Help please

StevenNevets · Sep 24, 2006

What order should I do this in?

Motherboard: DFI INFINITY NF ULTRAII-M2 Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813136015
$94.99

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor 2000MHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80721-8
(98.00 after $50 combo deal w/video card)

Ram: Patriot 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit System Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820220095
$179.99

Video Card: MSI RX1900XT-VT2D512E Radeon X1900 XT PCI Express 512MB DDR3 Video Card w/TV-Out, Dual DVI, & Video-In Retail http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=321985
($284.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate)

Power Supply: OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI ATX12V 600W Power Supply 100 - 240V CB/CE/CSA/UL/FCC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817341001
($119.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate)
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Operating System: Windows Xp home with SP2B 1 pack - OEM
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=604614
$89.99

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording) ST3250620AS 320 GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148140
$94.99

CD/DVD Burner: NEC 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE/ATAPI Model ND-3550A - OEM http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=172512
38.49
DVD Drive: SONY Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s - OEM
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=172460
24.99

Case: Rosewill R6AS5-BK 0.8mm SECC 120mm Fan ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811147041
$38.99

120mm fan: Rosewill RFA120-K 120mm Sleeve Case Cooling Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835200005
$3.99

Boyo · Sep 24, 2006

I'm not quite clear what you mean by "what order" you should do this in. Do you mean buying the hardware or installing?

StevenNevets · Sep 24, 2006

Originally posted by: Boyo
I'm not quite clear what you mean by "what order" you should do this in. Do you mean buying the hardware or installing?

installing....

There are guides and manuals that tell me how to do everything but none that say what order to do so...

Boyo · Sep 24, 2006

First, start by reading your mobo directions so you know where everything goes.

Prep you case first. Put in all of the mobo standoffs in the correct holes. This is important. Make sure you use all of your standoffs and they are placed correctly, otherwise you will fry your mobo.

Keep the mobo uninstalled and then mount your CPU. Make sure it is placed correctly (line up the trainagle) and then lower the socket lever. Put a bead of AS5 on the CPU and mount your HSF. Again, read the directions on how to mount and plug the fan into your mobo.

Read your mobo directions and find out wich DIMMS the RAM goes in and place that in accordingly. Make sure they snap in and the clips click into place.

Then mount your mobo in your case. Screw in the mobo to all of the standoff that you put in first. Make sure none are left over(no extras).

Reading your mobo manual, connect all of the case wiring to your mobo, lights, power switch, reset button, etc.

Next, install your video card into the correct PCIe slot.

Then install your power supply. Make sure your mount it correctly, not upside down and plug in the 24 pin connector to your mobo, plug the PSU fan to your mobo, the ATX 12V connection and if your video card requires it, plug the 4 pin connector to that. Once all of your connections are plugged in right (Double check and read all manuals to make sure) go ahead and see if you can POST.

You will have to connect your monitor and keyboard to see if you can POST. IF you have a successful POST, then you are on your way and you can finish your build.

Install the hard drives, then the optical setting them to master and slave if you have two. Read the mobo manual to find the correct connections for the IDE. Also if you have a sound card, plug that in too.

Basically you are done at this point, but what you want to do is wire clean up. Tidy up your case by making sure all of your wiring is neat (Use cable ties) and does not interfere with the case airflow.

Then go ahead and install Windows and you are home free.......PM me or post for more help.

StevenNevets · Sep 24, 2006

Right now we are filling up the motherboard..
Can that be installed first or later?

This is my first build... I just need someone to say something

KeithTalent · Sep 24, 2006

The post above sounds good, but I would add to get your PSU in the case right away as it helps ground it.

Boyo · Sep 24, 2006

Install the mobo as directed in previous post.

Boyo · Sep 24, 2006

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
The post above sounds good, but I would add to get your PSU in the case right away as it helps ground it.

That part is true. You do want to ground your mobo right away.

StevenNevets · Sep 24, 2006

thank you very much!

So far do good, currently installing the heatsink

Why do you say I should stickt he video card in after the motherboard is mounted? Sounds like that's harder..

KeithTalent · Sep 24, 2006

Originally posted by: StevenNevets
thank you very much!

So far do good, currently installing the heatsink

Why do you say I should stickt he video card in after the motherboard is mounted? Sounds like that's harder..

That's how I did it and it was dead easy just make sure you connect the extra plug from your vid card or it will not work.

Boyo · Sep 24, 2006

You install you video card to your mobo once it is installed so that you can screw the back of the videocard to the case's card slot.

StevenNevets · Sep 24, 2006

Alright, thanks again guys...

