How often do new builds go wrong?

Gonzo0 said:
You will just learn from your mistakes. I have :D
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This is embarassing but around 3 years ago I built my first P4 system after years of building only AMD systems.
I remember posting pictures on here and somebody pointed out I hadn't plugged the 4 way 12v connector in :)
 
LOL forgot to put the ram back in mine the otherday after changeing the PSU.

Wondered what all that beeping was. :eek:

To lazy to take out all the old upstands once,and board shorted.

But, you do learn very quickly when it costs you money ;)
 
All good advice on here. Just to reiterate: most problems will be self-induced; the amount of problems I've had from hardware faults I could easily count on one hand whereas to count the amount of problems I've created myself by rushing/improvising would require more hands than I have :) So long as you work up from the most basic set-up rather than going for broke, as said above, you should be able to isolate any problems easily.
Having access to this board will be your lifeline - don't be afraid to ask simple questions!
 
Don't worry about it OP just go for it. I built my first build a few weeks ago and everything went fine. The only fiddly bit is the power button/reset connectors , but even that wasn't too bad. Just read a load of online guides and do your research before building. Research every bit you buy, the Internet is your saviour.

Take your time and have fun.
 
I've been making then since P2 266 days (first AGP)

Research is the key IMO.
I've been told that men are useless at reading manual, but I must be "in touch" with my feminine side cos I read them before any purchase.

I second the above....it's always nice to have another PC to jump on if you run into problems as all the answers are out there.

The most frustrating things I have ever come across (and this applies to experienced builders)

Cold boot issues. I bet some DFI users esp remember that.
Uncomputable PSUs. This happened around the time socket 939 came out, though not everyone had it. (here TIP: if you experience problems with Antec Neopower and Truepower PSUs and also with PowerStream PSUs, try Bios 1.37 and turn the PSU off after you shut down, seems to help as well)

It has got easier though, as we don't have jumpers to mess with these days or fragile AMD cores to crush. <yes they can still be crushed.

Things that shock me...the amount of force it takes to clip down some CPU coolers, and the force required (since DDR) to fit a memory stick.
 
split said:
Things that shock me...the amount of force it takes to clip down some CPU coolers
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I managed to crush a cpu core while attaching my old gigabyte rocket cooler (the force it seemed to require was ridiculous). Luckily it was just a sempron so easily replaced :p Removing the same cooler again when I was changing motherboards, it actually managed to carve off one of the little lugs on the socket :eek: If they had just made the clip a few mm's longer I doubt I would have had any such problems.
 
Only problem i've had on a new build was a q-tec psu blowing... suppose that classed as human error though... :D








(ie, don't buy a q-tec....)
 
I have built quite a few PCs by now and I think there has only been one dodgy set of Ram out of 20+ builds. I can't think of any other problems off the top of my head aside from the usual forgetting to connect one power lead and it won't switch on type of thing. :)
 
I remember when i plugged in the 4pin 12v cable into the motherboard the wrong way round and the pc wouldnt power up. I **** myself thinking my motherboard was dead. Took me ages to realise what i had done and correct it. Man i felt stupid.

When building just take your time and dont rush. Thats when mistakes happen.
 
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