IrishPirate Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I decided that Mr. Pirate's computer was not up to par. So for his bday gift last week, I built him a new computer. As in, I researched all the components, bought them all individuallywrapped them and put them around the house in a scavenger hunt for him to find.Then, I spent yesterday afternoon putting it together. And I nailed it on the first try!Plugged the case and the monitor into the wall, and pushed the button while holding my breath, and it came right on!Booted up, and loaded the OS in!This was my first solo build.I think its safe to say, that I'll never buy premade again!Im pretty pleased with me-self! ~It's when Pirates count their booty that they become mere thieves.~My Fitness Pal TrackerMy 6 Week Challenge Page- Scout Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Great work. My son does that. He can build much cooler stuff for a lot less money.. Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
leadchipmunk Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Congratulations! You learned the number 1 way to save money on computers. Now we can just work on getting Windows out of your life and you will be set.Every time I take a computer apart or build one, I still hold my breath when first powering it on hoping for no magic smoke to be released. Level 1 Woodwose STR 5 | DEX 2 | STA 1 | CON 2 | WIS 5 | CHA 4 WAR 0 | RNG 0 | SCT 0 | ASN 0 | MON 0 | DRU 0 | ADV 1 Current Challenge: Specialization is for Insects Previous Chapters: 1 Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Great job! I had my first heavily-assisted computer build a few months ago and love the result! The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 WOW, Lady, is there anything you can't do??That's right, NO THERE ISN'T!!! Link to comment
Maledictus Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I've built four or five of them over the years ... still occasionally have to break them down and rebuild when they won't power up on the first attempt. Congratulations. "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
IrishPirate Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 thanks everyone!Chipmunk-if it was for me, and not someone else, I would be totally willing to get windows out of there!Pixie! Hugs you're too cuteTinman - Im not sure who's more excited about using it, him or me!Maledictus- I was totally prepared to do that! I wasn't expecting to get it right this time! beginner's luck i guess ~It's when Pirates count their booty that they become mere thieves.~My Fitness Pal TrackerMy 6 Week Challenge Page- Scout Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Loves to you hunny bunny!!!! We should trade #s so we can chit chat Link to comment
Jcannon98188 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I decided that Mr. Pirate's computer was not up to par. So for his bday gift last week, I built him a new computer. As in, I researched all the components, bought them all individuallywrapped them and put them around the house in a scavenger hunt for him to find.Then, I spent yesterday afternoon putting it together. And I nailed it on the first try!Plugged the case and the monitor into the wall, and pushed the button while holding my breath, and it came right on!Booted up, and loaded the OS in!This was my first solo build.I think its safe to say, that I'll never buy premade again!Im pretty pleased with me-self!Specs or didn't happen But grats! I love putting together new computers! Just got my tax return in last week, which means I ordered a new computer right away! Just waiting for my case to come in later today and I will be setting up a new beast of a machine! Link to comment
WizardTrip Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Specs or didn't happen Yep, that's right, this is NerdFitness!Years ago I started building my own machines and hackintoshes and have never looked back. The only pre-built machines I will get from this point forward will be laptops, or if I ever upgrade my Mac Mini to a new one.Congrats on the solo build! Level 6 Wizard of Beer Warrior STR 21.25 | DEX 5.75 | STA 7.75 | CON 3.50 | WIS 9.50 | CHA 3.25 Twitter | Epic Trip | Current Challenge Previous Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 *the warrior formerly known as icedtrip and former dothraki god of thunder furyan* Link to comment
IrishPirate Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 well, fine! PFFFTTTTT! CPU: Support for Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package. Chipset: Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory: 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory. Dual channel memory architecture. Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules. Support for non-ECC memory modules. Audio: Realtek ALC887 audio codec. High Definition Audio. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel. LAN: 1 x Realtek 8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expension Slots: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots. Storage Interface: 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 0/1/2/3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices. Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1. Back Panel Connectors: 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port/1 x D-Sub port/1 x DVI-D port/4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports/2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports/1 x RJ-45 port/3 x audio jacks Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector/1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector/4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors/2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors/1 x CPU fan header/1 x system fan header/1 x front panel header/1 x front panel audio header/2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers/1 x Clear CMOS jumper USB: Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports. Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel.Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Memory Slots: 2Ports and Connectivity USB Ports: 10 Free PCI Slots: 4Cases and Expandability Size (LWH): 11 inches, 10 inches, 3 inches ~It's when Pirates count their booty that they become mere thieves.~My Fitness Pal TrackerMy 6 Week Challenge Page- Scout Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 RAM/GPU/Hard Drive? The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
IrishPirate Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 500 GB SATA 6.0 Gb-s 16 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST500DM002Crucial Ballistix Sport 4 Dual Channel Kit DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM BL2CP25664BA1339here's a pic: (Mr Pirate has the pics of me wiring it on his camera at home) ~It's when Pirates count their booty that they become mere thieves.~My Fitness Pal TrackerMy 6 Week Challenge Page- Scout Link to comment
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