Building New PC Tommorrow

MixedLogik

MixedLogik

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Ok I have a couple question because this isn't just any PC, It is a Media Centre HTPC. Ok As you can see in my signature, that is all the parts I'll be using. Few questions for you guys,

Ok Im using a OEM 400w PSU with a 12v rail and I don't know the Amperage, Will this be enough to power the system.

I also will be overclocking it to about 2.5ghz, do you guys know if 2 rear 60mm exhaust fans, a HDD Fan, and a Top Exhaust fan will do the cooling job?Also it has fresh thermal paste on the CPU. Im using Stock Cooling.

Does anyone know how to Sleeve a PSU here?

Thanks Chris
 
On any build, I wouldn't recommend an OEM psu. Get one from a company you know, like OCZ, thermaltake etc. That cooling should do a good job, the main thing is to get hot air out, instead of cool air in. And for your last question, www.google.com :)
 
Does anyone know how to Sleeve a PSU here?
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I've sleeved one before, it's very easy, it just takes a certain teqnique and a little pattience :P

Here's a few tips;

Allways cut a litte more than you actually need...

When using a lighter to shrink the heat wrap, never touch it with the flame, you'll just burn it, also, keep either the lighter or the heat wrap moving all the time, as to evenly heat it all up.

When you sliding the sleeving over, push it along, and slide it over, much like how a worm moves, it's hard to explain, here's a good guide I found ;)

http://www.overclockers.com/articles994/index.asp
 
Massios said:
On any build, I wouldn't recommend an OEM psu. Get one from a company you know, like OCZ, thermaltake etc. That cooling should do a good job, the main thing is to get hot air out, instead of cool air in. And for your last question, www.google.com :)
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I have no other PSU, but I have used it for 6 months and it works great. I'll proabably get the OCZ GamesStream.

Also, I was thinking about getting a 7.1 sound system, Any suggestions.

Thanks for the Tips Kornowski
 
ComputerGuru64x2 said:
I have no other PSU, but I have used it for 6 months and it works great. I'll proabably get the OCZ GamesStream.

Also, I was thinking about getting a 7.1 sound system, Any suggestions.

Thanks for the Tips Kornowski
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Why don't you take a look at the Corsair HX520, it's a great PSU, and it's modular ;) Also, if you got it, you wouldn't have to sleeve any wires :P

You're welcome! :)

Happy Building!
 
Yes, kinda like doing that, thought it would be cool. I'll do it in the morning and have her up in running so I can show my friends and relatives. Then I'll change the PSU, also Kornowski I like the PSU, and I'll probably buy it after I get things running, thanks.
 
half an hour or so depending on wether or not you know what your doing, although if you want to put a pc together properly, hiding all of the wires etc... it can take hours, i spent 2 hours tidying up cables once
 
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