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My first build

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Stephen

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Location
Legana, Tasmania, Australia
System Specs
System Name Kubuntu Computer
Processor AMD Athlon 64 LE-1620 2.4 GHz
Motherboard Asus M2N-MX SE Plus
Memory 2 GB Patriot Signature Line DDR2 800 MHz
Video Card(s) Onboard GeForce 6100
Storage 160 GB Samsung Spinpoint
Display(s) Some piece of crap DiamondDigital 17" crt
Case Asus TM-220
Audio Device(s) Onboard
Power Supply 300w stock
Software Kubuntu 8.10
First of all how lucky was I! I ordered the case from one site, the parts from another and a Kubuntu 8.10 cd a few days before it was released and they all came today! :rockout: I can't believe the Star Track Express guy just left the case at the doorstep, usually if no one's home they'll let you arrange a date and charge you again.

Anyway

I have my parts lying over on my bed (in the boxes) and tomorrow I'm gonna build it (would have today but it started raining and had to let the dog in).

This is pretty much my help me I'm dumb thread (yeah I spent about 10 minutes trying to get the I/O shield in) and I'll post my progress once I start.

I'm really excited to be honest.
 
Lol a tasmanian trying to build a pc. :D

Just kidding Stephen. :)

Just take it slowly, assemble it somewhere with good light and definitely no dog!!! Triple check everything before powering up and good luck...

BTW

What parts have you got?? Where did you buy em from??
 
I bought the case (Asus TM-22) from skycomp.com.au and these from itestate.com.au

Asus M2N-MX SE plus mobo
Samsung hd161hj 160gb hdd
Patriot 2x1gb pc2-6400 ram
Athlon 64 LE-1620 cpu
HP dvd1070i dvd drive

It's just a cheap first build for Kubuntu and experience
 
Most of this stuff you won't need to think hard about the second time :D

Like screwing in a PSU, popping in an I/O shield, mounting motherboard spacer screws on the right spots, pushing in RAM, PCI-E cards and PCI-cards, getting a CPU and cooler on the board etc. etc.

Just imagine, next time you'll be able to do that lots and lots faster!
 
mounting motherboard spacer screws on the right spots
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Thing about that... I decided to get started a while ago and I can't get the stupid things in. What do I use to screw them in? They go in a tiny way and won't move with my fingers. The case already has 1 in it so they must go in.
 
You can use a pair of pliers if you lack the right tools.
Btw, they must go in anyway, otherwise you will short circuit stuff on the back of your mobo :D
 
Yeah I asked my dad if he had anything and he said to just use pliers but then he said he had something else for it
 
check the bottom link in my sig, post #2. while its mostly about windows, there may be some things in there that relate, and help you out with assembling/building this build.
 
Dont forget to plug in the power cord otherwise it might not work.

Good luck lol.

Seriously this is all very simple as long as you know what you are doing... and read the manuals.
 
Problem #1

My dad bought me a tool kit and it has something for the spacers. So off I go to screw them in expecting them to be in in like a minute.

Unfortunately the bloody things won't go in. I could get 2 in but not the rest. I got my dad to try cos he's a handy man (built our previous house) and he said that the holes aren't "tappered" or something like that.

Now he insists that the spacers aren't meant to go in there (remember he knows jack shit about computers) but of course I know better than that. He said to take them all out and to screw the motherboard straight in because the screws go in the holes fine.

So um do I tell Asus to send me a new case? One where the spacers will go in (btw I took the other side off and they go in fine in the back of the holes). My dad said he'd do it himself but I'd rather pin this on Asus.

I'll take a photo if you want, just ask!
 
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Stephen said:
Problem #1
So um do I tell Asus to send me a new case? One where the spacers will go in (btw I took the other side off and they go in fine in the back of the holes). My dad said he'd do it himself but I'd rather pin this on Asus.

I'll take a photo if you want, just ask!
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yeah. i would return it, with lots of yelling and demanding they pay for shipping. The case should come with threaded holes for the standoffs, and the provided standoffs should fit. end story.

as for your dads 'screw it straight in' idea - remind him how smart it would be to drill directly into a mains power wire. your PC wont like shorting either.
 
