DDR , where are you??

[Guest]

I am currently looking to buy a computer system.
1200mhz T-Bird
DDR Ram
etc...

where can I get one.
I need to be able to configure it.
Or can someone recommend me a place where I could get one put together for me.

Thanks for your help

 

[Grizely1]

www.micronpc.com or www.micron.com

 

[Guest]

www.pricewatch.com

 

[Grizely1]

No you can't buy a DDR computer from Pricewatch! Silly! That's for parts.

 

[Guest]

Well, you sort of can.

Just search for a complete DDR system, or click on 'PC - Complete systems' and find what you want.

<A HREF="http://www.pricewatch.com" target="_new">http://www.pricewatch.com</A>

 

[Arrow]

Get your other parts somewhere else, and get your RAM from Crucial. ;P

Rob
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[Guest]

I got 1.2Ghz T-bird retail box and the Corsair PC2100 DDR from http://www.spartantech.com. I am using Iwill's KA266R motherboard (can be found at http://www.computergiants.com).

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the help.

Do any of you know where I can go and give someone the parts to build a computer or something similiar to that.

 

[Guest]

Why don't you build it yourself?

I think every hardcore hardware fans here would rather build the latest system than say, do something else?

It is very easy, usually only take less than 1 hour, and if you're good with LEGOs for kids then you will be good with building a system.

Take your time, every parts have a manual and it describe the build process quite clearly, especially the MOBO manual.

Good Luck!

Best regards
cx5

 

[Guest]

The problem is I have never built one before. I have been playing PC games for a while however I never built one. I have only done simple things like upgrade video cards ,modems,sound cards, ram.

Is there maybe a book that explains the basics on how to build your on system. I would love to build my own.

Thanks for the input

 

[Arrow]

Yes, there are many books out there. Just check out your local bookstore or maybe technology store. As for a recommendation, sorry, I don't have one

Rob
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[Guest]

Building yuo own system can be fun, but yuo should be very well informed before yuo go out and buy the parts. Not all parts are compatible. The putting togehter biut is very easy in most if not all cases.
If yuo want someone else assemble yuor system, you should look for a well known local pc-shop. They will probably charge yuo for assembling .. but anyhowin this case you do not run the risk of damaging any of the parts you bought.

regards an good luck to you !

Hey man i dont know .. i just think i do !!

 

[Guest]

the resources for building your own system on the net are limitless, they ABOUND by huge amounts.

I was in a local shop, some of you probably know it Axion. And I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Jeez I hope the guy doesn't read the board. But he was in there and with a friend, and he wanted components for a cpu and motherboard. Now he knew he wanted Athlon (his friend wasn't helping him much) but that's about all he knew. He was actually browsing slot A motherboards, and I asked him initially if he already owned a slot A Athlon. He said no but that he was sure that was the best Athlon to get. I tried to encourage him to consider the socket A though I didn't explain why as it was about 15 mins till closing and well.. I just didn't have the patience to convince him with logic, although if a beating were optional I might of chosen it. Needless to say this young man had no clue what he really wanted before he got there, thus his stressful search through their online listings wonder this one.. mmm no this one.. and you could see him sweat (nor had he done enough research to make the best choice). So don't be THAT GUY!



***Hey I run Intel... but let's get real***

 

[Guest]

How to Build your own PC

1) make sure all parts are compatible ie don't get an Athlon but use an Intel Chipset mobo stuff like that.

Parts List
CPU Athlon/Duron P3/Celeron
Graphics AGP4x AGP4x
Mobo AMD/VIA chipset Intel/VIA chipset
RAM PC133 7ns C2 PC133 7ns C2 (depends on mobo chipset)
or PC2100 PC2100 (depends on mobo chipset)
HDD ATA100 7200rpm ATA100 7200rpm (depends on mobo chipset)
floppy, whatever_D-rom, whatever sound card, whatever whatever you want.
Casing ATX w/PSU ATX w/PSU

but governed by mobo physical Form Factor, usually ATX and size, whatever wattage, I don't think you can get anything less than 250watts. If you have alot of hardware say 5 PCI card, 4 HDD, 2D-rom, 2D-writer etc get 350watts.

not forgetting bits like CPU heatsink fan, make sure suitable for you CPU in terms of Mhz and physical size. Retailer will know what to recommend.

bla bla bla

Need Windows Installer CD, hopefully bootable, if not need Windows Startup Disk, Win2K need Win2K startup disc, I personally won't bother, would rather get a bootable Win2K installer rather than wait 30 minutes to boot 4 floppy.

Now how to build?
1) Open ATX case and remove base board
2) place mobo to look for where to place the screws on the base board
3) then secure mobo ontop of those screws with another screew.
3a) install CPU, install HSF, install HFS power cable (see mobo manual)
4) place mobo that is attached to base board back into the case
5) careful with rear connectors for k/b, mouse, coms, parallel etc
6) install ram
7) attached power connector to mobo
8) install all cards and drive
9) install all HDD, FDD, whatever_D-rom
10) don't forget signal cables and power cables for each drive (see mobo manual)
11) case closed

needless to say, install mouse, k/b, monitor, bla bla bla

1) Power Up
2) goto BIOS enable CD-rom boot
3) insert bootable Windows installer CD
4) startup with CD-rom support
5) run fdisk.exe
6) partion your HDD as wish
7) format only first partition
8) install Windows
9) use windows to format other partition
10) install all drivers at once without restarting (works for me)

done.

Hey guys, if I missed something, please add accordingly. Thanks

other notes and hints
1) don't get wrong HFS
2) if P4 system, don't apply
3) still not full picture, need to read all hardware manual carefully


Best regards
cx5

 

[Guest]

Thanks alot that was very informative. I am going to try it. I got a book that was recommend to me but have only glanced over it. If I get any problems I now that you guys can help me out.

Thanks again