My new build!

[Ria]

Thanks to my boyfriend for selecting the parts, and thanks to my dad for helping me build my first computer! (I did a little more than JUST sitting and watching...) Unfortunately the RAM comes in on Monday, so fingers crossed :yeah:http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad50/ria_orion/010.jpg

Specs:
Corsair 600w psu
geforce 560 ti vcard
intel i5 2.8 ghz sandy bridge processor
seagate 1tb harddrive
gigabyte intel hdmi 6 gb/s motherboard
(and other things)

[stoppro]

looks like you are ready to go {almost} good luck !

[Ria]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=500&pictureid=5062

Okay so we've put in all the ram and tried to fire it up, however the fan starts up then stops. The CPU never seems to start, we're obviously missing something; question 1: there is no 4-plug ATX connector on the power supply, but there is on the motherboard, what's up with that? Any suggestions? Question 2: the white 4-plug that has been circled, does it go with the plug that my dad is holding?

[Arclight]

Yep, that's the one. It supplies extra power to the CPU. Iirc motherboards have a CPU wattage rating. The lower rated ones only have the 4-pin connector, while higher end boards have 8 pins. Hopefully the board supports the CPU, might want to check the support list. Definitely wouldn't try any CPU overclocking though.

It looks like that 8-pin connector can be split. Can't really figure out the mechanism from the picture, but that little rise/edge is likely what is holding the 2 parts together. Split that one up, plug that into the CPU 4-pin power socket and she should start up just fine. :hmmm:

* oh, also; move that 2nd RAM module to slot #3. That let's the RAM run in dual-channel mode. Just use the slots with matching colors (1&3, 2&4)
You may need to go into BIOS and configure the timings and speed for the RAM manually as well, not all of those come with the proper settings on the SPD.

** had a look, board supports CPU just fine. No worries there. ;)

[Ria]

We re-plugged the power cord into the mother board a couple times, and plugged the 8plug into the 4 pin socket and seemed to work fine. Now the OS!

[papa_smurf]

It feels good building your own computer.

[Onkel Neal]

Yep, that's the one. It supplies extra power to the CPU. Iirc motherboards have a CPU wattage rating. The lower rated ones only have the 4-pin connector, while higher end boards have 8 pins. Hopefully the board supports the CPU, might want to check the support list. Definitely wouldn't try any CPU overclocking though.

It looks like that 8-pin connector can be split. Can't really figure out the mechanism from the picture, but that little rise/edge is likely what is holding the 2 parts together. Split that one up, plug that into the CPU 4-pin power socket and she should start up just fine. :hmmm:

* oh, also; move that 2nd RAM module to slot #3. That let's the RAM run in dual-channel mode. Just use the slots with matching colors (1&3, 2&4)
You may need to go into BIOS and configure the timings and speed for the RAM manually as well, not all of those come with the proper settings on the SPD.

** had a look, board supports CPU just fine. No worries there. ;)


You were right about the RAM, thanks. We found that the 8plug works by just plugging it into the 4 plug, with 1/2 hanging over the side :88)

[Arclight]

Ha, if it works, right? ;)

There were some changes and additions few years ago, for example that big main plug for motherboard went from 20 to 24 pins. Lots of PSUs still come with connectors that will fit both, with a small 4-pin segment being detachable. It's similar with that CPU plug, some boards requiring 4-pins while others accept 8.

As long as everything is connected you're good to go. :yep:

[Herr-Berbunch]

@Ria - Keep an eye on your dad, he recently said he'd have to have a new PC to play BF3 on..! :hmmm:

But you could build him one yourself now. :yep:

[frau kaleun]

It feels good building your own computer.

Yes, and there's a certain special kind of satisfaction that you can only get by plugging it in and having it not blow up. :D

[gammaphialpha]

Nice build Ria, I would like to suggest you to get a nice cooling system also.