I used a bed, since my apartment doesn't have a big enough
table or room to set one up.
Many people do suggest mounting the CPU, RAM and such on the
mobo before installing it in the case. Some cases have a
removable mounting tray for the mobo. See the manual for
your case, you don't have to wait for the case to arrive,
just download it from the web.
http://www.thermaltake.com/
I like to have as few obstructions on the mobo so I can see
and install the screws without risking damage to the RAM or
CPU. It may be done either way, you just don't want to bend
the mobo which can crack it which means you buy a new one.
I didn't mention it, but screw starters are very handy or at
least a magnet to pick up a dropped screw. They also sell
small three finger pickups (jewelry making shops have
these).
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But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| Good advice Jim and I'll do just that! I have all the
tools(screw drivers,
| flashlights, pliers)
| already and I'm reared to go. I have a couple of addition
questions though.
|
| Since I've gotten the new motherboard, cpu, and ram, do
you think it's ok to
| go
| ahead and assemble those parts so when I receive the case
I could just pop
| it in
| there?
|
| I don't have a workbench so is it ok to work on a carpeted
floor? In the
| past I've
| added ram, video cards, hard drives, etc. with no problem.
|
| Newtechie
|
in message
| | > If you don't have a proper set of tools...
| > Get #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers, a small and medium
| > sized flat blade screwdriver, a pair of needle nosed
pliers,
| > a 1/4 inch drive socket set or nut driver set is very
handy
| > to have. Also I find that forceps are very useful for
| > handling small parts.
| > Some zip ties to bundle cables, a good flashlight or
head
| > lamp makes it easier to see inside the dark case.
| >
| > Put an old bed sheet on the floor around the work table,
it
| > makes finding dropped parts easier...
| >
| > Don't drop any big parts, like hard and optical drives.
| >
| > Don't use force, if it doesn't slip in easily, you have
the
| > wrong part or it isn't straight.
| >
| > Beware of sharp edges on the case, you can cut yourself
and
| > blood is corrosive. If you find sharp edges and burrs
you
| > can use a hone to smooth the edge.
| >
| >
| > --
| > The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
| > But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| >
| >
| > | > | Hey Trent,
| > |
| > | Thanks for your input! Well I have purchased all the
| > parts so now I'm just
| > | waiting to get them. Today I received the
motherboard,
| > cpu, and ram. I
| > | should have the rest by Thursday. I already have the
hard
| > drive and router.
| > | You guys have been of great help! Tonight I'm gonna
| > finish reading the "how
| > | to build step by step" article from tomshardware.com .
| > |
| > | Newtechie
| > |
| > |
| > | | > | > On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 16:42:44 -0600, "Newtechie"
| > <
[email protected]>
| > | > wrote:
| > | >
| > | > >Hi all -
| > | > >
| > | > >After extensive research and reading reviews, I've
| > decided to build with
| > | the
| > | > >following components. I'm wanting to get feedback
| > whether positive
| > | and/or
| > | > >negative from anyone who's built a computer or more
| > familiar with
| > | computers
| > | > >than me and see if I did a good job in choosing my
| > options wisely. I
| > | would
| > | > >say that I'm a beginning intermediate when it comes
to
| > computers. So
| > | here
| > | > >we go:
| > | > >
| > | > >Case: Thermaltake (ATX)
| > | > >Motherboard: GIGABYTE "GA-8IPE1000 PRO-G" i865PE
| > Chipset Motherboard for
| > | > >Intel Socket 478 CPU - ATX form factor
| > | >
| > | > You'll need a new router for your LAN.
| > | >
| > | > >Hard drive: Maxtor 250gb, 7200rpm
| > | >
| > | > I'd get 2 125's...or even a small 10,000 rpm Raptor
for
| > quick access
| > | > to your files. Why put all your eggs in one basket?
| > That way, you
| > | > can always clone a restore partition to the other
| > drive...plus use the
| > | > other drive to store multimedia. And, if one of the
| > drives goes out
| > | > under warranty, you'll still be up and running while
you
| > get a
| > | > replacement.
| > | >
| > | > >Power supply: 480W
| > | >
| > | > Why not get a 650?...for the same price? At any
rate,
| > get a QUIET
| > | > one.
| > | >
| > | > >CPU: P4/3.0E GHz 800M 478P/1MB HT
| > | > >Video Card: ATI Radeon 9600XT
| > | > >Ram: Kingston PC3200 DDR 512mb
| > | >
| > | > Get a better quality RAM. Make SURE you get at
least 2
| > sticks to
| > | > equal the total you want...so that you can take
| > advantage of the HT.
| > | > Personally, I'd get 4 256's.
| > | >
| > | > >F/D: Sony 1.44mb
| > | > >1st CD-Rom: CDRW/DVD Combo (Lite-On)
| > | > >2nd CD-Rom: Sony 16X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer (Model
| > DW-D22A-B2)
| > | >
| > | > Unless you have a special need, I wouldn't get the
cdrw.
| > Yer just
| > | > duplicating everything the Sony can do...up to 48x.
| > | >
| > | > Before you buy any DVD media, find out what your DVD
| > player can
| > | > play...then purchase accordingly.
| > | >
| > | > >Am I missing something? All responses will be
| > appreciated.
| > | >
| > | > Monitor?
| > | >
| > | > Value?...or TOTL? (Top Of The Line)
| > | >
| > | > Value?...17" LCD or 19" CRT
| > | >
| > | > TOTL...19" LCD
| > | >
| > | > Wireless keyboard and mouse.
| > | >
| > | > Wireless multimedia center...to play MP3's and
movies on
| > your living
| > | > room devices from your computer?
| > | >
| > | > Should I go on...? lol
| > | >
| > | > Sounds like a great system...good luck.
| > | >
| > | >
| > | > Have a nice one...
| > | >
| > | > Trent
| > | >
| > | > Budweiser: Helping ugly people have sex since
1876!
| > | >
| > |
| > |
| >
| >
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