Final Opinion - Computer

[HostMe]

Hey,

Now, I am getting to the point where I am preparing to buy my new computer. I keep on at Dad, so I should be getting it very soon. I am building it myself, and I just need to make sure of some things:

- Ofcourse put all the parts into the case
- Insert the Mobo disk when I start it up for the first time?
- Then what..?
- Install my OS

I was going to do it in this order:

- PSU in
- Processor onto Mobo
- Mobo into case
- HDD into case
- DVD drive into case
- Graphics card onto Mobo
- RAM onto Mobo
- Connect wires
- Connect lights/fans etc
- Power up computer
- Insert Mobo disk
- Follow onscreen instructions
- Install OS
- Finished

Is this correct?

Now for the system. I have decided on this...Is it good for the price, can I go even better?


Mobo:ASUS P5KC AiLifestyle Series iP35 Socket 775 8 channel audio ATX Motherboard

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair) Retail Boxed Processor

RAM: Corsair 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2 Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL5(5-5-5-18) Heat Spreader Lifetime Warranty

HDD: Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB Hard Drive SATA II 7200rpm *32MB Cache* - OEM

DVD: Sony DRU-190S 20X DVD±RW DL & DVD-RAM Serial ATA - Retail Multi Bezel & Nero

Case: Antec Nine Hundred - Gaming Case with 200mm Top Fan - No PSU

PSU: Corsair HX Series 520W Modular PSU - ATX12V v2.2 APFC

Heatsink/Fan: Arctic Cooling AC-FRZ-7P Freezer 7 Pro Socket 775 Processor Cooler

TOTAL: £524
With Del: £540 :S - For some reason, eventhough ebuyer have a special offer on at the moment, it is charging me £16 for del, even though it says only £9.99


What do you think?

[Stephen!]

Seems like a good plan. Personally the mobo is the last component I put into the case. That way I can route power cables behind the motherboard area so it looks neat and tidy

[HostMe]

Good idea. So everything is ok, apart from putting Mobo in first?

Now, once the system is complete and I power up, and all the fans are working etc, I just insert the disk supplied by the Mobo...but then what do I do?

[Galaxay]

Change the delivery to "Super Saver" and it'll sort it to free as its over £50. but it'll take up to 7 days to deliver

[HostMe]

I see

Well I will have to order it now or wait until May, because no one is home during the day, so got to wait until im off school.

[Firehorse]

you can get the ram a lot cheaper than that here

[HostMe]

£6 cheaper. I would rather get it from ebuyer all in one.

[Agnostic Bear]

- Insert Mobo disk
- Follow onscreen instructions
- Install OS

Mobo disks are for drivers after the OS is installed :rolleyes:

[Recursion]

Don't use the disk that comes with it. When you first power it on install Windows, then use another PC, or get them on your old one and transfer them via USB stick, to get the latest drivers for GFX, Mobo etc etc... from the manufacturers website.

I did:
PSU into case
Motherboard standoffs into case
CPU onto Motherboard
CPU HSF onto Motherboard
RAM onto motherboard
disks etc into case, route cables to where they need to be
Motherboard in
cables into motherboard
GFX Card

And "Lolcopters" some people have never built a PC before? :rolleyes:

[HostMe]

I do not understand what you mean Tawn... :S

Transferr what from my old PC? I am clearly buying a new Mobo, so I will have to install the drivers. I will then have a complete system, and will just boot up the internet and download the drivers for my graphics card, sound etc, or just insert the disks which came with my products.