This list is a general overview with abbreviated descriptions of the parts typically necessary to build your own desktop computer system. I encourage you to spend some time researching each individual item you are curious about--just take this page as a general list.

My descriptions are on the checklist of computer parts page 2 and page 3. Enjoy!

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description of parts needed to build a computer _ ATX tower (or mid-tower) case _ Power Supply _ CPU _ ATX Motherboard _ RAM _ Graphics/video card _ Sound card _ Hard drive(s) _ Speakers _ Screen (LCD) _ Keyboard _ Mouse _ optical drive (DVD burner or Blu-ray) _ Surge Protector _ Network Interface Card _ Wi-Fi _ USB2 card _ Operating System software _ Modem (optional) _ Printer (optional) _ Scanner (optional) _ Webcam (optional) Continue > View Descriptions of Parts on: Page 2 / Page3 This page was updated recently (2009) with an updated parts list and details on the new parts. Click Here to View the Original Parts Checklist.