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11-03-2006, 08:37 PM
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First Build, ugh...
I have just ordered the parts for a first build. This will just be a simple MicroATX PC, as far as I know, this computer will work flawlessly, but that is the reason I am here, to get advice from everyone that has built a computer.
* Biostar TForce6100-939 NVIDIA Socket 939 MicroATX Motherboard * AMD Athlon 64 3200+ * Kingston 512MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory * Seagate 250GB UDMA/100 7200RPM 8MB IDE HDD * Ultra V-Series 400-Watt PSU (Will fit in Case) * Generic CD-ROM and Floppy Disk drives As I said before, as far as I know, this computer should work flawlessly, but I have never built a computer before, I only have experience repairing them. |
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11-03-2006, 08:40 PM
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Well, we can't really critique the parts now that you've bought them. I will say though that you should replace the Ultra PSU, they are low quality units.
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11-03-2006, 09:05 PM
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Last edited by chipdip; 11-03-2006 at 09:13 PM. |
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11-03-2006, 09:12 PM
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Regardless of the use you intend, the power supply is connected to everything. If it dies, the results aren't pretty. You can leave it in if you want, but I would highly recommend spending another $40 for a good PSU. We have a list: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195
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11-03-2006, 10:01 PM
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If you PSU dies it could take out the mobo and other parts
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11-04-2006, 08:05 AM
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I am lucky enough to live next to a computer store with a good price on an Antec Antec SP-350 PSU.
http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...U_Power_Supply Last edited by chipdip; 11-04-2006 at 09:15 AM. |
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11-04-2006, 01:47 PM
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What computer case are you going to use (just out of curiosity)?
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11-04-2006, 01:53 PM
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will that psu fit in that case?
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11-04-2006, 01:55 PM
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Well if he originally was going to buy an Ultra PSU that was ATX sized, I assume the Antec SP-350 will as it's the same size.
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11-04-2006, 03:51 PM
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Yes, it will fit in the case. The case I was planning to use was can be found at http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0&sku=ULT33114
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