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Knowing how to build your own computer can save you money in two ways. Obviously, it will cost less because you're adding the elbow grease yourself. But when repair time comes (and it will), you'll win again. Because you know the machine inside and out, you won't be at the mercy of the corner computer store. Today's review brings a list that will help you along the road to system self-sufficiency.
The Build A Computer mailing list is a community of experts who want to share, and beginners who have questions. It is a good place to soak up knowledge from those who have gone before. Even if you don't have a specific question, you can pick up new tips and hints that will make the job easier, shed light on ways to improve performance, and get the scoop about new technologies available--whether it's worth the trouble to install a CDRW, for example.
A free subscription to Build A Computer could be good for those of us who are still considering taking the plunge on building a system from scratch. A top question would be, "How much time does it take?" I'll wager the people at Build A Computer could give me some interesting details on that.
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