Advice needed on building first comp

rahving · 01-29-2006, 06:43 PM

Thanks again gamerman.

I also started a list of things I at least might need in building the comp, in terms of supplies/tools. This is my list so far...let me know what you think.

- Anti-static wrist strap
- Arctic silver thermal paste
- twist ties
- screwdriver (probably only phillips)
- flashlight

ReturnToEmpire · 01-29-2006, 08:00 PM

wellcant u get rid of static without that wrist strap? i thouched my metal desk when i built my computer and it worked fine.
edit when i put my cpu in.

gamerman4 · 01-29-2006, 09:28 PM

Just touch something grounded like your PSU or something and all static will be discharged. There is no reason that static should build up if your just sitting on your floor, even if its carpet. It takes a lot of moving to build up enough for an electric discharge.

Twist ties are good...flashlight is a definite must-have...screwdriver is useful but you might need many different bits because I've seen screws in PCs use flat, philips, star-shaped, allen wrench screws...etc I use a screwdriver with a removable bit.

ReturnToEmpire · 01-29-2006, 10:02 PM

touching the PSU while it is plugged in? or while its outside of ur case.

**Praetor** · 01-29-2006, 10:50 PM

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Price for everything listed above should be exactly $576.30, that's with shipping included.

Nothing particularly special about that price.

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The mobo is pretty much the only thing I have a tough time deciding on. I'm looking for one around $60-$75 that is reliable, has at least one pci-e slot, DDR 400 ram standard, 1 AGP slot, onboard video, and at least 2 sata connectors.

Why would you want a PCIE/AGP board? They do exist but [1] are generally novelty items and [2] arent that great (in any respect)

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A retail PCI-express gfx card SHOULD come with the 6-pin PCI-E power cable,

Its' more likely going to come with 2xMolex --> 6P PCIE rather than PCIE cable per say (i.e. a la Modular PSU)

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and I can't find anything on the Antec case

What do you want to know?

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I also started a list of things I at least might need in building the comp, in terms of supplies/tools. This is my list so far...let me know what you think.

- Anti-static wrist strap
- Arctic silver thermal paste
- twist ties
- screwdriver (probably only phillips)
- flashlight

Dont need thr wrist strap or flashlight

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touching the PSU while it is plugged in? or while its outside of ur case.

Why take the difficulte route??? Just touch the case, table, etc

gamerman4 · 01-29-2006, 11:33 PM

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Its' more likely going to come with 2xMolex --> 6P PCIE rather than PCIE cable per say (i.e. a la Modular PSU)

That is what I meant, obviously they aren't going to package a modular power cord as most people don't use modular PSUs...

rahving · 01-29-2006, 11:46 PM

- Praetor, I've decided I'm going with the Asus VM-CSM board.

- I figured a flashlight would be handy, not like I'll have to buy one.

- As far as you saying there is nothing special about the price...first of all why even comment on that, secondly, I gave the price of the my planned comp build because you asked for it.

- As far as your question of what do I want to know about the Antec case, read a few posts above that post of mine to find out. Btw, I found the answer to that question I had.

**Praetor** · 01-30-2006, 12:06 AM

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That is what I meant, obviously they aren't going to package a modular power cord as most people don't use modular PSUs...

Just being thorough (not that ive ever seen a VC come with those types of cables either but ya never know)

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As far as you saying there is nothing special about the price...first of all why even comment on that, secondly, I gave the price of the my planned comp build because you asked for it.

Put two and two together before you fire up the Hostility(TM) engine
1. I asked about the price so I could comment on whether or not you got ripped off or not (so that you can do something about it potentially)
2. Since you didnt get ripped off nor did you get a spectaular deal, guess what? There's "nothing special" about the price

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read a few posts above that post of mine to find out.

I saw. But i reply to an entire thread top to bottom and when i replied to that quote, naturally, i hadnt gotten to the answer yet

rahving · 01-30-2006, 12:10 AM

1. I haven't bought my computer components yet = no ripoff

2. The only way to buy this computer I'm building cheaper than the price I listed would be to get lucky off ebay in terms of price and quality, or find some individual seller somewhere. Even then the price difference would be small. Not that it matters, but hey...its the truth.

**Praetor** · 01-30-2006, 12:16 AM

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1. I haven't bought my computer components yet = no ripoff

Thats good

So now you have extra information (i.e., nothing special about the price)

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Even then the price difference would be small

I wont contest this too much but you'd be seriously surprised.

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2. So basically you reply to most all of the information people post (in order), regardless of whether or not you already know the answer, is pointless to respond, or means absolutely nothing to the person it concerns?

- The number "3" comes after the number "2"
- Sounds like someone got their feelings hurt with my "nothing special about the price" comment. There I'll take it back. It's a really good deal

01-29-2006, 09:28 PM	#33 (permalink)
gamerman4 Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 18 Posts: 993	Just touch something grounded like your PSU or something and all static will be discharged. There is no reason that static should build up if your just sitting on your floor, even if its carpet. It takes a lot of moving to build up enough for an electric discharge. Twist ties are good...flashlight is a definite must-have...screwdriver is useful but you might need many different bits because I've seen screws in PCs use flat, philips, star-shaped, allen wrench screws...etc I use a screwdriver with a removable bit. __________________ My Gaming PC: NZXT Nemesis Elite Black Case Intel Q6600 @ 3.20 Ghz COOLER MASTER RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Watercooling Gigabyte DS3R 2 x 80GB HDD 1 x 250GB 1 x 500GB 2 x 1GB Patriot Extreme Perf. DDR2 nVidia 8800GT 512MB Antec Smartpower 2.0 400 Watt

01-29-2006, 11:46 PM	#37 (permalink)
rahving Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 195	- Praetor, I've decided I'm going with the Asus VM-CSM board. - I figured a flashlight would be handy, not like I'll have to buy one. - As far as you saying there is nothing special about the price...first of all why even comment on that, secondly, I gave the price of the my planned comp build because you asked for it. - As far as your question of what do I want to know about the Antec case, read a few posts above that post of mine to find out. Btw, I found the answer to that question I had. Last edited by rahving; 01-29-2006 at 11:49 PM.

01-30-2006, 12:10 AM	#39 (permalink)
rahving Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 195	1. I haven't bought my computer components yet = no ripoff 2. The only way to buy this computer I'm building cheaper than the price I listed would be to get lucky off ebay in terms of price and quality, or find some individual seller somewhere. Even then the price difference would be small. Not that it matters, but hey...its the truth. Last edited by rahving; 01-30-2006 at 12:16 AM.

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01-29-2006, 06:43 PM	#31 (permalink)
rahving Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 195	Thanks again gamerman. I also started a list of things I at least might need in building the comp, in terms of supplies/tools. This is my list so far...let me know what you think. - Anti-static wrist strap - Arctic silver thermal paste - twist ties - screwdriver (probably only phillips) - flashlight