My first build (w/ pics!!)

I finally built my first computer, and I have got to say that it is awesome! Please keep in mind that this was a BUDGET build so the parts are not the best, but it suits my needs. Ok, the specs are:

* Intel Pentuim E2180 (OC'd to 3.00 GHz)
* Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
* Patriot PC2-6400 DDR2 Memory (2gb)
* EVGA 9600GT "Superclocked"
* Rosewill 550W PSU
* 200gb HD (Reusing from old PC)
* Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
* Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU Cooler
* HP DVD Burner/Reader
* Thermaltake Swing Case
* Light up fan, and case lights

Here are all the parts before I opened them.

Processor.

Motherboard

Memory.

Video Card.

PSU.

CPU Cooler.

DVD Drive

Case.

Fan, Lights.

Installing PSU

Installing Motherboard, with cpu, cpu cooler, and ram already installed.

CPU Cooler is huge, bigger than a disc!

Everything installed, all wires plugged in.

Final product.

Through side window.

There it is. Whole build took about four hours, plus another hour to install Vista. Didnt really have any problems, didnt even cut myself. What do you think?

I misread HP DVD as HD and was about to explode on you being on a budget.:P

Anyways very nice PC.:)

I misread HP DVD as HD and was about to explode on you being on a budget.:P

Anyways very nice PC.:)

Spybot_9

haha, yeah I thought that might happen. lol.

sucks that your CPU fan blocks one of your DIMM slots though.... that thing is overly huge, rediculously huge even.Roland123_basic

Haha, yeah that was my main concern with that cooler too. However, the Ram actually fits beneath the cooler. I know its hard to tell from the pics, but thats acutally one of the slots I'm using.

great job! when will you be shipping it to me?

great job! when will you be shipping it to me?

ct1615

haha, funny guy!

sucks that your CPU fan blocks one of your DIMM slots though.... that thing is overly huge, rediculously huge even.Roland123_basic

Ive heard that its awesome for overclocking tho. I plan on getting one when I make my build.

Good build.

The power supply isn't that great, but it should be sufficient.

Good build.

The power supply isn't that great, but it should be sufficient.

Einhanderkiller

Thanks. The PSU isnt the best but so far it hasnet given me any problems. It seems to be doing its job, which is all I ask for. :)

Looks good, I like your rig.tequilasunriser

Thanks man

I lol'd at the CPU cooler lol.

Good work though :P

Awesome! However, (this is just my taste) I don't like the way your case is styled. It's just my opinion, but great job with your new rig.

EDIT: Just on seeing a Pentium D coupled with a 9600GT, the sight made me cringe. Your processor might bottleneck your graphics card, but that cannot be helped and nothing can be done about it now.

Awesome! However, (this is just my taste) I don't like the way your case is styled. It's just my opinion, but great job with your new rig.

EDIT: Just on seeing a Pentium D coupled with a 9600GT, the sight made me cringe. Your processor might bottleneck your graphics card, but that cannot be helped and nothing can be done about it now.

Lord_Rothen

Looks nice mate, love the blue lighting. How do you like the Apevia fan? I have some red led fans in mine that came with the case but they don't really push much air. Considering buying a couple of those Apevias.Shrinekeeper

Its pretty nice. It has a perfect rating at newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811998121

Awesome! However, (this is just my taste) I don't like the way your case is styled. It's just my opinion, but great job with your new rig.

EDIT: Just on seeing a Pentium D coupled with a 9600GT, the sight made me cringe. Your processor might bottleneck your graphics card, but that cannot be helped and nothing can be done about it now.

Lord_Rothen

I really like this case. I really like the glossy black finish and simple front. I guess we all have different tastes huh? And I dont really think that the processor at 3Ghz is bottlenecking the 9600gt, like Spybot9 said. However, I will upgrade it later when quads become cheaper. :)

Awesome! However, (this is just my taste) I don't like the way your case is styled. It's just my opinion, but great job with your new rig.

EDIT: Just on seeing a Pentium D coupled with a 9600GT, the sight made me cringe. Your processor might bottleneck your graphics card, but that cannot be helped and nothing can be done about it now.

Lord_Rothen

Dude there is no way that is going to bottleneck a 9600GT. I think you thought it was a old pentium d

man! looking at the pics makes me drool!!!

One thing though, the case man. the case. i dont agree with the case. you should've looked for something more powerful-looking.

man! looking at the pics makes me drool!!!

One thing though, the case man. the case. i dont agree with the case. you should've looked for something more powerful-looking.

JayAstonia