{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-blog-js","path":"/blogs/my-first-computer-build/","result":{"data":{"markdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Whenever I've heard stories about PC builds, I got excited and hoped that not only will I be able to afford to build one, but I will have the courage to even attempt to do it. </p>\n<p>Working at Best Buy over the years, I was exposed to technology from every angle. I was fortunate to work with colleagues that had unique interests. Ranging from photography, graphic design, gaming, all the way to music production, I had a resource hub. Exploring many of those interests, the one that intimidated me the most was building computers. To physically assemble components one by one seemed laborious and I believed that I was too inexperienced. I was not ready for this daunting project.</p>\n<p>It wasn't till a friend of mines at work named Thanh introduced me to his PC builds. He explained the process and provided resources for me to learn and find my components for a reasonable price. Once he told me that he would help me build when I am ready, I literally felt like I had zero execute to not build.</p>\n<p>I wanted a custom build, but I did not want to rush the process and I certainly did not want be cheap about my build. I wanted something of high quality and performance. When I worked at Geek Squad, I asked a million questions to learn and understand the art of building. </p>\n<p>For years, I’ve had a plan. I even held on to parts for as long as two years (I got those components for half price, so I purchased them early even though I was not ready).</p>\n<p>Finally, I invested into myself and purchased all the parts and built my computer for the first time. Doing things for the first time is special, so I recorded the experience. Watch, thumbs up, comment, share, and most importantly experience the process with me. </p>\n<p>Thank you 🌐</p>\n<h1>BUILD PROCESS</h1>\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ok1qyZ-equs?rel=0\" frameBorder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowFullScreen></iframe></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://pcpartpicker.com/user/codeherk/saved/TfMnLk\"><strong>PCPARTSPICKER PARTS LIST</strong></a></li>\n<li>\n<p>Youtube Video detailing each component along with price (below)</p>\n<!-- <div>\n<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ok1qyZ-equs\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n</div> -->\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h1>RESOURCES</h1>\n<h3><a href=\"https://www.pcpartpicker.com/\">PCPARTSPICKER</a></h3>\n<p>This website made the process ridiculously easier. A simple way to stay organized and on track with your build. Benefits are listed below.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple UI</li>\n<li>Ability to add components to the list and look at specs in comparison to others</li>\n<li>See thousands of builds similar to yours</li>\n<li>\n<p>Price Comparison Tool</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compares the price (including shipping) from other retailers</li>\n<li>Can receive price drops alerts</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Sharing List</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Public URL auto-generated</li>\n<li>Ability to export list to text or markdown (for sites like Reddit)</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/\">BUILDAPC SUBREDDIT</a></h3>\n<p>r/buildapc has supporting community from enthusiasts to beginners. Majority of questions/concerns were already addressed after reading several posts. Through several posts, I found </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Honest product reviews </li>\n<li>\n<p>How-to guides</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building</li>\n<li>Troubleshooting</li>\n<li>Recovery</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There's no way one can go wrong by joining the community.</p>","excerpt":"Whenever I've heard stories about PC builds, I got excited and hoped that not only will I be able to afford to build one, but I will have…","fields":{"slug":"/blogs/my-first-computer-build/"},"frontmatter":{"title":"My FIRST Computer Build","layout":"post","date":"2020-01-12","image":{"childImageSharp":{"original":{"src":"/static/first-pc-build-5ec8a33ec4500458211feb646eee8e7c.png"}}}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"/blogs/my-first-computer-build/"}},"staticQueryHashes":["1595498745","429448491"]}