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MikeTAD

MikeTAD

MikeTAD

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I've been lurking around these forums for ages...just a noob trying to learn a thing or two.
I recently bought a 24" monitor after reading the advice in the monitor forum...turned out to be an excellent buy too.
My problem is the complexity of the different requirements when one is trying to put together a new rig...especially as I cannot afford to buy at the 'bleeding edge'.
Being brand spanking new to overclocking does not help either :D
I know what case, PSU and CPU I want. I have a question in the mobo forum about the best mobo to go with the graphics card I've chosen...
What I now need is some general guidance on pitfalls to avoid...i.e any experience that you may have had, that with hindsight, could have been avoided...
Cheers,
Michael
 
Ah yes...as my dad used to tell me, 'Don't force it son, use a bigger hammer'

And for 'tightening' or torquing...never 4 white knuckles...two white knuckles is enough...

Cheers,

Michael
 
All good advice...thank you.
I have a 'basic' toolkit that I think should cover everything...any thoughts on pc related tools that you would not be without?
 
I knew I was right to have concerns...this build info is invaluable.

Oh, I do have one favourite tool...a small 'mechanical fingers'...I have a friend who also swears by (rather than at) his 'extra long' slightly magnetised, phillips screwdriver.
 
I now have a decent size 'work area' set up in my garage...tools will be to hand...no vinyl or carpet on the floor here i.e no static generated by walking...good lighting...comfortable seat...now just have to find lots of patience...:D
 
Well I've now gone and done it!! No turning back now. Order has gone in...looking forward to 'getting in the swim'...one thing is for sure...I have a lot to learn...
 
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