Motherboard advice

[bigshootr8]

The xfx isn't bad as well its seasonic based as well you will be fine with it. here is a review for it.

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/01/31/xfx_pro_series_core_edition_power_supply_review/

 

[Potdog]

Yea maybe something to looking into (ssd's) but like I said something you don't have to have.

out of 10 how hard is it hmm I would say a 7. It is pretty easy but its also easy to make silly mistakes along the way. Just take it slow make sure things are connected right that you use standoffs for the motherboard. That if you are using a aftermarket cpu cooler to make sure there is thermal grease (someone on the forums forgot it and had a cpu hit 90+ degrees). I really like the instructional videos that newegg puts out here in the states you may want to take a look if you haven't

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls&feature=relmfu

And cable management ease is really based on the case you end up with. I'm unfamiliar with the case you have chosen. I typically go for Cooler Master cases the HAF series in particular is good because it is built with air flow in mind.

Thanks for the review man see when you said 7/10 is that 10 being hard or easy lol 😛 if i take my time and watch youtube tutorials and do it step by step i should be fine i think... xD

 

[bigshootr8]

Not think man DO OR DO NOT THERE IS NO TRY 😛 And yes 10 being hard I said 7 because 5 is where most people are at people that can use a keyboard and mouse play facebook games and check email 7 seemed like a appropriate number 😛

 

[Potdog]

Not think man DO OR DO NOT THERE IS NO TRY 😛 And yes 10 being hard I said 7 because 5 is where most people are at people that can use a keyboard and mouse play facebook games and check email 7 seemed like a appropriate number 😛

hahaah i'll post an update here when i get the parts probably 4-5 December. Is there anyway i could fry the computer by building it wrong? like the cpu and heatsink installation looks piss easy but by cable management is there anyway i could blow up and fry the motherboard 😛

 

[bigshootr8]

cable management wise no. Just remember to stay grounded touching metal or using a ESD wristband. And it truly is some of the aftermarket coolers are a little wonky but yea stock fan easy.

 

[Potdog]

cable management wise no. Just remember to stay grounded touching metal or using a ESD wristband. And it truly is some of the aftermarket coolers are a little wonky but yea stock fan easy.

great stuff man 😀 was going to pay a friend £50 to build it then i was like "nahhh" i can do this myself plus since it's my first build i would prefer now i done it myself so it means more when it's running and if *** goes wrong inside i know what to replace.

 

[bigshootr8]

I think it will be a good experience for you to do it on your own.

 

[Potdog]

can anyone recommend a different case? iv'e been getting told this case is not good for my mobo =/ http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/p/om0y

 

[bigshootr8]

I would recommend the Cooler Master HAF 912

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/cooler-master-haf-912-plus-black-mid-tower-performance-gaming-case-w-o-psu

 

[Potdog]

I would recommend the Cooler Master HAF 912

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/cooler-master-haf-912-plus-black-mid-tower-performance-gaming-case-w-o-psu

Awww man that looks nice 😛 but im at my budgets end now 🙁 looking for one same price or cheaper i should of stated that sorry.

 

[Potdog]

This is the motherboard i am going to order http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007RQ0MDA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE but after reading reviews im not so sure is there a better mobo for near as possible price or cheaper?