Building your own tower.

[Layback Bear]

SevSaint your are coming from all direction with all kinds of parts.

You need to slow down. Read through the thread again and make notes. Google your own question in your notes and learn.

Make a basic list of parts needed.

1. Motherboard
2. CPU
3. Video card
4. Case
5. Power supply
6. ECT.
7. Keep notes on each one and 2 or 3 your thinking on.
Motherboard A or B or C. Do the same on the hardware you are interested in.

Their has to be some sort of organization to your searching.

It takes very little work to build a computer but it does take a lot of homework to choose the right parts.

We can guide you through the build and guide you through the homework but we can't do either for you.

Now I would suggest starting with the motherboard and matching cpu.
Do your research and homework and post 2 or 3 combination so we can give proper guidance.

Lets get that settled first and then go to the next step.

 

[SevSaint]

1. Motherboard
MSI Z87-G55 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com
2. CPU
Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell Quad-Core 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K - Newegg.com
3. Video Card
Open Box: PowerColor AX7850 2GBD5-DHEV2 Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 CrossFireX Support Video Card - Newegg.com
4. Case
NZXT Source 220 Mid Tower Chassis with 3x120mm White LED fans, Window, and USB 3.0 - Newegg.com
5. Power Supply
CORSAIR CX series CX600 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.com
5. Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840&cm_re=1t_hdd-_-22-148-840-_-Product
6. DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...35204&cm_re=dvd_burner-_-27-135-204-_-Product
7. Ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416
8. OS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...806&cm_re=windows_7_os-_-32-416-806-_-Product

Okay.
I am taking the GPU and PSU from my current rig and fitting it into the new rig/build. My concerns are the case and it working with the MOBO, as well as the CPU, MEM, and HDD, Burner.
The case has several fans and i checked pins on the MOBO to make sure i had extra places to connect fans. Hopefully that is all lined up.
I am trying to go with a blue color scheme since it works well with everything else. But i have a question. What is the best customer support for purchasing parts. If i run into an issue who is the best at resolving said issue. Do i need to purchase the warranty or whatever, for each part? BTW getting a combo on the MOBO, CPU, and MEM.

As for the SS drive. I plan on purchasing one later on and reformating. My current budget is at 700 dollars.

link to combo sale
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1461045

 

[SevSaint]

Double post

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Your existing RAM may or may not be usable. I guess you’ve never identified your existing RAM with the tool mentioned in post 44.

If you are getting a K processor, I assume you have over-clocking intentions. If so, you won’t go far with the stock cooler and would need to buy a replacement. But that's OK. You probably shouldn't fiddle with over-clocking to begin with. Maybe think about over-clocking in 6 months or whenever you buy the SSD.

Newegg and Amazon generally are good for customer support. You need to read the RMA/warranty restrictions for each part. For Amazon, I'd probably try to buy from Amazon directly, rather than from some other dealer who is selling through Amazon. I think Tiger Direct is pretty good too.

Each part will have its own warranty. After 30 days, you typically have to contact the manufacturer, not the dealer. I wouldn't buy extended warranties.

Try to buy it all at once, rather than piece by piece. If you buy a faulty part tomorrow, but don't start to build for 5 weeks, you'd never know that part was faulty until then, and by that time you could not return it to the dealer.

 

[SevSaint]

Plan on purchasing this week, so it will all be bought.

Also keeping the ram with this current rig since it will still be used for other things.

 

[bigmck]

I would suggest getting a modular power supply. It makes things much neater.
CORSAIR CXM series CX600M 600W ATX12V v2.3 SLI CrossFire 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.com

 

[Layback Bear]

SevSaint that is a very nice case for the money.

I agree with bigmck. A modular power supply is the only way to go.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

You can also consider semi modular PSU's they offer the same clean wiring at less cost.

 

[SevSaint]

Well the PSU has already been purchased so ill have to keep what i got. Thanks for the info. Buying the parts tonight.

 

[SevSaint]

parts purchased videos watched.

any other videos or things i should know

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Here's a video that you can dream towards a future build.......let the planning begin !

 

[Layback Bear]

Great video. I can't find part 2. I would like to see the finished product.
You sure can have fun when money has no limit.

 

[SevSaint]

Ya the is way beyond what im about to do.. Im nervous about getting the cpu and mobo correct. I have done everything but that.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Great video. I can't find part 2. I would like to see the finished product.
You sure can have fun when money has no limit.

Go to his you tube channel and there are lots of other clients builds that take you from start to finish. Then wait and in a few weeks part 2 of that build will be posted. I'm here to tell you that that guy is flat amazing with custom builds and the knowledge gained just watching has me dreaming of the day I can spring for a full water loop.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Ya the is way beyond what im about to do.. Im nervous about getting the cpu and mobo correct. I have done everything but that.

Take your time.

Your case will probably have holes to attach 10 or 11 standoffs, but your motherboard might have only 8 mounting holes. So you'd need to attach only 8 standoffs. You have to figure out which of the 10 or 11 holes to use. You do that by eyeball and inspection.

I'd do a practice install of the motherboard onto the standoffs you've chosen so you understand perfectly how everything fits and how many standoffs are required. The motherboard ports have to fit snugly through the back of the case.

Then remove the motherboard and mount the CPU, RAM, and CPU cooler on it outside the case.

Then install the motherboard for real, repeating what you did in the practice install.

Probably best to install the power supply before the motherboard, but you need to check that out and make a judgement based on how cramped things are for your particular components.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Then build and post to bios the build outside of the case and then re-install in to the case.

 

[SevSaint]

Well im going to install the cpu and cooler as well as mem outside of the case and then place mobo in the case. I check the layout on the case, since i have it already and its a 9 hole mobo.. My other concern is getting the power button lights.. case fans to work. I dont know where to plug them up at on mobo..

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Well im going to install the cpu and cooler as well as mem outside of the case and then place mobo in the case. I check the layout on the case, since i have it already and its a 9 hole mobo.. My other concern is getting the power button lights.. case fans to work. I dont know where to plug them up at on mobo..

That info is in the motherboard manual.

You should download it and start studying it before your parts arrive.

Case fans aren't much of a problem. If you connect them, they should work. Make sure they are mounted correctly--whether you want them to blow air in or suck air out.

The front panel connections for power, hard disk activity, speakers, etc are a pain due to their small size. They'll all be in the same location on the motherboard, right next to each other. You have to know which 2 prongs are for power, which for HD activity, etc. Get that from the motherboard manual.

Pay attention to the CPU mounting instructions too. That can be intimidating the first time. You should be able to find a video of it on Youtube. The CPU drops into the socket only one way, so don't force anything.

Get familiar with your power supply manual. There will be several cables from it that go to only one spot on the motherboard.

 

[DocBrown]

Read the MB manual for the Front panel header & the various CPU & Case Fan connections. I even use a highliter on the items on the page and paper clip it open next to my MB installation. Even use a small flashligh & magnifyer if needed to see the small identifications on the MB.

 

[SevSaint]

Ya i have been watching tons of videos on builds. Learning alot. Im just going to take my time and make sure i have everything correct. Probally will take me a few hours before i will boot.