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08-04-2006, 09:46 PM
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The first of many, hopefully
Alright here goes nothing. I'm open to everything, especially the pointing and laughing. I know I'm probably going to have some mistake's. I would really appreciate any and all input. My biggest fear is something not being compatible. I went through and read all the sticky threads, and I made sure to read pretty much all the reviews for each piece I picked out.
Case: APEVIA (ASPIRE) X-Navigator ATXA9NW-BL/500 Black/Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ATX 500W daul 12V (Ver. 2.03) Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144167 PSU: Updated Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, TUV, CB, FCC CLASS B, CUL http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103931 MoBo: ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131013 CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Windsor 2000MHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103747 HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16822144701 Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590 Video Card: eVGA 256-P2-N553-AX Geforce 7600GT CO 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130283 Thanks in advance for any and all help. Last edited by Hessmj80; 08-04-2006 at 09:53 PM. |
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08-04-2006, 09:49 PM
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Spend 10 bucks extra and get this. Your getting a whole lot more for a very little.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103931 Otherwise looks good. Im assuming you already have optical's and everything?
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08-04-2006, 09:56 PM
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9mm wins.
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Looking pretty good there!
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08-04-2006, 09:58 PM
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Opticals and everything, meaning Monitor/speakers etc...? If so, that was going to be my next question. I just need a monitor, would you have any reccomended brands?
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08-04-2006, 10:00 PM
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9mm wins.
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I like ViewSonic and Acer for their LCDs.
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08-04-2006, 10:24 PM
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Looks pretty much just like mine. I got the same hard drive too, but it was faulty. You might want to reconsider, but you shouldnt have any problems with it. anyway, looks great |
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08-04-2006, 10:52 PM
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Wow yeah, completely forgot the cd drive... thats were your allowed to laugh at me. Anyway's how's this one, the reviews seem pretty good:
ASUS Black 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 5X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2M Cache E-IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135061 |
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08-04-2006, 11:03 PM
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I would suggest liteon or nec or plextor as better drives. Make sure you get the retail versions.
I have a asus cdrw and although being quiet its been having a few issues. |
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08-04-2006, 11:05 PM
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9mm wins.
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Go with this one:
LITE-ON Black 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 5X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache ATAPI/E-IDE 16X DVD±R DVD Burner W/ LightScribe and 5X DVD-RAM Write - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106019 $32.99 |
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08-04-2006, 11:10 PM
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Oh very nice, thanks for that. I had heard good things about LITE-ON.
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08-04-2006, 11:19 PM
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9mm wins.
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Your welcome, let us know if you need anything else.
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08-05-2006, 12:03 AM
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if you get that optical drive make sure you read the reviews and know that you are getting just the product, and must provide cables/screws yourself. The reviews tell what type of cable you need. It is a pretty good product though.
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08-05-2006, 12:10 AM
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9mm wins.
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The motherboard will come with the cables you need already. And most of the drives (even some OEM ones) and case will come with all the screws necessary.
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08-10-2006, 05:18 PM
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Ok so I got it and put it together. I went to start it up... nothing. Well the fan on the power supply, Graphics card and the CPU heatsink fan start up for maybe a second. It then stops. I tried what they said in another thread, about taking out the Mobo and just hooking up the graphics, ram, and cpu. This still does the same thing. I hope someone know's what's going on. I'm at a loss.
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08-10-2006, 06:32 PM
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9mm wins.
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Do you have the processor installed correctly with the heatsink/fan snapped in securely?
Try reseating the memory and video card too. Are your system specs the same components you have listed in your FIRST post? |
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08-10-2006, 06:39 PM
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Yes the processor is installed correctly, they had little golden arrowheads that you align. The heatsink/fan is snapped on tight.
I tried taking out the memory and switching them around. I also tried using just one. I took out the graphics card and put it back in. Still the same  Yes my system specs are the same, that's why I figured I'd put it in here. |
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08-10-2006, 06:51 PM
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9mm wins.
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The memory you have is not on ASUS QVL list, but I have heard Corsair works fine with AM2 though so I don't think incompatibility is an issue.
It sounds like an installation problem to me though, double check everything and make sure everything is jumpered and setup correctly. If not, try another PSU and then another motherboard and see if that does resolve your problem. |
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08-10-2006, 07:18 PM
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I tried the PSU that came with the case. I had read they are crappy, but thought I would just try it. It didn't help. I wish I could try a different motherboard but I have none. The one in my Dell Dimension 4550 is different. I don't think it can take any parts that I got for the new one.
I have power plugged into the motherboard. The green led is on. I have the cpu in and the socket lever is down, the heatsink/fan is snapped in and the retention bracket is snapped down. I have the heatsink/fan power connected. The ram is snapped in and the graphics card is secure. Did I miss anything?? This is my first time building a computer, but I did read the How to on the main site. I have also gone through the stickies on the forum here. Thanks for sticking in there with me. |
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08-10-2006, 07:41 PM
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i havent used a am2 board yet and im not sure if it has this, 939 does, but there is a 4 pin cable that goes in next to the proccesor that some people forget on their first build. (me being one of them!!) it sounds like you did your homework so i doubt this is it but just checking. btw... nice build
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08-10-2006, 08:14 PM
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Could the fact that the memory isn't on the QVL be the problem?
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