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I've been into computers for many years now. Even before Big Blue (IBM) released the original PC. My first computer, a Sinclair ZX-81 had a whopping 1k of RAM. No, that's not a typo...(1) kilobyte.

In those early days, even after the release of the IBM PC, although we didn't know it at the time, the machines were very limited in their capabilities. Of course I'm using todays standards as a measure.

Those early units weren't multimedia entertainment devices as much as they were just (slow) number crunchers that could be made to entertain...somewhat, through the use of beeps for sound, and the graphics were crude blocks that could be turned on and off (slowly).

This is about building your own computer though, and my point of referencing those older computers was to point out that now, even most of the preassembled, mass-produced, mid-priced machines will do what most people require from a computer. Even all of the audio and video magic. For some reason though, I'd just as soon (read rather) build my own computers as to buy them.

I recently built (2) machines when I was wanting to add some updated PCs to the house. I could have went to Wal-Mart, Best Buy, or even the best for price, performance, inventory, and everything else is TigerDirect.com. I always get all my PC parts and other related equipment from TigerDirect. They are absolutely the best in terms of shipping time also.

Back to my computers. I decided I wanted to build mine because you have complete control over the parts that go inside. As I mentioned, most generic type boxes can perform okay, but I like knowing exactly what hardware I have inside.

For those last (2) machines, although not built just for gaming, I did use higher performance video cards inside. I also always like to beef up the power supplies a bit also. These (2) were just (600) watters, but for the hardware, that will be more than sufficient, although now, I'd probably go with even a higher wattage, mainly because my next machine will have (4) or more gigs. of RAM, and a killer video card, and probably (4) RAID drives.

So, if you're in the market for a new computer, although there may not be a real need to build your own PC from a cost or performance standpoint, why not give it a try ? I mentioned TigerDirect for your parts, and I can promise you that you won't do better anywhere else for computer parts, and even on everything they sell. The price of new machines are at a very reasonable price point now, but if you can build a higher performance machine, with better components, for just about the same money....plus have fun doing it, why wouldn't you ? Shoot, you might just learn something along the way....that is if you're not already well versed in getting your hands in a computer case.