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[FaT_PHiL]

The PS is the best on the market for under 150$

520w
12v 33A
All 3 rails adjustable, LED indicators to show over/under voltage

1 x Main connector (20+4 pin)
1 x 12V (P4)
6 x peripheral
2 x SATA
1 x Floppy
2 x PCI-E (SLi support)

OCZ PowerWhisper Technology
OCZ PowerFlex individually adjustable power rails with LED indicators.
OCZ ConnectAll universal connector. (ATX, BTX, SATA, P4, and EPS12V)
PCI Express x2
ATX12V 2.01
OCZ PowerShield power leads

My problem doesnt lie with computer knowledge but having no experience at all. I can buy all the parts and know they are the best but have no idea how to put it together lol.

im gonna try to find some tutorials, im sure there are some out there for first time builders.

[Swimmer]

it really isnt as hard as you would think.. i would recommend getting the cpu installed out of the case then installing the mobo into the case..the wire everything.. cards, hard drives, memory... I think the fastest that I have got one built was about 20 min..  We had to get everything out of the packaging.. the only thing that take some skill is mounting the cpu onto the motherboard.. I think the retention clips have changed since then.. you use to have to use a screw driver to get the heatsink on..  That is the only part that would provide sweet pit stains.. other than that it is pretty straight forward.

[FaT_PHiL]

ya thank god for the new clips lol, my friend has to practicly jump on the screwdriver when installing a new HS on his 2800+.

The case i chose has 3 temp displays, where and how would i put the one for the cpu? does it go on top of the heatsink? cause id imagine the HS has to sit flush on top of the cpu.

[Conuck]

You can try this for a tutorial:

http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/

[FaT_PHiL]

ya that tutorial is pretty good, but its kinda old. I wanna find a guide written by a really advanced builder that does all the higher end parts.

If not ill rely on the manufacturers manuals. Im sure they'll provide good information

[richcornucopia]

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ya that tutorial is pretty good, but its kinda old. I wanna find a guide written by a really advanced builder that does all the higher end parts.

If not ill rely on the manufacturers manuals. Im sure they'll provide good information

Putting a pc together shouldn't cause you too much trouble and is a great learning experience. We've got a lot of advanced builders on the site that you can ask if something isn't covered in a tutorial, someone idk like me  .

[disturbed]

that ocz powersupply you will be getting is awesome - i have the same one - decided to spend quite a bit of money on it since its worth that every penny !!!

that powersupply has a 20 + 4 pin main connector - dfi motherboards require a 24pin connector for added stability - but others might not require it - either way you are set with that power supply - also, dfi motherboards are very picky about ram they work with and other components also - so if you are still geting a dfi motherboard, post any of ur concerns here before you buy the stuff

[disturbed]

in a matter of fact, the dfi sli-dr motherboard (i have it) also requires a secondary 4 pin connector - i have a lot of pictures of the build i did couple of months back - if you are interested or need more info hit me up on aim: disturbed6dws

[richcornucopia]

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dfi motherboards are very picky about ram they work with and other components also - so if you are still geting a dfi motherboard, post any of ur concerns here before you buy the stuff

I'm pretty sure gskill ram works good with dfi motherboards, and you can get a great deal on some tccd gskill.

[FaT_PHiL]

ya ive seen a picture of the power supplies connectors and it has 20 pin + 2x 4pins.. do some other mobos require a 8 pin or 2x 4 pin that run off the 5v rail for mobo power? i heard this for gigabyte mobos

[disturbed]

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ya ive seen a picture of the power supplies connectors and it has 20 pin + 2x 4pins.. do some other mobos require a 8 pin or 2x 4 pin that run off the 5v rail for mobo power? i heard this for gigabyte mobos

for any motherboard u decide to get, you can probably find a build guide online which would answer all of your questions/concerns

[disturbed]

the best place to look is a forum they often have guides and users asking the same questions as you