Everything You Need To Know About Computer Building

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The Everything You Need To Know About Computer Building

 

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about computers. To make this guide simpler I will link different spoilers to different topics on this page (so you don't have to read a lot). This guide will also include video links across YouTube for different things throughout the guide. All links in this guide will be linked to a specific YouTube video, unless otherwise specified. Also to make this guide format easier links will be displayed this way..video link. On video links the words will be bold and red, so there is no confusion as to what is a video and what is not. This guide will cover the following topics:

 

1. Central Processing Unit (CPU's plus the difference in each one)
2. Thermal Compound
3. Computer Processor & System Cooling (Both Water Cooling & Air Cooling)
4. Motherboards
5. Random Access Memory
6. Storage (Both SSD & HDD)
7. Graphic Card Units (GPU's)
8. Cases
9. Power Supply Units (PSU's)
10. Optical Bay Devices (Including Fan Controllers)
11. Lighting (Special Effects)
12. Case Cooling (Fan Layout)
13. Operating Systems (Lightly Touching The Differences)
14. Monitors

 

Each section will have its own description and will be used as a personal reference as well as a helping reference for anyone that wants to use it as well. This will take some time to complete so please be patient it will be a complete guide in time.

 

Notes To Know:

Bottleneck: is a phenomenon where the performance or capacity of an entire system is limited by a single or limited number of components or resources. The term bottleneck is taken from the 'assets are water' metaphor. As water is poured out of a bottle, the rate of outflow is limited by the width of the conduit of exit—that is, bottleneck..

Processor: is the hardware within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system.

 

Hyper-Threading: is Intel's proprietary simultaneous multithreading (SMT) implementation used to improve parallelization of computations (doing multiple tasks at once) performed on x86 microprocessors.

Example of Bottlenecking:

Not everyone can afford the latest processors and technology at any given time so this will help you solve the bottle-necking going on in your computer while giving you a good system for the next couple of years. Whether you are a gamer, a everyday user, or a enthusiast that love to push your computer to the edge this guide will have something in here for you. These are some examples of what bottle-necking really is and how to spot it in your system.

For Example:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 370K 4.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A85X Extreme4 ATX FM2 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7990 6GB Video Card ($644.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($136.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1335.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-10 01:28 EDT-0400)

Note: The bottleneck in this system would be the processor since it is a dual-core most systems at this level require at least a quad-core. So if I was to switch it to one of these two options:


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7990 6GB Video Card ($644.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($136.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1400.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-10 01:16 EDT-0400)

or

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($192.14 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7990 6GB Video Card ($644.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($136.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1482.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-10 01:28 EDT-0400)

Note: I fixed this bottle-necking issue with only about $300-$400 (CPU upgrade and a motherboard upgrade since the CPU socket and motherboard socket needed to be the same) and since the Phenom II x4 is a quad core (note: the x4 = 4 cores) and the Phenom II x6 is a six-core (Note: x6 = 6 cores) these would be a lot more suitable for this setup.

Note About Sockets:

Note: Your sockets must match your motherboard and vice versa therefore this means that if you have an AMD Phenom x6 (Six-Core) you would need a motherboard that has a AM3+ socket. So how do I tell which motherboard has which socket? It's actually quite easy and here's how to. Generally on a site like Newegg or Amazon the description will look like this (see below). There are a couple of things to look for in the name before you consider on buying it.

Example:

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

Complete Name Breakdown:

Brand Name: ASUS
Model: M5A97 LE R2.0
Motherboard Socket Type: AM3+ (AMD Socket)

AMD vs. Intel Definitions:

There are two main types of computer chips in this world. The first is Intel (Integrated Electronics) which is your maker of the Pentium & the I series micro processors (i3, i5, i7). They are currently the largest micro-processor manufacturer. The second major company is AMD (Advanced Micro-Digital Devices) which is the only other major competitor of Intel.

 

Which CPU is Right For My System?

 

The Ever-going Debate: AMD Vs. Intel

 

As I mentioned above their are two different types of companies that make CPU's. The ever-going debate between the two will never cease, since they have their own specialties. Let's take a look at some of those differences and when they would be best suited.

 

Intel i3 Core Processor:

 

The i3 is the choice (as of the time this article is written until at which time it can be updated) for server computers. The dual-core low power consumption combined with the inexpensive processor is a great choice since the low power usage produces less heat. I would fully recommend upgrading if this is in your main computer as of right now. i3 should be used as a server at best.

 

Intel i5 Core Processor:

 

The i5 is a gamers choice...without the need for the extra hyper-threading that the i7 provides. Anyone who says they need a i7 for gaming needs to seriously read this article. i5's are probably the best quad core option for gaming as long as you can float the money. This is highly recommended for gaming.

 

Intel i7 Core Processor:

 

Now this topic is going to be a little different. There are a couple of different grades of i7 processors. So I will take the time to explain them.

1. Consumer Grade i7: This is the most basic i7, they come in the standard quad-core processor combined with hyper-threading. This in turns makes eight usable threads (not to be confused with cores). 8 threads = 4 cores & 4 threads or 4 double sided cores. These are usually the LGA 1150 socket. These are great for anything dealing with video rendering in 3d, heavy video editing, or heavy threaded applications.
2. Enthusiast Grade i7: These are usually the LGA 2011 i7's. They usually support at least 6 cores with hyper-threading. They are great for video encoding and very heavy threaded or cored applications. I would not recommend these unless you need them. LGA 2011 (basic) = 6 Cores + 6 Threads = 12 Usable threads.

AMD A-Series:

 

The A-Series are a unique kind of processor. They integrate a GPU into the CPU, meaning that you do not need a graphics card for visuals with this CPU. They are quiet a bit less powerful tho. They are useful in a Home Theater PC or HTPC setting, or a small Mini-ITX build. Something where heat needs to be kept to a minimum and the fans aren't that good. These make good upgradable processors since you can always add more graphical power later with a stand alone graphics card. These are budget processors.

 

AMD FX Series:

 

These are if you need raw power. They produce more heat and run more cores. Now regardless of what anyone says you cannot compare Intel directly to AMD. These processors have cores and not threads. If your dealing with a FX-6300 you are dealing with 6 cores + 0 threads. So in turn these are what you want if you do heavily cored work, not to be confused with heavily threaded work. These are also budget processors as well.

***Note*** All Processors are linked to a Wikipedia specified page (if available) in order to better explain and answer any in depth questions you may have.

Socket 0 - Pin Count: 168:

Intel: 80486 DX

Socket 1 - Pin Count: 169:

Intel: 80486 DX
Intel: 80486 DX2
Intel: 80486 SX
Intel: 80486 SX2

Socket 2 - Pin Count: 238:

Intel: 80486 DX
Intel: 80486 DX2
Intel: 80486 SX
Intel: 80486 SX2
Intel: Pentium Overdrive

Socket 3 - Pin Count 237:

Intel: 80486 DX
Intel: 80486 DX2
Intel: 80486 DX 4
Intel: 80486 SX
Intel: 80486 SX2
Intel: Pentium Overdrive
AMD: 5x86

Socket 4 - Pin Count: 273:

Intel: Pentium-60
Intel: Pentium-66

Socket 5 - Pin Count: 320:

Intel: Pentium 75 thru Pentium 120
AMD: K5
IDT: WinChip C6
IDT: WinChip C2

Socket 6 - Pin Count: 235:

Intel: 80486 DX
Intel: 80486 DX2
Intel: 80486 DX4
Intel: 80486 SX
Intel: 80486 SX2
Intel: Pentium Overdrive
AMD: 5x86

Socket 7 - Pin Count: 321:

Intel: Pentium 75 thru Pentium 200
Intel: Pentium MMX
AMD: K5
AMD: K6
Cyrix: 6x86
Cyrix: 6x86MX
Cyrix: MII

Socket Super 7 - Pin Count: 321:

AMD: K6-2
AMD: K6-III
Rise: mP6
Cyrix: MII

Socket 8 - Pin Count: 387:

Intel: Pertium Pro

Slot 1 (SC242) - Pin Count: 242:

Intel: Pentium II
Intel: Pentium III (Cartridge)
Intel: Celeron SEPP (Cartridge)

Slot 2 - Pin Count: 330:

Intel: Pentium II Xeon

Socket 463 (Socket NexGen) - Pin Count: 463:

NexGen: Nx586

Socket 587 - Pin Count: 587:

Aplha: 21164A

Slot A - Pin Count: 242:

AMD: Athlon

Slot B - Pin Count: 587:

Alpha: 21264

Socket 370 - Pin Count: 370:

Intel: Pentium III (FC-PGA)
Intel: Celeron
VIA: Cyrix III
VIA: C3

Socket 462 (Socket A) - Pin Count: 462:

AMD: Athlon
AMD: Duron
AMD: Athlon XP
AMD: Athlon XP-M
AMD: Athlon MP
AMD: Sempron

Socket 423 (PGA423) - Pin Count: 423:

Intel: Pentium 4

Socket 478 (Socket N) - Pin Count: 478:

Intel: Pentium 4
Intel: Celeron
Intel: Pentium 4 EE (Extreme Edition)
Intel: Pentium 4 M (Mobile Processor - Laptops)

Socket 495 - Pin Count: 495:

Intel: Celeron
Intel: Pentium 3

PAC418 - Pin Count: 418:

Intel: Itanium

Socket 603 - Pin Count: 603:

Intel: Xeon

PAC611 - Pin Count: 611:

Intel: Itanium 2
HP: PA-8800
HP: PA-8900

Socket 604 - Pin Count: 604:

Intel: Xeon

Socket 754 - Pin Count: 754:

AMD: Athlon 64
AMD: Sempron
AMD: Turion 64

Socket 940 - Pin Count: 940:

AMD: Opteron
AMD: Athlon 64 FX

Socket 479 - Pin Count: 479:

Intel: Pentium M
Intel: Celeron M

Socket 939 - Pin Count: 939:

AMD: Athlon 64
AMD: Athlon 64 FX
AMD: Athlon 64 X2 (Dual Core)
AMD: Opteron

LGA 775 (Socket T) - Pin Count: 775:

Intel: Pentium 4
Intel: Pentium D
Intel: Celeron
Intel: Celeron D
Intel: Pentium XE (Extreme Edition)
Intel: Core 2 Duo (2 Cores)
Intel: Core 2 Quad (4 Cores)
Intel: Xeon

Socket 563 - Pin Count: 563:

AMD: Athlon XP-M

Socket M - Pin Count: 478:

Intel: Core Solo
Intel: Core Duo
Intel: Dual-Core Xeon
Intel: Core 2 Duo

LGA 771 (Socket J) - Pin Count: 771:

Intel: Xeon

Socket S1 - Pin Count: 638:

AMD: Turion 64 x2

Socket AM2 - Pin Count: 940:

AMD: Athlon 64
AMD: Athlon 64 x2

Socket F/Socket L (Socket 1207FX) - Pin Count: 1,207:

AMD: Athlon 64 FX (Socket L Support Only)
AMD: Opteron

Socket AM2+ - Pin Count: 940:

AMD: Athlon 64
AMD: Athlon x2
AMD: Phenom
AMD: Phenom II

Socket P - Pin Count: 478:

Intel: Core 2

Socket 441 - Pin Count: 441:

Intel: Atom

LGA 1366 (Socket B) - Pin Count: 1,366:

Intel: Core i7 (900 Series)
Intel: Xeon (35xx, 36xx, 55xx, 56xx series)

rPGA 988A (Socket G1) - Pin Count: 988:

Intel: Core i7 (600, 700, 800, 900 Series)
Intel: Core i5 (400, 500 Series)
Intel: Core i3 (300 Series)
Intel: Pentium (P6000 Series)
Intel: Celeron (P4000 Series)

Socket AM3 - Pin Count: 940/941 (Depending):

AMD: Pheonom II
AMD: Athlon II
AMD: Sempron

LGA 1156 (Socket H) - Pin Count: 1,156:

Intel: Core i7 (800 Series)
Intel: Core i5 (600, 700 Series)
Intel: Core i3 (500 Series)
Intel: Xeon (X3400, L3400 Series)
Intel: Pentium (G6000 Series)
Intel: Celeron (G1000 Series)

Socket G34 - Pin Count: 1,974:

AMD: Opteron (6000 Series)

Socket C32 - Pin Count: 1,207:

AMD: Opteron (4000 Series)

LGA 1248 - Pin Count: 1,248:

Intel: Itanium (9300 Series)

LGA 1567 - Pin Count: 1,567:

Intel: Xeon (6500, 7500 Series)

LGA 1155 (Socket H2) - Pin Count: 1,155:

Intel: Sandy Bridge
Intel: Ivy Bridge

LGA 2011 (Socket R) - Pin Count: 2,011:

Intel: Sandy Bridge-E
Intel: Ivy Bridge-E

rPGA 988B (Socket G2) - Pin Count: 988:

Intel: Core i7 (2000, 3000 series)
Intel: Core i5 (2000, 3000 series)
Intel: Core i3 (2000, 3000 series)

Socket FM1 - Pin Count: 905:

AMD: Llano Processors

AM3+ - Pin Count: 942 (CPU Pin Count: 71):

AMD: FX Vishera
AMD: FX Zambezi
AMD: Pheonom II
AMD: Athlon II
AMD: Sempron

Socket FM2 - Pin Count: 904:

AMD: Trinity Processors

LGA 1150 (Socket H3) - Pin Count: 1,150:

Intel: Haswell Processors (Desktop)
Intel: Broadwell Processors (Desktop)

Socket G3 - Pin Count: 889:

Intel: Haswell Processors (Notebook)
Intel: Broadwell Processors (Notebook)

 

Thermal Compound - Thermal grease is a kind of thermally conductive adhesive, which is commonly used as an interface between heat sinks and heat sources.

 

Which one Do I Chose?

 

Applying Thermal Compound:

 

Before I list any video there are a number of ways to put it one...I will list a couple of videos to show you what I mean:

 

How To Apply Thermal Compound #1

How To Apply Thermal Compound #2

 

 

The Fans:

 

So fans have been a part of pc's well since forever...and they are the basics of cooling.

 

Choosing & Installing Fans

 

Basic Fundamentals of Cooling:

 

I always believe (everyone has their own opinion) that the heat rises...so therefore I like to have my intakes on the bottom and front of my case and have exhausts on the back or top of the case. I will go over this more in a later section.

 

Differences In Fan Sizes:

 

So lets say you have a case that can accept both 120mm or 140mm fans and you don't know which one to choose. It's actually quiet easy...from my experiance of building I always try to go for the larger sized fans. Why? Because the 140mm is bigger, it uses less power to push the same amount of same amount of air as the 120mm fan, which in turn makes the 140mm quieter then the 120mm fan. So why do they sell the 120mm fans? Simple, some cases don't accept the bigger fans, also there are times with radiators that you need special fans like there.

So, you have already learned the basics of air cooling...now its time to take cooling even further with water cooling fundamentals.

 

AIO Coolers: These dissipate heat caused by your water blocks (weather they be on a CPU or GPU). They are determined by your fan size mounting points within your case, for example if I had a 120 mm rear fan it would need a 120 mm AIO radiator to match it. The heat is carried from my water block on my CPU to the radiator, and the fan either pushes it or pulls it out of my case, causing a drop in temperatures. The water within the AIO coolers is moved by an integrated pump.

 

Radiators: A device in which heat dissipates through the fins and metal via the movement of water from the water-block on the specific loop or component.

 

Water-Block: A water block is the water-cooling equivalent of a heatsink. It can be used on many different computer components including the central processing unit (CPU), GPU, PPU, and Northbridge chipset on the motherboard. It consists of at least two main parts; the "base", which is the area that makes contact with the device being cooled and is usually manufactured from metals with high thermal conductivity such as aluminum or copper and in some cases silver as is found in many newer blocks.[citation needed] The second part, the "top" ensures the water is contained safely inside the water block and has connections that allow hosing to connect it with the water cooling loop. The top can be made of the same metal as the base, transparent Perspex, Delrin, Nylon, or HDPE. Most newer high end water blocks also contain mid-plates which serve to add jet tubes, nozzles, and other flow altering devices.

 

Fitting: A small piece used to connect a piece of tubing to the component.

So you want to build a fully custom loop? Alright. This guide will show you how to do that.

 

Step 1: Decide on What You Want It To Do:

Do you want it to just cool your CPU. What about cooling a CPU+GPU?

 

Step 2: Set A Budget.

Let's face it water cooling can really get expensive. So let me give you some guidelines:

 

Custom Loop Price Guideline:

$300 - Kit for Stater Loop

$500 - CPU only

$700 - CPU + GPU

$1,000+ - CPU + GPU + GPU + Custom Drain

 

Then Watch These

 

Getting Started (Part 1)

CPU Only Loop (Part 2)

Draining Your Loop (Part 3)

GPU + CPU Loop (Part 4)

 

What is A Motherboard?

Note: Your sockets (CPU's as discussed in the last section) must match your motherboard and vice versa therefore this means that if you have an AMD Phenom x6 (Six-Core) you would need a motherboard that has a AM3+ socket. So how do I tell which motherboard has which socket? It's actually quite easy and here's how to. Generally on a site like Newegg or Amazon the description will look like this (see below). There are a couple of things to look for in the name before you consider on buying it.

Example:

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

Complete Name Breakdown:

Brand Name: ASUS
Model: M5A97 LE R2.0
Motherboard Socket Type: AM3+ (AMD Socket)
Chipset: 970
Type of HDD/SSD Connection: SATA
HDD/SSD Max Transfer Speed: 6 Gb/s
Maximum USB Speed Supported: USB 3.0
Motherboard Form Factor: ATX
Type of Motherboard: AMD Motherboard
BIOS: UEFI BIOS (If not listed it does not support UEFI Bios)

Special Features (To Look for when Upgrading a Motherboard):

UEFI BIOS: This is not like the old bios where everything is all controlled by a keyboard. This new and improved Bios system actually allows users to point and click with the mouse (and if needed use keyboard). This new and improved Bios makes over-clocking a computer really simple as well as changing Bios settings. I would recommend aiming for this as well when you upgrade your motherboard. The two motherboard companies I would recommend with this feature are ASUS and ASrock. Both of these companies are great motherboard companies and both companies usually support the UEFI BIOS.

Different BIOS Setups (Click)

USB 3.0

PCI Express

This section is going to teach you some useful information about motherboards.

[Jodomcfrodo]

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[Guest]

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Damn it...you beat me to it.

[RelentlessAF]

You could just use the spoiler tag to hide the bodies of text.

[ddbtkd456]

www.youtube.com/linustechtips

 

Um...okay again this is a guide for personal use...I don't want to watch a video everytime I want to remember something.

[ddbtkd456]

You could just use the spoiler tag to hide the bodies of text.

 

I could I suppose that would be a better way it might be alot to read tho.

[RelentlessAF]

I could I suppose that would be a better way it might be alot to read tho.

Well if you really want to know everything about computers it's not going to be too short so I think it'd be fine if there was a lot to read. Up to you though.

[felixthemaster1]

You could just use the spoiler tag to hide the bodies of text.

I can't find the button for spoilers. How do I use them in this forum?

[RelentlessAF]

I can't find the button for spoilers. How do I use them in this forum?

Type "spoiler" between these brackets [] and then type "/spoiler" within those brackets at the end of what you would like to hide. Without quotes of course.

[felixthemaster1]

Type "spoiler" between these brackets [] and then type "/spoiler" within those brackets at the end of what you would like to hide. Without quotes of course.

I am such a dumbass, thanks

[RelentlessAF]

I am such a dumbass, thanks

Not a problem!

[DildorTheDecent]

1. Enthusiast Grade i7: These are usually the LGA 2011 i7's. They usually support 6 cores with hyper-threading. They are great for video encoding and very heavy threaded or cored applications. I would not recommend these unless you need them. LGA 2011 (basic) = 6 Cores + 6 Threads = 12 Usable threads.

   Incorrect it is like this:

2. Enthusiast Grade i7: These are usually the LGA 2011 i7's. They usually support 6 cores with hyper-threading. They are great for video encoding and very heavy threaded or cored applications. I would not recommend these unless you need them. LGA 2011 (basic) = 6 Cores + 12 Threads = 12 Usable threads.

[MattTheMayor]

Can you show us what to connect to what from the PSU to the mobo and hard drives? It would really help me and possibly some new builders. I know just put what ever fits but I want to be more sure than ever.

[ddbtkd456]

Can you show us what to connect to what from the PSU to the mobo and hard drives? It would really help me and possibly some new builders. I know just put what ever fits but I want to be more sure than ever.

 

I have a complete guide coming..it just takes a while cause I am typing it all out. But yes I can post that as well since it would surely help. Any more suggestions are more then welcome. I will be working on it heavily this coming Sunday and Monday probably.

[MattTheMayor]

I have a complete guide coming..it just takes a while cause I am typing it all out. But yes I can post that as well since it would surely help. Any more suggestions are more then welcome. I will be working on it heavily this coming Sunday and Monday probably.

Thanks for putting your time towards this! I really appreciate it

[ddbtkd456]

 

1. Enthusiast Grade i7: These are usually the LGA 2011 i7's. They usually support 6 cores with hyper-threading. They are great for video encoding and very heavy threaded or cored applications. I would not recommend these unless you need them. LGA 2011 (basic) = 6 Cores + 6 Threads = 12 Usable threads.

   Incorrect it is like this:

2. Enthusiast Grade i7: These are usually the LGA 2011 i7's. They usually support 6 cores with hyper-threading. They are great for video encoding and very heavy threaded or cored applications. I would not recommend these unless you need them. LGA 2011 (basic) = 6 Cores + 12 Threads = 12 Usable threads.

 

 

I am going to explain this since you posted this on my tutorial...the number of cores from the picture represents 6 cores...these are physical cores the processor has. The number of threads is 12, however it is made up of 6 threads + 6 cores = 12 threads, the reason being is each physical core is split into 6 double threaded physical processors.

[ddbtkd456]

Thanks for putting your time towards this! I really appreciate it

 

No problem, I realize most people will never use this, however it is the ones that are building their first computer that I want to help the most.

[DildorTheDecent]

I am going to explain this since you posted this on my tutorial...the number of cores from the picture represents 6 cores...these are physical cores the processor has. The number of threads is 12, however it is made up of 6 threads + 6 cores = 12 threads, the reason being is each physical core is split into 6 double threaded physical processors.

I'm pretty sure that each core has two threads. And is even shown in a lot of programs as being a 6 core and 12 thread processor.

[ddbtkd456]

I'm pretty sure that each core has two threads. And is even shown in a lot of programs as being a 6 core and 12 thread processor.

 

Yea of course it comes up at a 12 thread processor and 6 cores because the 6 cores are the 12 threads. So naturally it would show that it has 6 physical cores and 12 threads with the 12 threads being the 6 cores + 6 threads. Also it depends on what type of processor you are using. @helping could you clarify this, I want to make sure that I have this right.

[iceman199121]

I3 for server computer? i hope you don't mean to use I3's in a server ??