Mussels said:
yeah. i would return it, with lots of yelling and demanding they pay for shipping. The case should come with threaded holes for the standoffs, and the provided standoffs should fit. end story.

as for your dads 'screw it straight in' idea - remind him how smart it would be to drill directly into a mains power wire. your PC wont like shorting either.
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lmao

i'll see what I can do tomorrow. in Tasmania we have crappy internet that always goes really slow at night. I wish Kevin would pick up the pace with his broadband network.
 
Stephen said:
I bought the case (Asus TM-22) from skycomp.com.au and these from itestate.com.au

Asus M2N-MX SE plus mobo
Samsung hd161hj 160gb hdd
Patriot 2x1gb pc2-6400 ram
Athlon 64 LE-1620 cpu
HP dvd1070i dvd drive

It's just a cheap first build for Kubuntu and experience
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It will do you fine for a first build and to run linux on ;).
Is that LE-1620 a 2.6GHz CPU? with 1 MB cache?
 
2.4 GHz with a 1 MB cache

edit: I read reviews on it from newegg just then and aparantly it can go to 2.98 GHz without increasing the voltage and still be at 40 degrees. I think I know what I'm gonna do...
 
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Stephen said:
Problem #1

My dad bought me a tool kit and it has something for the spacers. So off I go to screw them in expecting them to be in in like a minute.

Unfortunately the bloody things won't go in. I could get 2 in but not the rest. I got my dad to try cos he's a handy man (built our previous house) and he said that the holes aren't "tappered" or something like that.

Now he insists that the spacers aren't meant to go in there (remember he knows jack shit about computers) but of course I know better than that. He said to take them all out and to screw the motherboard straight in because the screws go in the holes fine.

So um do I tell Asus to send me a new case? One where the spacers will go in (btw I took the other side off and they go in fine in the back of the holes). My dad said he'd do it himself but I'd rather pin this on Asus.

I'll take a photo if you want, just ask!
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If it was you (ie. first build) I'd contact the store or Asus.

If it was me, I'd be madly searching for a tapping bit and screwing up the case :D
 
My dad said he'd tap it (is that how you'd say it cos that's wrong :P) but I'd just rather get a new one
 
Stephen said:
My dad said he'd tap it (is that how you'd say it cos that's wrong :P) but I'd just rather get a new one
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If you don't mind the hassle... I'd be fairly itching to put the system in :rockout:
 
Yeah I'm really excited about building it... I wanna buy some lightscribe discs and play with them (bought a lightscribe dvd drive for the novelty)
 
Stephen said:
Yeah I'm really excited about building it... I wanna buy some lightscribe discs and play with them (bought a lightscribe dvd drive for the novelty)
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i've had a lightscribe burner for ages. didnt come with software, so i have no fecking idea how to burn em. If you get yours working, let me know how.
 
Stephen said:
2.4 GHz with a 1 MB cache

edit: I read reviews on it from newegg just then and aparantly it can go to 2.98 GHz without increasing the voltage and still be at 40 degrees. I think I know what I'm gonna do...
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Ahh ok yea i have heard they can clock pretty high, and that they might release a 2.8GHz version, which will be pretty much the same as my FX-57:eek: but WAY cheaper. I feel ripped off lol, I hope they don't tho :p
 
I have come to a conclusion that it is the hole that is the problem. I have them all in but 1 which won't go in to the hole. I tried another spacer in the hole and that won't go in either.
 
Stephen said:
I have come to a conclusion that it is the hole that is the problem. I have them all in but 1 which won't go in to the hole. I tried another spacer in the hole and that won't go in either.
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if its just the one, get your dad to tap that one.
 
If were talking about those spacers between the motherboard tray inside the case and the motherboard itself I wouldnt hesitate a moment and force them in with a pliers.
You do this once in a cases lifetime so it doesnt matter if you damage the drills really.
 
caleb said:
If were talking about those spacers between the motherboard tray inside the case and the motherboard itself I wouldnt hesitate a moment and force them in with a pliers.
You do this once in a cases lifetime so it doesnt matter if you damage the drills really.
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I agree, Force it and if it still doesn' work then.............. You>:nutkick:<ASUS :laugh:
 
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