Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community  

Go Back   Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community > Interests > Tilted Technology


 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 07-14-2003, 09:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
Crazy
 
Building my first computer

As I am building my first computer, I was wondering if ne one had weblinks for good tutorials that I could follow, if I got lost?? I am a little scared, since this is my first time.
iamii is offline  
Old 07-14-2003, 09:41 PM   #2 (permalink)
The Dreaded Pixel Nazi
 
Konichiwaneko's Avatar
 
Location: Inside my camera
hmm..let me look.

First of all..what are your parts? We can help you if we knew.
__________________
Hesitate. Pull me in.
Breath on breath. Skin on skin.
Loving deep. Falling fast.
All right here. Let this last.
Here with our lips locked tight.
Baby the time is right for us...
to forget about us.
Konichiwaneko is offline  
Old 07-14-2003, 09:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
Crazy
 
R_one's Avatar
 
Without knowing what you want, here's a starter

http://www4.tomshardware.com/howto/20010115/index.html
R_one is offline  
Old 07-14-2003, 09:50 PM   #4 (permalink)
Llama
 
goddfather40's Avatar
 
Location: Cali-for-nye-a
My advice is to take your time, and not force things. Check everything twice. Don't get frustrated.

Words to live by in any endeavor I suppose....
__________________
My name is goddfather40 and I approved this message.

I got ho's and I got bitches,
In C++ I branch with switches

-MC Plus+
goddfather40 is offline  
Old 07-14-2003, 10:05 PM   #5 (permalink)
Crazy
 
Thanks for the advice, and here is a parts list, everything including the case...

Aluminum ATX CSX-288 Case/Power Supply
Motherboard: Asus P4S800, SIS 648FX
Processor: P4 2.8C GHz
Sapphire Radeon 9700 Atlantis 128 MB DDR
Harddrive: Maxtor 120 Gb
Floppy Drive: Sony OEM Floppy Drive
DVD Drive: MSI 16X DVD
Montior: Princeton 18.1 inch digital LCD

Thank you very much for the suggestions
iamii is offline  
Old 07-14-2003, 10:35 PM   #6 (permalink)
The Dreaded Pixel Nazi
 
Konichiwaneko's Avatar
 
Location: Inside my camera
good parts, if possible I would replace the sis with a intel board if you haven't order the parts yet.

Have you done small work like cd rom replacement, memory and hard drive upgrades, and stuff like that before?
__________________
Hesitate. Pull me in.
Breath on breath. Skin on skin.
Loving deep. Falling fast.
All right here. Let this last.
Here with our lips locked tight.
Baby the time is right for us...
to forget about us.
Konichiwaneko is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 06:44 AM   #7 (permalink)
Crazy
 
Location: Ontari-ari-ari-O, Canada EH!
Yes, for sure go with an intel chipset instead of SIS. Asus P4P800 Deluxe or ABIT IS7-G. SIS makes S & J. Spend a little more for piece of mind. No mention of the memory but don't skimp on it either. Corsair and OCZ are expensive but they do make great stuff. Kingston Hyper X and Mushkin makes cheaper but quality stuff. Good choice on the Vidcard and HD but if you've got the cash go SATA.

Now for some advice on the build. Go SLOW!! and check everything twice. Place the mobo and I/O shield and check your stand-offs before you start screwing it in. (I can't tell you how many times I've had to pull a mobo for a patron because they did'nt check the placement of the screw stand-offs). Read the hell out of the instructions on seating your CPU, HSF and memory and put them on before you place the mobo in the case. And lastly when you have it all done do a final check before you plug it in. Make sure everything is pushed down as far as it can go, plugged into the correct place and cables are not stretched and straining (they will eventually pull themselves out if there is alot of tension)

Go slow, check everything twice and read the manual and you shouldn't have a problem
Cujo is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 06:54 AM   #8 (permalink)
Crazy
 
R_one's Avatar
 
YOu didn't mention how much power that power supply is.
Make sure it's 350 or more.
R_one is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 10:34 AM   #9 (permalink)
Crazy
 
reply

unfortunetly, I already bought the motherboard because I found it for 80 dollars, and with HT and 800 FSB I thought that was a good deal and its a 420 watt P4 power supply.

