Project Computer Update

Alright, this should be my last update. I got all three of my remaining parts. The RAM I got is 4 4GB sticks for a total of 16GB.



I also got the GPU. It's a Nvidia GeForce GTX 460.




Then of course, I have the CPU. An Intel i5-655K Unlocked processor running at 3.20 GHz that my motherboard can boost to around 3.50 GHz.



And that's it. Now I just have to get some stuff to put it together with and I'll be posting the assembly video.

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Project Computer Update

Well, I got a new part. And on the same day, my laptop's wi-fi stopped working. So I'm buying two more parts next week, and the last part on the week after. This part is the motherboard: a Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3.







Here's a rundown of the ports from top to bottom: PS/2 Connector; 2 USB 2.0 ports; coaxial S/PDIF out connector; optical S/PDIF out connector; 6 USB 2.0 ports; 2 USB 3.0 ports; RJ-45 Ethernet Jack; 6 Audio jacks. It has 7 PCI expansion slots, as listed: 1 PCI Express x16 running at x16; 1 PCI Express rubbing at x4; 2 PCI Express x1; 3 PCI.

Since this PCB wasn't the original PCB I was looking at, I bought some parts that I don't need now. Namely, the sound card and the Ethernet card. I'll give you guys one week to claim the parts and I'll sell them to you for the price I paid. Leave your email in the comments with the part you want and I'll contact you. If they aren't claimed by next Sunday, March 27th, they're going on eBay.

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Project Computer Update

Alright, I got my next part! Here's the power supply. A Thermaltake TR2 RX 850W PSU w/ Built-In Cable Management.




Like I said before, I need the GPU, RAM, motherboard, and CPU. If anyone knows of anywhere I can get these for a good price, let me know in the comments.

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Project Computer Update

This next part is a Western Digital Caviar Green 2 TB WD20EARS HDD.




I got it for $80, which is a lot cheaper than most 1.5 TB drives out there. Check tigerdirect.com and amazon.com as they are the only ones I know of doing this sale.

Also, if you guys want some input in what goes in this(I could use some help), I still have to get the RAM, PCB, graphics card, and CPU. If you know of anywhere I can get these at good prices, tell me where and what price they are in the comments. Links are appreciated.

Project Computer Update

This next part came in too many pieces for me to post a pic if all of it, but I will post a picture of the main piece:







This is a Corsair Hydro Series H70 Liquid CPU Cooler. Say hi. And tune in next week for the next part!

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Project Computer Update

Woohoo! Another part! This time it's a D-Link DGE-530T 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Card. Now for some pics:







Stay tuned for my next part!

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Project Computer Update

Alright, time for a new part!!! This time it's an ASUS PCE-NI3 Wi-Fi Card. Here's a pic:




It supports 802.11b/g/n at 300Mbps. Next up will be the Ethernet Card.

Also, quick update to how I'm buying parts now. My other computer is getting worse, so I've decided to buy two parts each week instead of one.

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Project Computer Update

Alright guys, here's the next update. I got my sound card today, and I also got the DVD drive I ordered a few days ago as well. The DVD drive is a LG GH24LS50 Super Multi with a 48x CD/16x DVD read speed and 48x CD/24x DVD write speed. Here's a pic:




The sound card is a Rocketfish RF-71SDCD 7.1 PCI. Here's some pics of it:










And that's all for now. I'll update next week with the new part I'm getting, whatever it is.

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Project Computer

Well, it's been a while since I've posted, but it's time for me to start again. I've decided to build a tower computer. I'll be logging my progress here, with pictures. I'm buying one part a week and will update accordingly.

Alright, the first week, I bought a case. It's a Raidmax Tornado ATX-238wr in Red.













The next part I'm ordering is a sound card. I've already ordered it and it's on it's way: a Rocketfish RF-71SDCD. It's projected to be here Feb. 10th.

That's all for this week. I'll repost with pics of the sound card when I get it.

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