Should i build completely or barebone then build???

D

doug_7506

2[H]4U
Joined
Oct 17, 2004
Messages
3,247
well ive never fully built a computere and i was wondering if i should take the plunge into building one? i have had several experinces with insttalling hard drives, disc drives, ram, pci cards, video cards, etc. I have never installed a motherboard pr powers upply or processor so i was kinda neverous about doing it. since this is the case should i buy the barebone that i want which is the same as i if were to build by myself. if i were to build it would be around 100-150 cheaper so it would save me some money but i would also be moving into an area i never touched on.....
http://www.hardwarezone.com/guides/amd-socket939/index.php?pg=4
this site looks like it has some good tips on installin plus having this forms should help with everything.

so should i build completely or buy a barebon then build from there.....

thanks for all adivce if if you have any tips hile building that might be overloked please tell....
 
Roll your own. It's all in the motherboard manual--I don't know who has the best manuals but Asus has been satisfactory for me. Just make sure you use standoffs and install them in the right locations when you fasten the mobo to the case. Double check all the jumper settings--make sure the CMOS reset is not jumped.

Other than that--I dunno, most of the other components are pretty basic.

Don't force the CPU into the socket and make sure the orientation is correct.

Get a good PSU, preferably tested on another system first. Make sure everything is seated well before powering on.

Some thermal compound (for your HSF) is electrically conductive (conducive?) so don't slather it all over the place, just where it's needed (a thin layer).

If you have problems install the bare minimum components necessary to POST/boot and work from there to isolate problem component(s). Beep codes may help to isolate things; programs like memtest can help even more.

Have a working computer handy so you can search these forums. :D

[edit] Oh yeah, make sure there's nothing loose rolling around before you plug it in and power it on. A loose screw can ruin your day.
 
lol back to the seriouse part of it is building that complicated i mean i have some experince with building as mentioned and im not a total moron and have some experince with wiring....
 
Get more opinions than mine; I was hoping some of the more experienced would reply. I'm a n00b working on novice status. ;)

I got a little worried when moving to a new case, getting the power/reset/front USB cables plugged in correctly. It wasn't too terrible--fortunately the cables were all marked (God bless Chieftec.) Everything else was cake, new PSU & optical drives.
 
Watch Porn!!!??? :eek:

I thought I was the only one!!!

Seriously - do it yourself - if you are to scared, then do Barebones, it will cost you more and it is not as configurable, but you get the ease of use of no grounding issues (which can fry your Mobo)

good luck
 
Last year I asked the exact same question ...and a year later I am still running strong on the sytem I built myself, thanks to everyone's help here. It took me awhile because I was scared of screwing up and was quadruple-checking everything....what I did was find a general guide of building a computer on the web and used that in conjuction with my motherboard's manuel.

It's a very satisfying experience plus you are free from those pc manufacters who think they can con you into spending hundreds more for what you could easily build yourself....

In regards to grounding issues...just try to avoid any static electricity....it's getting to be summer so that will help; no dry/cold areas for it to charge up in....I assembled mine on my kitchen table; you don't want to be around carpet obviously doing a breakdance or rubbing a balloon.

When they tell you don't worry, they are half-wrong. By worrying, you are making sure you do it right; it's the people who never worried at all who fry their stuff or break their cpu chip installing it.

Good luck.
 
thanks for the info...

i want to build to learn and thats y i think i will... im saving money till the summer to buy all the good stuff at once have 900 right nwo should have around 1400 by summer and once i build my new pc ill sell this one for dirt cheap to give me monmey to buy a new lcd monitor for it. when i build ill go supper slow and double check everything and i also have a month to learn more info and tip/tricks before my build...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top