Time for the actual build
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 17:00 last edited by
I've never built from scratch, but based on my adventures last week, get a magnetized screwdriver. Trying to fit a little M.2 SSD caused me no end of headaches without one.
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 17:08 last edited by
Also, this is very important, don't forget to turn on Star Trek so you can listen to it, and have at least 2 boxes of Hot Pockets ready........NERDS!
Just kidding, I've quasi-built a computer or two before. It's actually a fun process and honestly, good to know the basics of how a computer works.
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 17:20 last edited by
How long does this actually take?
How many components?
- Mobo
- Graphics Card
- CPU
- Memory
What else?
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How long does this actually take?
How many components?
- Mobo
- Graphics Card
- CPU
- Memory
What else?
wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 17:55 last edited by@george-k said in Time for the actual build:
What else?
Dude, I just told you.
- Star Trek
- Hot Pocketz ftw
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How long does this actually take?
How many components?
- Mobo
- Graphics Card
- CPU
- Memory
What else?
wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 18:00 last edited by mark 12 Mar 2021, 18:00@george-k said in Time for the actual build:
How long does this actually take?
How many components?
- Mobo
- Graphics Card
- CPU
- Memory
What else?
Power supply
CPU cooler
SSD
Case -
@george-k said in Time for the actual build:
How long does this actually take?
How many components?
- Mobo
- Graphics Card
- CPU
- Memory
What else?
Power supply
CPU cooler
SSD
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 18:04 last edited by
Honestly, you guys would be lost without me.
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 19:37 last edited by
My guess George is the 3rd or 4th one you do takes less than 30m, and the first one takes hours.
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My guess George is the 3rd or 4th one you do takes less than 30m, and the first one takes hours.
wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 19:44 last edited by xenon 12 Mar 2021, 19:44@jon-nyc said in Time for the actual build:
My guess George is the 3rd or 4th one you do takes less than 30m, and the first one takes hours.
I love doing the cable management on the back panel - takes time though (example):
Know one will ever know but you though.
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 19:48 last edited by
It might be in the other thread, so I missed it
what with all of Mark's gloating. What components did you ultimately get? -
Well, this weekend.
Mark, Xenon, Ax, Klaus, D’Oh and anyone else
Does this intel guide seem spot on to you?
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/how-to-build-a-gaming-pc.html
Should I buy an anti static mat and clips?
Is it really true that all I need is a screwdriver? I’m happy to go to microcenter today and get special tools if they’ll prevent frustration later.
What else should I have?
Thanks in advance
wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 20:04 last edited by@jon-nyc said in Time for the actual build:
Should I buy an anti static mat
Only if you are a sissy.
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It might be in the other thread, so I missed it
what with all of Mark's gloating. What components did you ultimately get?wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 20:27 last edited by@george-k said in Time for the actual build:
It might be in the other thread, so I missed it
what with all of Mark's gloating. What components did you ultimately get?CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
GPU - Evga GeForce RTX 3070
Motherboard- Asus X570-Pro
SSD - Samsung NVMe M.2 SSD 980
RAM - TridentZ RGB DDR4 32GB
LianLi AIO 360 liquid cooler
Seasonic GX-850 power supply -
@george-k said in Time for the actual build:
It might be in the other thread, so I missed it
what with all of Mark's gloating. What components did you ultimately get?CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
GPU - Evga GeForce RTX 3070
Motherboard- Asus X570-Pro
SSD - Samsung NVMe M.2 SSD 980
RAM - TridentZ RGB DDR4 32GB
LianLi AIO 360 liquid cooler
Seasonic GX-850 power supplywrote on 3 Dec 2021, 20:39 last edited by@jon-nyc said in Time for the actual build:
@george-k said in Time for the actual build:
It might be in the other thread, so I missed it
what with all of Mark's gloating. What components did you ultimately get?CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
GPU - Evga GeForce RTX 3070
Motherboard- Asus X570-Pro
SSD - Samsung NVMe M.2 SSD 980
RAM - TridentZ RGB DDR4 32GB
LianLi AIO 360 liquid cooler
Seasonic GX-850 power supplySo, using the cheapest case, you're in for about $1200.
Add a monitor and you could've gotten an iMa....Just yanking your chain.
I get it, why it might be fun, etc....
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@george-k said in Time for the actual build:
It might be in the other thread, so I missed it
what with all of Mark's gloating. What components did you ultimately get?CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
GPU - Evga GeForce RTX 3070
Motherboard- Asus X570-Pro
SSD - Samsung NVMe M.2 SSD 980
RAM - TridentZ RGB DDR4 32GB
LianLi AIO 360 liquid cooler
Seasonic GX-850 power supplywrote on 3 Dec 2021, 20:42 last edited by@jon-nyc Nice hardware! You have the "one version better" of the GPU and SSD than I have. Actually, across the (mother)board your specs are about one level higher than what I have... and I recently bought a pretty darn nice desktop!
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 21:27 last edited by
@jon-nyc said in Time for the actual build:
Nice rig! Happy gaming, or mining, or whatever it is you'll do with all that power.
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 21:50 last edited by
It’s for the boy to own his buddies in whatever the fuck games they play.
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@jon-nyc said in Time for the actual build:
@george-k said in Time for the actual build:
It might be in the other thread, so I missed it
what with all of Mark's gloating. What components did you ultimately get?CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
GPU - Evga GeForce RTX 3070
Motherboard- Asus X570-Pro
SSD - Samsung NVMe M.2 SSD 980
RAM - TridentZ RGB DDR4 32GB
LianLi AIO 360 liquid cooler
Seasonic GX-850 power supplySo, using the cheapest case, you're in for about $1200.
Add a monitor and you could've gotten an iMa....Just yanking your chain.
I get it, why it might be fun, etc....
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 21:57 last edited by
@jon-nyc said in Time for the actual build:
@george-k I didn’t add it all up but I’m in for somewhere in the neighborhood of 2500.
I went to NewEgg and plugged in your purchases.
Of course, keyboard, mouse and monitor will add cash.
I'm not, by any means criticizing your decision to do this. Hell, I bought a PC about 15 years ago, just to "play" with it - I installed Linux, by the way.
If you're a Windows guy, it's probably a reasonable amount to pay for a mid-range PC, though I'll defer to others for that judgment.
But for less, you could have gotten a Mac...I really don't want to derail this, but a similarly equipped MacMini would cost about $1300 plus mouse, monitor and keyboard.If you're interested in gaming, etc, probably not a bad deal!
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 22:12 last edited by
I have a Mac. This is for the boy.
By the way, the boy also has a Mac. And a Chromebook.
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wrote on 3 Dec 2021, 22:16 last edited by
@jon-nyc said in Time for the actual build:
I have a Mac.
I know, and I believe that's what you use most of the time.
This is for the boy.
I know that as well. It's a fun project, and you're a good dad for engaging him in it.
By the way, the boy also has a Mac. And a Chromebook.
Which does he use most of the time, and which Mac? Why?