Build Your Own - Step by Step ( i7 2600k)

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So here's the breakdown of my shopping spree, comparing the original prices with what I eventually paid for it:

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Boli, in terms of getting a decent deal, this was the best I could do. I saved more than I expected; guess it adds up.

I'm sure the same will be half the price by next year!
 
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Boli, in terms of getting a decent deal, this was the best I could do. I saved more than I expected; guess it adds up.

I'm sure the same will be half the price by next year!
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Sam... Terrific savings.

What an excellent build loaded with top parts and plenty of monitors.
Excellent you shared your shopping skills and build. It will help those who would like to take that step.
 
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Agree - thanks for taking the time to share your journey.

Along the way, you mentioned finding a full Win 7 from an ebay vendor w/ good reviews. Did you purchase from him or elsewhere?

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WF, hope you're feeling better now. In regards to "The Son of Sam", I tried out the RAM by swapping them out and trying each with both the slots. The RAM AND slots seem to be working fine.

This is how things seem to be working for now. If I put the PC to sleep (manually or otherwise), it will give me the 3 beeps (which indicate RAM issues via the ASUS beep codes). However, if I shut it off, then it will boot up perfectly fine.

What I have done for the moment is to leave it switched on. I have put the sleep function to "NEVER", so the only thing that shuts of is the monitors.

I think updating the BIOS might be the fix, but I haven't gotten round to doing that yet. I've never done it before, so it will require a little reading.

In regards to the speed, it is lightning fast AND i'm using a wireless USB rather than hardwired ethernet. I'm getting a constant 9-10 Mbps (which is what I'm subscribed for) with no lag :) :) :)
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I have had this problem with sleep function before it was a harddrive that refused to come up when the computer came out of sleep mode. Hope that it helps. I just disabled sleep mode and used the PC for years.
 
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Along the way, you mentioned finding a full Win 7 from an ebay vendor w/ good reviews. Did you purchase from him or elsewhere?

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I did a swap on this and will have to part with my previous mobo. However, the below link maybe of interest to you ;-)

http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media

This is the cheapest and most legit place you can buy your Win 7 from (you will need a .edu email address)

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd/productID.216644200
 
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I have had this problem with sleep function before it was a harddrive that refused to come up when the computer came out of sleep mode. Hope that it helps. I just disabled sleep mode and used the PC for years.
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That's what I'm doing at present and it has worked like magic :)
 
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