Custom computer kits containing everything you need to build a computer
The computer kits listed here are what I would put together if someone asked me what I would currently build. I typically build a bang for your buck system. I don't often build the fastest. Why? Today's best technology is tomorrows deal.
This make not sound important to you, but let me put it to you in money terms. A $3000 dollar computer system can be made with faster components for under $1000 usually in 6 months or less.
TIP! By being smart about how you spend your money, you'll find more often then not, you will have a faster computer because you can do 3 upgrades when they can do one.
That being said, at least once in your life, if you can, I would recommend you get a cutting edge computer. I did it once, it was great. Now I play it smart. I couldn't believe how fast parts prices drop the first time I went "all out".
A Custom Build Your Own Computer Kit
If a generic kit just isn't right for you, or you have never built a computer and would like to make sure it's a success. This is probably a good option. You pick your budget, tell me what you want to do with the computer, then let me piece it together and test all the components together before you get it.
The advantage to this is simple. Your system will be tested and working, the BIOS will be set up properly, and you also the the advantage of going with a more advanced setup without having to learn everything on your first build. Learn more about custom build your own computer kits.
Testimonials
"Earlier this year I purchased a computer that was built by Dave. I wanted a computer that would allow me to browse the internet with minimal loading time. The computer I received more than exceeded my expectations. I went from a computer that took up to several minutes to load a page to a computer that is so fast that the page is up as I'm releasing the mouse button. I am very impressed with the quality of the hardware I received. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great quality computer." - Lisa DyckComputer Kits
Tip! All the kits listed below will also require one of the listed barebone computer systems as well as the parts listed in the kit below. This is new for 2012 as all kit parts are now seperate.
At the request of a reader here, the challenge was to build a gaming computer for $600, although I didn't quite make it ending up at just over $700, it's a very well budgeted PC.
January 2012 Gaming Computer Kit
It may not be the ideal time of year as far pricing goes to build, but if you must, this is a solid gaming PC that will do everything you want it to including amuse your friends when you show them the liquid cooling.
December 2011 Year End Do It All Computer
A little different than usual for Christmas, I tend to go over board since we all like big gifts, this modestly priced computer will take you where you want to go.
November 2011 Power PC
Typically when I put together a power PC, I go a little to the extremes, this month, I've got a great kit that will act as a power PC but for a really great price. After rebates it comes in under $600 and this thing will have no trouble gaming or doing any of the tasks you want to throw at it.
October 2011 Multi Purpose PC
Whether it's emailing, browsing the net, or Facebooking up a storm, this computer can do just about anything you want it to.
September 2011 Back to School Build
As stated, it's the back to school computer build, but, we'll do everyone a favor and upgrade the rest so it's a great gaming computer as well.
August 2011 My First Micro
I've never done a micro ATX build before, so here it is. This little system will not only do any home work task or homework, it'll do it without taking up much room. It's also priced very well.
July 2011 Liquid Gamer
This kit is for the gaming enthusiast that wants a solid state drive. It's got a solid video card and the first system here with liquid cooling on a 2600k CPU. This computer kits a beauty.
June 2011 Home Computer Workhorse
This kit is designed with nothing specific in mind, but yet capable of doing anything. It's for those users who game a bit, encode some video, maybe do some online banking. Although not a power gamer build, it'll do just about anything you throw at it very well and at an incredible price.
May 2011 Gaming Cheapness Build
If you don't even have $700 for last months build, these $600 computer kits should be able to do much the same for a hundred bucks less. Yes, you won't be able to crank everything, but you'll still be able to play it with decent graphics and speed.
April 2011 Flight Simulator Computer
Not just a flight simulator PC, these computer kits will work very well for a tight budget of $700 to get you into a really nice gaming kit. It's also very friendly for first time builders. You shouldn't have any trouble putting this computer together using the information found on this site.
March 2011 My New Computer
It's going to be a wild gaming PC that has more than enough power to do whatever I want it to do. I also added another hard drive for redundancy as a backup.
February 2011 Budget Work Computer
This computer is a simple PC that can be used for all common computer tasks, if you like 3D games, just add a video card to this build to play the new games on the market.
January 2011 Overclock Me Please Build
Some CPU's just seem to be built to overclock, this is definitely one of those, a friend mentioned it, and after researching I must admit he's right, what a CPU for a steal of a price. Check the overclock benchmarks and you'll see what I mean.
