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Arnie

Well, after a lot of dd, I decided to build my own computer. I just ordered the following from newegg. I hope I did the right thing! I've upgraded parts before, but never done a complete build.

Enlight 360W Case
ASUS P4P800 Deluxe MoBo
Intel P4/3.0C GHz 800
WD 80 GB Hard drive
Sony CDRW 52X
Radeon 9800Pro 128
Floppy
512MB DDR (Crucial)
XP Pro
Microsoft Keyboard, Optical Mouse

$998.47 (plus $12 S/H)
Any comments?
 
You can do it !!! Just pay close attention to instructions. Be as sure as you can be that all of the wires that you hook up are in their proper places before the first power up.

Try not to let the smoke out of the motherboard. Once you let the smoke out they don't wanna do right. :D

Seriously though, read and comprehend all of the instructions - then follow them and you'll be fine.
 
Quote from Arnie:

Well, after a lot of dd, I decided to build my own computer. I just ordered the following from newegg. I hope I did the right thing! I've upgraded parts before, but never done a complete build.

Enlight 360W Case
ASUS P4P800 Deluxe MoBo
Intel P4/3.0C GHz 800
WD 80 GB Hard drive
Sony CDRW 52X
Radeon 9800Pro 128
Floppy
512MB DDR (Crucial)
XP Pro
Microsoft Keyboard, Optical Mouse

$998.47 (plus $12 S/H)
Any comments?
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Are you sure you would not get a better deal from Dell?
 
Building a computer is fun and easy. But did you remember:

CPU fan
Extra Case Fan(s)
Sound Card if not on MB
Nic card
Fax/Modem
Necessary internal cables
Anti Static wrist strap
(there should be 2 serial, 1 parallel and several USB ports built into the MB)

And Maybe:
Speakers
Monitor

And, don't build it while standing on carpet. Go to your basement or garage preferably standing on cement.

Quote from Arnie:

Well, after a lot of dd, I decided to build my own computer. I just ordered the following from newegg. I hope I did the right thing! I've upgraded parts before, but never done a complete build.

Enlight 360W Case
ASUS P4P800 Deluxe MoBo
Intel P4/3.0C GHz 800
WD 80 GB Hard drive
Sony CDRW 52X
Radeon 9800Pro 128
Floppy
512MB DDR (Crucial)
XP Pro
Microsoft Keyboard, Optical Mouse

$998.47 (plus $12 S/H)
Any comments?
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Quote from jpomerenke:

dont use the radeon cards...nothing but trouble...
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Still? They used to be a real pain in the ass, but lately it seems like more people are recommending them.

:cool:
 
I've got just one word to say. "Ground". Rather obvious, but always remember to ground yourself before touching any components. I've always remembered to do it the first time, but it seemed like a distant memory after I got up to get a drink, and came back to continue working on my computer.
 
Yes, additionally I always wet my fingers.

Quote from Phreedm:

I've got just one word to say. "Ground". Rather obvious, but always remember to ground yourself before touching any components. I've always remembered to do it the first time, but it seemed like a distant memory after I got up to get a drink, and came back to continue working on my computer.
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