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Other => Computer Hope groups => Self Built Computer Club => Topic started by: kbit on November 29, 2011, 02:37:45 AM

Title: just some advice
Post by: kbit on November 29, 2011, 02:37:45 AM

0. just a tip to advoid future problems after successfull build. ;D
1. many times new builds go from dream to nightmare in weeks/months  :'(
2. problems include video, booting, quirky behaviour, etc.  ???
3. turns out this or that was no good, costs $$$$  >:(
4. could have kept dream from nightmare, how?  :o
5. keep it cool!  ::)
6. take the time to run cpu/ram stress tests and "fine tune" your cooling solution  ;)
7. took 15c and 10c off my build {cpu/mb temps}, did not cost anything but time{few days} but 3 years later my "dream" still runs as good as then.  8)
8. for example i put too much thermal paste on {a common mistake} :-[

Title: Re: just some advice
Post by: Computer Hope Admin on December 01, 2011, 11:43:31 AM

Thanks for taking some time to post your advice. If you or others are interested in creating a single section of suggestions we could always sticky it.

Title: Re: just some advice
Post by: Quantos on December 06, 2011, 04:37:04 AM

Quote from: Computer Hope Admin on December 01, 2011, 11:43:31 AM

Thanks for taking some time to post your advice. If you or others are interested in creating a single section of suggestions we could always sticky it.

That's a really good idea.

Title: Re: just some advice
Post by: kbit on December 09, 2011, 09:33:59 PM

 yes that would be handy. i know i had to learn some hard lessons building computers { needless broken hardware , stupid mistakes } i thought overheating is a thing that is often overlooked { didn't occur to me until i just happened to test my cpu } and hence my post . great site, by the way!

Title: Re: just some advice
Post by: Computer Hope Admin on December 12, 2011, 12:47:40 AM

New post made feel free to submit your tips and suggestions.

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,125994.0.html

Title: Re: just some advice
Post by: jason2074 on December 12, 2011, 07:01:25 AM

I like the emoticons/emotions on every tip of advice. :P
Just remember to start always with one, not zero. ;)