I am also adding 1 GB of PC 2700 DDR RAM

My parts are coming in this week, so I will probably buildit this weekend, so I will let you guys know how it went.

Whats so bad about the chipset I chose?
iamii is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 12:09 PM   #10 (permalink)
Upright
 
personally i would upgrade the 9700 ot a 9700 pro. the 'pro' makes a huge difference.

otherwise, nice system

links for how-to-build a computer:
Tom's Part 1: http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20020904/index.html
Tom's Part 2: http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20020918/index.html
PCMech Guide: http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/
Mother Boards Guide: http://www.motherboards.org/articles...es/924_11.html
Tweak 3D Guide: http://www.tweak3d.net/articles/howtobuildapc/
fitz7099 is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 01:21 PM   #11 (permalink)
Crazy
 
R_one's Avatar
 
Biggest advice I'd go with is just install the bare min. The MOBO, the MEM, the CPU, VID CARD, and the HD. Make sure you have a good install of your operating system and when everything checks out, then install the rest, DVD etc.

Secondly, no matter what the BIOS that came with the MOBO is probably going to be old. But BEFORE updating, let us know so that we can assist you. You don't wanna screw up a BIOS update!! But the Asus EZ Flash that will come with your MOBO works great for me.

Also, the drivers on all your stuff will more than likely need to be updated as well. And get DirectX 9.0a

Make sure you have ample ventilation and use a mobo sensing software to monitor the temps and fan speeds. Also why go 2700 when you can have the mighty 3200 that your MOBO accepts?

Good luck...keep us up to speed and I'll point you to some benchmarking tools to use and post up to compare with others.
R_one is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 02:41 PM   #12 (permalink)
Crazy
 
I went with the 2.8 with HT technology so I thought that going higher to 3200 would not be necessary, I kinda assumed that it would be too much, plus there is the cost issue.
iamii is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 03:08 PM   #13 (permalink)
The Dreaded Pixel Nazi
 
Konichiwaneko's Avatar
 
Location: Inside my camera
he's talking ram speed.
__________________
Hesitate. Pull me in.
Breath on breath. Skin on skin.
Loving deep. Falling fast.
All right here. Let this last.
Here with our lips locked tight.
Baby the time is right for us...
to forget about us.
Konichiwaneko is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 03:33 PM   #14 (permalink)
Crazy
 
OOPS... did not read that right....

main reason is I got two 512 sticks for 40 dollars each.
iamii is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 07:28 PM   #15 (permalink)
Crazy
 
R_one's Avatar
 
Come on



1 GB DDR (400) TwinX1024-3200LLPT Corsair XMS


You know you want it. Hear it calling your name?
R_one is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 07:36 PM   #16 (permalink)
Crazy
 
R_one's Avatar
 
Quote:
Originally posted by iamii
OOPS... did not read that right....

main reason is I got two 512 sticks for 40 dollars each.

Hmm at that price I think you're in for a rude awakening.
R_one is offline  
Old 07-15-2003, 08:22 PM   #17 (permalink)
Crazy
 
MONITOR??

I have yet to acquire one crucial element for my pc, the monitor I was looking to buy this one Princeton VL193, because of its digital input. I was wondering if ne one could point me in the direction of a good 17-19 inch digital input monitor. Thanks
iamii is offline  
Old 07-16-2003, 08:34 PM   #18 (permalink)
Stonerific
 
drawerfixer's Avatar
 
Location: Colorado
Help appreciated. :)

Eek! I'm in nearly the same boat as you, iamii.

Unfortunately for me, though, I was born and raised a Mac user. I remain one to this day, and am typing on an iMac. However, I can see the benefits for both operating systems, unlike some on this board, and think it a good idea to have a PC on the side.

So I've been following this thread with great interest. All of the above links have been read through, and bookmarked. I feel like I know enough about the 'basic' physical installation to do the act, but I have a few questions for the computer whizes out there on TFP...

1 - When I got to the ending of the articles, it started talking about BIOS and a bunch of acronyms I couldn't begin to understand. It looked to me like a lot of command lines, which I know absolutly known. The thought of installing an OS through this BIOS terrified me. Is it simple enough that a complete newbie such as I could handle it, with of course some TFPers help? (All of my friends consider me a computer Guru™, so I can't turn to them.)

