Author Topic: So I need to build a new computer  (Read 1436 times)

My old one is like virused to death by some acronymed agency and i cant get it to do anything without freezing up. This is a problem when I need to be using intensive programs like adobe creative suite, various autodesk products (maya etc), and the new Civilization V expansion coming out this month.

Will be my first time making such a thing, I have messed around with electronics a bit but not much yet to this extent. I watched my girlfriends dad assemble her computer so I think I have a pretty good idea of how to do it, and if I get stumped I made friends with the tech guy down at staples and hed probably help me. In any case, what are some suggestions you guys have in terms of what I would be looking for. Like how much ram or how strong of a processor would you guys suggest. I know ya'll arn't much of a tech site but I know some of you on here are pretty smart.

I have been looking at parts on newegg but don't really know where to start.


Considering I have 0 knowledge on anything computer related my only advice is install cup holders.


just reinstall the operating system if it has malware.

Add your budget and the pieces you were looking at to OP.

locking this and going to the computer megathread would be a good thing to start with :)

locking this and going to the computer megathread would be a good thing to start with :)
The "Megathread" is not an obligatory requirement.

The "Megathread" is not an obligatory requirement.
it's where i lurk and other people who know what they're talking about lurk so yeah there would be a good place

i could help but i didn't even know we had a computer megathread. as a general rule, i always avoid megathreads.

I bought some parts from the megathread's selection, they work really well. The graphics card is the most powerful I've ever had and probably will have for the next few years. I definitely recommend you check it out.

I bought some parts from the megathread's selection, they work really well. The graphics card is the most powerful I've ever had and probably will have for the next few years. I definitely recommend you check it out.
The Megathread's suggestions are a tad outdated now, I really need to update them.
The main purpose for the Megathread is to provide a place where you will get advice that you know is decent; it filters out the idiots also, that suggest "DOanLOAD MOAR RAM Lolol"
Anyway, we need to know your budget.

Don't just ignore a pc because it's filled with viruses, How rude :(

Help him get better and upgrade it.

You could probably try to end the process and find the file. Depends on what the hell you have on your comp.

Don't just ignore a pc because it's filled with viruses, How rude :(

Help him get better and upgrade it.
It has already been suggested that he should reformat. I would recommend this but it's ultimately up to him.