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Pc_Pimp

Pc_Pimp

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I'm gonna build my first computer in a week or two, and want to know if there are any secrets or any first timer tips? I dont wanna screw this up :P
 
Don't just shove everything in the case, think about it logically, maybe put the motherboard in first, as putting in optical drives may make it more difficult, and if you have a case with an exhaust fan pre-installed at the back, take it out, it will give you much more room to work with. Oh, and maybe take a few minutes reading your motherboard instructions, getting to know where everything is before starting off
 
Don't forget standoffs for the motherboard.

Don't mess up the front panel power connectors, or else your PC won't boot :)
 
Burgerbob said:
Are you really building it with those parts? cuz i would reccomend some better ones unless you cant.
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Yes i'm building it with those parts, im EXTREMELY limited on cash, plus i have the processor already layin around. So i'm just gonna use it for now, till i can afford a Core 2 Duo.
 
Pc_Pimp said:
Yes i'm building it with those parts, im EXTREMELY limited on cash, plus i have the processor already layin around. So i'm just gonna use it for now, till i can afford a Core 2 Duo.
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Thanks for clarifying! good luck, just follow the tips from this thread.
 
Burgerbob said:
Thanks for clarifying! good luck, just follow the tips from this thread.
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Plus it will be better then what i have now, and the rig i have now runs the games i play decent. How much better do you think the new pc will be for gaming?

Heres the current rig
Intel Pentium 4 1.7GHz
640mb ram 138pin 133mhz
20 + 80GB IDE hard drive
GeForce FX 5900 XT


New rig coming soon...
Intel Pentium D 805 2.66GHz dual core
1gb (2 x 512mb) DDR2 800
320GB sata 3.0gb/s
GeForce 7300GT
 
Pc_Pimp said:
Plus it will be better then what i have now, and the rig i have now runs the games i play decent. How much better do you think the new pc will be for gaming?

Heres the current rig
Intel Pentium 4 1.7GHz
640mb ram 138pin 133mhz
20 + 80GB IDE hard drive
GeForce FX 5900 XT


New rig coming soon...
Intel Pentium D 805 2.66GHz dual core
1gb (2 x 512mb) DDR2 800
320GB sata 3.0gb/s
GeForce 7300GT
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there's certainly a huge improvement when it comes to the CPU. However, the graphics card you chose is a bit weak. See if you can bump it up to a 7600GS or a GT.
 
diduknowthat said:
there's certainly a huge improvement when it comes to the CPU. However, the graphics card you chose is a bit weak. See if you can bump it up to a 7600GS or a GT.
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I know but i'm on a EXTREMELY tight budget, just using the little bit of christmas money i got, so if i even have enough to get a video card, that will have to be what i get. Its still has better specs then the graphics card i have now :P
 
Pc_Pimp said:
I know but i'm on a EXTREMELY tight budget, just using the little bit of christmas money i got, so if i even have enough to get a video card, that will have to be what i get. Its still has better specs then the graphics card i have now :P
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ahah yeah i know what you mean. How much did the 7300gt cost?
 
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