Building A PC: Your Complete Guide: Part I: It didn't take me long to figure out that this would be the perfect first series of posts for this blog. After all, computers pretty much run our world nowadays, so why not learn how they work and how to build one for yourself? I'm going to try and make this guide as complete (and as simple) as possible, from popular types of builds to part selection and assembly. Photo credit: 123RF.com So. The question that many people tend to ask first is, "Is building a PC really worth it? Why would I do it compared to buying one off the shelf at a store?" The answers typically vary depending on who you ask. My answer is fairly simple: Ask yourself! Do you really think that, with the right guidance, you can do a PC build that gives you more bang for your buck than a store bought computer and doesn't explode into flames the moment you turn it on? Most people will say yes, even if it's a timid yes at first. Tr...