December 2010 Versatile Christmas Build
Whether it's for work, or to play the latest and greatest cutting edge game, this computer will set you up for both. Listed with several options, it can easily be adapted to fit your individual needs.
November 2010 Tight Wallet Opener Build
This computer build was designed for the computer user that wants to check Facebook, play some basic games, check email, and use this computer as a home workstation, all under an extremely tight budget. This thing is buildable for about $350 dollars, and the parts are decent.
October 2010 Winter Computer Budget Build
This computer is built for a couple of reasons. First, not to sacrifice performance, the second was to get performance for a really good price. Although you won't get the latest and greatest, most people will find this PC has more than enough power for what they want to get done.
September 2010 Best Bang for your Buck Computer Kit
Most of my computers that I've put together here have a specific budget in mind. This computer was built just using the most power for the least amount of money ideal. Computers built this way last a long time before they're outdated, and comparatively they don't lose their value as fast.
August 2010 Back to School Build
Yeah I know, those of you that are going back really don't want to hear that it's back to school time, but a new computer may help make it a bit more bearable. The kit below contains all the parts you need to build a back to school computer for about $400. Designed only for school work and applications I've kept a 3d card out to keep the budget price.
August 2010 Gaming or Budget Build Computer Kit
This computer build releases a lot of new technology for a price you really can't argue with. If you're simply a home computer user, this system will do it all with a 6 core processor. If you want to game with it, we just tack on a solid state hard drive, because the price is too good to resist, and a video card and you've got a serious gaming computer.
July 2010 Gaming Computer for just under $1200
Because I had to deny a request for a custom computer simply because I don't know how to get it to SRI Lanka, this system is exactly what they ordered. If you happen to have a little more money to spend, RAM, an additional hard drive to make a raid computer, or a bigger video card would be avenues to upgrade this already powerful build.
June 2010 Extreme Overclock Ready Gamers Build
This computer is designed for those who have WAY too much extra money burning holes in their pockets. This is the once in a lifetime cutting edge computer. It is nothing less than extreme.
May 2010 Gaming Build For Under $1000
Focused on the new 6 core CPU by AMD, this build is for those who want a fast gaming computer, but just don't have a ton of cash to throw around. It should easily handle any game on the market, and multi task all night long.
April 2010 $500 Home Computer Kit
If you've got a tight budget, this is a great computer, all for a great price, with a new 6 core AMD processor. It's also a really straight forward computer kit if you're looking for a first time build. The videos you find of me assembling a computer on this website are of a computer almost identical to this.
April 2010 Solid State Steak Eating Animal
This is my first solid state hard drive build gaming system, so lets take out all the stops and make this thing shine. If you are looking for a budget build, check the March kit, you'll be better off.
March 2010 Cheap Computer Kit
You can never build a computer system for free, but I made an attempt at it anyway and the build here is what I came up with. This build totaled up for under $260, and although it's not a gaming computer, it should do everything else just fine.
All the components checked out with great reviews so it should stand the test of time as well. If you want a gaming computer, I would recommended going with something more.
February 2010 Extreme Gaming Computer Kit
All the computer prices have shifted in a nice direction. New technology is around the corner, and the industry is starting to feel the pinch from the post Christmas lull. What does this mean for you? It's a great time to build a computer, as your dollar will go really far.
This build is cutting edge designed for the gaming soul in mind. It will have no problem chewing threw heavy graphic applications and cutting through anything you can throw at it. As those of you keeping up with computer parts have guessed. It's an Intel based build. All this for under $1200.
January 2010 Barebone Kit
Ram prices have finally dropped to be somewhat back in reason. Inspired by this, I came up with a very solid build with a tight budget in mind. The kit below was put together for under $550. Putting together a system for less money that outperforms this one is gonna be a challenge. Christmas 2009 Builder KitsWhat do you think of these kits?
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May 2011 Computer Kit Questions
Thanks for this month’s kit looks very interesting. If you don’t mind I have a couple of questions. First do I buy the parts for the kit from you or where ...
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May 2011 Computer Kit Sound Card and PSU Questions
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Will The PSU of the May 2011 kit work in Australia? And, what sound card would you recommend for the may 2011 computer kit?
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