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how do i build a very cheap pc so that i can learn?

i'd like to buld and take it apart then put it back again and also experiment with bios and all the other things that i've been inquisitive about. please list of cheap stuff that are available in the uk shop. i don't have credit card to buy online or over the phone. i have to buy in person and with cash. please advise on the very cheap materials. Syn: more details please on where to obtain and how much?

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1. go to sites such as eBay and just purchase a complete and working bog standard pc - this way you know it all works you can take it apart learn how it works, tweak it, upgrade it etc all for peanuts, plus if you search local to you most sellers will prefer cash on collection rather than posting
2. I cant help you with components because im in australia but if you need any advice building it email me on buildapc97@yahoo.com.au or go to my website at http://www.jdspcbuilds.webs.com and use the forums Hope this helps, JD
3. I would recommend an amd cpu for cheapness plus remember to but a compatible mother board I would also recommend a pci-e motherboard because it is more compatible with new and old graphic cards an ati pci-e graphic card would also be the best bang for buck as for ram cheak your what type is compatible with you mothrboard. 512mb for xp or 2gb for vista aswell
4. Mainboard ASRock N68PV-GS AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard 50$us http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157148 AMD Athlon X2 4050e Brisbane 2.1GHz 2 x 512KB L2 39$ OR 59$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103300 RAM Memory Kingston HyperX 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 25$ Hard drive get 320 gig and up anything as long as its 7200rpm and Western digital or seagate 40$ to 150$ EXP: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148416 ocz 600w psu found the best deal for it Good PSU is very important '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' update The mainboard I mention is very cheap ,but it has a video build in and a PCI-express expansion slot is you wish a more powerful gamin/editing video card So to start you get it without a vcard like the 9800gtx or 9600gt,,,,
5. Out of a skip! A few months ago I was on benefits as a single Dad. Money being tight and needing a pc, I went along to the local council recycling centre and had a scrounge around. I was asked what I was doing and I just explained my circumstances and said I needed a pc for home use. Strictly speaking, I don't think they're meant to. I walked away with an old desktop (1ghz), keyboard, mouse, etc. I remember seeing loads of old circuit boards there as well, so I'm assuming there were motherboards, graphics cards, etc. Worth a try perhaps? You might find that all you need after that is an Operating System. Good hunting!
6. If you have to go to a shop then the cheap one is "cex" Go to cex.co.uk to find your local shop Good luck
7. first buy a book called haynes build your own computer , it will lead you through all the stages slowly and explain what every thing does and how it works then go hunting at a computer fair for reasonable parts