My computer build
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JohnJSal
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P182 looks better than I thought
Yeah, I'm thrilled with it. So glad I chose it over the Antec 900, just because it's so classy and sleek looking. I think I'd get tired of looking at the side window and blue LEDs of the 900 after a while. I expect the P182 to last me a long time.
No, it wasn't an issue of not fitting. Size-wise, it fit perfectly. I just couldn't get the thing snapped in place properly. It could easily have been my own fault, even though I followed all the directions.
The stock cooler used the same method (pins) and I got it installed in seconds. That was after spending two days messing around with the F7 Pro, so maybe I just got better at it.
Last time, I upgrade my PC with freezer 7 pro, I end up with cutting my hand as the edge of my case too sharp
At the end, I need to un-screw and un-plug my motherboard to do so... supposingly a 30 min job become 2.5hr...
JohnJSal
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Last time, I upgrade my PC with freezer 7 pro, I end up with cutting my hand as the edge of my case too sharp
At the end, I need to un-screw and un-plug my motherboard to do so... supposingly a 30 min job become 2.5hr...
Yeah, from my experience, I would say it's very smart (and maybe even necessary) to remove the motherboard before installing this particular HSF.
JohnJSal
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EDIT: The only thing I don't like about the mobo is the placement of the HD Audio pins.
Yeah, good point. It's the only connection that requires a cable to extend into the main area of the case. Everything else is clear of the motherboard.
JohnJSal
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Looks nice! Congrats on your first build
Thanks! I've pretty much got it set up now, with all the programs I want. I also even found some time to clean up my living room.
JohnJSal
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Think about purchasing another internal hard drive or external hard drive for backups.
I do have a little external 60GB HD that I use to back up small stuff, like program configurations, music, stuff like that. Nothing too big though.
I also started to wonder why I didn't just go ahead and get a second DVD drive as well. I'll see how it goes as it is, I know I don't really *need* another one, since I hardly use CDs or DVDs. Just for games mostly.
Sure, that'll work. It's good to backup your entire C: partition. If you have any severe problems, you can simply restore the image without having to reinstall Windows and all your programs, games, etc. I use Norton Ghost, but I understand Acronis is good and it's $30 cheaper, I believe.
JohnJSal
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Ah, you just reminded me I forgot to backup my Oblivion save files! I better hope nothing bad happens between now and when I get home!
Ah, you just reminded me I forgot to backup my Oblivion save files! I better hope nothing bad happens between now and when I get home!
ha ha. It's just a good precaution to take. That's all. I should have stated, "in the rare event you have severe problems..."
JohnJSal
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ha ha. It's just a good precaution to take. That's all. I should have stated, "in the rare event you have severe problems..."
I'm obsessive about backing up game saves, especially a game like Oblivion that I plan to play for months. To lose all that would be.....disheartening, to say the least.
JohnJSal
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Well, originally I had said $1800, but I think it ended up being more. I still haven't added it all up, but lets' see, my bills were:
$950
$300
$650
$280
$90
$35
$40
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$2345 (ouch!)
And that doesn't include tax, but it does include shipping.
Geez, I didn't even realize it was that much until just now. Good thing I was under the impression that I was spending a lot less!I have about $150 in MIRs I'm expecting though.