What's the HARDEST part when assembling a computer for you guys?

[mdchesne]

the realization the damn motherboard manufacturer can;t keep components far enough away from the CPU socket or from the AGP (at that time) slot. Had to RMA it just cause I couldn't fit my CPU HSF on nor fit my 9600pro into the slot because of the damn northbridge chipset fan being too high. GRRRRR. other than that, it's a breeze

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: mdchesne
the realization the damn motherboard manufacturer can;t keep components far enough away from the CPU socket or from the AGP (at that time) slot. Had to RMA it just cause I couldn't fit my CPU HSF on nor fit my 9600pro into the slot because of the damn northbridge chipset fan being too high. GRRRRR. other than that, it's a breeze

Yep. That is going to be my PITA this weekend, when I find out if I can fit only one HSF in my machine or not. Hopefully I will be able to replace both, but it is going to be close.

 

[mdchesne]

what are you building there? dual server case... two PSUs... I can only hope you're puttin two PCs adjacent to another... or are you really going to need 1kilowatt of power for your system?

 

[Sunner]

Those damn pins for the power button, leds, etc etc.
Why the hell can't they just agree on one universal connector for it, and use an adapter for backwards compatibility? :roll:

 

[Xpred]

Originally posted by: Deathcharge

Originally posted by: IsLNdbOi
For me it's either putting the heatsink on (some heatsinks require complicated attachment) or mounting the motherboard to the case.

Ditto

YEAH! :|

 

[jdiddy]

Saving the money to get everything.

 

[D3kTrix]

No matter how many times you so it the case wires for the LED/Switches never makes complete sense

 

[biostud]

Originally posted by: D3kTrix
No matter how many times you so it the case wires for the LED/Switches never makes complete sense

QFT

this time getting my water tight was bit of a problem too as I didn't push one of the fittings hard enough as I feared breaking my moboard, so I needed to disassemble the system and push the fittings on when the CPU cooler was not attached. That cost me some hours and grey hair in troubleshooting that.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: mdchesne
what are you building there? dual server case... two PSUs... I can only hope you're puttin two PCs adjacent to another... or are you really going to need 1kilowatt of power for your system?

I have 1.1kw for my machine. I've killed lots of PSUs, so I go dual. For now, and in the future. I like the Seasonic's, and having a 500 & 600 watt should let me handle as many hard drives as I can fit in that system.

 

[DasFox]

Originally posted by: igowerf
Plugging in all the connectors for power, reset, speaker, hdd, audio, usb, etc to the motherboard. Can't they just make a big, standardized plug?

Oh YEAH, I'll VOTE for that. Yes we do need to have a standardized plug. It would really be great to see how we could get something like this. I mean this makes sense all the other plugs just slip right in, but these little guys you certainly have to fiddle with them a few times.

 

[fire400]

Originally posted by: igowerf
Plugging in all the connectors for power, reset, speaker, hdd, audio, usb, etc to the motherboard. Can't they just make a big, standardized plug?

it's so stupid because for mobo manufac's who like toying with trying to make their own standard you have to end up guessing or doing head aching research on which modules go into which ones, the coding system is seriously pathetic with case wiring to mobo

why can't they do it like Dell, plug it in and just let it run without being hesitant that things won't start up, but Dell crap is like running only one line of motherboards lol

 

[INM8]

For me, the hardest part is always the attaching the heatsink onto the CPU

I agree, this is always the worst part for me too. With s754 and s939 the process has become significantly easier, but i used to hate working with s462 mobos. Iv had a horrible time with those in the past. I accidentally destroyed the last s462 mobo i worked with with a screwdriver (pushing down trying to get the HSF clip to latch in and the screwdriver slipped)

Plugging in all the connectors for power, reset, speaker, hdd, audio, usb, etc to the motherboard. Can't they just make a big, standardized plug?

Thats the best idea iv heard in a while

 

[Stern]

i've never had a problem with the case wires, the motherboard manual is always so helpful True they are a bit small to work with but just get some pincers and its easy.

Hardest part is putting the heatsink on in one go without having to redo the paste...again!

 

[RaiderJ]

Originally posted by: Jiggz
The darn case connectors is always my problem. Just can't get a standard which way to connect them especially the hdd LED indicator.

I always have to pull out the damn mobo manual to figure out where the connectors go, which direction they need to face. Big PITA.

 

[orangat]

Case connectors because figuring out +/- connectors are a real pain.
Installing heatsinks is sometimes difficult because of the danger of cracked cores or scratched traces because of tight clamps but I didn't have a problem with the zalman because I could screw it on.

 

[corkyg]

An especially the many little connectors that comprise the link from mobo to front panel USB ports - it would be nice if they were put together in one big plug.

 

[jhansman]

Originally posted by: jr9k
t the hardest part is turning it on for the first time.

Amen to that. Fingers crossed and breath held, every time.

Oh yeah, and those damn LED case connectors. Can someone (Hello, Asus / Antec?) please simplify that setup? It hasn't improved since the AT days!

 

[Chacranajxy]

Probably the anticipation of the parts coming. Or the anticipation right before you turn the computer on to see if it works or not.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: Chacranajxy
Probably the anticipation of the parts coming. Or the anticipation right before you turn the computer on to see if it works or not.

THat is what is called "the smoke test."

 

[KoolDrew]

Picking out the parts. If you are like me in regards to this you do a lot of research and forum posting.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
Picking out the parts. If you are like me in regards to this you do a lot of research and forum posting.

I've always thought that was the funnest part. I still have a list of all the stuff that I want to get for my machine, and it stays update. I've been doing this for years and years. Hell, now I have it on a blog so that I can access it from anywhere. It's been useful so far.

 

[randomlinh]

hardest part is figuring out why it doesn't boot if it's not booting. that only creeps up a few times. what makes it difficult is not having good know parts around to elimitate issues.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
Picking out the parts. If you are like me in regards to this you do a lot of research and forum posting.

I've always thought that was the funnest part. I still have a list of all the stuff that I want to get for my machine, and it stays update. I've been doing this for years and years. Hell, now I have it on a blog so that I can access it from anywhere. It's been useful so far.

It may be fun, but he said "What's the hardest?" For me trying to decide between components is by far the hardest part.

 

[Hacp]

Two hardest parts:

Installing the ram.
Removing face plate from case.

 

[Corporate Thug]

My XP-120 was a PITA the first i installed it but i can do it in under 5 minutes now