[PICS] My first ever custom PC build log

[Jahova]

Hmm, Link to it? Surely it should've come with a power cable. Anyway have fun building and good luck!

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124927, also it only came with one velcro tie when it states it should come with two. I wonder what's going on.

[Johno]

Hmm, quite suprised at how nice that case actually looks! I remember looking at it on eBuyer and thinking it looked really tacky but in your shots it looks really quite nice!

Good luck on the build and I can't wait to see some photos.

[N!ck]

You need to be careful with that. My PSU states that you should under no circumstances use a different power lead apart from ones used for PSU's. I'm not sure why, but I can tell you that when I used one from my stereo, it sent my PSU to the grave. Something to do with the fuse used in the plug.

Anyway, might have been just a one off, but it's just a precaution.

Or, I may be totally wrong and all power cables have the same fuses.

The kettle power lead needs to be capable of delivering around 3000W to it, which is 12.5 amps at 240v, so will have a 13 amp fuse in it. The PSU is "700W", which is only 3 amps (if my maths is correct) so the plug that the PSU should be using should have a 5 amp fuse in it. It's not a problem having higher, it will work fine, but if there is a burst of power that shouldn't be there the fuse will allow it through to your PSU and could blow it/your computer.

The lead is fine as it is designed for high currents (kettle) but you should change the fuse to a 5 amp.

[Mickword]

Oh well done! It is very nice.... I WANT IT!

[Jahova]

I may do that now. (Change the fuse to 5 amp).

EDIT: Nick, could I change it to 3 amp? Would that be ok, as I only have them fuses.

[Tomm]

Actually, it should work fine, its pushing it a bit though.

I may do that now. (Change the fuse to 5 amp).

EDIT: Nick, could I change it to 3 amp? Would that be ok, as I only have them fuses.

[Johno]

What was the total cost of this build again?

[Berch]

Wow. That's some cool stuff you got their. Specially the case looks nice.

Definitely keep us updated on the photos.

[Jahova]

What was the total cost of this build again?

It was £515+ without the monitor. My budget was £500 but my family paid for my monitor, very generous.

Today, I may build the whole PC with the stock CPU fan. I will take pictures throughout. When the new CPU fan comes, I will remove the existing stock CPU paste and use some arctic silver.

[Chippiewill]

Good price, again have fun building it