My First Ever 'From Scratch' Build!

mrbell1984 said:
Computer building has become an art of tomorrow. The builds that people make on here is defiantly art. Superb start BrightSpark101.
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Hi there MrBell,

Thanks a bunch!

They really are like modern sculptures, I don't want to sound like a t*t or anything but they are a really cool blend of art and technology. There is a Swedish guy on the bit tech forum who makes the most awesome custom cases and incorporates art into them.
 
mrbell1984 said:
If this is your first build, would love to see it once you have built more. Can't wait for the rest of the pictures. I have subscribed to this thread so hoping more images soon! Do yourself a build log over in the build log section!

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=126
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Thanks a lot! Never been subbed before!

Yeah this is the first time I have ever built a computer, I've been wanting to do it for ages though and am loving it so far! I just want to take my time and get everything perfect, I know once I'm done I'll rarely look inside the case but it's nice to know its there :D

I think I'm going to ask one of the mods to move this thread as I don't really want to type everything out again, I thought the build log was only for custom made PC's (you know the ones with hand built cases and everything).
 
Here we go with another little update!

I've finally finished sleeving my 8-Pin CPU power cable and I think it looks the nuts! :p. I'm just starting on the 24-Pin motherboard cable and hope to have that finished soon (8 pins in only 16 to go :rolleyes:)

Anyway time for some pictures:

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Whilst trying to take the pins out of their connectors I found a much easier way to do this, not paper staples, not paper clips and not even special tools... No the best thing to use is INDUSTRIAL MAN STAPLES! They work a treat and are so much easier to use than any of the other methods, it was such a breeze with industrial staples I even made a little video! :D

Check it out!

 
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*UPDATE*

Hey folks,

Well my package from OC turned up today! What a way to start the week :D. Below are some pics of what arrived... Enjoy!

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On a side note, I noticed whilst I was looking at the connectors for my PSU that one of the pins is missing from the 24-pin power connector :confused: is this normal on some PSU's or should I contact OCUK? The wire wasn't lose anywhere its just not there! Here is a photo (Third pin from the left on the bottom row):

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scottmuir424 said:
is it easy enough to do the sleeving
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Hey Scott,

Yeah the sleeving is the easy part as long as you take your time and are precise with your measuring and cutting. I buy the heatshrink pre cut so I know I don't have to worry about that. Time and patients in preparation will give you the best finish, I would also suggest practising on some spare wiring if you have it as it took me four attempts to do the first cable until I was happy with the results.

The hardest thing I found was taking the actual pins out of the connectors. It took me an hour to get the very first one out!! :eek: But once you get use to it you'll get them out no worries.
 
Hi spenncerr,

Yeah that looks like a good list so far! I'm not 100% up to date on ATI's graphic card models but I think the 6870 is current?! As long as it supports DirectX11 you'll be fine though. I take it you have RAM, case, HDD and optical drives as there not on the list?
 
Dean037 said:
Hi there great thread i am actually buying all my componenets at the moment and pretty similar setup same mobo and processor but getting the his radeon 6950 hd gpu and the cs-storm enforcer case, i love the sleeving might give it ago and will keep everyone posted as i will do a log like this, just makes it look a little better, but great forum mate good luck
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Hey Dean,

Great news your building your own rig! Post a link on here when you start your log, I'll be waiting to enjoy reading it :). Yeah I've always been a member of Team Green, although the current series of AMD cards are very appealing. The sleeving really makes the cables look a thousand times better, I would strongly suggest you have a go.
 
*UPDATE*

Hey everyone,

Time for another little update! I've spent the last few hours fitting the PSU and Motherboard to my Shenobi case, thought I might as well start, so that I can begin planning my cable management. What a headache :rolleyes:, but I know it will be worth it in the end!

Anyway here are some pictures for ya'll:

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Current Cable Management

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Bitfenix Hydra LED Controller

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That's all for now peeps, I should be getting some more cash flow soon :D so there will be a big update next week! I'm off to the Eurogamer Expo in London on Friday so might not be able to reply to posts until Saturday.

adieu...
 
