Building a PC - Saxperience

Smokin_Joe · 5th November 2009, 18:19

Anyone ever done this, how straightforward was it and was the saving worth it?

I don't think I would have a problem with the nuts and bolts, I have fitted hard drives, memory and CD drives before. It's getting everything to link up and work that would concern me.

Scott^p · 5th November 2009, 19:19

Done it years ago and it still works today. Found it pretty easy should be plenty of guides on the Internet. Saving was worth it for me

b0t13 · 5th November 2009, 19:48

well worth it mate, just get a good guide off the net and make sure that you get RAM that works with the motherboard and GFX card that works with the motherboard, as not everything is plug and play, other than tht its abit fiddly with a screwdriver but not hard so give it a go and take it in steps

Noddy · 5th November 2009, 20:06

I've built many pcs and servers over the years, its crucial to get parts that will work together right (ie Motherboard with the correct RAM type, CPU type etc)

The golden rule however is to NEVER buy a cheap budget power supply - at the end of the day that is whats powering everything and in the worst case of you PSU failing majorly, it can take (i've seen it happen) the rest of the system (normally your GFX card and CPU) with it.

Good brands of PSU are Enermax, Thermaltake, Tagan, and Seasonic.

Asus make some of the best motherboards on the market as well

bald24 · 5th November 2009, 20:15

It'll be the last PC you ever have.

You'll never buy a new PC, you'll upgrade what you've got. Defiantly do it.

- Cheaper
- Get exactly the computer you want to match your needs
- Not loaded up with crappy software like most new computers are now

Smokin_Joe · 5th November 2009, 20:38

Thanks for the replies, I have been looking at cases on the Novatech website. Most come with a built in PSU, does anyone know if Novatech is quality stuff?

A few of the cases are under £30.

Alex^p · 5th November 2009, 20:48

I've always found ebuyer.com good for PC parts.

gj89 · 5th November 2009, 20:55

It's a little confusing at first, take your time, follow the leads and think logically, if you can work on an engine, you can definetly build a PC, I built my own over three years ago from a standard factory model, upgraded it over the years and it's never let me down. If you need a hand though gimme a shout =)

AXracing · 5th November 2009, 23:37

The only things is not ever parts is always compatible in all situations. There are not always room for parts and often there are software conflicts. Its not that common these days but if you get unlucky you can spend an age trying to sort things out. I had a problem of late that my Power supply was not compatible with my new gfx cards. So I got a new power supply only to work out my case did not have enough air flow so had to sort out some extra cooling. At least all the software drivers worked for a change. Well I say that but a am have the odd niggle with Open GL support.

bald24 · 6th November 2009, 00:05

List the parts on here if you want so they can be checked over to ensure they're fully compatible

kennysevenfold · 6th November 2009, 00:31

overclockers uk for your parts mate

Bowey · 6th November 2009, 13:49

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Originally Posted by kennysevenfold

overclockers uk for your parts mate

awesome site, very very cheap and the forum is full of helpfull people.

hellonpluto · 6th November 2009, 15:21

Remember to where an anti static strap! You dont want to be zapping your components. Try not to touch the chips etc.

Building PCs is pretty straight forward nowadays. Just be careful putting the CPU in and make sure its the right way around as the pins are now on the motherboard, and can be easily bent.

I've been building PCs for over 14 years.

kennysevenfold · 6th November 2009, 21:50

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Originally Posted by Bowey

awesome site, very very cheap and the forum is full of helpfull people.

Yeah mate it is, i go by the same username on the forums as i do here, look out for me

Smokin_Joe · 6th November 2009, 22:21

Thanks for all the helpful replies.

I will probably start collecting all the bits I need over the next few months and give it a go over the Xmas holiday. I might well get away from this windoze crap too and install Linux.

flynnsvtr · 8th November 2009, 14:11

Don't go with linux...its all well and good people slating windows and trying to be individual by going with linux and ubuntu etc, but the fact is compatitibltiy wise windows is far superior to any other platform, linux doesn't support shit!

Stay with windows!!

Toms112 · 8th November 2009, 14:15

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Originally Posted by hellonpluto

Remember to where an anti static strap! You dont want to be zapping your components. Try not to touch the chips etc.

Not a necessity any more good precaution but not a necessity as i said. Even my bro's company who build stupidly powerful £3,000 3D CAD pcs dont wear em. They've gotten to a point where components come protected

Tex0gen · 8th November 2009, 19:51

I built mine from scratch, i used ebuyer.com to get all the parts i needed.. It really is the last PC i will ever need.

P6T Deluxe motherboard.
Intel core i7 extreme
Nvidia GTX 295 graphics
12gb DDR3 RAM
1000W darkpower pro PSU
DVD-RW
Antec Case.

Looks the part..
Its mostly what cable fits where.
But finding the parts that go together is a MUST.. Other than that its all plug and play.

You looking for RAM type, and Processor/mobo socket types as the main one.

kennysevenfold · 8th November 2009, 20:13

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Originally Posted by Tex0gen

P6T Deluxe motherboard.
Intel core i7 extreme
Nvidia GTX 295 graphics
12gb DDR3 RAM
1000W darkpower pro PSU
DVD-RW
Antec Case.

Pics or it didnt happen.

Olly · 8th November 2009, 20:30

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Originally Posted by kennysevenfold

overclockers uk for your parts mate

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Originally Posted by Bowey

awesome site, very very cheap and the forum is full of helpfull people.

+1 on that! Great site.

With uber powerfull PSU's may want to factor in a UPS. I had alot of trouble with mine cutting out with our location... Turns out everytime something heavy was turned on it cut off power to my PC.