My First Ever Build (5 Months Later)

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Little scared to do a download from my school because I'm not entirely sure its going to work, rather just get a CD and know its going to work and have the disk if something ever goes wrong. I am going to order this optical drive, because I have Nascar Thunder 2004 and never got a chance to play it because my other computers weren't powerful enough to run it.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Serial-ATA-Internal-Optical-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ANU9P4C3SJQYZ

 

So I'm not sure what Windows 8 to get. Just the regular one, or Pro edition

 

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-8-1-System-Builder-64-Bit/dp/B00F3ZN2W0

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3ZN0CC/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687502&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00F3ZN2W0&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0EAT5KQ76SNZ1D5MGQ2J

 

Just go with the regular version of 8.1

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I just found out that I need a bunch of Mobo drivers for my Asus Z97 after I install Windows 8.1. 

 

http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z97A/HelpDesk_Download/ 

 

Are there any other drivers I need before I start just doing my regular thing? I start back on it tomorrow, hope to have it running and have at least some game installed by tomorrow night.

 

That link doesn't work.

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http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z97A/HelpDesk_Download/

 

Yeah did go with just the regular 8.1.

 

I did get a bunch of CD's I did realize, but those might not be the updated ones.

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http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z97A/HelpDesk_Download/

 

Yeah did go with just the regular 8.1.

 

I did get a bunch of CD's I did realize, but those might not be the updated ones.

I would download the drivers from Asus website as the ones on the CD will probably be out of date. You want the chipset, audio, ethernet (LAN) and integrated graphics (VGA) drivers.

 

For the GTX 970 graphics card I would go to Nvidia website for the drivers for that.

 

Install the chipset drivers first. 

[JoaoPRSousa]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.75 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.89 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.26 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1106.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 19:48 EST-0500

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.75 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.89 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.26 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1106.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 19:48 EST-0500

*shrugs*

Already purchased my PC

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Already purchased my PC

Buy another one to keep it company  :lol:

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Got it up and running today, only problem is I can't see my harddrive when I go to computer screen. Help. It is plugged in with Sata, on the 4 string one. I did skip 1 sata port, could that be the issue?

 

Edit: Saw it when went into BIOS, can't see it on Windows. Everything else works fine. I can see it in Device manager, but I can't save anything to it.

 

Edit: Got it, up and running

[asim1999]

Got it up and running today, only problem is I can't see my harddrive when I go to computer screen. Help. It is plugged in with Sata, on the 4 string one. I did skip 1 sata port, could that be the issue?

 

Edit: Saw it when went into BIOS, can't see it on Windows. Everything else works fine. I can see it in Device manager, but I can't save anything to it.

 

Edit: Got it, up and running

Initialise the drive 

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All better, everything is up and running, firing on all cylinders. I've only tested 2 games, but so worth it. Can run them both maxed at 85+ frames and no random crashing.

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So 5 months later still working out what I want out of it.

 

I've decided I would like access to more USB ports on the front (USB 3.0 if possible) where bay drives can be installed. I was told my motherboard doesn't have a USB 3.0 header so am I SOL for getting more USB ports on the front?

 

I'd rather not do a external hub if possible, I had one on my laptop and just feel it creates even more clutter (one thing I disliked about having a laptop as my only PC).

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007L5K14W/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B008FJXGDQ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1G31MPQG0PTV3Z6DYR23

 

Thats the one I'm looking at for a spot on the front of my PC.

 

If I can't do that, I guess Ill have to bite the bullet and go this route 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007WTHGL8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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So 5 months later still working out what I want out of it.

 

I've decided I would like access to more USB ports on the front (USB 3.0 if possible) where bay drives can be installed. I was told my motherboard doesn't have a USB 3.0 header so am I SOL for getting more USB ports on the front?

 

I'd rather not do a external hub if possible, I had one on my laptop and just feel it creates even more clutter (one thing I disliked about having a laptop as my only PC).

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007L5K14W/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B008FJXGDQ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1G31MPQG0PTV3Z6DYR23

 

Thats the one I'm looking at for a spot on the front of my PC.

 

If I can't do that, I guess Ill have to bite the bullet and go this route 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007WTHGL8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

This one has a different cable with it that connects to the 19 pin internal usb connector on your motherboard. It has a bracket included for a 5.25" bay as well.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Crest-Inch-Port-Charging-SY-HUB20134/dp/B008FJXGDQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435854097&sr=8-1&keywords=Syba+4+Port+3.5+inch+USB+3.0+Internal+Hub+with+5.25+inch+Drive

 

 

Manufacturers website - http://www.sybausa.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=64_151&product_id=662

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This one has a different cable with it that connects to the 19 pin internal usb connector on your motherboard. It has a bracket included for a 5.25" bay as well.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Crest-Inch-Port-Charging-SY-HUB20134/dp/B008FJXGDQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435854097&sr=8-1&keywords=Syba+4+Port+3.5+inch+USB+3.0+Internal+Hub+with+5.25+inch+Drive

 

 

Manufacturers website - http://www.sybausa.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=64_151&product_id=662

So I do only have 1 USB 3.0 Header

 

 

And doesn't look like I will be able to use it because this one is in there, its for my two front USB 3.0 ports. Is there such a thing as a splitter  for this, or am I going to have to go with USB 2.0 for fronts?

 

I'm using it for racing wheel and pedals, is USB 3.0 necessary for those?

 

The white ring with flat cable is the USB 3.0

 

Also, I was searching for USB 2.0 hubs and found this, do these work well?

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QN3RTVQ?psc=1

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Yeah I should have realised that you would be using that header for your front ports. I think the easiest way might be to run the cable out of the back of the case and plug it into a usb port on the motherboard. 

 

That product I linked to says that the cable is 21" so it should hopefully reach. You can get usb extension cables if not and they should only cost a few dollars.

 

You should be able to hide the cable if you run it along the top of the motherboard. The Corsair C70 has water cooling grommet holes at the top so you should be able to poke the cable through there.

 

And if you buy it from Amazon anyway, then they have a no fuss returns policy just in case.

 

 

 

I did find a usb splitter cable, but it looks like it ships from the far east and it is also pretty expensive.

 

http://www.moddiy.com/products/20%252dPin-USB-3.0-Internal-Header-Y-Splitter-Cable-(12cm).html

 

I don't know if you can find one on a US website.

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And to answer your other question, I have never personally used one of those all in one type card readers so I can't really say if they are reliable or not.