I have no idea how to build a computer and as of right now I'm trying to learn how to build a PC to replace my old Dell.
 
I've been reading some articles about PS3's being used for supercomputers. Can you take a PS3 apart and use some of the parts to make a good gaming rig?

Why the hell would you do that? 
 
Edit: Also, if you've ever played with LEGOs, you know how to build a computer.

The short answer would be no. If you want to game on windows it doesn't support the cell/power pc architecture .

Nope. On older models (meaning anything but the Slim) you could install Linux onto it, but it wouldn't work very well as a gaming machine that way.  
Building a whole new system for PC gaming is the way to go, and, as Nanikore said, if you can piece Lego together, you can build a computer.

Wait, you have no idea how to build a windows computer. But you want to take your Ps3 apart and reassemble it into one? A task a thousand times more complicated. Not to mention impossible.
 
No.

Don't think you can, however that would be an awesome idea. Think of the great graphics you could have.

" Edit: Also, if you've ever played with LEGOs, you know how to build a computer. "

You can put Linux on PS3.  Not that's it worth the effort but it can be done.  Turn your PS3 into a crappy internet browser PC.  yay...

" You can put Linux on PS3.  Not that's it worth the effort but it can be done.  Turn your PS3 into a crappy internet browser PC.  yay... "

PS3 and PC architecture are very different so no making a PC out of PS3 parts isn't possible. You can always buy a cheap pre-built if you aren't up to building your own (might want to check something like slickdeals for refurb deals).

Building a PC is not easy the first time, it took me over a day.  Now it takes me 45 minutes.  Save money build one, ditch the ps3 all together FPS on PC is like butter.  Point Click BOOOOOMMM HEADSHOTTTT

" Why the hell would you do that?  Edit: Also, if you've ever played with LEGOs, you know how to build a computer. "

I hope to build something this summer. But I need a job first.

lolwat

I say you should go for it.  Post pictures when you're done.

No you can't do that, and it would be a dumb thing to do if you could.

" @AestheticSynthesis: No, and if you thought you could do that, no offense, you most likely shouldn't try to build a PC. "

No. PS3s (like all consoles) use proprietary hardware. If it was possible we'd have PCs out there with Cell processors folding all day long. 
 
short of getting a multi billion dollar fabrication facility and a couple hundred engineers and scientists, it ain't happening. 
 
just build an i7 machine, it superceeds a PS3 by miles anyway.

This was bumped? Jesus.
Anyways the PC is on hold, I'm putting in $1000 into it but the only games anyone seems to play is WOW or TF2.

" This was bumped? Jesus. Anyways the PC is on hold, I'm putting in $1000 into it but the only games anyone seems to play is WOW or TF2. "

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" @jadeskye: Aight thanks. I've been out of the PC gaming scene for a while. The last game I played was Counter Strike and DOTA.  Any suggestions for a shooter fan (besides TF2)? I'm pretty big on MW2 and Bad Company, although MW2 sounds like ass on the PC. "

" Why the hell would you do that?  Edit: Also, if you've ever played with LEGOs, you know how to build a computer. "

" @Evilsbane: No offense taken. I'm surrounded by a bunch of tech geeks that have rigs they made themselves that light up and speak in tongues. I'm used to this kind of thing since I just bought a Dell.Right now I'm just going to buy the parts from Newegg and one of my friends will piece it together. "

you can run linux on ps3s i hear but i don't know of any linux games. all signs point to just buy some parts and build it yourself
 
pc parts i mean.