A first build can be unnerving, but it's a lot of fun to put everything together yourself, and to get to understand exactly what's in there and how it all works so you can (usually) fix it yourself if something stops working later on. And as a bonus you get to feel proud of yourself for actually building the thing.
When I made mine, I didn't have a clue what I was doing either, so I used this guide and found it pretty useful: Newegg TV's How to build a computer (part 2 & 3). When it comes to choosing the parts, MMO-Champion's Computer Setup of the Month (latest here) can give you a clue of what may be worth buying. (Also, relevant sales for Black Friday Weekend are here.)
I usually order from Newegg and never had any issue with them. I did hear good things about Tiger Direct, so that may be another place to look. If you're in the US, Amazon can be decent too. You may also prefer to look for local (physical) stores first if that's an option. And of course, you can always share your build plans and ask for opinions before ordering.
When I made mine, I didn't have a clue what I was doing either, so I used this guide and found it pretty useful: Newegg TV's How to build a computer (part 2 & 3). When it comes to choosing the parts, MMO-Champion's Computer Setup of the Month (latest here) can give you a clue of what may be worth buying. (Also, relevant sales for Black Friday Weekend are here.)
I usually order from Newegg and never had any issue with them. I did hear good things about Tiger Direct, so that may be another place to look. If you're in the US, Amazon can be decent too. You may also prefer to look for local (physical) stores first if that's an option. And of course, you can always share your build plans and ask for opinions before ordering.
