What are parts that I need to build a computer?

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crobey98

So I plan on building a gaming computer this summer and I need a list of all the parts that go in.

Also- Do I need a wifi-card to make wifi work?

Answer
As to wifi, that depends on the motherboard. Some motherboards come with built-in WiFi, but I have only seen this on high end boards (although, I've only been shopping high end boards lately, so it might also be available else where). If the motherboard doesn't have built in wifi, you'll either need a wireless network adapter, or you'll need a wireless bridge (a wireless bridge is similar to a wireless router, except it's meant to receive a wireless signal rather than transmit one).

Assuming you're building a computer from scratch, and you are bringing no parts of your own, you will need:

A case (buying a good case saves you from having to buy new cases in the future)
A power supply (or power supply unit, PSU)
A CPU
A motherboard
RAM
A graphics card (if you wish to play games/movies OR if your CPU does not have a built in graphics processor)
Depending on the CPU and what you plan to do, you may want an after market CPU cooler
A DVD drive
A hard drive
A keyboard
A mouse
A monitor
If you don't have monitor speakers or don't wish to use them, you'll need speakers, or headphones

What are all of the parts required to build a computer?

Joey

This is how I want the question answered, please:

Make a list of all of the components of a computer, then the tools/items necessary to build it, and any other information you think I should know.

This is optional, but could you also please recommend good parts for the price?

This will be a gaming computer. I have $1,200.00 to spend, but I could go up to $1,350.00 if necessary. I will be using NewEgg.

Thank you all very much in advance. :)
Almost forgot - what protective gear do I need as well?

Answer
Case (main points, Look for tool-less and what cooling it supports.)

Motherboard (Determined by your choice of video card, processor, and ram)

Processer (Often can be found bundled with heatsink and mobo, make sure its at least 64bit.)

Heat Sink + Thermal Paste/Goo (better heatsinks can often times be a lot quieter or more efficient)

PSU (Power Supply Unit) (The main factor on this will likely be your video card(s))

Video Card(s) (For multiple - Nvidia look for SLI and for Radeon look for Crossfire)

Sound Card (Unless your an audiophile or went high end sound, onboard can be good enough)

Network Card (Most have onboard nics 10/100/1000 mbs, but if you want WiFi youll need a card)

Memory (Aka RAM, the speed of ram is limited by motherboard and processor, Look for at least 4 gigs.)

Hard Drive (You'll be looking at Internal SATA drives, IDE are outdated and SCSI are unnecessary)
Disc Drive (CD/DVD)

Fans/Liquid Cooling (Fans are easier, Liquid is typically quieter. Also there are adapters for 120mm fans, as they are typically quieter and to help with cleaning you can get simple filters that attach to the intake to limit dust.)

Peripherals - Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Speakers/Headphones

You can also often times get lights that operate off typical molex or sata power connectors, if you want to have a fancy window on the side.

If you want wireless headphones, I'd suggest also getting Bluetooth and an A2DP headset. I've used normal ones with the "base" and haven't used any with more then mediocre quality.

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