home-built computer
nounUK /ˌhəʊm bɪlt kəmˈpjuːtə/
US /ˌhoʊm bɪlt kəmˈpjuːtər/
A computer that someone puts together at home instead of buying it already made.
My uncle showed me the home-built computer he made in his garage.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computer assembled from parts chosen by the user rather than a big brand.
He saved money by using a home-built computer for gaming.
3. A small computer made by a hobbyist as a learning project.
The club teaches kids to make a home-built computer from scratch.
4. A computer put together at home from a kit or spare parts.
Her first home-built computer used an old monitor and a new keyboard.