Buying a new PC

[yoječ]

All cables will be included.

 

As for the computer case, I wouldn't recommend that Enermax. It doesn't even have bottom-mounted PSU.

 

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/Home/Product/...d-Chassis-black

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/Home/Product/...midi-Tower-Case

 

These would be better IMHO.

@Yojo, The heatspreaders would help when overclocking.

Phenom 955 has unlocked multipler, so there is really no need to overclock RAM. Edited November 17, 2010 by yojo2

[anus]

If you decide to get the V3 or Asgard fred, make sure to get atleast another one fan. I recommend filling up the fan slots as they both come with one fan preinstalled and have room for 3 more. 3 of these Zalman 120MM fans would do.

 

@Yojo, True, but the 630 doesn't come with an unlocked multiplier .

 

Edit: One other thing Fred, if you can wait till this monitor comes back in stock, it'd be a way better deal. 24.5" and 2ms response time for just £2.54 more (including VAT).

Edited November 17, 2010 by Warlord.

[yoječ]

 

@Yojo, True, but the 630 doesn't come with an unlocked multiplier .

...oh yeah. I gotta buy glasses.

[fred]

Parts arrived today and gotta admit I'm not entirely convinced the whole 'build it yourself' idea was such a good one. It looks a lot more complicated now I've got the stuff in front of me. Anyway, won't be assembling it till tomorrow because I forgot to get a screwdriver.

 

Thanks for all the help. I went for the V3 case in the end and got the extra 3 fans.

[anus]

Trust me bro, it's really easy. Once you put it together you'll realise how easy it is.

 

Any doubts/questions you have, feel free to ask.

 

Oh and watch this:

 

 

 

Should help .

[fred]

Thanks, that video helped a lot. I think it's working (Windows is just installing [very slowly] at the minute) but had a question about the RAM. There's 4 slots: blue, white, blue, white. Does it matter which I use? I stuck them both in same colour (possibly blue but can't remember) but wasn't sure.

 

Also had a bit of trouble fitting the fans. I've only installed the front one so still got two spare (+ case came with rear fan fitted). There's space at the bottom of the case but presumably I'd want that as an intake and as it's on the floor, it's going to be dirty/dusty. As for the top, there's the motherboard in the way so I can't use the screw holes but I could screw into the ventilation holes. Would I be better off leaving it or are they definitely worth installing?

[dog_day_sunrise]

Thanks, that video helped a lot. I think it's working (Windows is just installing [very slowly] at the minute) but had a question about the RAM. There's 4 slots: blue, white, blue, white. Does it matter which I use? I stuck them both in same colour (possibly blue but can't remember) but wasn't sure.

 

Also had a bit of trouble fitting the fans. I've only installed the front one so still got two spare (+ case came with rear fan fitted). There's space at the bottom of the case but presumably I'd want that as an intake and as it's on the floor, it's going to be dirty/dusty. As for the top, there's the motherboard in the way so I can't use the screw holes but I could screw into the ventilation holes. Would I be better off leaving it or are they definitely worth installing?

You always pair ram in the same colour. I think.

[Stinky12]

Thanks, that video helped a lot. I think it's working (Windows is just installing [very slowly] at the minute) but had a question about the RAM. There's 4 slots: blue, white, blue, white. Does it matter which I use? I stuck them both in same colour (possibly blue but can't remember) but wasn't sure.

 

Also had a bit of trouble fitting the fans. I've only installed the front one so still got two spare (+ case came with rear fan fitted). There's space at the bottom of the case but presumably I'd want that as an intake and as it's on the floor, it's going to be dirty/dusty. As for the top, there's the motherboard in the way so I can't use the screw holes but I could screw into the ventilation holes. Would I be better off leaving it or are they definitely worth installing?

You always pair ram in the same colour. I think.

Yes, you need to pair them in the same cooler to achieve dual channel or triple channel configurations.

But there are a few motherboards that don't go by coloring, they go by memory banks.

 

So check the manual for more details.

[anus]

For the RAM slot colours, check the manual like Stinky said. Set up the RAM for dual channel.

 

The fans are worth installing as they'll really help you temps.