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Well, I finished my first computer build in about 8-10 years, and overall, I'm pretty happy.
The one problem I ran into was installing the processor. To me, it seems like the socket has too much free room, and its very difficult to tell if it was seated properly. It also seemed like it took too much force to lower the bracket. The last processor I installed was a socket 370, and those were an absolute breeze to install, so I was a bit disappointed with that.
I also hate the design of the stock Fan. The way it mounts to the motherboard is horrible. I also installed the motherboard in the case before installing the fan (mistake, I know), and I just couldnt get everything clicked in at once without putting too much pressure on the motherboard. I finally took it out, and got a different heat sink, which I am much happier with.
My video card also just arrived today. (I ordered everything the 28th of Dec with 3 day shipping.) I wasn't too upset, but like I said before, I though there was a good chance I ruined the processor by seating it incorrectly, so I was more nervous about not knowing if my system would start up, then I was upset about not being able to play COD4.
One thing that I was pleased with, is my copy of Vista ultimate is an upgrade, but it never made me install a previous version of windows. I have the academic version, so its a bit different, but I was nice that it saved me some time.
The one problem I ran into was installing the processor. To me, it seems like the socket has too much free room, and its very difficult to tell if it was seated properly. It also seemed like it took too much force to lower the bracket. The last processor I installed was a socket 370, and those were an absolute breeze to install, so I was a bit disappointed with that.
I also hate the design of the stock Fan. The way it mounts to the motherboard is horrible. I also installed the motherboard in the case before installing the fan (mistake, I know), and I just couldnt get everything clicked in at once without putting too much pressure on the motherboard. I finally took it out, and got a different heat sink, which I am much happier with.
My video card also just arrived today. (I ordered everything the 28th of Dec with 3 day shipping.) I wasn't too upset, but like I said before, I though there was a good chance I ruined the processor by seating it incorrectly, so I was more nervous about not knowing if my system would start up, then I was upset about not being able to play COD4.
One thing that I was pleased with, is my copy of Vista ultimate is an upgrade, but it never made me install a previous version of windows. I have the academic version, so its a bit different, but I was nice that it saved me some time.
