please don't rape my eyes with that font.When I made the move from spinnin' to solid, there was no comparison. It's just better. And, you don't need a large expensive one either. I have an Intel 60GB for my OS. The rest is spinnin' storage. At the least, place the OS on a solid and you will love life.
"The Beast" - First ever Build
- Thread starter cuthbert8
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alpenwasser
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The horror of any PC builder
- RAM seated correctly in their sockets?
- CPU seated correctly?
- PCU-E cards seated correctly?
- Fan cables plugged in?
- CPU cooler installed correctly?
- Does the monitor display an image during those few seconds?
- Does the M/B give any error signals (beeps)?
- Are there any funny noises coming from anywhere (PSU, M/B, GPU)?
- Have you tried turning it on without the graphics card installed
and using the HDMI/DVI outputs form the M/B? - Have you tried installing only one stick of RAM in the socket
closest to the CPU, and in the second socket counting from the CPU?
(this might depend on your M/B, so try both). - Have you got a spare set of RAM that you can try?
If any other possibilities come to mind, I'll let you know.
cuthbert8
New member
The horror of any PC builder
- RAM seated correctly in their sockets?
- CPU seated correctly?
- PCU-E cards seated correctly?
- Fan cables plugged in?
- CPU cooler installed correctly?
- Does the monitor display an image during those few seconds?
- Does the M/B give any error signals (beeps)?
- Are there any funny noises coming from anywhere (PSU, M/B, GPU)?
- Have you tried turning it on without the graphics card installed
and using the HDMI/DVI outputs form the M/B?- Have you tried installing only one stick of RAM in the socket
closest to the CPU, and in the second socket counting from the CPU?
(this might depend on your M/B, so try both).- Have you got a spare set of RAM that you can try?
If any other possibilities come to mind, I'll let you know.
Rookie mistake im afraid!!! Haha forgot to plug 1 damn connection in!! Now managed to post!!
pcjunkie429
New member
Please don't jack other people's build log threads to ask a question that is irrelevant to the build log. I'm pretty sure that's against forum rules. I'm not a moderator so I can't move it, but there's an off-topic sub-forum for a reason.
AW you should've known that :lol:
Please don't jack other people's build log threads to ask a question that is irrelevant to the build log. I'm pretty sure that's against forum rules. I'm not a moderator so I can't move it, but there's an off-topic sub-forum for a reason.
AW you should've known that :lol:
This is his project log , if you go back to page 1 he did start the thread.
pcjunkie429
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Once again, my bad.... derp :banghead: :crazy: :cussing:
I was thinking this was Jay's for some reason. Just forget my post ever happened. I've had a long day lol.
alpenwasser
New member
Please don't jack other people's build log threads to ask a question that is irrelevant to the build log. I'm pretty sure that's against forum rules. I'm not a moderator so I can't move it, but there's an off-topic sub-forum for a reason.
AW you should've known that :lol:
Did I just completely miss something or is he not the OP of this very build log?
:headscratch:
EDIT: Forgot to reload the page before starting to reply. Derp myself :crazy:
These things happen, don't worry :rollinglaugh:
Also, you can go to your user CP and change the number of posts
displayed per page. This makes build logs a bit more comfortable
to handle.
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cuthbert8
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Will get all the pictures uploaded 2moro!!
Just finished installing windows and now updating all the drivers and software... 112 updates haha
Build took just under 4 hours, not sure if thats good or not???? Cables are looking tidy apart from one where I need to get an extension for it.. the 8pin CPU cable and then we'll be sorted!!
I wasnt even planning on building tonight but just had to urge to go for it!
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alpenwasser
New member
I would say that's quite decent time for a first time build. Besides, what matters
is that the thing works in the end and not how fast you put it together
I usually try not to be too quick to savour the moment a bit (it's a bit like
sex in that regard :lol: )
That's how it goes...
cuthbert8
New member
I would say that's quite decent time for a first time build. Besides, what matters
is that the thing works in the end and not how fast you put it together
I usually try not to be too quick to savour the moment a bit (it's a bit like
sex in that regard :lol: )
That's how it goes...
Ha so true!! So glad its up and running though!! When it didnt load up first time had myself in a major panic thinking what the hell did I do wrong!!
Just so happened I fitted the H80i without plugging in the 8 pin CPU connector hidden underneath it!! Rookie error!!
alpenwasser
New member
Try to guess what I forgot when I tried to power up my SR-2 for the first time
three weeks ago
:banghead: :lol:lol, i know people on here including myself are very passionate about their PCs, but don't take it too far :lol:
i just take my time building it because i want it to be perfect.
Sir-Weasel
New member
The horror of any PC builder
- RAM seated correctly in their sockets?
- CPU seated correctly?
- PCU-E cards seated correctly?
- Fan cables plugged in?
- CPU cooler installed correctly?
- Does the monitor display an image during those few seconds?
- Does the M/B give any error signals (beeps)?
- Are there any funny noises coming from anywhere (PSU, M/B, GPU)?
- Have you tried turning it on without the graphics card installed
and using the HDMI/DVI outputs form the M/B?- Have you tried installing only one stick of RAM in the socket
closest to the CPU, and in the second socket counting from the CPU?
(this might depend on your M/B, so try both).- Have you got a spare set of RAM that you can try?
If any other possibilities come to mind, I'll let you know.
ALPENWASSER to the rescue
alpenwasser
New member
ALPENWASSER to the rescue
Well, I try to be helpful :lol:
If he hadn't explicitly written that everything was plugged in I would have put
that on the list as well, but alas...
cuthbert8
New member
Well, I try to be helpful :lol:
If he hadn't explicitly written that everything was plugged in I would have put
that on the list as well, but alas...
Ha my bad!! I was sure i had plugged everything in
alpenwasser
New member
Ha my bad!! I was sure i had plugged everything in
Everyone is always sure they've plugged everything in :lol:
"Have you plugged everything in?"
"Yes."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Have you checked?"
"I checked when I was plugging everything in."
"Please, just for the sake of entertaining me, could you check again?"
"Ah, would you look at that! I forgot the power cable!"
":banghead:"
It happens, I'm not immune to disconnected cables either. C'est la vie.
