Built my first computer

OK here is its specs

CPU- Core2Duo E4600 2.40GHz 2x1MB#
8800GS xXx 680M PCIe/384MB/D-DVI
CORSAIR PC5300 VS 2 x 1GB KIT DDR2 ( 2GB total )
80G HDD 7200RPM SATA2 8MB
Case- TT Soprano 430W P4 TOWER/BLK
Windows vista home basic
Moniter- Acer 22" LCD WS 5MS
ASUS P5K PRO EPU Desktop board

Everything cost me $1189 (incl GST)

Is this a good price and a good comp?

I tried building everything but in the end it wont turn on cause i must of done something wrong :(
Now im going to have to wait for someone to help fix it/ build it.

OK here is its specs

CPU- Core2Duo E4600 2.40GHz 2x1MB#
8800GS xXx 680M PCIe/384MB/D-DVI
CORSAIR PC5300 VS 2 x 1GB KIT DDR2 ( 2GB total )
80G HDD 7200RPM SATA2 8MB
Case- TT Soprano 430W P4 TOWER/BLK
Windows vista home basic
Moniter- Acer 22" LCD WS 5MS
ASUS P5K PRO EPU Desktop board

Everything cost me $1189 (incl GST)

Is this a good price and a good comp?

I tried building everything but in the end it wont turn on cause i must of done something wrong :(
Now im going to have to wait for someone to help fix it/ build it.

Hey_Big_Boy

Im sure you knew what you were doing, but just to be sure watch this video :)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3541396226966831295&q=how+to+built+a+computer&total=14230&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=8

I connected the psu to the hard drive+ DVD drive and the mother board + the graphics card but it dosnt turn on.

I connected the psu to the hard drive+ DVD drive and the mother board + the graphics card but it dosnt turn on.

Hey_Big_Boy

uh, did you try plugging it in the outlet lol?

Thanks for video, im watching it.

uh, did you try plugging it in the outlet lol?

36O

lol

The power supply is probably too weak to power that setup. That's probably the 430w TR2, which has a max of 18a on its +12v rail, and it's probably not even capable of putting out that much. The 8800GS is no power hog, but it wouldn't surprise me if the power supply isn't up to snuff.

Still, double-check all your connections first. And that's a pretty good price for those components.

The PSU had a Thick cable ( the main cable with like 40 pins ) i connected that to this plug on the motherboard that was the right size/shape and yeah. Lol im beginner I still learning the names of diff parts.

Thanks for video, im watching it.

Hey_Big_Boy

np

I whent into PLE Computer shop and the man at the counter gave me the list of everything.
The PSU came with the case, but wouldn the man know that the PSU wouldnt be able to handle it and give me another option?Hey_Big_Boy

I plugged in the front panel connecters properly.
So if my psu is to weak theres no chance of turning on the tower? even if everything was done properly?

I plugged in the front panel connecters properly.
So if my psu is to weak theres no chance of turning on the tower? even if everything was done properly?

Hey_Big_Boy

Sorry no, it just can't supply the power. Like trying to run a microwave with a double-a battery or something lol. Anyway, high watt psu's aren't that expensive, I am getting this 630W PSU for 49.99 after rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817190017

and its high quality I am sure by the reviews. It should give plenty of power and it ships FAST.

Sorry no, it just can't supply the power. Like trying to run a microwave with a double-a battery or something lol. Anyway, high watt psu's aren't that expensive, I am getting this 630W PSU for 49.99 after rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817190017

and its high quality I am sure by the reviews. It should give plenty of power and it ships FAST.

36O

I'd take a 380w Seasonic power supply over that Xion. No mention of actual +12v rail distribution on the unit itself, no UL code to check the actual power supply manufacturer, and as for the reviews, a bunch of guys praising a 650w unit for being able to run rigs that probably don't even hit 300w of power use is ridiculous (best graphics card I see on there is a 9600GT,), especially given the very limited number of reviews and how old they aren't. Only one review over one month old, but still less than a year so we don't know how long it might actually last, or how many other components it might kill (low-quality power supplies are the number one RAM killer in the world) before you get rid of it, possibly without ever realizing it was the problem.

I just asked my friend that has 2 8600GTs and 2 hard drives and dvd drive and he has only a 430W PSu and said it still works?
So any help, do i need to change the psu or whaaaa?

I just asked my friend that has 2 8600GTs and 2 hard drives and dvd drive and he has only a 430W PSu and said it still works?
So any help, do i need to change the psu or whaaaa?

Hey_Big_Boy

Not all power supplies are made equal. The 430w Antec Truepower Trio, Neopowr and Earthwatts units all put out 30a or more on their +12v rails, nearly twice what yours does, and there are other ~410-450w units that have higher +12v output than your power supply does as well.

Rail distribution is very important in a power supply. Yours is heavily weighted towards the +5v rail, indicating it's an older design geared towards older machines that were more +5v heavy than +12v like a modern computer.