PC building
Choose compatible parts and assemble or upgrade your own desktop computer.
PC building
- To start
- $800
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's built for the screen.
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make useful things
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- You want to spend very little to start
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
What it feels like
PC buildingAverage maker & Engineering hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$800Costs more to start than 99% of hobbies
$15Less over a year than the kit
$980About $9 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Pick compatible parts with an online checker, then assemble them on the kitchen table, following a build video, until the PC boots.
1 hour or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does PC building cost to start?
About $800 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does PC building take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Can I do PC building at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is PC building good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Pick compatible parts with an online checker, then assemble them on the kitchen table, following a build video, until the PC boots.
Do I need other people for PC building?
No. It works fine on your own.