How to build a computer (part 7 of 9)

April 3rd, 2009

This is how you build a computer. Since my previous computer died (the motherboard or processor died causing POST to not occur (the beep you hear upon starting your computer)), I had to replace it and upon getting my replacement parts, I figured I’d record videos on how to put together a computer. This video leaves out the part about buying components and compatibility checking out - it, instead, focuses toward installing the components, pretty much from scratch. The video uses 28 segments …

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5 Responses to “How to build a computer (part 7 of 9)”

  1. ulillillia on April 3rd, 2009 9:14 am

    So far it is and I’m more satisfied with my last one, ignoring the speed difference and single core limitations. I got the E8500. It’s 3.16 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, ? L1 cache, 1333 MHz FSB, and LGA 775. That’s the specs of it anyway. It’s using the factory-default clock speed.

  2. tobyw87 on April 3rd, 2009 9:14 am

    I use an application known as coretemp for monitoring my CPU temperatures. It seems to work quite nicely. 30C is quite low for a 45nm processor. I have a Q6600 that idles at around 50C. Exactly what processor did you get? And thanks for making this series, its very interesting to hear your opinions on all things computer. I hope everything is going well with your new computer. :)

  3. ulillillia on April 3rd, 2009 9:14 am

    In the BIOS, I’ve set it so that, if the temp goes above 60C, an alarm will sound. It’s the lowest allowed setting. I don’t have a way to monitor the CPU without restarting my computer and immediately checking the BIOS…. The P4 I’m used to was often at 50C (122F) idling and 70C (158F) under load. This one is hovering at 30C (86F) for idling and an unknown amount under load. My room often hovers at 76F (24.4C; it’s 78F now (25.6C), the upper limit of my comfort zone).

  4. tobyw87 on April 3rd, 2009 9:14 am

    Fortunately, Intel processors these days are almost impervious to overheating. They just shut off whenever they get too hot. Of course it probably reduces their life expectancy to let that happen very often… but its probably unlikely for you to destroy your CPU if it accidentally happens once or twice.

  5. psychoman125 on April 3rd, 2009 9:14 am

    Cool PC dude. Can’t wait for the final results

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