My current PC is from 2002, and it's obviously quite impossible to try and play any sort of game on it. This old thing can't even play 1080p videos without stuttering. So I figure it's time to get a new PC. A couple years ago, I was looking at desktop PCs on www.hp.com, but over time I grew to realize that pre-built Desktop PCs are usually overpriced, and you can get something very similar for a lot cheaper if you build it yourself.

The thing is, I have absolutely no idea where to start when it comes to building my own PC. When it comes to software and things like Operating Systems and networks, I am good to go. It's the hardware side of things where I am brand new. My budget for building a new PC is relatively between the range of $500-$800.

Where do I even begin? I've been looking at having somebody else build a custom PC for me. If that is a realistic option, what do you think about this site? http://www.ecollegepc.com/

Any help would be appreciated.

theres tech forums brother...go there thats where i got my build many moons ago

What...?

http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1348566-the-community-tech-thread-no-112/
go here for tech advice

I did.

EDIT: Hey, that was your 2,000th post. Congrats.