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How to Build your very own computer

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See how to build your very own computer! Just watch this video tutorial, in 22 parts, on how to make a homemade computer from scratch! This is a very detailed how-to on creating your own computer tower.

Step 1 - The CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Step 2 - More on CPU's

Step 3 - Choosing a Motherboard

Step 4 - More on Motherboards

Step 5 - Choosing RAM (Memory)

Step 6 - More on RAM

Step 7 - Choosing the Hard Drive

Step 8 - More on Hard Drives

Step 9 - Choosing an Optical Drive

Step 10 - More on Optical Drives

Step 11 - Choosing a Case

Step 12 - More on Cases

Step 13 - Power Supplies

Step 14 - The Motherboard

Step 15 - Installing the CPU

Step 16 - Installing the CPU Fan

Step 17 - Installing the RAM

Step 18 - Preparing the Case

Step 19 - Mounting the Motherboard

Step 20 - Installing the Optical Drive

Step 21 - Installing the Hard Drive

Step 22 - Installing the PSU

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