A good PC building Forum?

[Zahne]

Hey,

I was hoping to build a few computers over the next 2 years. I'm still a newbie in the way of building computers and was wondering if anyone could direct me to a forum with good community support for building PCs that'd be great!

[Zahne]

Anyone? It should comfort you to know that at least one of them will be an Ubuntu PC!

[wolfen69]

a simple "build pc" google search will yield many results. you can even expand on those 2 words and branch out!

[CraigPaleo]

If you're planning to put Ubuntu on it. Here's a list of supported hardware: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport/

Where to get it? Shop around and do Google searches for the individual components I suppose, and build your own machine.

I don't know of any forums or a how-to but if you stick around, I'm sure others will chime in.

My brother built his own in a day after he got the parts, though it was an XP machine. He didn't have any experience. You could build much more than a few over the next two years, whether they be Linux or Windows machines.

[Paqman]

I'm still a newbie in the way of building computers

Don't worry, it's pretty easy. It's basically like Lego.

My top tips:

Compatibility is the only real issue. Once you've got bits that will match, assembling the machine is easy.
Learn about how to take ESD precautions. A lot of people ignore this, but it's important to handle components correctly. Just because you can't see the damage, doesn't mean it isn't happening.

[Scruffynerf]

The forums over at Ars Technica are excellent, as is AnandTech forums, and the SilentPCReview forums are pretty good too.

[Zahne]

thank you all for the help!

[fjf]

I recommend you http://silentpcreview.com

[Swagman]

And above all remember when building.....

Never buy a cheap PSU and think.. it'll do.

That rating on the side is peak.. Look for the sustained rating.

#Clue: Cheap psu's have crap sustained ratings.

If your in the Uk there is..

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/index.php
http://forums.ebuyer.com/

Australia has..

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/
http://forums.atomicmpc.com.au/index.php?act=idx

UsA
http://www.ocforums.com/index.php

Yup I'm a member of them all.

[Zero Prime]

www.maximumpc.com

[PurposeOfReason]

Why you not use Ubuntu forums for your purpose? When here you'll be answered by many geeks.
Not all geeks build computers.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/Forums/

A lot of them are rich and throw money into computers, but they know their stuff more than most forums. Many members there know really how to make a computer hum, make the timings perfect, what parts go together on levels that go over most people who build computers. Of course, always be ready for fanboys.