Building a gaming computer is pretty easy, once you know what you have to buy to put it together, generally you'll be buying the same things for every computer you build - gaming computers just tend to have higher quality components than regular desktops.

Tools

Really, the only tools you're going to need are a good supply of thumb screws (these are screws that you can screw into the hole with your fingers) and a good Philips-head screwdriver. No, really, that's it.

I'm serious, there's no welding required. Putting computer components together is a relatively simple prospect.

Components

Now, if you want to build a gaming computer, you're going to need the right parts. We have a host of articles on Build Gaming Computer telling you all about the right components to buy:

• Processor
• Motherboard
• RAM
• Video Card
• Hard Drive
• Sound Card
• DVD Drive
• Network Card
• Cooling System
• Computer Case
• Computer Monitor

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