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[bbqroast]

Hey just wondering when your building your own computer what are the main parts?
I think its:
Motherboard

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Sound + Video cards (some motherboards have these built in)
CPU
RAM
Hard Drive(s)
CD ROM
Monitor

Am I missing anything??
Also does anyone know if the
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Media Series - motherboard - ATX - LGA1155 Socket - Z68 - LGA1155 Socket
has built in sound/video and supports an Intel I7 processor??

[Alexander]

LGA is land grid array, and you can assume it is a processor socket. LGA 1155 in this case does indeed support the sandy bridge (2011)/Ivy bridge (2012) processor architectures for your i7, and newer.

For integrated graphics, Intel is very fond for letting users have a fair experience (mostly HD) without needing a third party card. You can bet yourself it includes integrated graphics:
Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB

It however will not be much of a contender for games, and may lack some odd features that the newest games may use.

Audio wise, those chips do not come too expensive and you will get an (Intel) HD audio chipset included already with I believe 5.1 surround sound configuration jacks.

Other than that I believe you are covered. Be sure to choose the appropriate RAM speeds and buy a PSU (power supply unit) of at least 400-600 watts* to power all of it. In fact you may wish to get one even if you have an older one or your case comes with it, as parts can be destroyed if your PSU cannot supply enough current to the parts.

*Your processor and video card (if purchased) should have maximum average power consumption ratings in wattage, you can add those together and be sure you are over it.

Alexander.

[cdg10620]

TechSpot PC Buying Guide - TechSpot Guides has a great guide to different level computers and what all you would need to build them including a price tag on around what it should be. Feel free to check it out. I used it when I was looking into building my computer.

[lethalwire]

Also remember if you build it yourself you lose the warranty that someone like HP, Gateway, Dell, iBuyPower, etc. will provide.
You'll have to tech the pc yourself or find someone who can fix the problem.

The integrated sound chip usually works fine. It's what I use for gaming.
For integrated graphics, IIRC you'll need to get a sandy bridge cpu that supports it. For example, the Sandy Bridge i5/7 2500k/2600k doesn't support integrated graphics.
But I believe the Sandy Bridge i5/7 2500/2600 does support integrated graphics.

I think buying a separate video card or using integrated graphics depends on what games you'll be playing.
Hardware performance - Minecraft Wiki

Most of those video cards are rather cheap compared to the newer $300 cards.

Main components
Tower (if needed [make sure your new motherboard will fit your old tower if you're using an old tower])
Fans (if not included with tower)
Motherboard
CPU
CPU Fan (if needed, CPU should come with a standard fan though)
PSU
Video Card(if needed)
Sound Card(if wanted/needed) I personally use the integrated sound
DVD(bluray) writer/reader
Hard drive
Solid State Drive (optional but I'd highly recommend)
Thermal Compound
Keyboard/Mouse (if needed)
Operating System (Windows/Linux [ Windows IMO ])
Screwdriver with phillips/flat head
Patience


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