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Has anyone here built their own PC from the ground up. I've been looking at Tigerdirect for years now and now I'm getting the itch again. So whose doneit and how did it go?
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I haven't built one yet but this week I'm going to. My friend built his so I'll probly get him to help out. I'll let you know how it goesthough.
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Yea I build my own.. Using it right now... I'll give a rundown of the specs after i smoke this cig
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Motherboard aka Mobo: Gigabyte S-series GA-MA78GM-S2H
Processor: AMD Athlon 64bit X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+ (2 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 4094MB RAM
Operating System: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Graphics CArd: RAdeon X1650 Series 512MB (add on/not on mobo)
Storage Memory: C drive(internal SATA)= 300GB F drive(interanl IDE connected via usb in external case)= 150GB
FANS: CPU fan= GeminII + a fan in the front i think 6in with blue leds.(I don't like the leds IMO)
cost: around 600
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Motherboard aka Mobo: Gigabyte S-series GA-MA78GM-S2H
Processor: AMD Athlon 64bit X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+ (2 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 4094MB RAM
Operating System: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Graphics CArd: RAdeon X1650 Series 512MB (add on/not on mobo)
Storage Memory: C drive(internal SATA)= 300GB F drive(interanl IDE connected via usb in external case)= 150GB
FANS: CPU fan= GeminII + a fan in the front i think 6in with blue leds.(I don't like the leds IMO)
cost: around 600
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build a hackintosh
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yeah, ive built one a few years ago. it's time for me to build another though, all the parts are kind of outdated. i've only built a computer once, butit took me like 6 hours cause i didnt know what i was doing. but eventually youll figure it out. newegg has good parts too at a good price, so you should lookthere. you could probably build a beast computer for about 800-1000. and a servicable one for about 500-800. might as well beast it up.
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Yeah it was a gaming pc..
Modded LED lights on the dashboard
5 fans
26' Inch modded screen
Im not using it btw..
It can play almost every game and it is worth like $950
Modded LED lights on the dashboard
5 fans
26' Inch modded screen
Im not using it btw..
It can play almost every game and it is worth like $950
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i used newegg durin black friday
quad core amd 9950
22" samsung
500gb seagate
4gbs of ram
all for about 900 after rebates
quad core amd 9950
22" samsung
500gb seagate
4gbs of ram
all for about 900 after rebates
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update p1
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What kind of PC you looking to build? For photography digital arts? A nicer upgrade? gaming? or little bit of everything?
Pops built mine for me like a year and a half ago. Games look SUPER crisp & Vista is a charm ( I hate XP w/passion)
Pops built mine for me like a year and a half ago. Games look SUPER crisp & Vista is a charm ( I hate XP w/passion)
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I'm looking to build somewhat of an all around PC. But its more so built towards gaming. I want a mega machine.
I didn't understand why my boy did it a few years ago, but now I get it. I want a super gaming computer.
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what would i need to build a cheaper computer for photography/digital arts
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I built mine around Xmas.
Intel Quad Core 9550
8GB RAM
1.5TB Seagate
Corsair HX620W Power Supply
Along with the mobo, case and other stuff, it came to around $900.
Intel Quad Core 9550
8GB RAM
1.5TB Seagate
Corsair HX620W Power Supply
Along with the mobo, case and other stuff, it came to around $900.
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LEDs on a built pc is about the corniest, most worthless thing you can do to it.
http://www.neowin.net/for...ndex.php?showtopic=647056 that might help you out a bit.
http://www.neowin.net/for...ndex.php?showtopic=647056 that might help you out a bit.
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Some people like it, some don't.
Ive build about 4 or 5 computers so far, the last two from misc parts. The first time I build my first was the last day of school in 10th grade. I remember Iplugged the monitor in the incorrect plug and got sick to my stomach when it didn't display but was
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first one i built in a pos case
amd 6000+
asus board
8 gig ram
evga 9600gt
asus xonar d2 soundcard
760gb of storage
amd 6000+
asus board
8 gig ram
evga 9600gt
asus xonar d2 soundcard
760gb of storage
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well, obviously. doesn't take it away from being worthless. and most hardcore builder/pc gamers wouldn't bother with it anyway.
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I dont know how it is now because its been a few years since I've frequented computer forums everyday but ive seen the top of the top using LED's insome of the most expensive and elaborate rigs, its really not that serious..
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you've got that backwards doggy
most hardcore gamers have leds everywhere from the fans to cathodes
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^ Exactly.
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eh i guess to each their own. btw, how long did it take you to build your pcs? including time you had to return stuff/trouble shooting/all that? i want agaming pc, was going with a prebuilt (HP firebird 803, which im still probably going to get) but I've always wanted to try to build my own but have zeroknowledge.
we must be viewing different stuff. most ppl care about their performance than it's looks.
Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT
you've got that backwards doggy
most hardcore gamers have leds everywhere from the fans to cathodes
we must be viewing different stuff. most ppl care about their performance than it's looks.
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if you are looking to make your own, be sure to invest in a anti-static/shock wrist.
1 shock on any parts...= fried and will cause a major headache later when you try to fix it.
1 shock on any parts...= fried and will cause a major headache later when you try to fix it.
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Getting the first one up and running took me about a month..I plugged the floppy power connector into the sys fan on the motherboard and fried themotherboard, cpu, and ram...thank god newegg sent me new ones
Getting it all put together took about 2 hours. Just read some guides and you'll be good..
agreed
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Eh, if you use common sense you really don't need a shock wristband IMO.
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Originally Posted by rickybadman
Actually from my experience, after dudes spend tons of money, time and effort on their rigs. They always want to show them off, there is almost always a post in most PC gaming forums of guys showing off their rigs.Originally Posted by CWrite78
eh i guess to each their own. btw, how long did it take you to build your pcs? including time you had to return stuff/trouble shooting/all that? i want a gaming pc, was going with a prebuilt (HP firebird 803, which im still probably going to get) but I've always wanted to try to build my own but have zero knowledge.Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT
you've got that backwards doggy
most hardcore gamers have leds everywhere from the fans to cathodes
we must be viewing different stuff. most ppl care about their performance than it's looks.
well im not saying they all dont like it. but the once i've seen them "showing off" their rigs meaning their specs being all over the place.
Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT
Getting the first one up and running took me about a month..I plugged the floppy power connector into the sys fan on the motherboard and fried the motherboard, cpu, and ram...thank god newegg sent me new ones
Getting it all put together took about 2 hours. Just read some guides and you'll be good..
agreed
i have an old HP i don't use since i switched to mac.. think i should 'practice' on that before i invest in a brand new rig?
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CWrite definitely play around with your old computer...but everything is pretty straight forward when you build your own rig. After that you can learn toOverclock your cpu, ram, or gpu.
