Newb Wants A New Computer

MrPinkMrPink Join Date: 2002-05-28 Member: 678Members
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<div class="IPBDescription">(me)</div> My current computer is getting a bit old, and I've decided to get a new one. I added it up and it appears I can get a really nice computer if I build it myself, but my question is: Will I be able to? I've never built a computer myself, the only thing I have ever done is install a stick of memory, I know a decent amount about computers though and I know what to buy, but will I be able to do the installation?
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  • LegionnairedLegionnaired Join Date: 2002-04-30 Member: 552Members, Constellation
    Yes.

    Go to tweak3d.net, they have a nice guide on how to do it all... You should be fine.
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  • MulletMullet Join Date: 2003-04-28 Member: 15910Members, Constellation
    Building a computer is like building a lego set. You just slide hardware in, plug hardware in, and your all set. It can be frustrating, but a good learning experience. There's no doubt you can do it, anyone can do it <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> If you have absolutely no idea on how to build a computer, use google or just click <a href='http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=how+to+build+a+computer' target='_blank'>This Link</a>. Building comps is teh fun!!!
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  • CForresterCForrester P0rk(h0p Join Date: 2002-10-05 Member: 1439Members, Constellation
    This was posted in another thread, but refer to <a href='http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/index.htm' target='_blank'>this site</a> for help on building your own computer.
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  • NumbersNotFoundNumbersNotFound Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7556Members
    In my opinion the hardest part for me was installing the heat sink on my AthlonXP 2400+ as it seemed that i had to put a huge amount of force on the CPU core, otherwise it isn't too hard at all.. Just be sure to read the mobo manual to know where to put all the case wires... power, leds, etc.
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  • BogglesteinskyBogglesteinsky Join Date: 2002-12-24 Member: 11488Members
    yeah, i had a bit of fun with my cel1.7. the mobo is now bent, but it works

    the most important thing you will have to get right are the jumper settings and all the fiddly leads.

    one of those wrong could be a very expensive mistake indeed
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  • NumbersNotFoundNumbersNotFound Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7556Members
    Not even so much jumper settings.. i didn't have to set a single jumper on my Asus A7V8x
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  • BogglesteinskyBogglesteinsky Join Date: 2002-12-24 Member: 11488Members
    it does depen on what sort of hardware config you have running. sometimes you may be lucky. i think i had to change a few of them
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  • WitherWither A Bugged Life Join Date: 2002-12-24 Member: 11513Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation
    There's a first time for everything. If you're buying your parts on the intarweb, check if theres a no good, money back system. Most hardware sites indeed have it, so keep your eyes out. G'luck.
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  • NumbersNotFoundNumbersNotFound Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7556Members
    I suggest <a href='http://www.newegg.com' target='_blank'>NewEgg</a>

    I ordered my entire system from them (including a 19" CRT) and the shipping was around 50 bucks (CRT shipping was free, strangely) and all of it came without a scratch.
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--404NotFound+Jul 22 2003, 10:04 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (404NotFound @ Jul 22 2003, 10:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> In my opinion the hardest part for me was installing the heat sink on my AthlonXP 2400+ as it seemed that i had to put a huge amount of force on the CPU core, otherwise it isn't too hard at all.. Just be sure to read the mobo manual to know where to put all the case wires... power, leds, etc. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    The trickiest part is indeed the heat sink installation. Well, it's not tricky really but still the trickiest. If possible, done out of the case. Basically, put the processor on the socket (gently) and push the lever down (gently as to not damage it) Now to actually put the heat sink is a bit more delicate, if it's a standard one (some sort of clip that you force down a lever) You have to do it really gently, try not to press down too hard and keep it well aligned with the socket's little... piece of plastic thing where there's the lever (you'll know what I mean when you see it)
    Oh, and don't forget the thermal paste, and go easy on it. Too much paste is worse than none at all. Put just enough to fill air gaps, but not too much to create resistance.
    Before everything is set up and ready to go, be sure that the fan is plugged in to the mobo <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->

    As for the front things (power, leds, reset and case speaker) you usually have to refer to the manual, and connect the little cables from the case onto the motherboard. It's pretty straightforward. If you wonder why the leds don't work, it's because they're plugged backwards (leds only let current pass in one way <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->)
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  • NumbersNotFoundNumbersNotFound Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7556Members
    edited July 2003
    <a href='http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique_instructions.htm' target='_blank'>Here</a> are some instructions for putting the paste on. I'd STRONGLY suggest a quiet solution for cooling over the retail fan, as mine runs really loudly and at 50-54C (which is pretty bad, not dangerous, but not good)
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    edited July 2003
    by standard I never thought of such a monstrosity as a box'ed fan. Though they are sufficient for normal use, they are quite noisy and can cool a bit better.

    By standard, I mean not the kind where you have to get the board out of the case, install a protective plate on the back, and screw the heatsink gently and evenly instead of just clipping it (slk's).

    edit: btw, I was just checking your Ceramique link, and I knew that I wasn't doing anything wrong, so I came to the conclusion that Ceramique wasn't supposed to be put like <a href='http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm' target='_blank'>standard paste</a>
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