Building My First PC: One Part Every Two Weeks :D

[TheFantasticG]

What I have to get is the processor, CPU heatsink/fan, DVD burner, side 200mm fan, a few HDDs and a legal copy of Windows 7 64.

If you look at the mobo image, next to the "OPT_TEMP2" text you'll see 8 solder points that's missing a chip.

[The Philos]

I built a 1090T system much like you did - rock stable. Saved a ton "relatively" over a comparable i7 build.

[Some Idiot]

I have a DVD burner that I pulled out of a computer our neighbors got rid of last week, you can have it free if you pay for the shipping cost.

It is a SATA DVD burner with lightscribe model number is DH-16A3L

PM me if your interested

[TheFantasticG]

Thanks Rob, the thought is appreciated. However, my buddy who owns a computer repair store in Baton Rouge is gonna hook me up. I have to go there in three weeks for a class. I'm going to pick one up (for free as well) from him when I go.

Everything is put together. Just waiting on the other parts and programs to finish 'er up.

[TheFantasticG]

Just ordered a copy of Win 7 64, AMD Phenom II X6 3.3GHz, and Noct 140mm (lo-pro) fan. Should have em in my hands by Monday or Tuesday.

[duronboy]

Sweet! Once you get it all together run some benchies!

Photoshop Benchmark V3

PassMark PerformanceTest - PC benchmark software

3DMark | video card benchmark, best graphics card test, overclock test

[TheFantasticG]

Hopefully I can run them for you on Monday night.

[Rson]

Originally Posted by duronboy

Sweet! Once you get it all together run some benchies!

Photoshop Benchmark V3

PassMark PerformanceTest - PC benchmark software

3DMark | video card benchmark, best graphics card test, overclock test

BUUUUUUUULLLLLshhhhhit on a lot of the V3 benchmarks. Pass that test because without a control the results are unreliable.

[TheFantasticG]

As long as it's faster than the system I got, I'll be happy.

[TheFantasticG]

Finally got everything together, plugged it all in and ... Nothing! All I got was the lights on the MB for OC/Start/reset buttons. No fans. No beeps. No nothing. So, I talked to a buddy and we figure either PSU or MB failure.

[Rson]

Doubt that.....is this our first build?

[Rson]

1: Check the tightness of your plugs on the mobo
2: Make sure your stand-offs on the mobo correspond to the case. Sometimes there might be an extra standoff shorting the board
3: Start barebones first, no extra usb, nothing. Video card, mouse keyboard one drive and one stick of ram.

[TheFantasticG]

I went and picked up another MB (990FX Sabertooth) and plugged it in. It booted up first try.

I contacted Asus and getting my Crosshair V MB switched out.

[The Philos]

Any news on how it's going? I almost went with the Asus MB, but I was torn between that and the Gigabyte I got (then it went on sale).

[TheFantasticG]

Waiting on the new motherboard to get to my house but I won't be able to work on it until Sept. 22nd which sucks.