Author Topic: Building a computer: Success! (Read 1751 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #60 on:** November 28, 2008, 05:30:35 PM »

To do that I just press f1 or esc once I start the computer right. And set the HD to boot first?

demi · « **Reply #61 on:** November 28, 2008, 05:31:13 PM »

It should tell you what button to push when you turn on your PC. Usually it's the ESC key. And yeah you would set it to HDD

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #62 on:** November 28, 2008, 05:57:44 PM »

Got it. Now it's asking for Windows. I'm gonna start installing now

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #63 on:** November 28, 2008, 11:53:49 PM »

This is my first post on my new computer

Ok, I got XP running. I had some trouble with the internet initially and called Comcast; talked to them for an hour smh. Anyway it turns out I installed a modem card instead of an ethernet card, so once I switched them I had online access. I've got all three of my fans running, things sound good, look good, etc. Now I'm gonna put the graphics card CD in and start installing drivers

Demi

Drinky

Kosma

Arbys

Mojo

Erco

TVC

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Borys

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Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #64 on:** November 28, 2008, 11:57:23 PM »

great, awesome.

Don't bother with the CD that came with your graphics card as newer drivers are probably available on the manufacturer's website anyway

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #65 on:** November 29, 2008, 12:12:47 AM »

Quote from: Thanks But No Thanks on November 28, 2008, 11:53:49 PM

Now I'm gonna put the graphics card CD in and start installing drivers

go to ATI's site and get the latest catalysts from there. never use the drivers that come with your video card if you have net access.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #66 on:** November 29, 2008, 12:33:51 AM »

Alright I downloaded them from the site.

Downloaded this:
http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

System currently at 31 degrees (CPU at 30)

Success

*=I have no audio. I'll open up the case and look at the pins tomorrow

demi · « **Reply #67 on:** November 29, 2008, 02:22:45 AM »

Is it on-board audio? Make sure you run the motherboard driver disc.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #68 on:** November 29, 2008, 02:38:33 AM »

EDIT: Downloaded the drivers for the USB and audio - both work now. I've got my iPod connected and I'm listening to the music I had on this HD. God I'm so glad I didn't lose any of the albums I had stored

Demi

:bear

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #69 on:** November 29, 2008, 12:08:35 PM »

download cpu-z (http://www.filehippo.com/download_cpuz/) and gpu-z (http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/) and post screencaps of the results

also congrats! everyone who uses a computer significantly should build one at least once, if only for the confidence it instills

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #70 on:** November 29, 2008, 03:57:26 PM »

gpu temp: 41C
Fan speed: 41%

Using SpeedFan I noticed the "aux" temp is 52%; there's a little fire icon near it.

demi · « **Reply #71 on:** November 29, 2008, 04:05:54 PM »

Your computer is gonna melt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #72 on:** November 29, 2008, 04:07:37 PM »

Suggestions?

demi · « **Reply #73 on:** November 29, 2008, 04:15:04 PM »

Pour water on it!!!!!!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #74 on:** November 29, 2008, 04:18:11 PM »

http://forums.ebuyer.com/showthread.php?p=320268

Hm, seems like it's not a problem. I've found a few sites that dismiss the reading

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #75 on:** November 29, 2008, 04:24:17 PM »

52 c is normal for a recent-era gpu -- the 4850/4870 get up to 70 c regularly. fret ye not.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #76 on:** November 29, 2008, 04:25:59 PM »

Thanks for the info. I'm going to play WoW in a bit and see how it effects the temperatures

blizzard downloader here i come $:-\$

demi · « **Reply #77 on:** November 29, 2008, 04:28:46 PM »

WoW isnt gonna melt your computer. You're fine.

Bacon · « **Reply #78 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:46:57 PM »

My 4850 burnt my finger.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #79 on:** November 30, 2008, 09:53:21 AM »

A little off topic here but I just noticed that the Nehalem chipset is out there now. When the hell did that happen? Like within the last couple of weeks? I knew Intel was targeting winter 08 but with all the delays it just kind of caught me off guard that it's actually rolling out. Seems like a pretty quiet launch for something as significant as this.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #80 on:** November 30, 2008, 10:50:27 AM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on November 30, 2008, 09:53:21 AM

A little off topic here but I just noticed that the Nehalem chipset is out there now. When the hell did that happen? Like within the last couple of weeks? I knew Intel was targeting winter 08 but with all the delays it just kind of caught me off guard that it's actually rolling out. Seems like a pretty quiet launch for something as significant as this.

I was surprised as well and they seem to give a nice upgrade against the Quad cores.

Maybe its the fact you have to basically change your entire system to run it so its not getting more hype

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