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Meat1000

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Going to be building an i7 this weekend. any posts or web links to PC Building guides or OS / BIOS walk-throughs. (sorry if I missed a sticky somewhere with the info). :confused:

Intel Quad Core i7 920
3 x 1 gigs of Corsair Tri-Channel 1333mhz DDR3 Ram
Asus p6t
Western Digital 640 gb sata HD AAKS
EVGA Nvidia 896mb gtx260 (216 stream processor core model)
22 inch widescreen LCD (Acer)
BFG 800 watt power supply
Windows Vista 64 bit
Coolmaster Case RC 590
Samsung DVD burner drive
 
I read it and missed the links above troubleshooting. My bad, but i did read (obviously too fast.) thanks tiraides
 
if that doesn't help then always try a google search you can usually find detailed step b step guides which help you the whole way within 2 minutes
 
If you played with Legos or built models when you were younger (or still do), this computer building shit is less than cake. GL.
 
GamingHaloGod said:
if that doesn't help then always try a google search you can usually find detailed step b step guides which help you the whole way within 2 minutes
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From the FAQ:

tiraides said:
PC Building Guides
Coding Horror (Blog) - Building a PC -- Part I, Part II, Part III (Overclocking)
Corsair Labs -- February 2007 System Build, December 2005 System Build
Driver Heaven - Building a PC
Expert Village - How to Build a Custom PC Computer -- A series of videos
MaximumPC - PC Building Guide FAQ -- Part 1, Part 2
mechBgon's guide for first-time system builders
Tech Report - How to build a PC
Tiger Direct - PC Building Guide -- Somewhat old, but still good
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mechBgon's guide is one of the most oft-recommended guides for first-time builders. (And yes, some of these guides were found using a Google search.)
 
you definitely want to go ahead and get 6 gigs for that rig. 3x2gb would be your best bet.
 
will definitely be upgrading to 6 gig once ram comes down. my budget was 1500 and I spent 1560. ( got lucky, I have a PA address, so no tax from newegg)

I read the part 1, 2, 3 of the first links, will read the corsair one tonight. and then mechadon. Obviously, first time nerves.

I'll post my results. I'd video tape myself, but I don't have 48 hours of tape or battery life hahaha
 
his post for the build can also be viewed on Anandtech.com. where do you guys live, maybe i'll just have you build my i7 PC.:p
 
tiraides said:
From the FAQ:



mechBgon's guide is one of the most oft-recommended guides for first-time builders. (And yes, some of these guides were found using a Google search.)
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haven't go to the mechBgon yet (prob. will tonight) but the corsair one is very detailed. good for a n00b
 
You don't really need a guide. Just connect the pieces together in a sensible manner and that's it.

If you need more help, one of the best ways is to just to look at the pictures of other (real) builds and see how they've connected up everything. Beats a guide any day.

The only documentation you may want to look through is the motherboard guide which describes the plugs/sockets on your motherboard (i.e. to find out the on/off power connector).
 
youtube is the new google, go there you're bound to find at least one guide for every piece
 
etherone said:
youtube is the new google, go there you're bound to find at least one guide for every piece
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Good news: I originally found the Expert Village "guide" on... you guessed it... YouTube!

Seriously guys, I'm starting to get the feeling that you're ignoring the guides I've listed on purpose. :rolleyes:
 
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