To build or not to build?

Agent_Embryo · February 6th, 2003, 09:33 AM

I will probably treat myself to a new computer once I get the money I've been waiting for forever...

If I choose to let the company I'm getting the parts from build the computer and test it I will have to pay $100 more.

I'm not very confident, and don't know if I can put the heatsink on myself.

It'll be at least an AMD Tbred 2200+

**Martoch** · February 6th, 2003, 09:35 AM

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Originally posted by Agent_Embryo
and don't know if I can put the heatsink on myself.

It'll be at least an AMD Tbred 2200+

Oh sure you can!

Just think of how good you will feel when you can say "I built this bad boy myself!"

The crowd starts chanting, "BUILD...BUILD...BUILD..."

We'll be here to walk you through it every step of the way my friend.

Mike

I bet KenKun will post next...

KenKun · February 6th, 2003, 09:35 AM

Save $100 and build it yourself .. it will feel really great ..
Just read how to do it, watch tutorials and be confident and patient ..

If i can do it, then you certainly can

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I bet KenKun will post next...

Yea, right

maface · February 6th, 2003, 10:05 AM

Everyone who has built a PC started with the first one. You can do it. I say build!!

Covert_one · February 6th, 2003, 10:18 AM

even if you buy a computer, you are going to want to add some improvements to it, so some building is nessary. With the cost of buying complete 'puters so cheap, you might buy a complete one and just modify it.
I have built many computers, I could probably build one in about an hour if you laid out all the parts for me.

The heatsink might be easy to do, its the newbie mistakes that you'll need to learn not to do, protecting the devices from ESD* doing a proper installation of the devices, and doing a clean looking install.
I suppose I could write a small tutorial about building boxes..

*ESD- Electro Static Discharge, if you don't know what this is and how to protect your devices, don't build your box.

rpertusio · February 6th, 2003, 10:23 AM

I wouldn't worry too much about installing the heatsink. A tip however... Install it while the motherboard is on a flat/hard surface. This will keep it from bending while you pop the clip on.

If you need some personal assistance.. to walk you through every step of putting it on, let me know! (Sending me a private message here would be fine)

In the very worst case scenario, you destroy the CPU. Replace it with the 'extra' $100, and you'll break even

Agent_Embryo · February 6th, 2003, 10:24 AM

I'm not really scared of building the computer. The heatsink is the only thing I worry about. I have removed/attached heatsinks to my Celeron CPU's before, but never used any compound of any sort...

Oh well...I guess it's not even a question. Build...

**Martoch** · February 6th, 2003, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by Agent_Embryo
I have removed/attached heatsinks to my Celeron CPU's before, but never used any compound of any sort...

Oh well...I guess it's not even a question. Build...

Build it is!!!

As far as the thermal compounds, I would suggest Arctic Silver 3 of course...they have a great tutorial (with pics) on their site:
http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm

Agent_Embryo · February 6th, 2003, 10:45 AM

I just realized I can get an XP Tbred 2400+ if I build myself!!!

Excellent!!!

MDS · February 6th, 2003, 11:06 AM

There you go

just don't get in a rush take your time installing the hs/fan and you will be fine. Like rpertusio said above put the hs/fan on before installing the mobo in the case. Also don't use the hs/fan as a grip to put the mobo in(I've seen core get crushed by people using it as a hold to place the mobo in). Follow Martoch link how to apply the AS3 don't over apply and get it all over the place. It doesn't take much.