Going to build a new pc

[Sliver]

I've had nothing but bad luck with this computer. I know nothing of building computers. I'm gonna keep my monitor, keyboard, and probably my video card (radeon 1X650 512mb). My current case is a wierd one, and I'm just gonna keep it around in case I need it.

I want the PC to be able to play all the upcoming Valve games (L4d, Orange Box). I also want it to last me awhile, but I don't really need it to play every latest game out there.

I currently only make about ~$500 a month, and I only have about $70 right now, but I'm planning to buy it part by part, or maybe borrow some cash.

Again, I know nothing of making PC's, parts, etc.


I was hoping the great people on HL2.net could help.

 

[Asus]

Title:Going to build a new pc

I've had nothing but bad luck with this computer. I know nothing of building computers.

I'd love to help ya but I'm wondering if it will really be helping. You up to building another PC?

 

[Sliver]

Definitely. Pretty much every computer I buy is shitty, and I have t update some kind of part.So if I build one, I won't have to update right away, and when I do, I'll have a general idea on how to.

 

[giant384]

building and setting up a pc is alittle more complex then just adding a video card, or other components.

edit: there is sticky at the top of this forum that has lots of info on building a pc. might want to try there and ask any other questions you have in this thread.

 

[hool10]

You guys are scaring the guy lol. Well I say go to newegg and really only buy from them. They have the best deals I always find. There are online guides with pics. The hardware also comes with a DIY instruction thing too.

 

[Kyorisu]

Do not buy part by part! PC parts are always dropping in price it is better to buy everything at once when you can afford it.

Newegg lawl good for people who really cannot be arsed finding the right place to buy but a bad choice for everyone else. Find a local bulk buyer of PC parts you cannot go wrong with incredibly cheap prices. You have the added bonus of no shipping times and quicker replacements if something doesn't work.

Your biggest challenge will be getting the right amount of thermal gunk on your CPU. However, most new CPUS come with a thermal pad already applied to them so really you should be okay with that. To make it easier on yourself put the CPU and HS on the motherboard before you put the board into a case. Otherwise you only really need to read your motherboard manual and stick things in one at a time.

 

[giant384]

To make it easier on yourself put the CPU and HS on the motherboard before you put the board into a case. Otherwise you only really need to read your motherboard manual and stick things in one at a time.

uh what?
what you just said doesn't make sense at all.
it is much better if you install it why the board is in the case. you can easily install a cpu with the instructions in the manual.

 

[Kyorisu]

uh what?
what you just said doesn't make sense at all.
it is much better if you install it why the board is in the case. you can easily install a cpu with the instructions in the manual.

Sigh! let's say he goes the Intel route. While the push pins on the default HS are easy enough to use. How do you make sure you got them in correctly unless you you do it outside the case? (being rather new to the whole concept). Also depending on the case of choice and PSU it's a tight squeeze for some peoples hands to connect the fan.

The manual part refers to just doing everything in order.

To further my point what if he used an after market cooler? Good bloody luck connecting this thing while the boards in the case unless you have the hands of a child. Bad enough I have to mount the damn thing sideways.

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/348/dsc00032filteredez7.jpg Man this pic is old, cables everywhere and no HR-05 on the SB.

 

[giant384]

Sigh! let's say he goes the Intel route. While the push pins on the default HS are easy enough to use. How do you make sure you got them in correctly unless you you do it outside the case? (being rather new to the whole concept). Also depending on the case of choice and PSU it's a tight squeeze for some peoples hands to connect the fan.

The manual part refers to just doing everything in order.

To further my point what if he used an after market cooler? Good bloody luck connecting this thing while the boards in the case unless you have the hands of a child. Bad enough I have to mount the damn thing sideways.

ok i agree with you on the new intel fan there it can be a pain to install; that why you turn them all in the locked position and push down on them until it locks. also if you have a third party cooling fan its obvious that you will most likely need to change the backing plate and im sure there is a manual also. also inside of the case or out installing the plug for the fan is not problem at all; especially if you have nothing else in there. also from the looks of your last sentence, to me it looks like you actually tried to install the cpu with the case right side up. lol put it on its side man......much easier. if you just think about what you are doing before you do it your build will be fine.