The "Ultimate PC" is kind of a subjective term.... I mean, what I consider to be Ultimate might be a waste of time for you (do you really want multiple network cards, hot swappable RAID, etc?) and vice versa.
However, I think I generally get what you are talking about, in IMHO the "ultimate PC" would contain some of the following technologies:-
2 or 4 CPUs
CPUs that are over 3 GHz
Over 2 GB of RAM
More than one large hard drive
Hard drives in a RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 0/1 config (dedicated PCI RAID controller???)
A large, tall case with several additional fans and an additional PSU for redundancy
A DVD Writer
A top notch graphics card.
A motherboard loaded up with goodies.
Usually, such articles talk about 2 machines, very similar in spec, the only real difference being that one is Intel based and the other is AMD based.
1. The Ultimate 'gaming' PC, regardless of price.
2. The Ultimate 'value' Gaming PC.
3. The Ultimate 'general purpose' PC.
4. etc.
Best way to learn is to get someone you know that has done this kind of thing before. Order your parts, then get them to help you assemble it. You'll be surprised just how easy it can be. The hardest part is becoming aware of all the options available, and how everything works. Assembly is a piece of cake once you've seen how its done.Originally posted by shnig
Its just i would much rather build my own pc its just im not sure exactly how to do it.
Originally posted by Nic
Best way to learn is to get someone you know that has done this kind of thing before. Order your parts, then get them to help you assemble it. You'll be surprised just how easy it can be. The hardest part is becoming aware of all the options available, and how everything works. Assembly is a piece of cake once you've seen how its done.
Originally posted by XtR-X
Not exactly, sometimes, it takes hands on training and figuring. I've never put together a computer or even seen anyone do it before in my life and I did it 2 months ago. It's pretty simple.
Originally posted by Phantasm66
Calm down.
Originally posted by XtR-X
But then again, you and techspot are too "gosu" for me, I wont even strike a matter.
Originally posted by XtR-X
That phrase bothers me in every single way.
Originally posted by JSR
no need to get defensive bro....we're all here to help......