Zynck said:
I do have to note your photography and editing skills are quite impressive! You have a great build going on here, looking forward to seeing more :)
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Hey Zynck,

Thanks! I try to take the best pictures I can but the image quality of my camera is pants in low light levels, and I'm only using the normal lights in my room to take pictures with so they have a lot of noise in them but I try and pretty them up with photoshop!
 
Dean037 said:
looks great yet again, i might put my mobo in and psu aswell just to make a start because the wiring looks pretty time consuming lol what games u going to be playing once built ? i am looking forward to strnghold 3 and diablo 3

looks excellent though
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Hey Dean,

Thanks again mate! Yeah the routing of the cables is the most tedious part of the whole build imo. Definitely glad I went for the modular power supply, although if I had to buy another one I don't think I'd go with OCZ again. There's just something I don't like about that PSU (should have gone with my gut and got a corsair but they are so expensive!:mad:).

We'll I'm definitely going to get BF3 & Skyrim whether they will run well on my machine is another question! lol. I also love my RTS's so I'm going to pick up one of the Total War games and Starcraft II.
 
spenncerr said:
HDD is on the list! I've already got my ram, actually the same as yours.

I've not budgeted for a new case yet as my current case will suffice for now, even if it is ugly and has awful airflow.

I will need a new optical drive though ;)
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Nothing better than parts starting to arrive! :D. Yeah the Kingston HyperX grey RAM sure is sexy looking! Have you had a look at the Antec 300 case? Its about £60, has great air flow and is used by loads of people.
 
Dean037 said:
yeah i love rts games and will skyrim be like diablo type of game ? i will post all my system components later on tonight after work, it should be ok to put my psu in my case before mother board shouldnt it ? waiting for cpu before puting mobo in

also hopfully easy-ish to overclock lol
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Yeah its all about RTS's man! :). Skyrim 1st and 3rd person RPG and Diablo 3 is like a dungeon crawler so they are different, but both will be epic!

Cool I await to see what goodies your going for! Yeah it will be fine to put your PSU in first, only problem might be that when you come to fit your motherboard it could be tricky to get in as your PSU will be in the way. If it's modular though it will be much easier.

Did you say you were getting exactly the same board as me Dean? (Asrock P67 Extreme4 GEN3) If so then this video might be of help when you get your rig up and running:

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rhysduck said:
Looking lovely mate! Nice sleeving too for a first attempt!
Which extension leads were they? from OcUK?
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Hi Rhysduck,

Thanks very much! I had some more MDPC-X sleeving turn up today so I can crack on with that when I get home :D. Yeah they are the Akasa ones from OCUK.

24-Pin Extension Cable

8-Pin CPU Power Extension Cable

The Akasa ones are good because the ugly sleeving they use doesn't have adhesive heatshrink and so it is easy to get off! unlike my OCZ modular cables :mad:.
 
rhysduck said:
Excellent thanks for the link BS! Shall get them ordered tomorrow to try my hand at some braiding!

Now to decide on some braiding from MDPC! Blue and grey... Hmm... Any tips?

Looking forward to more progress pics!!
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Your welcome! Ahh deciding what colour to get is the hardest part! I want all of them! Lol.

My top tip would be measure everything twice! I'm tempted to do a little video tutorial on sleeving as lots of people have asked how easy it is to do, but we'll see. You'll get instructions emailed to you from Nils (the guy who started MDPC-X) when you buy your sleeve, he's very helpful and will gladly answer any questions you have. Or ask me and I'll try to do the best I can! :D

I should have some more pics for you guys tomorrow!
 
Hey Footyfan93,

Man you had me worried there for a second! I thought I'd bought a lemon or something! :eek:. Good job you realised before something went boom! Did it damage the CPU or cooler at all?
 
*UPDATE*

Hey guys,

Just another update for you. I just placed my final order on OCUK! Everything else I need should arrive on Monday so there will be a big update then.

On Friday I went to the Eurogamer Expo up in London, Whilst I was there I played some great new games. BF3 on PC is ridiculous! It looks so so impressive graphically and is just so much fun. Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is also great fun and very adrenaline filled! Other than playing some games and getting my hands on some free swag I stopped of at the Turtle Beach stand to pick up a headset for my new rig.

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