New PC

Simon · Apr 20, 2008, 00:23:39

I shall be embarking on a new self build tomorrow:

ABIT/IP-35 S775 MOBO
4GB Corsair Kit DDR2 667MHz UB
Intel E6750 Core2Duo 2.66GHz
SONY DRU-190S X20 SATA RETAIL
1.44 BLACK SONY FLOPPY DRIVE
256MB GAINW 8600GT PCIE 8859
500GB SEAGATE SATA2 ST3500320AS
80GB SEAGATE SATA2 ST380815AS
Coolermaster case with 550W PSU

Wish me luck!

madasahatter · Apr 20, 2008, 00:32:01

You're a braver man than I am Simon - hope all goes well

Cookiemonster · Apr 20, 2008, 00:35:53

I'm sure it will be a smooth operation!!

Sebby · Apr 20, 2008, 00:36:54

Nice spec! Having built a PC myself recently, I know how exciting it is. How are you going to sleep tonight?

Simon · Apr 20, 2008, 00:44:12

Oh, I'm not that excited by it at the moment, Seb. In fact, after I ordered the parts, I wondered why, as my old computer is still perfectly functional and reliable, so I'm not in any hurry to retire it. Should be an interesting project though, if I don't screw it up!

Sebby · Apr 20, 2008, 00:45:35

Oh right. I couldn't wait to build mine, but then I did have an ageing VAIO notebook at the time. You'll enjoy it once you get going.

Simon · Apr 20, 2008, 00:46:47

Quote from: jester212 on Apr 20, 2008, 00:35:53I'm sure it will be a smooth operation!!

Simon · Apr 20, 2008, 00:48:36

Quote from: Sebby on Apr 20, 2008, 00:45:35Oh right. I couldn't wait to build mine, but then I did have an ageing VAIO notebook at the time. You'll enjoy it once you get going.

My existing PC is over 5 years old now, but as that was also a self build, and my first, I'm quite attached to it!

Sebby · Apr 20, 2008, 00:49:56

Before my VAIO was my first build, and I also loved it. At the time, it was, of course, my dream PC.

It should go pretty smoothly tomorrow, and you'll be amazed at the difference, I'm sure. When I built my current PC, I found that because I'd done it before, it took no time at all.

So, what OS are you going for?

vitriol · Apr 20, 2008, 02:33:27

Hi Simon,

Good luck with the new build. Take you time with it and I'm sure you won't have any problems.

Just recently built myself a new one, the moment when you press the power button was the worst for me. I actually prayed for it to POST. lol

Malc · Apr 20, 2008, 07:46:29

Good luck Simon,

I wouldn't know were to start.

Glenn · Apr 20, 2008, 08:39:03

Simon,

If you are using 32 bit XP on your new PC, be aware that it will not see all 4Gb's of the ram, only around 3.2 - 3.5Gb.

Simon · Apr 20, 2008, 09:08:26

Yes, I heard that, Glenn, but yes I am using XP. Guess I'll just have to put up with that for now. Will SP3 make any difference to that?

Thanks for the good wishes, guys!

Glenn · Apr 20, 2008, 09:20:02

I don't think so.

Good luck with the build today, I'm hopeful that everything will run smoothly for you

Inactive · Apr 20, 2008, 09:45:07

Simon...Keep us updated..

Lance · Apr 20, 2008, 09:49:49

good luck simon!

Rik · Apr 20, 2008, 10:14:17

Toes crossed, Simon. I remember the time I dropped a screw into the power supply. It made a lovely bang...

talos2 · Apr 20, 2008, 10:27:31

Good luck, I'm sure it will be fine, don't forget to keep yourself earthed. With XP as an OS I think you have a head start.

Inactive · Apr 20, 2008, 10:31:18

Does that mean Simon will be " grounded "..

Rik · Apr 20, 2008, 10:32:02

If he uses my method, he'll be shorted...

talos2 · Apr 20, 2008, 10:41:26

Stop trying to frighten him, it's easy if you are carefull

Rik · Apr 20, 2008, 10:42:42

It is, Bob, OTOH, shorting the power supply (or shorting the mobo to earth) is so spectacular!

Simon · Apr 20, 2008, 11:22:05

I shall be commencing construction imminently!

Rik · Apr 20, 2008, 11:23:19

Can we watch??

Sebby · Apr 20, 2008, 12:39:15

Quote from: Simon on Apr 20, 2008, 09:08:26
Yes, I heard that, Glenn, but yes I am using XP. Guess I'll just have to put up with that for now. Will SP3 make any difference to that?

Nope, it won't make a difference, it's a limitation of 32bit architecture. To be honest, 4GB is going to be completely wasted on XP anyway (Vista is another matter); 2GB is more than enough. I run 2GB with no pagefile and rarely even use 1GB of physical memory!