OCAU guide to building your own PC - Page 4

Darantius · 8th December 2008, 11:18 AM

I bought my first PC and finished building yesterday; just want to say thanks for taking the time to write what must be the most basic of basics down.

It's a great help to have clear and simple tips with pictures to refer to when doubtful... especially comforting to have a second option besides just product manuals!

standby. · 23rd April 2009, 11:15 AM

i need this guide like 4 months ago when i build my pc
but now im pro
hahaha

Chris471 · 21st July 2009, 8:26 AM

Hey, just a question - how long do you think a professional would take to build a computer?

It might save me hundreds if you answer.

Xieer · 5th September 2009, 12:59 AM

Ok, so today I lashed out and bought a gaming pc... It took all night to assemble and I turn it on and.... BLAH! No picture on my monitor... Which is weird because the gfx cards fans are spinning all the lights are on and everything seems pretty sweet.

I haven't done this for a long time so maybe I'm missing something obvious. Suggestions?

Specs:
UD3R
i7 Core 920
GTX 285
750W antec truepower
6GB G.Skill 1600

adamsleath · 16th September 2009, 7:20 AM

try the other display port

admrich · 17th May 2010, 8:08 PM

Am after advice for min spend case only PC approx $500

have dodgy mouse, keyboard & monitor ..

need case, power supply, video card, ram (4Gb)

Used for Net, assignments & some gaming...

Connectivity probably needs to be a feature..

Existing ancient under-specced HP machine dying

King Krapp · 17th May 2010, 8:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by admrich

Am after advice for min spend case only PC approx $500

have dodgy mouse, keyboard & monitor ..

need case, power supply, video card, ram (4Gb)

Used for Net, assignments & some gaming...

Connectivity probably needs to be a feature..

Existing ancient under-specced HP machine dying

I suggest the What/Where Should I Buy? forum

jprockbelly · 26th May 2010, 2:34 PM

Awesome guide, great for newbies (like me).

Thanks to break and all contributers

jozlod · 26th May 2010, 3:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamsleath

try the other display port

dont both/all display ports output video on post/boot? they always have on all my dual head video cards i've ever had.

King Krapp · 26th May 2010, 6:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jozlod

dont both/all display ports output video on post/boot? they always have on all my dual head video cards i've ever had.

I assume the idea behind the suggestion was the one of the ports might have been buggered, hence no picture. Anyway, that post was 8 months ago so I assume the issue has been resolved.

Huggy_Bear64 · 26th May 2010, 6:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jozlod

dont both/all display ports output video on post/boot? they always have on all my dual head video cards i've ever had.

On my old 8800GT it got all cranky if I plugged into the wrong DVI port.

U238-Shell · 26th May 2010, 8:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xieer

Ok, so today I lashed out and bought a gaming pc... It took all night to assemble and I turn it on and.... BLAH! No picture on my monitor... Which is weird because the gfx cards fans are spinning all the lights are on and everything seems pretty sweet.

I haven't done this for a long time so maybe I'm missing something obvious. Suggestions?

Specs:
UD3R
i7 Core 920
GTX 285
750W antec truepower
6GB G.Skill 1600

Probably RAM.

Make sure the RAM is fully in and in the right slots.

macktheknife · 30th August 2010, 9:43 PM

This is gonna sound a bit stupid, but a wise man once said there are no stupid questions, just stupid people.. so here goes:

Basically, I'm getting the D14 cooler.

I know I have to install the mounting bracket thing before I install the motherboard into the case, but do I install the cooler before as well? Will it get in the way of the motherboards (ga-x58a-ud3r) mounting screws?

xz0r · 27th September 2010, 10:58 PM

Thanks for this guide. I'll be sure to follow it for my upcoming build

Desttroy4 · 4th October 2010, 9:28 AM

Thanks !!!!

5th September 2009, 12:59 AM	#49
Xieer Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 13	Problem Ok, so today I lashed out and bought a gaming pc... It took all night to assemble and I turn it on and.... BLAH! No picture on my monitor... Which is weird because the gfx cards fans are spinning all the lights are on and everything seems pretty sweet. I haven't done this for a long time so maybe I'm missing something obvious. Suggestions? Specs: UD3R i7 Core 920 GTX 285 750W antec truepower 6GB G.Skill 1600 __________________ Xieer was here.

16th September 2009, 7:20 AM	#50
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17th May 2010, 8:08 PM	#51
admrich Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1	not sure where to seek advice ? Am after advice for min spend case only PC approx $500 have dodgy mouse, keyboard & monitor .. need case, power supply, video card, ram (4Gb) Used for Net, assignments & some gaming... Connectivity probably needs to be a feature.. Existing ancient under-specced HP machine dying

30th August 2010, 9:43 PM	#58
macktheknife Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney 2164 Posts: 357	This is gonna sound a bit stupid, but a wise man once said there are no stupid questions, just stupid people.. so here goes: Basically, I'm getting the D14 cooler. I know I have to install the mounting bracket thing before I install the motherboard into the case, but do I install the cooler before as well? Will it get in the way of the motherboards (ga-x58a-ud3r) mounting screws? __________________ i7 950 l NH-D14 l GA-X58a-UD3R l 12GB G.Skill l GA-GTX580 l Dell U3011 l K90 \| G9x l Xonar Essence STX l ATH-AD 700 l 120GB Phoenix Pro SSD l 2x300gb RAID0 l 3x1.5tb l W7 l Antec 1200 l CP-850W [Logitech 'G' Owners Club Member #43] - [SSD Owners Club #229] - P6666 3DMarks

27th September 2010, 10:58 PM	#59
xz0r Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 11	thanks Thanks for this guide. I'll be sure to follow it for my upcoming build

8th December 2008, 11:18 AM	#46
Darantius Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	I bought my first PC and finished building yesterday; just want to say thanks for taking the time to write what must be the most basic of basics down. It's a great help to have clear and simple tips with pictures to refer to when doubtful... especially comforting to have a second option besides just product manuals!

23rd April 2009, 11:15 AM	#47
standby. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 118	i need this guide like 4 months ago when i build my pc but now im pro hahaha

21st July 2009, 8:26 AM	#48
Chris471 New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	Hey, just a question - how long do you think a professional would take to build a computer? It might save me hundreds if you answer.

26th May 2010, 2:34 PM	#53
jprockbelly Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melburn Posts: 17	Awesome guide, great for newbies (like me). Thanks to break and all contributers

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