How to Build a PC Thread

iBangHomie (Banned) · 12-29-2006, 01:07 PM

nice guide

EGO_FREAK · 12-29-2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by six foot midget

Looks good.

It'll help a lot of people who want to save money and build a P.C.

BIG IMPORTANT EDIT: You didn't metion screwing in the standoff's in the case before installing the mobo. (EGO_FREAK

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Yea seriously you might want to add this.

but what ev got it running.

on it now and over clocked it so Life Is Good

seriously add my ****up I want to be in a sticky!

yamahakid · 12-30-2006, 04:48 PM

all this talk of esd reminds me of my delf diganosed disorder. excessive sweating disorder.

and ive had a computer assembled since august but i cant seem to get windows installed on it(it would have been done in august no matter what but its not for me, its for my moms buissness so i dont feel rushed.
ive tryed everything short of calling microsoft support.

MPC · 12-30-2006, 05:39 PM

make a thread about it I'm sure we can help

epeen · 12-30-2006, 06:32 PM

awesome now all we need are pics, detailed tutorial pics

mrr.guy · 12-31-2006, 06:34 PM

You might want to bold the part about mobo stand offs, its an extremely easy thing to miss.

Also you might want to post a small sentence of order for which drivers to install first, as mobo, gpu, etc.

If you ever feel like getting in depth, you could explain hooking up the front panel, that was a doosy! (Manual wasn't super-clear)

darkstar286 · 01-21-2007, 02:53 AM

hm, this is a good introduction to building a computer. i'd personally like to know how the hell you install a power supply...
pics ftw

iBangHomie (Banned) · 01-21-2007, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by darkstar286

hm, this is a good introduction to building a computer. i'd personally like to know how the hell you install a power supply...
pics ftw

http://docs.sun.com/source/819-2146-...s/Chap4-40.gif

darkstar286 · 01-21-2007, 04:52 AM

cool. a bit easier than i imagined. ah well, i guess every part cant be fun to put in, bc then the government would place restrictions on it.

element34575 · 01-23-2007, 04:54 PM

I am looking to build a computer so I can use that when I don't feed like using my laptop.

My question is what is the average price to build one? The only things I would want above average would be the processor and a bit more RAM then needed. Everything else doesn't matter much to me.

Blazestorm2 · 01-23-2007, 05:52 PM

There is no average price for a computer...

EmpireEmperor · 01-23-2007, 11:02 PM

True. It all depends on how much you're willing to spend and what you will be using the computer for.

element34575 · 01-25-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by EmpireEmperor

True. It all depends on how much you're willing to spend and what you will be using the computer for.

Pretty much just web browsing and Photoshop.

tehPRO · 02-04-2007, 05:12 AM

Wow, very informal and helpful. Thanks!

MPC · 02-06-2007, 07:37 PM

no problem

takenyouth · 02-10-2007, 10:18 AM

when building my first comp, i didn't use a guide, i kind of just followed some directions that came with the mobo, the rest if just putting things where it looks like they fit. Sounds easy huh? actually thats what i thougt after another 200 dollars in new parts and trying to repair, i would definatly recommend guides. I tried looking at guides online for my friend, none are really good. :thumbs up: with this guide!

GoEatSnakes · 02-24-2007, 01:32 AM

I have a question about a PC I just ordered. After assembling, I run into a problem. Every time I start my PC the monitor does not start up. With the CD-Rom hooked up to the IDE cable it locks up the drive, and the hard drive turns on and just runs. I figure I need to put the motherboard CD in, but since the CD-Rom locks up, I can't. Thanks for any help, it's late and I'm frustrated.

KamakaziWatermelon · 02-24-2007, 01:51 AM

Thanks very much, good job

Eclifton (Banned) · 02-24-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GoEatSnakes

I have a question about a PC I just ordered. After assembling, I run into a problem. Every time I start my PC the monitor does not start up. With the CD-Rom hooked up to the IDE cable it locks up the drive, and the hard drive turns on and just runs. I figure I need to put the motherboard CD in, but since the CD-Rom locks up, I can't. Thanks for any help, it's late and I'm frustrated.

Install the BIOS?

Did you make sure you ordered right parts...only thing i can say is get a working cd-rom you knwo that works and install it.

smartpartpro · 02-26-2007, 07:00 PM

ok i got a question i want to make me a hott gaming computer. well all i have is a dell dimension 4700 with 1 GB of mem. upgrade. i have a GeForce 7300 Gs graphics card but can't install it b/c i need a bigger power supply. would a coolmax cz-400 400 watt 120 mm fan power supply work? also could i put it all in a diablo tek case?

guitargoddsjm (Banned) · 02-28-2007, 10:12 PM

I figured I'd post this here. I already built my computer, about 2.5 years ago (so my specs are pretty ancient), and I decided that I wanted 2gb of memory. My (old) mobo supports a max of 2, 1gb sticks of pc3200 ddr; one on each channel.

Idk how relevent any of this is. I put the memory in, plugged in my psu, turned it on, and tried to boot my computer. Nothing happened. I look and see smoke coming out of the rear fan of my psu (outside of the case).

I'm under the impression that I burned out my power supply at some point. Like I said, the computer is 2.5 years old, and it's been on 24 hours/almost everyday. However, when I plug in the computer and turn on the psu, the light on my mobo turns green indicating it's getting power. Is it possible that the supply is still screwed up and it just can't power the rest of the motherboard?

It's a 420w ATX12v raidmax if that helps at all.