All modern motherboards come with a built-in Ethernet port for network and internet connectivity. However, if the router sits far away from a PC, it can be useful to adopt a wireless network. We're going to add a Wifi card to our PC but this is not an essential item. With this in place, there will be one free PCI Express xl slot left on our motherboard, into which we'll insert a tuner card to watch TV. Again, this is not an essential item. That is the essence of the PC complete, but we still need a keyboard and mouse. Some, notably older ones and some special gaming devices, require the motherboard to have PS2 ports; though almost all modern input devices will connect via USB. For an entry level Input devices you can select Zen The Master series. For high-end devices we would bet on Logitech, Microsoft or Razer.

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There's also the operating system to consider. Most users are comfortable with Windows, and we think Windows Vista Home Premium is the most affordable and appropriate version for home users. Ubuntu Linux is the most popular free operating system, and can be downloaded at no cost from Finally, it's worth buying an anti-static wrist-strap Gust a few rupees from any electronics shop) and for the build you'll also need a cross-head screwdriver.