OK got all the parts, now how do I build it?

justaconsumer2 · Oct 25, 2008

OK heres the parts

Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS4P Intel P45 ATX 1600 FSB Core 2 Duo
NEW Intel CORE 2 Quad CPU Q9450 1333MHz FSB with fan
OCZ Titanium 4GB Kit DDR2-800 PC2-6400 CL4 Memory New
Corsair HX1000W CMPSU-1000HX
HIS Radeon HD 4870 X2
Antec Ultra full tower case
2 120mm front fans / 1 80mm
Samsung lightscribe 18x/dvd/cd-rw/dvd-dl burner
3 samsung 1tb hd
possibly 1 maxtor 160gb(just for boots and giggles

OK seems like WOW why did you buy all this and dont know how to build it. Well I can put all the pieces together, I just dont know how to get all the software to go into the system, (bios/xp pro 64bit/ etc... also do I have to adjust anything or will it all be plug and play? Little help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

DonInKansas · Oct 25, 2008

Start with installing the XP Pro. Put the disk in and fire it up. Next drivers, then everything else is a breeze after that.

justaconsumer2 · Oct 25, 2008

That easy huh, thanks

sneekypeet · Oct 25, 2008

well as a tip I move the CMOS jumper and remove the battery durring instalation of the parts. That way when you get ready to boot, you replace the battery and move the jumper back, CMOS is reset and ready to run.

Then as Don says , start with the OS and let it do its thing. Moving to the driver disc....install each driver with a restart in between. I have had issues previously with installing say chipset, audio, and whatnot all on one run. The restart is just to be safe over sorry!

mrw1986 · Oct 25, 2008

Congrats man, good luck on your first build

"OK seems like WOW why did you buy all this and dont know how to build it."

Was the first thing that popped into my head

PaulieG · Oct 25, 2008

mrw1986 said:
Congrats man, good luck on your first build

"OK seems like WOW why did you buy all this and dont know how to build it."

Was the first thing that popped into my head

LOL. Me too. Now 4 years later, I can't stop building. :laugh:

Hayder_Master · Oct 25, 2008

this is most sexy thing i see in your stuff (3 samsung 1tb hd) , OMG

_jM · Oct 25, 2008

All I can say is....congrats bro on your first build .. looks like you got some good hardware to start with. Hang around and everyone here will be more than glad to help you out.
Only thing is.. when you get the hang of things.. your hooked! Just like Paulieg says : "Now 4 years later, I can't stop building." This is where it starts! Good luck man!

OzzmanFloyd120 · Oct 25, 2008

Congrats again on your first build.
Just as a warning you'll have so many problems with the system over the first couple months that you'll be eventually be able to fix it in your sleep.
You'll also find that your machine is going to be exactly like your girlfriend, it'll frustrate the hell out of you, but you'll love it anyway.

_jM · Oct 25, 2008

OzzmanFloyd120 said:
You'll also find that your machine is going to be exactly like your girlfriend, it'll frustrate the hell out of you, but you'll love it anyway.

hahaha soooo true! :toast:

Stephen · Oct 26, 2008

Not many people know how to build a computer but not now how to install an OS!

Like said, put the disc in!

The bios will already be installed but you should probably update it.

ap4lifetn · Oct 26, 2008

I hope you bought a 64bit OS

ascstinger · Oct 26, 2008

read the 1st post a bit better

Eternal · Oct 26, 2008

Thats some sweet kit for a first build. Im gonna be real nervous when i insert the OS for my build.

nocrapman · Oct 26, 2008

Eternal said:
Thats some sweet kit for a first build. Im gonna be real nervous when i insert the OS for my build.

Indeed it is!
just curious about the kind of green u spent for it? Also what kind of monitor setup are u going with?

Put her together and fire her up...

justaconsumer2 · Oct 27, 2008

Heres the break down for pricing, Using paypal and windows live I got most of this at 30% cash back on ebay after 60 days so:

Mother board 182 = 127 (+could get a $20 rebate)
hard drives (x3) 364 = 228
processor w/fan 275 = 202
2 x 2 ozc ram 60 = 42 (trying for $20 rebate as well)
His ati 4870x2 519 = 383
Corsair 1000w 239 = 177
Antec full (blue) 55
Fans 25
windows xp 64 Free from another build
using a dell 2405w monitor I bought in 2006

totoal cost $1239 after cash back though if I chose a different card im sure the whole build would be under $1000 easy.

Nick89 · Oct 27, 2008

OzzmanFloyd120 said:
You'll also find that your machine is going to be exactly like your girlfriend, it'll frustrate the hell out of you, but you'll love it anyway.

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