New build with old parts

[karen2010]

Ive been having rebooting problems with my computer. I have only had it since around September last year (Someone I knew built it for a fee) He told me all the parts are new, but Ive been shown the HDD today and it's from May 2008. Is this normal to use an old one even if it's new and unused?

 

[karen2010]

Hi

Did you see the update to my last message? I'm having to look on Amazon because Newegg don't deliver to Hong Kong :0(

I've chosen a different PSU because I couldn't see the one from Newegg. Will it be OK?

You might be right about waiting for the graphcs card, the only thing I was worried about though is, the one I have is not compatible with all the extension packs I have for The Sims 3 . Will it be OK for the time being then with this in mind?

Is this the connector which I will also need? Will I need this with the Amazon PSU Ive posted to you above?
Silverstone Tek Sleeved 1x PCI-E 8-Pin (6+2) 550mm Cable (PP06B-PCIE55)

thanks

Kaz.

 

[karen2010]

The PSU and graphics card will work fine with what you have. The PSU has 4 6+2 pin PCI-E power connectors, you'll need only one. The reason they say 6+2 instead of 8 is that the extra two pins can be broken away, so you can use it as an 8 pin PCI-E or a 6 pin PCI-E. Most 750TI's don't require the additional power (ie gets all the power from the card slot), but this particular card is factory overclocked and thus requires the additional power. The PSU is partially modular. Some connectors are permanently wired to the main unit. These are the ATX cable (motherboard), 4+4 CPU connector (also motherboard), and 2X 6+2 PCI-E power connector (you'll need one for your new graphics card). You'll have to add the cables for your drives and fans. Modular is nice since you only need to have the cables you need for your system inside the case, no tiewrapping cables back that aren't needed.

As for help, no problem. I do go back to work here soon, so my internet access isn't quite as good in Yemen as it is in Canada, but I will get back to you. Who knows, when you get around to getting all the parts, maybe I'll be back home 😉 . I don't think you'll have much trouble installing the fans, they are pretty straight forward. The power supply might seem a little daunting, but as long as you take some pictures of where your old power supply plugs into all the parts of your computer (motherboard, HDD, ODD, etc) then you shouldn't have much problem installing it. The fun comes trying to hide and tidy up the wiring. This is important since a big wad of cables will impede airflow. The graphics card is just really making sure to follow the correct procedure to uninstall the old drivers correctly, so that you don't have any leftovers when you install the new card.

Give me a heads up when you order. One thing about ordering a few pieces at a time, you'll get to test each change on it's own. I would leave the graphics card until you've upgraded the PSU though. Since it's possible that your supply is shaky, it would be better to only be used with your new more reliable power supply.

Can I just ask...

What is the difference between this fan model...


Corsair CO-9050004-WW Air Series AF120 Performance Edition 120mm Twin Pack High Airflow Case Fan by CORSAIR
In Stock

AND this model...


Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition Twin Pack Fan (CO-9050008-WW) by Corsair
Only 5 left in stock.

The price difference between the 2 is quite a lot. I am limited to the different sellers because a lot of them don't ship here unfortunately, so the more I can save the better for me :0)


AN UPDATE : I have installed the 2 Corsair quiet addition fans, the difference in the sound and temp is amazing. So all seems good at the moment, I am still going to replace the cheap parts with better ones though. There is virtually no heat at the top of the case any more when I play my sims game, slightly warm is all I would say, and that was only after playing for quite some time I'm still waiting for my anti static vac to arrive :0( but I did manage to carefully remove some of the dust around the heat sink fan whilst the case was open. I'm not sure how to get into the front of the case to clean the front fan, that might be a problem when I attempt to use the vacuum when it eventually arrives, because there is a lot of dust in that area.

Kaz.