2 - Regardless of the BIOS thing, they talked of installing the OS with 'system discs', which turned out to be 3.5" floppies, I believe. Is this absolutely neccessary? I've grown so accustomed to CDs that I was hoping to not even install a floppy drive with the computer. Would that be advised?

3 - From what I understand of the PC world, there is basically Linux and Windows. From my ignorance, Windows is for the more casual user, while Linux is more user intensive... For this first PC, I don't want or need something completely bad ass. I'm not going to overclock, or be working Photoshop from this. It's just a computer to get the basics of building and the Windows world. Which operating system would be best for me? If Windows, which is what I was leaning towards, what version? Are there warez versions I can download, or should I just pay for it? My experience with Macs makes buying OS's very cost oriented... What do you suggest?

4 - Right now, I have no components, nor do I know much about them. I was hoping the TFP whizzes could come up with a summary component by component. Like I said, I'm a Mac user, and used to useing what I buy. Having 20 different choices for motherboards overwhelms me. If perhaps you guys could narrow it down to the two top brands for each component, or even individual things, that'd be great. I just need someplace to start, as I have no idea what to buy.

Cost isn't neccessarily an issue. I have plenty of money, but I'd prefer not to spend a huge hunkload (More than.. 500 or so, excluding monitor... is that reasonable?). Like I said, this be to serve a farked site or anything severe. I just want something kinda basic.

Now I understand it'd be in my own benefit to research this on my own to determine the best scenario. I will certainly be spending a large amount of time researching. However, with juvenile knowledge, I'd be easy to dupe, and a few helpful mentors would be greatly appreciated. I also thought some of you would get a kick and have fun.

iamii, I didn't mean to threadjack, and hopefully this leads us both to great computers. I'll certainly be listening to the info they give you, and attempting to absorb it all.

Thanks in advance.
drawerfixer is offline  
Old 07-17-2003, 11:57 AM   #19 (permalink)
Crazy
 
hey drawerfixer,

welcome onboard....

I actually got all my parts in today and was getting to work on the PC

I realized with my case came round plastic things and brass spacers... What are the plastic things for??

about needing a floppy drive... If your dvd, or cd rom drive has no problems booting directly from a cd, you don't need it. I know WIn XP lets you boot from the cd itself. But you may still need it if you are going to use recovery programs like norton ghost and all....
iamii is offline  
Old 07-17-2003, 05:56 PM   #20 (permalink)
Crazy
 
I AM FINALLY DONE, thanks to everyone for providing insight to my questions, now I know that there is someone I can turn to when I need computer advise.
iamii is offline  
Old 07-17-2003, 06:50 PM   #21 (permalink)
Crazy
 
R_one's Avatar
 
Good deal. Now go to HERE and download 3Dmark03 and HERE for PCmark2002 to test your system. Register online and compare your system to others.
R_one is offline  
Old 07-17-2003, 10:24 PM   #22 (permalink)
Stonerific
 
drawerfixer's Avatar
 
Location: Colorado
GRR. I've posted to this thread twice from the laptop, but for some reason they didn't take. Hopefully this one from the desktop will.... Congrats, iamii. I'm sure you'll get hours of fun out of your computer. With that setup, I don't see how you can't. :P As I have an iMac and I'm leaving for college in a month, I'm rethinking the entire PC building experience. I'd definately like to do it, but at this point it doesn't really make much sense... My nature pulls me toward building the computer, but logic tells me to wait awhile. Most likely next summer. :@ I'm still deliberating. Anyway, congrats!
__________________
They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin
drawerfixer is offline  
Old 07-18-2003, 04:06 AM   #23 (permalink)
Crazy
 
Drawerfixer, what a coincidence I am myself heading out to College in a month... Where are you going to school? I am going to school in Maryland.
iamii is offline  
Old 07-18-2003, 10:04 AM   #24 (permalink)
Stonerific
 
drawerfixer's Avatar
 
Location: Colorado
Just a state school here in Colorado. I have absolutely no idea what to major in or attempt in life, so I'm hoping I can figure it out in the next two years.
__________________
They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin
drawerfixer is offline  
 

Tags
building, computer


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:16 PM.

Tilted Forum Project

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2
© 2002-2012 Tilted Forum Project

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360