project.
4. You only have to buy a computer kit at a way cheaper price than store-bought computers. You only have to put in your labor, which is for free, and that makes personally built computers less expensive.
Another benefit is that it is a lot cheaper than buying a brand new computer. It also allows you to practice what you have learned in school from scratch. Enhance your skills in making a computer. If you get used to the process of making one, you can make this as an income generating business.
Tools Needed in Building Your Own Computer
Building your own computer has its rewards. You get to enhance your skills and knowledge by making one from scratch. It is also way cheaper than a store-bought computer. The specifications and requirements can also be customized according to your computing needs. If you want to make your very own personal computer but still lack sufficient know-how, you can take a crash course and apply what you have learned in your project. Aside from a computer kit and your computer knowledge, there are tools and other things that you need for this project. Here are some.
Philips Screwdriver. This is very handy. There are many screws in assembling a computer and most of them are very small, which are impossible to tighten in place by hand.
Anti-Static Device. Since working with electronics and computers in particular can be static-sensitive, using this device reduces the static electricity that may build up.
Plastic Cable Ties. It is important to remember to keep the wires and connections inside the hardware neat. These ties do the job. Make sure though to only use plastic ties. Metal wires interfere with the electricity inside the computer and when they are touched, there is high chance of getting electrocuted.
Long Nose Pliers. This tool is very helpful in manipulating very tiny computer parts. If your hands are too big to handle computer parts, this tool does the job.
It is important that you have a work place to do your project. A computer kit has many small parts that can be easily lost if the work area is too messy and dirty. Make sure that you attach all the parts tightly to avoid getting them loose. Test your computer and see if it works properly. As you get used to making computers, you can turn this hobby into a profitable business. You can make computers for other people with their own specifications, requirements and design on them.