About this tag
The self-build tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about computers that users have assembled themselves from individual components. Common topics include driver installation for older self-built systems, troubleshooting BSOD errors after hardware changes or memory replacement, and seeking advice on component selection for gaming builds. Users also share experiences with stability issues, such as crashes during sleep or while gaming, and seek help diagnosing hardware or software conflicts. The tag reflects the hands-on nature of building and maintaining a custom PC, with a focus on practical problem-solving and community support.
  1. jimc52

    Windows 7 How to unpack Native drivers from old ASUS disk for W7 Install

    Hello everyone. I have an older self-build computer which is several years old. It has an ASUS P5Q Pro mobo and an old Intel Q9400 processor. I originally had WinXP Pro installed on this computer. I went out and bought an OEM copy of W7 Pro and installed it. So I had installed an OEM version...
    • jimc52
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    • ahci asus burning compatibility computer drivers installation intel native oem p5q pro q9400 sata self-build support technical unpacking windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  2. T

    Any guides to build an own computer?

    Does anybody know if there are any websites or guides that explain how to actually build your own computer? I do not mean buying cpu, gpu, etc to put together a pc but really make your own computer? Couldn't find anything useful on the web so far but I hope perhaps you do.
    • TRSS
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    • custom pc diy electronics guide hardware pc build pc components resources self-build tech education
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  3. kannabalistic

    Windows 7 Were would I get a good deal on a chipset

    So I want a new computer for gaming but I'm gonna build it myself and the monitor is cheap but I want a high end chipset good enough to run minecraft at about 100 FPS I that also includes a good graphics card so could you please give me a response on a good site to buy... I'm sorry for the long...
    • kannabalistic
    • Tutorial
    • build chipset computer deals fps gaming graphics minecraft monitor self-build
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  4. E

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Persistent BSOD Issues After Memory Replacement and Windows Reinstallation

    I am working on my first self built computer. It was running stable for about a month and then I began getting BSOD. I found a bad memory stick and did an RMA. I reinstalled windows and started over but I am still getting some BSOD. I have run windows memory diagnostic and this time it isn't...
  5. O

    Windows 7 Crashes on Sleep.

    Hullo there. Wonder if you can help me: I have a nice little self-build, courtesy of a couple of my gaming friends, that's been running happily and working like a charm since early Februaryish kind of time. In fact, I couldn't fault it at all, until I had to move my computer between homes. Once...
    • owtte
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    • bios community crash debugging error gaming hardware memory minidump ntoskrnl performance restoration self-build shutdown sleep software technical troubleshooting update windows
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  6. MrHuk

    Windows 7 BSOD while gaming.

    I started getting BSODs while playing MW3 yesterday and I'm stumped. I formatted yesterday and the problem persists so I think it's hardware related, although I hope not. Specs and info: i5 750 @ 4GHz 4GB DDR3 @ 1600MHz ATI 5850 80GB SSD 1TB Storage Logitech keyboard G500 mouse Windows 7 64bit...
    • MrHuk
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    • ati bsod cpu drivers error g500 gaming hardware keyboard logitech memory overclocking performance self-build specs storage system crash troubleshooting usb issues windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  7. PhotographicaUK

    Windows 7 Random Crashes BSOD Win 7

    Link RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink Removed Hello all, I have a randon BSOD crash problem that is driving me mad, I hope you can help. My PC is a self build with the components in the Jpegs above. The case is a CoolerMaster...
  8. G

    Windows 7 Help! - BSOD BCCode 76 PROCESS_HAS_LOCKED_PAGES

    Hello folks, started getting this crash since a recent windows update - system was running fine before, at any rate - yet still get crash even after rollback. It only seems to happen with a music app called Cubase. Had no luck searching for a solution in relation to that program specifically...
    • gurugeorge
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    • bccode bsod crash cubase error gigabyte hardware memory minidump process_has_locked_pages quad core seagate self-build ssd update windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  9. phenomena

    Windows 7 BSOD while gaming

    Hi, I'm having a lot of bsod while i'm gaming. Its a new self build pc with windows 7 64 bit running i tried to update my graphic card driver with a hotfix of amd it helped for about a week but the bsod came back i think after a update of windows i have attached the 3 mini dump files that...
    • phenomena
    • Thread
    • 64-bit amd asus bsod cpu error gaming graphics driver hardware hotfix minidump motherboard performance phenom ii radeon self-build system crash troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  10. TKR99

    Windows 7 Unexpected full shutdown problem

    I've had Win 7 Pro on my current machine (self-build) for 5 or 6 months now with no prior problems until this past fortnight when I've now run into repeated full shutdowns unexpectedly with no warning/error msgs prior to or on rebooting. Given how most other shutdown issues related to Win 7 do...
    • TKR99
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    • cooling error message hardware monitoring reboot self-build shutdown troubleshooting utility windows 7
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. L

    Windows 7 windows 7 pro oem replacement disk

    I purchased the windows 7 pro 64 bit OEM version ,installed it and everything is fine. I then misplaced the win 7 disk or it has found legs and left ,i also thought i would be smart and stick the purchase receipt in the Cd case,so this to is gone. I did though, remove the license and stuck it...
    • labbats
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    • bootable disk i386 installation iso license microsoft oem receipts replacement self-build support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Software