So... are you ready to build your box this weekend? The impatient mind wants to know... Are you all set? These memories are getting more and more inexpensive these days. I still remember the days that a 128 MB SIMMS clip was over $100.
I received a pm and someone just shared info on a a great Case - midtower silent type Here is the link http://www.nzxt.com/new/products/classic_series/h2 Thanks !! and please join in the thread that was great info on silent cases
Hey Boli, piling the pressure on, huh . That's a good thing; I need that push. I think I'll build it next weekend since I haven't got all the parts yet. I just received the following today: mobo, CPU and memory. The GPUs are going to be here on Thursday. I have decided on the PCU (Corsair HX650; TX650 if I find a better deal). The only other things that I need to order are: casing, HDD and optical drive. For the HDD, I may go for the Seagate Barracuda. Optical drive can be anything (any suggestions?). I have never done a self build before, so am a little lost when it came to the casing. All and any help will be taken with both hands. What size do I need (mid or full size), which are the best brands, how do I know which ones run silently, which ones have good airflow etc. are some of the questions I have. Btw, does anyone notice if I'm missing anything? I think I have it all covered, but feel like I may be overlooking something. Seems like I'm almost there. Guys, I really am grateful for all the help. I know if it wasn't for you good ppl, I would have taken a very long time in building this system and would have ended up with an inferior system at a much higher price. VIVA CORONA!!!
Optical drive: Those DVD-RW drives are quite generic. I picked up all mine from Fry's... whatever they were promoting at the time. From $20 - $25. Here are what I got: LiteOn iHAS324 DVD-RW 24x; h/w: ATAPI iHAS324 Y ATA device TSSTcorp DVD-RW drive model TS-H653Q h/w: TSSTcorp CDDVDRW TS-H653Q ATA Device ASUS DVD-RW model DRW-24B1ST h/w ASUS DRW-24B1ST a ATA Device 3 different computers, 3 different makes/models. Don't matter that much anyway since I don't cut a lot of CD or DVD. = = = = = The case: both I and Tiki got a full-tower case made by Antec. They are really huge. I put them under my desk so the big size doesn't matter much. But inside those cases there are lots of unused space. You may want to use some of the mid-size or compact ones. But be sure they will support 4 slots for PCIe X16. Your motherboard is mATX (Micro-ATX). It is 2 inches smaller than ATX but will fit inside any case that is designed for ATX. Other things: well you will need a mouse and a keyboard, and the media to install the operating system (I presume some version of Windows). In the older days, you must use mouse/keyboard with PS2 interface through a minidin plug. (The green and purpose color ones). But more recent motherboards they support USB right from BIOS/CMOS and you can use just USB mouse/keyboard. Those Coronas are hard to collect! Dang... I need to fly 5 hours to Florida...
I had to get a laugh. The computer "guru" Friend of mine left a few hours ago after making sure I got the 295's installed correctly-and I did. As well as helping me mount the monitors, assemble the Ergotron quad stands, run the cables getting everything where it needs to be without a ball of wire mess, etc., (That's a job!) and put the new system through his own mental checklist of things to go over. Pheeeew! I pulled up ET on the bottom left monitor, pulled up this thread, and it was 83 pages long. Lol!!!!!! I wasn't logged in, and this thread was around 13-14 pages with my settings when logged in, so it was worth a laugh after I got over my panic to find I am dumb enough to not know when I'm logged in or not. Maybe it was the stress of hoping everything comes together with a new system?
I was not aware you had begun the build. Nice ! Looking forward to some feedback when it is up and running. If time permits post a pic, it will be neat to see the new machine. I mentioned I would get a better pic of my desk area setup and will post that soon. I have replaced ( part time anyway ) my desk chair with an exercise stability ball. I still use the chair but switch off to the ball for an hour or so at a time. It aids in keeping my back strong and I feel better when I get up. Also perform lots of ab crunches while trading. 65 cm size ball is recommended for heights of 5'11" and under. Above that, a 75 cm sized ball ... and that is make sure you can sit at 90 degrees hip and 90 knee so one is seated tall with correct angles at hips/knees. The stability ball really works well for the spine. They are inexpensive at $12 to $15. at most Walmart,Target places. Don't even tell me one of you found stability ball for $3.95 someplace ...
Cannot believe some of these prices. Excellent post, even for a one day sale. Maybe someone was able to grab this deal.
The large size is good for air flow but not necessary as a mid case can be assembled with plenty of good air. It depends how much will be installed in the case. The smaller motherboard gains room in the box but you will have just as many parts and cables. Just keep the cables run neat to avoid blocking that air that can remove any heat. Velcro makes these great little small velcro zip style ties that can be used to bundle wiring neatly allowing for easy opening of ties when needed to access wiring. After bundling wires with the velcro, you can fix them to the case snug against the sides with these straps to keep interior case open as possible. Prices found here ... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0YVPVP2VXQ3R6HAH2M9W I also use these velcro ties under the desk for neat wire running, and behind the monitors for neat cable routing around desk.
If I remember correctly LEAPup bought a box from ibuypower.com. He did put in the video cards himself, with his tech guru kind enough to double-check his work. Congrats Tiki your post has passed the 500 replies mark. This may be the longest thread in the hardware subforum.