Author Topic: I DID IT!!! (building my computer from fresh) (Read 7973 times)

Richenstony · « **on:** June 29, 2007, 03:56:42 AM »

Hey everyone ive come a long way to get to this point an im changeing my old case over , and putting a new case on , so i would say thats a big step , just wanted everyone to wish me luck lol

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2007, 04:09:11 AM »

Good luck, man. Maybe you can take a picture and show us what it looks like afterwards.

reaper_tbs · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2007, 04:35:22 AM »

you have my support!!!!

by the way, if there are any problems with something not fitting or anything, refer to my sig

lol actually it's probably better if you don't... gl mate *thumbs up*

street1 (RIP) · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2007, 04:38:26 AM »

Hope it comes out well. Post pictures of faces you make while your
doing the work.---->LOL

Calum · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2007, 04:44:29 AM »

Even though I already wished you good luck . . . good luck once more.
Even though you won't need it.
You've come a long way in the last few weeks.

reaper_tbs · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2007, 04:47:30 AM »

my point exactly

he won't need this. *puts hammer away*

honvetops · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2007, 05:18:06 AM »

stay off the carpeting !

good luck

beanhead07 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2007, 05:49:23 AM »

Good luck man! Be sure to post pics!

xwewx · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2007, 10:50:55 AM »

Yeah, show me a picture of the shell

Richenstony · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2007, 10:57:57 AM »

sucess ive dont it!!!! new case new card new everything lol , i put everything into a new case hahahahahaha

changed the motherboard around , put new power supply in case , put new garhpics card into mobo .

But i havent done my new intel chip just yet ... but i will

xwewx · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2007, 10:59:31 AM »

pictures pictures pictures!!!

Richenstony · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:01:37 AM »

lol be patinet

i have to install nokia media suit to take pictures lol , and i realy just want to relax haha and get gameing lol calum is gunna be chuffed!!! yes wooh ooo

Richenstony · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:07:03 AM »

Heres some links of my new upgrades and what i did:

heres my new case : http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=97184&doy=29m6

On my case the side panel opens up haha and it has 3 internal fans!!! that light up woo hoo

my new garhpics card : http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/video/evga7800gtx512/images/7800GTX-512MB-BnC.jpg

I had to swap everything round from my old case into my new case it was so cool

WillyW · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:08:42 AM »

There is an old secret about things electronic.
They really run on smoke.

That's right! Smoke.

So, whenever you work on something electronic, be sure to not let the smoke out! Keep it all inside.
Just ask anybody..... if smoke starts coming out, it is a Bad Thing.

If you got it working, and kept all the smoke in - then you are in good shape!

Richenstony · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:10:54 AM »

LMAO!!!!!!

xwewx · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:11:41 AM »

WOW, holy crap that case looks nice. And nice graphics card too! I always wanted a computer case that lights up haha. I'm stuck with a Dell Dimension 4600 that's all opaque black. The only thing that lights up is the power button haha.

honvetops · « **Reply #16 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:18:04 AM »

well, you will need to make an appointment with a therapist now. It is confirmed and you are "hooked" welcome to the never satisfied CLUB!!

Feels Good don't it!!!

beanhead07 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:21:15 AM »

All I can say is............... WOW!!!!!!!!!! Nice case man!!! How much is that in US dollars??? Looks great! I'm jealous now!

honvetops · « **Reply #18 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:26:13 AM »

it's good to see the U.S school system is so strong !!

67.6691 US Dollars (USD) is equal to 49.99 Euro (EUR)

(there is a conversion app @ ask.com * )

Richenstony · « **Reply #19 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:30:36 AM »

ALL I CAN SAY IS I AM SO *censored* PROUD OF MYSELF!! HAHA

AND THE CASE IS SO GOOD , THE USB HUBS ARE ON THE SIDE rather than on the front .....

It lights up all round

WillyW · « **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:45:44 AM »

Quote from: honvetops on June 29, 2007, 11:26:13 AM

(there is a conversion app @ ask.com * )

For anyone reading along:
There are lots of conversion apps online, and the one I find easiest to remember is..... www.google.com

Sometimes the syntax has to be just right.

Type 49.99 euro in USD = in Google and try it.

something like 30 kilometers in miles =
and 85 degrees fahrenheit in celsius =
are also quite handy.

WillyW · « **Reply #21 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:47:05 AM »

p.s.

I don't know if you can get Google to convert the weight of the escaped smoke to dollars needed for replacement parts though.

honvetops · « **Reply #22 on:** June 29, 2007, 12:16:24 PM »

good -info

street1 (RIP) · « **Reply #23 on:** June 29, 2007, 03:39:16 PM »

Richenstony really happy for you.Ain't it nice, that in spite of

all the disappointments ,that in the end you win and become a

slave to a computer.

Messerschmitt · « **Reply #24 on:** July 01, 2007, 08:09:12 AM »

I really love that case. And it's super cheap too. I think I will order it

CBMatt · « **Reply #25 on:** July 01, 2007, 02:48:11 PM »

Congratulations on the awesome build, Tony! I was totally excited for you when I got your PM. Calum's right, you've definitely come a long way. I see a big difference between our first chats and now. It's good to see you building yourself such a nice machine. You've certainly got something worth bragging about to your friends. Heh. So, in total, how much do you think it all cost? Or are you too afraid to add it all up? Ha.

Richenstony · « **Reply #26 on:** July 01, 2007, 02:56:11 PM »

askrock motherboard= £50

Intel pentium 4 chip =£17

geforce 7800= £100

power supply= £30

new case= £50

thermal compound = £2

wireless microsoft keyboard and mouse = £44

5.1 external trust soundcard = £50

5.1 speaker system= £44

philips dvd writer = £60

1gb of ram 256 pin = £50

a grand total of £497

I personally think this computer is going so fast its untrue.... £500 pound well spent

CBMatt · « **Reply #27 on:** July 01, 2007, 03:34:17 PM »

Wow, not too shabby. A couple of those look a little expensive, but overall, £497 is a pretty good deal for that setup. I'm surprised you didn't get 2 GB of RAM, though. But I'm not sure about your motherboard's compatibility.

Calum · « **Reply #28 on:** July 09, 2007, 07:01:51 AM »

Quote from: CBMatt on July 01, 2007, 03:34:17 PM

Wow, not too shabby. A couple of those look a little expensive, but overall, £497 is a pretty good deal for that setup. I'm surprised you didn't get 2 GB of RAM, though. But I'm not sure about your motherboard's compatibility.

Intel pentium 4 chip =£17 - good deal
asrock motherboard= £50 - ripped off by the guy richenstony was complaining about before
new case= £50 - expensive but it looks good
5.1 external trust soundcard = £50 - seems expensive to me for sure
philips dvd writer = £60 - that's the external one, right? I got one for around £40, but it's not too bad a deal

2Gb of RAM might have been nice but it was pretty expensive (DDR400 RAM).
It's easy to upgrade anyway.

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xwewx

honvetops

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Richenstony

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Messerschmitt

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