What was your first computer?

[FloRolf]

what were the parts you used originally

only differences are:

gtx 570 -> 780

8gb ram -> different 8gb ram (such improvement, many wow)

60gb ocz solid 3 -> 250gb evo (that actually was pretty epic!)

BenQ 2420HD -> xl2411t (meh, will buy 4k soon)

But some time in the future i'll completely rebuild. Just not sure when cause my time schedule is kinda fucked up the next 3 years

[Nomy]

My first build is the one I'm currently using.

I'd recommend to get enough info and watch as many videos about it as you can, you have so many options and it's easy to make the wrong one. It's something you gotta enjoy on the way while discovering stuff.

Oh and don't forget to buy a modular PSU, it'll save you a lot of time and wires in the beginning(the mistake I did).

[virtualTune]

first pc was a piece of crap. 512 MB ram, Pentium 4, onboard graphics, do i need another one?

 

Anyways, tip would be, 90% of building is planning. 

[LemonSpice]

only differences are:

gtx 570 -> 780

8gb ram -> different 8gb ram (such improvement, many wow)

60gb ocz solid 3 -> 250gb evo (that actually was pretty epic!)

BenQ 2420HD -> xl2411t (meh, will buy 4k soon)

But some time in the future i'll completely rebuild. Just not sure when cause my time schedule is kinda fucked up the next 3 years

:lol:  can a 60gb ssd hold a full windows os. awesome seup anyway    By the way why did you switch the ram

[FloRolf]

:lol:  can a 60gb ssd hold a full windows os. awesome seup anyway    By the way why did you switch the ram

no it can't After that i had around 5gig free which wasnt the recommended 20% everyone talked about. I also had bluescreens ~ every week. Didn't haev one since i changed to the evo. best ssd ever.

[LemonSpice]

no it can't After that i had around 5gig free which wasnt the recommended 20% everyone talked about. I also had bluescreens ~ every week. Didn't haev one since i changed to the evo. best ssd ever.

Yea i have used the evo before very nice ssd for the price and the samsung software is awesome

[LemonSpice]

I remember my first ssd which i am still using cost more than a dollar per gigabyte and now ssds are almost down to 50 cents per gigabyte for similar performance

[questman]

my first build is my current build and the only thing i did wrong was that i did not put the 6 pin connector in the graphic card so i got no image on the screen

[zushiba]

I built my first PC back at the end of 1997, it was a Pentium 200mhz MMX based system I honestly couldn't tell you who made the motherboard or video card. I believe I had 4 megs of ram. a 33.6kbps internal modem (that shit was amazing) and AOL dialup. 

[LemonSpice]

my first build is my current build and the only thing i did wrong was that i did not put the 6 pin connector in the graphic card so i got no image on the screen

What gpu where you using

[b45op]

my first was a cobbled together salvage job of a pentium 1, I don't remember the exact specs but I do remember the case, which was the only part I did not have so I went to the tool shed and built one. It was as ugly as heck but it worked! the next was a salvaged p3 that eventually had dual CRT's haha two graphics cards from different manufacturers to minimise driver conflicts and it seemed to work.

 

Now days I have upgraded to actually buying things

 

What I would say to everyone building a pc for the first time is don't rush, don't hurry. if it doesn't fit don't force it, use your creativity to overcome any problem you might get and read the manual!

[Th3 Mans1ay3r]

My first PC I built is the one I'm currently using.

Problems

The only problem I really had was when building it outside the box nothing had power routing through it so I thought something was fucked. I then put everything in the case and connected it all and bamo, power was allowed to route through it.

Recommendations

Plan your aassemblyand cable management out. It'll save you a headsche.

[Diederik_Gr]

Just like many others, my first build is the one im currently using. Build it back in February when i didnt feel like going for a 'next gen' console. I have a ps3, but it never really satisfied me and i have always liked gaming on my crappy laptop alot more.

 

Tips for future pc builders is to not try to save money on a case. I did and totally regret that. My case has a side window, but no room for cable management at all (cutout behind mobo tray is just pathetic), so the windows just reveals the mess inside, and the filters are nothing im happy with either.

[LemonSpice]

Just like many others, my first build is the one im currently using. Build it back in February when i didnt feel like going for a 'next gen' console. I have a ps3, but it never really satisfied me and i have always liked gaming on my crappy laptop alot more.

 

Tips for future pc builders is to not try to save money on a case. I did and totally regret that. My case has a side window, but no room for cable management at all (cutout behind mobo tray is just pathetic), so the windows just reveals the mess inside, and the filters are nothing im happy with either.

Yea what case did you use

[LemonSpice]

First PC I built is my current one. My recommendation for new builders would be to spend a LOT of time researching, and ask around on forums, it really pays off.

Thats the way most people should go about it along with spending much more on their gpu than cpu if they are planning to do any type of gaming

[AllstaRawR]

Oh another tip is don't build computers like I do, you wont have the same luck.

 

I build on my carpet, with no antistatic wristband, usually with a diet coke sitting very close to where I'm building.

 

Built at least 15 times by now, I pretty much always lay everything on the carpet and assemble it there. Haha.

[LemonSpice]

Built at least 15 times by now, I pretty much always lay everything on the carpet and assemble it there. Haha.

i do it on the floor with my dog running all over the place as she walks all over the parts

[SeriouslyMikey]

My first one had an AMD processor that I cant remember the name of and a 6870. 

Always replace the thermal paste and never touch it. I did and I found my CPU over heating a fair bit. 

[_wky]

My first one is in my sig.

Numerous problems, parts arriving DOA, parts dying for no reason.

 

Made my own lighting which was probably more hassle than it was worth.

[LemonSpice]

My first one had an AMD processor that I cant remember the name of and a 6870. 

Always replace the thermal paste and never touch it. I did and I found my CPU over heating a fair bit. 

also buy isopropel alcohol that stuff is godlike at removing thermal paste

[SeriouslyMikey]

also buy isopropel alcohol that stuff is godlike at removing thermal paste

 

I have none of that. I use some stuff from ActiClean. It smells nice. Not that I recommend sniffing the CPU.

[LemonSpice]

I have none of that. I use some stuff from ActiClean. It smells nice. Not that I recommend sniffing the CPU.

also microfiber cloths are really nice to finish off the left over pieces of toilet paper

[Fgtfv567]

Oh another tip is don't build computers like I do, you wont have the same luck.

 

I build on my carpet, with no antistatic wristband, usually with a diet coke sitting very close to where I'm building.

Are you hacking life?

[GuestForeverX]

I built my first almost 1 year ago(Late November). The only problem I had was a defective gpu which luckily I had a cheap $30 one from the last pc to test with. Neweggs RMA process was quick and easy though, so I was gaming next week.

 

My regrets are:

I should have gotten an Open Air GPU since the 230mm side fan would actually benefit it greatly. (Reference EVGA GTX 660)

I probably should have gotten a cheaper case since I don't need Five 5.25" Bays.

Since I don't have any new Demanding games (BF4, Titanfall, Ect) and not really planning on getting them for a bit. I probably should have gotten a Better 2GB Graphics Card Instead of a lower 3GB card. 

Also I regret buying a $90 gaming headset. I recommend buying a $7 mic with some decent headphones, and plugging into back with virtual Surround software. SO MUCH BETTER.

[Diederik_Gr]

Yea what case did you use

Its a Coolermaster K-380. Really liked the looks of this case, but i didnt do alot of research on this case and was left disappointed. I heard good things about coolermaster, and i expected this case to somewhat represent the quality, which people have told me that they delivered. I'm looking around for something around €100 now, and the Fractal Design R4 is one i've been hearing alot of good news about.