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Click to Begin. Computers: Buying vs. Building. Credentials. A+ Core Certification in Microsoft Software - Windows 98, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, and Windows.NET A+ Core Certification in Hardware – Installation, Troubleshooting, and Repair
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Credentials • A+ Core Certification in Microsoft Software - Windows 98, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, and Windows.NET • A+ Core Certification in Hardware – Installation, Troubleshooting, and Repair • A+ Core Certification in Networking – Administration, Repairing, and Troubleshooting • Built over 40 computers from scratch
Why build a computer? • Saves money • Gain knowledge about inner-workings of a computer • Ensure quality of your hardware
How does it save me money? Circuit City Newegg.com System - $484.99 Tax @ 9% - $43.65 Total - $528.64 System Parts - $408.21 Shipping - $35.38 Total - $443.59
How does it save me money? Savings Total = $85.05
Knowledge gained • Takes inexperienced person typically 2 hours to build a computer from start to finish, excluding software installation. • Learn about how the inner-workings of a computer come together to create your computer. • Easier to repair; expensive warranties unnecessary.
Quality of your new computerBrand names used in Newegg shopping cart • ASUS • Seagate • Altec Lansing • Microsoft • pqi • AMD Quality components with reliable brand names
Quality of your new computer • eMachines typically use the cheapest electronic components available to lower cost of production. • eMachines use cheap materials to manufacture the casing, mouse (PS/2 – ball mouse), and keyboard (PS/2). Standard mice today use optical lasers, and both keyboard and mouse use USB connections. • Included speakers are insufficient for music playing; only meant for operating system pings and jingles.
Quality of your new computer How do you know if a computer component will be reliable in the future? Answer: Research! Websites: http://www.tomshardware.com http://www.anandtech.com http://www.pcmag.com http://reviews.cnet.com
Conclusion and Recap • Savings • Information retained • Build quality