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Please keep in mind that we are here to help you build a computer, not to build it for you. If you don't know where to begin, start by reading the BuildAPC Beginners Guide.

> Posting Rules: > > * Be respectful to others > * No facilitating piracy, linking to pirated software or tools to pirate software > * Don't cite rumors and anecdotes as fact > * Post sales & deals in /r/buildapcsales > * Use the proper tag when submitting > * Tagged posts and other posts should be done as self-posts > > Create a Submission

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> Submission Guidelines > ===== > In most cases you should make a text submission, but there are a few reasons to post a link. Please read below to decide how to post. > > Link Submissions > > > Please do post: PC building guides or tutorials and announcements regarding relevant new hardware or retailers. > > > > Please don't post: sales, deals, links to /r/massdrop, pictures of your computer, rumors, or anything that should be a text submission. > > Text Submissions > > > Most text submissions require a tag. Choose the most appropriate one, and add it in front of the submission title: > > > > * [Build Help] you need help deciding what parts you should buy > > * [Build Ready] you have chosen your parts and want someone to look over the build before you buy it > > * [Build Complete] you have completed your build and want to show it off (this usually involves pictures; please use imgur.com) > > * [Troubleshooting] you are having trouble putting together or powering up your new build and need someone to assist you > > > > If your submission does not fit under these categories, don't use a tag. If you are unsure which tag to use, message the moderators for help.

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Resources

Choosing Parts/Components:

• Logical Increments PC Buying Guide
• Best Graphics Cards For The Money
• Best Gaming CPUs For The Money
• Power Supply Resources & Discussion
• PC Case Resources & Discussion
• Monitor Reviews: Prad.de, TFTCentral
• PcPartPicker.com (How to Use)

The Build:

• Assembling the Components
• Installing Windows & Finishing Touches

After Building:

• What to do after building a new system
• The ultimate overclocking guide
• Sean's SSD Optimization Guide
• BuildAPC Steam Group
• BuildAPC BF3 Platoon

Miscellaneous:

• Install Windows from a USB drive
• Install many applications at once
• Anandtech benchmarks

Related Reddits

• /r/battlestations - Show off your rig
• /r/buildapcforme - Build suggestions
• /r/buildapcsales - Post sales and deals
• /r/hackintosh - Build a Mac
• /r/hardware - Hardware discussion
• /r/hardwareswap - Barter your parts
• /r/keyboards - Keyboard discussion
• /r/overclocking - CPU/GPU Overclocking
• /r/pcmods - Share your modifications
• /r/suggestalaptop - Laptop discussion
• /r/techsupport - Blue screen diagnosis
• /r/windows - Windows OS discussion

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