The PC Building Thread

Just been asked by a colleague whether you've got the heatsink on and seated correctly? If that's not right, the CPU will start to overheat and shut down.
 
DagsJT said:
Just been asked by a colleague whether you've got the heatsink on and seated correctly? If that's not right, the CPU will start to overheat and shut down.
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The machine would still post and the machine would prob run for a minute or so before the computer would switch off.

By everything you have said so far it sounds like you do have something which is faulty, knowing which part is always difficult but also computers are alot easier to fix when you see the problem in front of you.
 
tried everything basically, only things really which could be fault is either motherboard or cpu so will likely have to phone up and get it sorted.
 
jonneymendoza said:
yea thats my build. thanks!
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Is that a Corsair Carbide case ?

Aitken you had trouble getting it up all night ? Lay off the drinks mate. ;) Only kidding. Best of luck with the build.

I'm too lazy to build my own and if you're like me you might want to take a peek at chillblast.com.

I ordered 2 desktops with top spec from them at around £1300 each, but you can customize to your own needs and budget and for a small fee will cable tidy like jonney has done.

Unfortunately just missed the release of the Ivy Bridge i7 processors. Great customer service and delivery on time, albeit you have to wait ten days unless you order an express build.

But nice to find an excellent British company with such high standards.
 
If we're doing a "get your PC out for the lads" type thing, this is mine:

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It's about as tidy as I could be bothered to get it. I might try and re-route the CPU power cable around the back of the motherboard tray but I seem to remember it was quite a tight fit.

The case is a Bitfenix Shinobi:

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Just looked at chillblast and there PC's aren't badly priced for the budget PC's for sale but the higher spec you go the more they rip you off.
The £1700 PC only contains one 560Ti. Also only a 600W powersupply for all the overclocking they have done and additional devices? JonneyMendoza will be having a heart attack seeing those specs.
But I would rather build myself as why pay someone £400 to do something you can do yourself in a couple of hours. I know I have been building PC's since I was 16 but it is pretty much like Lego everything can only go in one hole and you get arrows and everything telling you how to do everything else.
Only takes 30-40 mins to build a PC, 15 mins to install Windows (via usb) and about another 30 mins installing drivers and important basic software.
 
I would also get my PC out for the lads, but it looks a complete mess inside due to all the stuff inside.
So specs wise:
ANTEC P180 Case - It is old but was the best around when I bought it 4-5 years ago.
Akasa 750W Venom Power Modular PSU - Gold Effiency
Intel i7 2600K - Overclocked to 4.5GHZ.
Dark Rock Advanced CPU Cooler.
16GB DDR3 1600 Ram.
MSI Nvidia Geforce 680GTX
Creative Labs X-FI Sound Card.
1 x 128GB OCZ Vertex 3 SSD - Windows and Applications
1 x 2TB HD - Games and Emulators
1 x 3TB HD - Backup and TV Programs
1 x DVD Burner
1 x Blu-ray drive
Wireless Card

It's not bad for a game of solitaire in the evenings..
 
bsmaff said:
Just looked at chillblast and there PC's aren't badly priced for the budget PC's for sale but the higher spec you go the more they rip you off.
The £1700 PC only contains one 560Ti. Also only a 600W powersupply for all the overclocking they have done and additional devices? JonneyMendoza will be having a heart attack seeing those specs.
But I would rather build myself as why pay someone £400 to do something you can do yourself in a couple of hours. I know I have been building PC's since I was 16 but it is pretty much like Lego everything can only go in one hole and you get arrows and everything telling you how to do everything else.
Only takes 30-40 mins to build a PC, 15 mins to install Windows (via usb) and about another 30 mins installing drivers and important basic software.
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I know what you mean bsmaff but as I said I am lazy. I don't mind though as they are very thorough and I wouldn't have any idea how to start building my own system or desire at present.

You can customize though. For instance both my new DT's are powered by TX850's.

Nice case jamezinho . Does the job. Very clean inside too. Is it new ?