I'll post back later if I have some other questions

StevenNevets · Sep 24, 2006

Ah ******!

The rear I/O pannel and motherboard don't line up........
Do I just remove the pannel and leave the motherboard exposed?
Or should I get a new case?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage...er+Computer+Case+%2D+Retail+%2D+Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage...4+Ultra+ATX+AMD+Motherboard+%2D+Retail

GuitarDaddy · Sep 24, 2006

In your mobo pic look at the second pic from the right that has everything thats included in the package. There you will see the backplate or I/O shield. You need to remove the one from the case and replace it with the one that comes with the mobo

ta8689 · Sep 24, 2006

Originally posted by: StevenNevets
Ah ******!

The rear I/O pannel and motherboard don't line up........
Do I just remove the pannel and leave the motherboard exposed?
Or should I get a new case?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage...er+Computer+Case+%2D+Retail+%2D+Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage...4+Ultra+ATX+AMD+Motherboard+%2D+Retail

The motherboard comes witrh a new IO panel usually. Look for it.

beat to it...

GuitarDaddy · Sep 24, 2006

The most important part is to take your time and complete each step correctly. It only takes a couple of hours to build and set one up, so no need to hurry. Too many people get excited and hurry, but there is not need.

Here's the order I use

I start with the mobo on cardboard or anti static mat on a table, where I install the CPU/HSF and the RAM modules.

Installing CPU/HSF is the most important and most difficult task in building a computer, so you have to get this part right. Specific instructions for the HSF should be followed.

1. When putting the CPU in the socket, it should drop in. Never push it down into the sockect
2. Dry fit the CPU and HSF to check for full level contact and become familiar with the attachment mechanism. IMPORTANT!!!
3. Clean both CPU and HSF surfaces with alcohol
4. Apply thermal paste sparingly as per direction. Too much paste is bad
5. Attach the HSF with a steady diliberate motion, making sure that the attachment mecanism is fully engaged and secure.

Once you installed the CPU/HSF and the RAM then you can mount the mobo in the case.

The important thing here is to avoid grounding the mobo and getting a secure mounting.
Read any instructions that came with the case. The case should come with standoffs and washers make sure you use them in all the places provided and make sure the mobo doesn't touch anything but the standoffs. Make particular care to properly mount the backplate that comes with the mobo in the case.

At this point you can install the power supply if it's not already installed. I would also install the graphics card, primary hard drive and DVD at this point.

Now the WIRING JOB!!!!

This is where you need to take your time, this is where most people get excited and make silly mistakes. Study the mobo manual and anything that came with the case and learn how to make the connections for the POWER, HDD LEDS, USB ports,etc.. from the case to the motherboard. Then begin connecting the power supply to the mobo main and aux, the hard drive, DVD.

Cable routing is an art best learned through practice, so try different ways to keep the wiring tidy and improve case flow. And always have a supply of zip ties or twist ties

Now the moment of truth, button up the case and power on!!!!

If all has gone well, you will be able to boot up and enter the bios.

At this point you can add any additional HDDs, opticals, soundcards, etc. Then load your OS, drivers, etc..

StevenNevets · Sep 24, 2006

Haha, I'm pretty bad... even for a first timer

But as long as it gets done...

Thank you and I'm sure I'll be back in about 5 minutes

Boyo · Sep 24, 2006

What step are you at now anyway?

StevenNevets · Sep 24, 2006

Just finished mounting the motherboard.

Then:
video card
extra fan (think the PSU would be blocking it)
PSU
hard drive
dvd drive
dvd burner

Wiring...

sound good?

Gautama2 · Sep 24, 2006

What about snack breaks?

StevenNevets · Sep 24, 2006

5 hours....

front and side of case removed
ram installed
video card installed
cpu installed
motherboard put in place

I suck...

I'll do the rest this week

Gautama2 · Sep 24, 2006

Negative thoughts=bad?

bwatson283 · Sep 24, 2006

Originally posted by: StevenNevets
thank you very much!

So far do good, currently installing the heatsink

Why do you say I should stickt he video card in after the motherboard is mounted? Sounds like that's harder..

Did you use thermal paste?????? That is a key if you want the cpu to last.

StevenNevets · Sep 24, 2006

Originally posted by: bwatson283

Originally posted by: StevenNevets
thank you very much!

So far do good, currently installing the heatsink

Why do you say I should stickt he video card in after the motherboard is mounted? Sounds like that's harder..

Click to expand...

Did you use thermal paste?????? That is a key if you want the cpu to last.

There was pre-applied thermal paste on the chip

bwatson283 · Sep 24, 2006

????? Thermal tape maybe?

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