How to Build a Dell Desktop Computer

You can design your own computer on Dell's website.

Dell Inc. is one of the largest computer manufacturers in the world. Founded by Michael Dell in 1984, Dell has branched out into computer hardware like servers and peripheral devices like printers and scanners, but the company retains a major focus on manufacturing personal computers. Dell's business model has always been based on allowing customers to custom-design computers to fit their own purposes, a process that has become even easier on the company's website.

Instructions

1. Go to Dell's website at dell.com and click on the "Desktop" link underneath the tab that says "For Home."

2. Click on the link in the middle of the page that says "Get Recommendations." This will take you to the Product Advisor page.

3. Choose the features are important to you, then click the "Get Recommendations" tab. You can input factors such as email and social networking, media playback, photo/video/music creation, homework/home office/finances and gaming. Dell will take your choices into consideration and provide a recommendation for you, as well as alternatives.

4. Choose which computer model you want to get and click on the tab that says "Build Yours Now."

5. Choose the options you want for your computer. Dell gives you several options in each category, along with a brief description and cost of that option. As you choose your options, the price of your computer will be updated in a box on the right side of the screen. You will build your computer by choosing options such as the processor, operating system, memory, monitor, video card, hard drive, optical drive, speakers, wireless connection, keyboard and mouse.

6. Click on the "Review and Checkout" tab after you have chosen all of your options.

7. Review your choices, making any changes that you want to make.

8. Add the computer to your shopping cart and proceed to checkout. Choose your shipping method, then enter your shipping and billing information before submitting your order.

References

• Dell