Not me, I built the first one in 1996, not sure if SF was around. Even if it was I had a slow internet connection. When it comes to my next one, I will be sure to get some advice from here.
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Not me, I built the first one in 1996, not sure if SF was around. Even if it was I had a slow internet connection. When it comes to my next one, I will be sure to get some advice from here.
I did. My first was a P3 450. My second computer that I built for myself is my current rig, an AMD Thunderbird 1.2 w/512 RAM and a Geforce 2 GTS. It use to be smoking fast but it is past time for an upgrade. Most of what I know about computers has come from Sharky's and doing research elsewhere. Sharky's has saved me tons of money and kept me from making bad decisions. Thanks guys!
I haven't even built my first computer yet for home use. :o
i built my first system before i even knew what the internet was
damn how long ago was that?!:eek:Quote:
Originally posted by kpxgq
i built my first system before i even knew what the internet was
it's about time for you to upgrade your rig so you might as well build yourself a new one soon! :D we'll help ofcourseQuote:
Originally posted by gateways_rule
I haven't even built my first computer yet for home use. :o
not too long ago (8 years ago i think).. im 20 nowQuote:
Originally posted by |_053|2
damn how long ago was that?!:eek:
i did and then again, and then a wc setup and you dang people are going to put the pelt idea in my head :)
The first system I built was in about 96.. a 486DX2/66.
But I've gained some confidence in my upgrades from being here :)
I did, just under a year ago too.
I had plenty of experience using PCs, reformatting disks, installing video cards, etc, beforehand, but actually ordering all the parts seperately and building the PC from the ground up was done with Sharky's help (and a few other sites as well).
I must say, it was insanely easy. The only "difficult" part really was installing the CPU/Heatsink...and the only reason it could really be considered difficult in the first place was because it's easily the most delicate part, so you're much more nervous and apprehensive about it.
Other than though, everything snapped together like a breeze, booted the first time on and I've been lovin the machine in my sig since the day it was assembled.
Kudos to all who gave their input a year ago. :D
Don't remember the yr, but it was a AMD 486dx5 133>DOS 6.2>Windows 3.1>14.4 modem but never connected to internet. No, Sharky's wasn't involved.
If my new GF2MX had worked in my eMachine, none of you would have heard of me...
[CELL VOICE AND MUSIC]But its too late for that now.[/CELL VOICE AND MUSIC]
HAW HAW HAWR!
SF helped me, there were other sources of aid of course but sure SF helped me when I did my first self-build
Yeah, I did mine about 3 years ago and hope to build another this weekend!
I built my rig below with all help from right here at Sharkys-- I never would've imagined it without everyone's help. Before, I was still running a Pentium 166 from '97!