Author Topic: My Build- Need a few more components- (Read 5909 times)

RoBot1ks · « **on:** May 11, 2009, 04:26:11 PM »

NOTE: I WILL BE SELLING THIS RIG WHEN EVERYTHING IS GOOD AND DONE!!

Ok I finally decided to sell a buttload of my stuff to have enough money to build a custom rig.
So far I've made $395 from selling my old stuff on ebay recently (past 2 weeks or so)
Bought: Case, Motherboard, Power supply, DVD Burner, some lights, Video card, Cpu fan, and CPU

What I need to buy: Hard Drive, Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard

My personal feedback:
The case looks great, nice quality
I plan on upgrading the dvd burner after the build
Power supply will deliver enough power and it works (tested)
Lights look nice

Now, what you've all been waiting for. THE LIST..yeah, the list

Modtek Alien-X Case

Foxconn A7DA-S AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor

OCZ Gold 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Quad kit Desktop Memory

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler

hec HP585D RETAIL 585W ATX12V Power Supply

HP HPDVD1060i DVD Writer - 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW, 20x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 6x DVD-RW, SATA

ASUS VW224U Black 22" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor w/ HDCP Support 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 5000:1) Built in Speakers

HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive

THE PICS: (WILL BE UPDATING)

Here is the internal amp and speakers I installed yesterday:

Once I sell this I'll have enough to build another (w/ better specs) then I may sell that one...so on and so forth. Then I can build a REAL rig

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2009, 04:45:40 PM »

Upgrade the RAM to something 1066Mhz based. That RAM is garbage (I have 800Mhz) and I'm not sure if it will run (The mobo uses 1066Mhz RAM and I don't remember if lower speeds are compatible).

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2009, 04:53:43 PM »

Yea. At first I thought I was getting a hella deal but I was informed by a friend it was really slow ram.
So I am stuck with this ram and out of $22
*For now*

DubbleDutch · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2009, 10:33:41 PM »

go for a Ati 4890

it may be a little bit more expensive, but it's really worth the money.

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2009, 03:58:51 PM »

Thanks for the suggestion DD, but I am a poor man lol
I will keep that in mind when I sell this rig and build my true one!

loganbyers07 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2009, 06:39:03 PM »

I really like the xfx 4890 cards, they seem to have a little higher clock speed and they look awesome! Lol

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2009, 06:29:37 PM »

Ok. You guys can gaze at my first-stage pics!

treemty · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2009, 06:33:57 PM »

NICE CLEAR MOBO(jk)
looks ok so far, im not a big fan of the whole "no color scheme" sort of thing
case looks cheap

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2009, 06:36:55 PM »

I actually had it jumpered to my mom's computer motherboard so I could get everything to turn on.
The color scheme IMO is Black and Blue (with the exception of that fan)
The case has good build quality, but you may not be able to tell in the picture. But, it was only $50 and $18 or so shipping

FaiN · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2009, 04:11:33 AM »

Pretty nice case

I had the same one a long time ago.
I hated the screw on the sidepanel where the fan can be mounted.

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2009, 12:06:43 PM »

Thanks FaiN

UPDATE:
I bought a single color fan to replace my other case fan. I may use the other fan in another part of my case. I may decide to swap leds in the fan itself also.
LOGISYS Computer CF120BL 120mm BLUE 4 LED LED Case Fan

I found another alternate motherboard I really like. Two main factors I involved it with:
The new motherboard has a South bridge SB750, so I will be able to get way better OC results
But, with no onboard video on the new motherboard I will not be using crossfire as planned.
GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2009, 07:34:42 AM »

Quote from: RoBot1ks on May 15, 2009, 12:06:43 PM

I found another alternate motherboard I really like. Two main factors I involved it with:
The new motherboard has a South bridge SB750, so I will be able to get way better OC results
But, with no onboard video on the new motherboard I will not be using crossfire as planned.
GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard

Good motherboard. I don't think you would've been able to do crossfire anyway...that's more than 1 ATI graphics card. Not onboard and a graphics card.

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #12 on:** May 16, 2009, 08:55:48 AM »

I actually read it was possible by reading some reviews on the site.

The motherboard supports hybrid crossfire. I'm not totally informed about how that works, but I believe you must set the on-board graphics as primary
Here are the reviews and if you search for "cross" in your browser you will see the specific posts
CLICK HERE

EDIT: I updated the processor and ram links

PsychoticWolf · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2009, 07:18:16 AM »

Quote from: RoBot1ks on May 16, 2009, 08:55:48 AM

I actually read it was possible by reading some reviews on the site.

The motherboard supports hybrid crossfire. I'm not totally informed about how that works, but I believe you must set the on-board graphics as primary
Here are the reviews and if you search for "cross" in your browser you will see the specific posts
CLICK HERE

EDIT: I updated the processor and ram links

No when they say crossfire ready. they are talking about The One 2card solution from ATi Where its basically 2 Cards in one using Crossfire. Forgot which card it is. But yea.

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2009, 04:49:26 PM »

Ok guys you no longer have to wait a ungodly amount of time for the pictures to load. I resized

Also, my processor came in today

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #15 on:** June 08, 2009, 11:23:46 AM »

Update:
I have it pretty much built so far. I am running XP Pro ATM but I need to buy the permanent HDD, the Monitor, possibly a keyboard and mouse, and a graphics card if I choose.

So far its overclocked at about 3ghz compared to 2.7 and I believe it's running at about 30-35 idle. I will see if I can get a hold of a heat sensor gun thingy

I will be uploading pics either today or tomorrow. I'm in school ATM

loganbyers07 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 08, 2009, 12:39:21 PM »

That is the mobo I have! Ha, I love it. Right now I am running off of onboard everything. Onboard sound and video. Pushing my 5.1 surround sound and a 1920x1200 monitor. I love it.

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #17 on:** June 08, 2009, 12:59:10 PM »

Yea dude I also recommended it to Slim Hacker b/c I just simply love it. It's cheap in price, but full in features. That's why I was debating whether or not I should get a graphics card. When I first started the build I had no doubt in my mind I would get one. Now I'm rethinking it

loganbyers07 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 08, 2009, 01:24:39 PM »

Yea, I am still going to get one later. But right now I can put money torwards other stuff like a new tv.

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #19 on:** June 08, 2009, 02:08:34 PM »

I don't blame you for using your money for other things. The onboard video is great how it is, but if I want it to sell, I may want to go ahead and buy a video card anywayz

loganbyers07 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 08, 2009, 04:39:31 PM »

Yea, that is probably best for a build under those circumstances.

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #21 on:** June 22, 2009, 12:53:33 PM »

Update
I added a new video on youtube
Computer Build #1

MARIOPARTY53 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 23, 2009, 02:12:22 AM »

Quote from: RoBot1ks on June 22, 2009, 12:53:33 PM

Update
I added a new video on youtube
Computer Build #1

why didnt you mount the hdd into the slot?

RoBot1ks · « **Reply #23 on:** June 23, 2009, 09:23:54 AM »

Well I was actually talking in the video but I hate my voice so I just cut it all out.
I was explaining that I may have to get an adapter for one of the cd drive bays b/c if I were to put the HDD where it's supposed to go the speakers would mess with it.

But I also informed in the video that if whoever wanted a new case b/f they bought it that would be great. That would also mean I can place the HDD where it's supposed to be and not worry about the speakers

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Author Topic: My Build- Need a few more components- (Read 5909 times)