need help with building process..

SAD_DC · 11-10-2005, 11:37 AM

Hi I just got the rest of my stuff I need to complete
my new comp exept video card/ram/and cpu...

but in the mean-time i decided to get started ..check sig to see what i have
(smily face means i have it on hand)

anyways..i was wondering about the hdd/fans/etc...
im not sure if im hooking the fans up right...
this is what i did...

I took the cords that come out of the power supply..the one with teeth..lol
and hooked it up to the fan..
but the fans have 2x cords..the one for power and another (with out teeth)
do i need to worry about those?

also about the hdd..
i realized that it does not have a socket on back for those (flat slave cords)
only very slmall ones....omg so confused now...
If any1 can tell me how i can upload pics i will asap...(make sure to specify what I should take pic's of to show you)

sry this is my 1st comp that im customizing and i dont want it to xplode on me

....

Elite · 11-10-2005, 11:51 AM

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also about the hdd..
i realized that it does not have a socket on back for those (flat slave cords)
only very slmall ones...

It's probably because you have a SATA HDD.

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I took the cords that come out of the power supply..the one with teeth..lol
and hooked it up to the fan..
but the fans have 2x cords..the one for power and another (with out teeth)
do i need to worry about those?

I think that you should send us some photos of the connectors. Put the images onto your pc and upload them at: www.imageshack.us. I just want to be sure...

SAD_DC · 11-10-2005, 11:52 AM

oh lol..

I found some "serial AtA" cords that fit in the hdd and mobo...and i found a wire from pSu to fit the hdd..

there are a few (2) extra spaces open on hdd ..do i need to wory about these?
or is there something i need to plug em in to?

sry i know i sound like a total noob now ....

Elite · 11-10-2005, 11:57 AM

As far as I know, you only have to connect the power cable and the SATA (data) cable for the HDD to work. Don't forget to adjust the jumper settings.

SAD_DC · 11-10-2005, 12:04 PM

adjust the jumper settings???
lol

and btw what about the fans??

SAD_DC · 11-13-2005, 03:17 AM

bump.....lol what are jumper settings??
sry if i sould like a no0b...

(we all had our first times

)

johnnyrico · 11-13-2005, 07:50 PM

the second connector in the fan is connected to the mobo i think, dont remember for sure. it measures the fan rpm ect so you will know whats the rpg and all the other details.

**Praetor** · 11-17-2005, 07:30 PM

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i took the cords that come out of the power supply..the one with teeth..lol
and hooked it up to the fan..
but the fans have 2x cords..the one for power and another (with out teeth)
do i need to worry about those?

power flows from female to male

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sry this is my 1st comp that im customizing and i dont want it to xplode on me

you'll be fine, have a read over of BUILDING COMPUTERS 101
.

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don't forget to adjust the jumper settings

SATA drives dont have jumpers to set...

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and btw what about the fans??

what about them? install them with the general principle of new-air-in, old-air-out

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bump...lol what are jumper settings??

see HDD 101 about master and slave

.

SAD_DC · 11-17-2005, 07:42 PM

lol I love the way you answer question

anyways..the Psu I have is aspire chameleon..well heres link..
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...7-1040%20BLACK

and It came with a fan adjuster thing..
I was wondering where that fan adjuster thing connects to??

**Praetor** · 11-17-2005, 08:38 PM

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I was wondering where that fan adjuster thing connects to??

You plug that into a PCI slot and that lets you control the speed and brightness of a fan (generally speaking, "whoopee")

11-10-2005, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	need help with building process.. Hi I just got the rest of my stuff I need to complete my new comp exept video card/ram/and cpu... but in the mean-time i decided to get started ..check sig to see what i have (smily face means i have it on hand) anyways..i was wondering about the hdd/fans/etc... im not sure if im hooking the fans up right... this is what i did... I took the cords that come out of the power supply..the one with teeth..lol and hooked it up to the fan.. but the fans have 2x cords..the one for power and another (with out teeth) do i need to worry about those? also about the hdd.. i realized that it does not have a socket on back for those (flat slave cords) only very slmall ones....omg so confused now... If any1 can tell me how i can upload pics i will asap...(make sure to specify what I should take pic's of to show you) sry this is my 1st comp that im customizing and i dont want it to xplode on me .... __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-10-2005, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	oh lol.. I found some "serial AtA" cords that fit in the hdd and mobo...and i found a wire from pSu to fit the hdd.. there are a few (2) extra spaces open on hdd ..do i need to wory about these? or is there something i need to plug em in to? sry i know i sound like a total noob now .... __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-10-2005, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	adjust the jumper settings??? lol and btw what about the fans?? __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-13-2005, 03:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	bump.....lol what are jumper settings?? sry if i sould like a no0b... (we all had our first times ) __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-17-2005, 07:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	lol I love the way you answer question anyways..the Psu I have is aspire chameleon..well heres link.. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...7-1040%20BLACK and It came with a fan adjuster thing.. I was wondering where that fan adjuster thing connects to?? __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-10-2005, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Elite banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 392	As far as I know, you only have to connect the power cable and the SATA (data) cable for the HDD to work. Don't forget to adjust the jumper settings.

11-13-2005, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnnyrico Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 36	the second connector in the fan is connected to the mobo i think, dont remember for sure. it measures the fan rpm ect so you will know whats the rpg and all the other details.

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