Building a PC: All Parts Needed & Software to Install

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the components needed to build a PC, including hardware parts and software installation options for Windows or Linux. Participants explore various aspects of PC building, including programming considerations and alternative approaches to using traditional processors.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the availability of PC parts in hardware stores and requests a comprehensive list of necessary components and software.
  • Another participant suggests that the type of processor influences the programming approach, mentioning options like assembler languages and simpler programming devices such as Arduino and Picaxe.
  • A different viewpoint speculates that the original poster (OP) might be considering building a processor using discrete transistors, implying that traditional software might not be needed if this were feasible.
  • One participant confirms that components like DSP, CPLD, and FPGA are relevant to the discussion and offers assistance in identifying specific parts needed for the build.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of the project, with some focusing on traditional PC building while others explore unconventional approaches. No consensus is reached on the specific components or methods to be used.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the type of processor and the intended use of the PC remain unclear, and the availability of parts may vary by location.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in building a PC, exploring alternative computing methods, or learning about hardware and software integration may find this discussion relevant.

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can all the parts be bought in hardwares? and if anyone has done this can you please give me all the parts needed, also the software you need to install using windows or linux
 
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It depends on the type of processor you want to program.

There are programmers for programming assembler languages.

There are also programming devices for programming in C or in Basic. These are simpler to learn than the Assembler programming techniques. These are the Arduino and Picaxe, among others.

You also have to consider what is available in your country. Some devices are not easily imported into some countries.
 


I think the OP is talking about replacing the processor with discreet transistors. Good luck. If this could actually be done then no software should be necessary other than what we already use.
 


chrisalviola said:
can all the parts be bought in hardwares? and if anyone has done this can you please give me all the parts needed, also the software you need to install using windows or linux

Yes, absolutely, that stuff are called DSP, CPLD and FPGA, or a digital circuit made out of miraids of logic gate if you bother...

What exactly are you trying to buy? I can probably help you out.
 

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