Usually for players, the most important thing to consider for DIY is the budget, and the reason why DIY is more cost-effective is also because you can choose better accessories with the least budget. When some accessories are purchased, you can consider second-hand to save costs.
So, which hardware can be used when DIY computers?Here we will analyze from the following aspects.
The CPU and memory modules are the core components of a computer, and they determine the computing power and speed of the computer. The performance of CPUs and memory modules is mainly determined by their model and specifications, not how long they are used and how much wear and tear they have. Therefore, they are the most worthwhile second-hand parts to buy, as long as they are not subjected to physical damage such as high temperature, overvoltage, static electricity, etc., the performance will not be greatly reduced.
Also, the brand of the CPU and memory module is important, some brands are of higher quality, more durable, and they also come with a lifetime warranty. At present, due to the strategy of reducing production and guaranteeing prices, the memory has a lot of amplitude, and those in need must start as soon as possible. For example, I have always recommended the cost-effective Guangwei Tiance series, DDR4 3200MHz 8G suit, supports XMP and has a heat dissipation vest strip, only 180 yuan in the first half of the year, and now it has risen to 210 yuan.
Motherboards, graphics cards, and cases are the peripheral components of a computer, and they mainly affect the compatibility, expansion, and thermal performance of the computer.
A motherboard is a platform that connects a variety of hardware, and its model and chipset need to match the CPU and memory modules, otherwise it will cause wasted performance or incompatibility problems. The quality of the motherboard should also be good, and there should be enough slots and interfaces to facilitate later upgrades and expansions. The second-hand motherboard** is generally about 30% cheaper than the new one, but pay attention to check the BIOS version of the motherboard, capacitance status, socket damage and other details.
The graphics card is a component that affects the graphics processing ability of the computer, and it is mainly used for playing games, watching, and designing scenarios. For players who use daily home, ordinary office or light games, you can buy a CPU with a core graphics card, a discrete graphics card is not necessary, and when you install it daily, IWe also recommend that gamers get a CPU with a core graphics card, such as popular models i5-12400 13400 and so on. If you need a discrete graphics card to play games better, just avoid mining cards. Now there are suitable graphics cards for every price segment.
A chassis is a case that houses a variety of hardware, which mainly affects the aesthetics, heat dissipation, and dust resistance of the computer. The choice of chassis is mainly based on personal preferences and space, and second-hand ** is generally about 50% cheaper than new. For those who don't care about aesthetics, or have whimsical ideas, shoeboxes are also an option.
Hard disks and power supplies are the storage and power components of a computer, and they mainly affect the data security and stability of the computer. HardDiscs and power supplies are the least recommended used parts to buy because their longevity and stability are unreliableand if something goes wrong, it can lead to data loss or other parts damage.
A hard disk is a component that stores computer data, and it has two types: mechanical hard disk and solid state drive. Now ordinary consumers are recommended to give priority to the purchase of solid-state drives, and now the solid-state with a capacity of 1t is about 400 yuan on average, and there are many options. For example, domestic Titanium, Kioxia, etc., select TLC particles and support PCIe40, with a read speed of up to 7000MB s
Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge To sum up: CPU and memory modules are the most valuable second-hand parts to buy;Motherboards, graphics cards, and cases can also be considered for buying second-hand, but be careful to check the details;Hard drives and power supplies are the least recommended second-hand parts to buy because the risk is too great.
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