NoBS|Public Lounge => Rigs, Overclockers, Computers, Tech Help => Topic started by: DriveRaider on March 06, 2008, 01:43:07 PM
Title: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 06, 2008, 01:43:07 PM
Hey guys, as some of you know already im building a new computer, my parts include: 2 sticks of 1024 mb XMS2 800 mhz Dual Channel corsair ram, core 2 duo e6500, ultra aluminus case, xfx 680i SLI lt mobo, and a 500 watt OCZ psu. the video card i couldnt get because im broke but at least i have the ability to stick 1 in later or 2 if i can afford. i have a few questions though about some parts im adding. the board is here http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2959594&CatId=2541 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2959594&CatId=2541) and it only has 1 IDE ultra ata 100 connection and i have 2 hard drives from my dads old comp that only have IDE connections not SATA. and my dads 2 old cd bunners also only support the IDE connection. my question is, 1 am i going to be able to connect 2 hard drives with only 1 connection? or can i use my dads old IDE cables that have 2 heads, link of what i mean > http://www.firefold.com/images/products/IDE-3C-24.jpg (http://www.firefold.com/images/products/IDE-3C-24.jpg) to connect both hard drives with a single cable. and also, these hard drives have not been reformated since his old computer failed, so it has all the previous drivers from the outdated computer in them, will this be a problem when i drop in all my new hardware? will it try to read hardware that isnt there and screw up my system? what should i do about the IDE only optical drives? should i junk them and get a cheap SATA drive? thanks guys i know this is a long thread but i need help from the best. ;) ;)
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 06, 2008, 01:56:43 PM
when i have both hard drives with 1 cable i have to have 1 as a master and the other as a slave? also, does anyone know of a good online video tut that shows you how to install everything? thanks in advance.
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: devvil on March 06, 2008, 02:55:39 PM
hey dude
IDE cables always had two "heads", so no problems there. to connect two hdds you have to connect the BLACK IDE to maste hdd and the GREY one to the other hdd. I know this because when I was "organizing the guts of my older computer I screw that up. Only problem I see here is how you are going to connect a CD/DVD drive( I
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 06, 2008, 03:21:28 PM
is there a difference between a hard drive IDE cable and a optical drives IDE cable? or are they interchangeable?
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: devvil on March 06, 2008, 05:04:41 PM
I think they are interchangeble, but hdd IDE cables usually come with a blue black and grey colored connections for easyer instalations.
And there
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 06, 2008, 05:26:23 PM
what about all the old hardware info from the old comp? this wont mess anything up will it? i just connect everything, boot up, and uninstall the old hardware?
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: devvil on March 06, 2008, 05:48:46 PM
uhhh
that I do not know better send knot werth smitty or knott a PM
I heard that the computer wont boot up if the hardware info on the hdd is diferent from what it supposed to be. I dunno if it
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 06, 2008, 06:50:04 PM
thanks devvil, can anyone else help me? come on guys, i need to build this thing already.
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: devvil on March 06, 2008, 06:59:54 PM
if someone doesn
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: smitty1258 on March 06, 2008, 08:50:13 PM
if you move a HD from a mb with windows on it, to a new MB and think that it will boot windows, it will not happen
back up the stuff, reformat, and install.
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: gren on March 06, 2008, 09:08:28 PM
the hard drive im going to use in my rig says ATA/133. is this compatible with ATA 100? or will this screw something up?
It is compatible.The problem you got is one IDE header will only fit 2 devices,but you need 3 for both your HDs and dvd-rw. You could only use one of your harddrive for now and get a pci ide card later,or get a new sata dvd-rw.
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 08, 2008, 12:45:37 PM
yep gren you hit that nail on the head. I did get a SATA dvd burner. i found an old external hdd and formatted it. its specs are 250 gb ata 133 and the other hard drive is 200 gb. my dad has his files on the 200 gb one. i have the 250 as master and the 200 as the slave. my question is, i want to be sure my dads files are safe. so can i install windows with only the 250gb one connected and connect the 200 gb one later as a slave. in my computer experience i wouldnt think there would be a problem but its always good to be sure.
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: gren on March 09, 2008, 11:03:17 AM
doen't matter if you attch your dad's HD first or after, as long as you dont install window on that HD then his files will be safe,look for jumper settings on top of the HDs ,set ur 250gb jumper to master and ur dads to cable select or slave. ;)
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 10, 2008, 07:10:03 PM
my hard drive is weird. it has a 1 slot jumper (http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/9688/dsc03113avy4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) whats this? it doesnt seem to come out. whats up?
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: gren on March 11, 2008, 09:06:51 AM
leave it where it is, default setting is cable select,so it will work just fine.google the model number if you want to be 100% sure.
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 11, 2008, 01:44:59 PM
the motherboard im getting is Asus P5N-E SLI http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2853608&CatId=2541 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2853608&CatId=2541) but i read some reviews and i dont think it supports EPP memory which is the kind that i bought, just because it doesnt support it, does that mean it wont work at all? i dont mind if its just a feature i wont be able to use as long as it functions. i also heard that asus will have a bios update that will allow EPP support. any insight on this?
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 12, 2008, 08:00:04 AM
i want to stick one of these on my SB chipset. i cleaned them from an old video card and an old motherboard (the fin type one is from the video card). can i use these on my SB chipset with a bit of thermal paste? i dont have brackets to hold them down. will it work?
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: gren on March 12, 2008, 08:27:57 AM
sb wont get hot at all,but you'll need fans on nb for oc,I have 2 40mm on mine,http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185055 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185055)
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 12, 2008, 02:45:08 PM
todays the big day, wish me luck guys.
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: smitty1258 on March 12, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
GL
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 13, 2008, 11:43:57 AM
im doing it today, i couldnt get the fans yesterday. ill be on mumble if i need help gren. thanks guys.
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 13, 2008, 05:46:22 PM
Computer is running, i pressed tab for POST test and it worked fine, booted up no problems, liughts working, fans working, im formatting the drives and will be installing XP in bit. Ill keep you posted!
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: werth on March 13, 2008, 08:13:09 PM
use vista
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 13, 2008, 08:43:18 PM
Naw i dont want to get any headaches, btw im typing this from my new RIG.! SWEEEEEEEEEEET!
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: gren on March 13, 2008, 10:15:38 PM
now get those fans and we'll oc it. ;)
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 13, 2008, 11:16:56 PM
everything went without 1 hiccup. the thing runs great. core 1 is at 29c core 2 is at 30c the video card runs pretty hot at 49c and the inside of the case is 33c. all in all im quite pleased.
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 14, 2008, 08:24:44 AM
i just had a chance to install cod2 and try it out and, omg, i cant believe how i put up playing this game on my old comp. texture settings are at extra, dx 7, trilinear, 1024x768 ( my monitor wont support anything higher), soften smoke edges on all, and anti-aliasing 4x. frame rates are about 200+ FPS! get ready for some serious pWNAGE! (GET GOOD!)
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: smitty1258 on March 14, 2008, 11:01:32 AM
lolz
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: pcgamer on March 15, 2008, 11:59:43 AM
LOL 1024x768
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 15, 2008, 01:46:24 PM
my monitor sucks =P but the frames fly and the quality is infinitely better than what i was playing before
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DannyBoy on March 16, 2008, 08:52:19 AM
lol when i changed from 1024x768 to 1280x1024 i never changed back ;D
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: {DD}MindFreak on March 18, 2008, 11:09:38 PM
congrats on the new comp :D
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: devvil on March 19, 2008, 08:47:59 AM
Dude congrats
Sorry I couldn
Title: Re: My first computer build
Post by: DriveRaider on March 21, 2008, 02:54:50 PM