I am using DEMCI filters on my intakes. Raises the internal temperatures a bit but traps any dust there may be around.
 
ALBICELESTE2010 said:
I wouldn't have any idea how to start building my own system or desire at present
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Nor did I a few months ago, but it really is quite straightforward. As long as you are capable of using a screwdriver to fix the motherboard and PSU to the case, the rest is just connecting leads which, by and large, can only go in one place.

I'd never contemplate buying a pre-built system again. I saved hundreds and got myself a better system by doing some research and putting aside an afternoon to build the thing.

ALBICELESTE2010 said:
Nice case jamezinho . Does the job. Very clean inside too. Is it new ?
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Yes mate, it's new. It's a very solid case, keeps everything quiet and has a really nice soft touch finish to the front and top. It looks more expensive than it is in my opinion (it costs around £50). Only downside is it comes with one case fan, but considering they cost a few quid each it's no biggie.
 
bsmaff said:
Just looked at chillblast and there PC's aren't badly priced for the budget PC's for sale but the higher spec you go the more they rip you off.
The £1700 PC only contains one 560Ti. Also only a 600W powersupply for all the overclocking they have done and additional devices? JonneyMendoza will be having a heart attack seeing those specs.
But I would rather build myself as why pay someone £400 to do something you can do yourself in a couple of hours. I know I have been building PC's since I was 16 but it is pretty much like Lego everything can only go in one hole and you get arrows and everything telling you how to do everything else.
Only takes 30-40 mins to build a PC, 15 mins to install Windows (via usb) and about another 30 mins installing drivers and important basic software.
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The Lego analogy really applies. All you really need are your Case, CPU, motherboard, GPU, Power supply, RAM, and you are set. Then it's just a case of putting everything together, like Legos. The only really difficult part, I'd say, is attaching the heatsink for the CPU with some thermal paste.
 
tc811 said:
The Lego analogy really applies. All you really need are your Case, CPU, motherboard, GPU, Power supply, RAM, and you are set. Then it's just a case of putting everything together, like Legos. The only really difficult part, I'd say, is attaching the heatsink for the CPU with some thermal paste.
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Custom coolers can be a pain in the arse but if you have a standard Intel stock cooler they are very very easy to install.
 
The heatsinks with those push clip fittings look a bit fiddly. The Gelid Tranquillo that I have screws into the motherboard so was quite easy to fit.
 
bsmaff said:
I wouldn't even consider that PC it is extremly overpriced even at £500 and who needs to have RAID drives? If you were that bothered about speed you would get a solid state.
The CPU is AMD and no one touches them anymore, the graphics card is still pretty good but would struggle on some games. Really old sound card.

I have just built a PC for someone for around £500 which was a really good spec was pretty much the same as Jamezinho's build but with the Ivybridge instead of Sandybridge.



The graphics card purchased was an XFX 5850 Black Edition for £70, can play all modern games at maximum settings.
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May I ask what website that is?
 
Anyone got the Hyper 212 Cooler Master CPU Cooler? Bought one the other day, is it a real pain in the arse to fit? do I *have* to put thermal paste on the cpu, or is it optional?
 
Simcut said:
Anyone got the Hyper 212 Cooler Master CPU Cooler? Bought one the other day, is it a real pain in the arse to fit? do I *have* to put thermal paste on the cpu, or is it optional?
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You MUST put thermal paste on the CPU, regardless. I've got that cooler and it wasn't too bad to fit but my case had an opening on the other side of it so I could get to the back of the motherboard.
 
Simcut said:
Anyone got the Hyper 212 Cooler Master CPU Cooler? Bought one the other day, is it a real pain in the arse to fit? do I *have* to put thermal paste on the cpu, or is it optional?
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I considered this cooler but gave it a miss after watching some videos - I don't like the look of the push-fit fittings. I went for the Gelid Tranquillo because of it's screw fittings which I liked the look of....as well as it being a good cooler for the price.

The thermal paste fills the tiny gaps and microscopic defects in the surfaces of the the CPU and cooler and massively improves the heat transfer between the two.
 
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