The Computer Megathread

[uno_da_cat]

It might be a mini disc drive which won't really fit

It fit, Finally got those screws out. It's in perfect now.
I figured out why my other comp didn't have standoffs, it had little black plastic pieces glued everywhere. Damn you Dell.

uno
do you have a camera like for skype or anything.

using mom's laptop right now. So can't DL any programs. She's weird like that.. (uses internet explorer)
But it does have a webcam. Dunno if video chat is likely though.

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[devildogelite]

Sounds like you got most of the problems sorted out, the power cables may be a pain to get to the motherboard

[KoopaScooper]

the power cables may be a pain to get to the motherboard

So much this, my brother had to route his 4-pin connector under his video card for makeshift cable management among the case's cable management
god that was annoying

[uno_da_cat]

Sounds like you got most of the problems sorted out, the power cables may be a pain to get to the motherboard

Front panel is a little confusing. still kinda stuck with that. Not sure if I'm doing everyright and a little freaked out.
I'm worried about the wiring alot.

[pecon98]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/WtxlT.png[/img]
:C

Shall I do the honors?

[uno_da_cat]

It's not starting. Fan started to move. But it isn't starting at all. Not really sure what I'm doing and these videos suck at explaining specific parts. (God damn front panel)

[Snaffle J. Bean]

It's not starting. Fan started to move. But it isn't starting at all. Not really sure what I'm doing and these videos suck at explaining specific parts. (God damn front panel)

>Not being absolutely sure of what you're doing when building a computer
>Ever
>ishygddt

Are you sure you have all the power cables plugged in?

[uno_da_cat]

>Not being absolutely sure of what you're doing when building a computer
>Ever
>ishygddt

Are you sure you have all the power cables plugged in?

Not even sure what you meant with all the greentexting.

I've plugged everything in that has a slot. The only thing I know right off hand that could've been done incorrectly is the front panel wiring. I've got no clue how to set that up exactly. I tried following the tiny diagram on my mobo but I didnt know if they needed to be plugged in a certain direction or not.

[pecon98]

$2000 All-around build. Includes one GPU, but has room to crossfire a second one.

Case
Mobo
GPU
RAID
PSU
CPU
SSD
RAM
HDD x2
Optical
CPU cooler

I think I concentrated a bit too much on the whole RAID card thing. Should I weigh it a bit differently?

[HerpaDerp]

$2000 All-around build. Includes one GPU, but has room to crossfire a second one.

Case
Mobo
GPU
RAID
PSU
CPU
SSD
RAM
HDD x2
Optical
CPU cooler

I think I concentrated a bit too much on the whole RAID card thing. Should I weigh it a bit differently?

>$2000 build
>AMD Phenom

no you failed it

Dump the RAID stuff, m pretty sure someone doesn't need that much research and an SSD will be just as fast, if not more.

[pecon98]

>$2000 build
>AMD Phenom

no you failed it

Dump the RAID stuff, m pretty sure someone doesn't need that much research and an SSD will be just as fast, if not more.

Fine, I'll make an Intel build.
I just fanboy AMD too much.

[uno_da_cat]

Got it to start up after some tinkering. Got an error too. Woo.

Fortunately only a Checksum error. My comp is started and I'm on. But it's running a slow pace speeds for some reason. Also alot of stuff is a little messed up. Time/Resolution and what not. I figure that was the Checksum error's fault.

Woo, and I got this stupid metal thing blocking my ethernet cord. Fun times, fun times. I don't even know how to move it without completely removing the god damn motherboard either.

[KoopaScooper]

Woo, and I got this stupid metal thing blocking my ethernet cord. Fun times, fun times. I don't even know how to move it without completely removing the god damn motherboard either.

If you're talking about the rear I/O shield, either it's a defective shield (you can remove it, if it is, however your computer will be more open,) or some other connector that for some reason (god forbid) it's not RJ45

[uno_da_cat]

If you're talking about the rear I/O shield, either it's a defective shield (you can remove it, if it is, however your computer will be more open,) or some other connector that for some reason (god forbid) it's not RJ45

I fixed it. Currently dealing with a few small issues. (Mostly my computer running at a loving slow ass snail pace when it starts. My "Microsoft Windows" Stopped responding for a min while getting the desktop loaded.) I am actually back on my PC. :D! It worked. I'm gonna do some setting up and try to play L.A. Noire <-- something I couldn't do before.

Any reason my computer may be running a bit more awkwardly than before? I noticed while signing on steam. Peoples avatars were not loading correctly. I'll post an image soon. My computer is acting slow and stupid.

http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html <-- doesn't loving work. Good times.

[Snaffle J. Bean]

http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html <-- doesn't loving work. Good times.

http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx