Finally Built My New Computer!

**dobiegirl** · 02-17-2004, 12:35 PM

I finally built my new computer! It's been two years since I started gathering components, but "real life" got in the way. Anyway, I ordered the last few components in anticipation of my brother visiting; figure I'd lean on him for tech support, if needed. Turned out to be not too hard at all. We put it together yesterday. Woohoo, going from a 500 MHz machine to almost 2200 MHz is quite a difference! I'm happy.

Used:

Kingwin Aluminum case
Antec True Power 430 PSU
Epox 8RDA3+ motherboard
XP2700+
Corsair XMS PC3200 - 2 x 256
WD 40GB HDD
Pioneer DVD-ROM drive
Lite-On 52 CD/CD-RW
Floppy drive ( that doesn't work!! )
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz soundcard
GF2 MX 400 VGA
Vantec rounded cables

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Here is a few pics of the mainboard tray with the chip, HSF and RAM installed.

**dobiegirl** · 02-17-2004, 12:37 PM

well the pic didn't attach, so I'll try again...

**dobiegirl** · 02-17-2004, 12:38 PM

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**dobiegirl** · 02-17-2004, 12:43 PM

I'll have some more pics once I take a few more shots...

**dobiegirl** · 02-17-2004, 12:44 PM

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**phicks** · 02-17-2004, 12:49 PM

Looks like a killer arse setup to me. You did real good.

**dobiegirl** · 02-17-2004, 12:50 PM

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**dobiegirl** · 02-17-2004, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by phicks
Looks like a killer arse setup to me. You did real good.

Txs Patty!!

**Alakazam** · 02-17-2004, 01:15 PM

Looking good there dobiegirl!!

**whipat** · 02-17-2004, 01:17 PM

well, look at you!

**CorrOfcFla** · 02-17-2004, 01:36 PM

Very nice Dobiegirl! Great job!

Ummm... are you sure that HSF is BIG enough? :dev:

**floppybootstomp** · 02-17-2004, 01:55 PM

Woohoo! Looking good, Dobiegirl

Is that a Thermalright SLK 800 I spy there?

**whitewolf359** · 02-17-2004, 02:24 PM

Nice HSF fan setup. Hey did you steal mine while I wasnt looking?

**SeniorCitizen** · 02-17-2004, 03:55 PM

Good going, DG! Didn't it make ya just feel "outta this world" the first time you turned it on?

Its a great feeling and glad ya did it!! Looks fine!

**BobGuy** · 02-17-2004, 04:29 PM

Standin tall and lookin good.

**dobiegirl** · 02-17-2004, 09:15 PM

Thanks ya all!!!!!!

Originally posted by floppybootstomp
Woohoo! Looking good, Dobiegirl Is that a Thermalright SLK 800 I spy there?

Why yes it is a thermalright slk-800,my brother sent it to me for my birthday 2 yrs ago. Finally got a chance to use it, it's topped with a 50CFM Sunon fan.

Nice HSF fan setup. Hey did you steal mine while I wasnt looking?

Slick ain't I...?

Good going, DG! Didn't it make ya just feel "outta this world" the first time you turned it on? Its a great feeling and glad ya did it!! Looks fine!

Txs,although it's tough getting my bro off of it, he's still installing stuff on it ( and playing backgammon! )

**JohnnyBra** · 02-18-2004, 07:43 AM

Very good job!

Any pics of the rest of the case?

**dobiegirl** · 02-18-2004, 07:47 AM

yea Johnny,gonna post them soon as I hook my two puters together. Hopefully today!!

**dobiegirl** · 02-21-2004, 03:19 PM

Here it is in my setup; it's the one on the desk, my old, slow ass Dell sit's on the floor down below { at the speedster's feet! }

We have it all up and running now. I only have one monitor so I got a KVM switch and, if need be, I can get on my old puter at the flick of a key.

However, Scott showed me how to map all my drives from the old puter so I can access them freely on my new. That works much better. Very sweet!

**Tim_in_NC** · 02-21-2004, 03:30 PM

Great job Dobiegirl!

**CorrOfcFla** · 02-21-2004, 07:26 PM

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Umm Umm Ummm
Spezi didn't say nuttin bout them wires???
You got off easy on that one Dobiegirl!

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Thats why I aint posted any pics of my new computer room yet.

**CorrOfcFla** · 02-21-2004, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by Spezi

Shhhhhh...........Ken. I was being a gentleman.

**dobiegirl** · 02-21-2004, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by CorrOfcFla
???
Umm Umm Ummm
Spezi didn't say nuttin bout them wires???
You got off easy on that one Dobiegirl!

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Thats why I aint posted any pics of my new computer room yet.

Heehehe,I know Spezi likes it neat,txs for being a gentlemen Spezi,not quite finished,have to clean up those wires.