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Build A GREEN PC


“But build it? Why on earth would I want to do that?”

I’ll explain why in just a moment, but first let me tell you a short story….

It was a warm sunny day, in January of 2007. I was at an RV resort in Verde Valley, Arizona. The air was fresh and clean. All was peaceful and quiet. My wife and I had just finished lunch. As I leaned back in my chair, under the shade of the nearby tree, my little pug Choo-Choo slept in my lap.

I thought “life is good”.

I was quickly approaching my retirement in 2008. I smiled inside as I reflected on the last 30 years of my involvement with personal computers. It’s been a magnificent trip!

I had learned a lot about computer building! During the past 24 years I had personally built hundreds! For myself, as well as friends, relatives and clients! From DOS through Vista. From Novell through Windows Server Editions.

And my 9 year computer dealership had built and sold nearly 4,000 units.
“But I’m not ready to retire!” my brain shot back.

I reasoned, even in retirement, I felt like I would be doing a great dishonor if I didn’t share that experience and knowledge with others. I feel it’s my duty.

But more importantly, it is also my duty to alert people to the importance of moving into “greener” computing.

How you buy, or build, and use a computer has a surprising effect on our environment.

And it’s clearly evident the environment needs all the help it can get!

Then and there, I decided to develop Computer Building Seminars and Coaching Programs. Personal. Green. It has become my mission.

So now you know why I’m teaching and coaching!

Now, why should you build your own computer?


Here’s how Steve Keating, Audio Visual Engineer at a major Las Vegas resort, explains it:
Hi. My name is Vaughn Pyne. Thanks for stopping by...

I have been building computers for 24 years.

Now, before you buy a new computer, or upgrade your present one, you should read this.

It could change the way you think about your PC!

"Computers have become a mainstay of modern life, and as such those with the capability and knowledge to not only operate them, but build from scratch and know how they function in order to better comprehend how to expand and service the hardware and software that makes them function, will certainly more enjoy their relationship with computers than just buying them at a retailer and not understanding completely their operations and capabilities."

"Vaughn's courses will be well received wherever he conducts them."

Let’s continue with the reasons why:

•Green. Save energy (and money). Carefully select 5 main components for quality and efficiency. You will keep 3 computers out of the landfill! (You will learn about this in the course.) And every 10 PCs that switch to Windows Vista is the equivalent of taking an automobile off the road, in terms of greenhouse gases.

Listen up! I’m serious. This is important stuff! It’s our obligation to make a difference here!

(If you won’t build a green computer,                 and I’ll do it for you!)

OK. Now, I promise to calm down. (But only a little.)

•You will have formed a sustained upgrade path. Once you have carefully built your own system, you have the opportunity to perform your own future upgrades. Minor, like adding memory, or major like changing the motherboard.  For the first time, you have a feeling of control. You make those decisions.

•When you build your own computer, you gain a unique understanding of the technology from the inside-out.  Some of the mystery fades away. You realize “if I can build it, I can fix it!” You discover where to look for potential problems. And where not to. By learning through this on-going process, you become more responsible and confident, and less reliant on others for technical support.

•A store-bought computer will never be the same as the one you lovingly build with your own hands. The thrill of building something. The excitement of figuring out how things really work, making choices, figuring out components and configurations.

No one on an assembly line building a portion of a computer, likely a hundred times a day, day after day, will take personal loving care of the process like you will. And you can’t blame them. It’s “just a job”.

To you, it’s your creation. It’s your pride and joy! (And just teaching you is my pride and joy!)

Here’s proof…

There’s no question that Steve’s logic is sound. We can all agree on that.

"Even though I just finished your course…I had to write you right away!  I never would have attempted building my own computer before taking your seminar."

"Your instructions, “hands-on” direction and patience made it all so easy.  I never would have been able to figure out what parts to buy on my own, nor how to assemble them in the chassis without your help."

"U-Build-It-Computer seminars has given me the confidence and the knowledge I needed to install my own computer up-grades and new hardware as it becomes available.  Your step-by-step instructions and photos of the hardware I installed made it easy to connect all the wires that made the system work.  Now, I know what I can touch and how to protect sensitive components from damage."

“Your seminar has been a terrific experience!  Thank-you."

