TechRepublic has a set of 10 important tips for anyone seeking to build their own PC, some of them important enough that I’d definitely reccomend that you not forget them when it comes time for you to put your own system together, if you choose to go that route. If you’re like me and love the idea of assembling your rig yourself, and then you want it to run reliably and keep you going for the next couple of years, then these are tips worth paying attention to.
From making sure you have a power supply that can put out enough juice for all the goodies you’ll be cramming into your case, picking the best case that’ll provide airflow and space, and making sure you’ve got the right motherboard for the job, some of these are invaluable and the commentary that comes with them is pretty useful.