Vince Murone
(Finance Director) Las Vegas
"As a person with a former business background myself, I can personally testify that Vaughn's grasp of computer and communications issues has been superb. But, perhaps even more importantly, his ability to translate his own knowledge into terms that help others with less knowledge understand what he is saying is par excellence. He exhibits patience and understanding with people all along the continuum of computer beginner to computer expert, never talking down to anyone.

I have worked with many people in the IT field through the years. There is no one with whom I have worked that I would recommend more highly than Vaughn."

Reverend Bob Stoeckig, Pastor, Las Vegas

Wondering how to actually build a computer?

May I share a description of the process? Pull up a chair. Consider the main components. The Aluminum case, power supply, motherboard with integrated video, RAM, CPU and cooler, hard drive, CD/DVD burner. Then the monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Not so bad, huh.

Begin with installing the power supply in the case. 4 screws. Install the CD/DVD burner in the case. 4 screws. Install the hard drive. 4 screws. Prepare the motherboard by dropping in the CPU. Snap the cooling fan on top of the CPU. Snap in two memory modules. Install the prepared motherboard into the case. 9 screws. You will need some dexterity here, since the screws are small. Connect the wires.

There you have it!

Really, there's a lot of patience and interesting precautions along the way. Mishandle static-sensitive devices like the RAM or CPU, and you might as well chuck them in the garbage can. If you screw the motherboard down too tightly, it may crack. Now you have about $300 in the garbage can.

But don't worry.

I've personally built hundreds over the years. Just follow my steps in the manual and you will be fine.


The fact is, almost anyone can build their own computer!



Even Dell, HP and others are now coming out with their versions of GREEN PCs.

Obviously, they recognize the importance. But these machines are highly proprietary. Difficult to upgrade.

(Translation: fodder for landfill!)

Certainly, you like the idea of saving energy, even if it’s just by one green computer at a time. The fact is, it all adds up and makes a difference.

And certainly, everyone likes saving money, even small amounts, on their energy bill.

Now it’s time for my confession.

I haven’t always been committed to “green”.

I even have a motorhome. But it’s a diesel, and it gets better mileage than some SUVs. It also has solar panels. So the only time it uses a lot of energy, is when going from point “A” to point “B”.

But we’re talking about computers.

I used to delight in building the hottest (literally), biggest and fastest computers I could afford. I taught many others the same thing. I was responsible for wasting a lot of energy. I truly feel bad about that. And now I want to do something to reverse that waste-mentality. Not sure if it’s my age, compiled wisdom or guilt.

Really, it’s just the right thing to do.

Not everyone needs a power-sucking fire-breathing computer (gamers excluded). For the most part, an efficient 500 Watt power supply is plenty. Couple that with a “green” motherboard and sensible graphics.

And not everyone needs an inefficient $400 good-for-one-year computer either.

It’s time to be sensible. Making a difference, one computer at a time.

Wow! I feel better already. Don’t you? 

“Now, who else wants to build their own GREEN PC?”


Here are your options

Option 1

The GREEN PC Builders’ Independence Course
If you are serious, this is for you:
•Get independent
•Get GREEN
•Detailed, step-by-step manual
•16 fascinating lessons through 4 weeks
•Independence Tool Kit CD
•2 beautifully framed certificates
•3 personal phone consultations
•Unlimited email support for 1 year
•6 bonuses
•1 year guarantee

Option 2

The GREEN PC Builders’ Seminar-In-A-Box
Seminar only:
•Build your GREEN PC
•Detailed, step-by-step manual
•1 CD
•1 Certificate of completion
•2 bonuses
•1 year guarantee

Option 3

The GREEN PC Builders’ Boot Camp
Basics only:
•Build your GREEN PC
•Detailed, step-by-step manual
•1 year guarantee

Option 4

The Custom GREEN PC Build
Built to order (subject to schedule availability):
•I’ll build your GREEN PC
•You’ll get a personal, detailed, step-by-step manual of your PC build
•1 year guarantee


Just Build It!
But Build It GREEN!
Every GREEN PC counts!
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"We had better start using every tool in our energy tool box or we will be freezing to death in the dark!"

-R. Paul Bowen, Geologist and Author
Like the Lightbulb video below shows us:

If energy keeps getting wasted...
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