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Title: Self build
Post by: tel on May 25, 2011, 12:09:35 PM: After years of messing around with computers I've finally decided to build one from scratch.

All the bits ordered, awaiting their arrival in the next few days.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2011, 12:11:32 PM: Quote from: tel on May 25, 2011, 12:09:35 PM
After years of messing around with computers I've finally decided to build one from scratch.

All the bits ordered, awaiting their arrival in the next few days.

Is it a super-dooper all-singing-all-dancing machine then? Popcorn:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2011, 12:14:31 PM: I was thinking of building a fan-less media system based on this. (http://www.mini-box.com/ASUS-AT5IONT-I-Atom-D525-ION)
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 25, 2011, 12:16:21 PM: (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visualphotos.com%2Fphoto%2F2x3790882%2Fbusinesswoman_filing_her_nails_at_desk_pas08073.jpg&hash=abd309a3934e62819c15ebad55f9f34a4a3d1a55)
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: apc2010 on May 25, 2011, 12:16:32 PM: Quote from: Barman on May 25, 2011, 12:14:31 PM
I was thinking of building a fan-less media system based on this. (http://www.mini-box.com/ASUS-AT5IONT-I-Atom-D525-ION)

For the washing machine......... rubschin:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2011, 12:20:49 PM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 25, 2011, 12:16:21 PM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visualphotos.com%2Fphoto%2F2x3790882%2Fbusinesswoman_filing_her_nails_at_desk_pas08073.jpg&hash=abd309a3934e62819c15ebad55f9f34a4a3d1a55)

You know everything in this section will be over your head (and TMR's happy001), I don't know why you bother looking in here... noooo:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 25, 2011, 12:24:28 PM: Quote from: Barman on May 25, 2011, 12:11:32 PM
Quote from: tel on May 25, 2011, 12:09:35 PM
After years of messing around with computers I've finally decided to build one from scratch.

All the bits ordered, awaiting their arrival in the next few days.

Is it a super-dooper all-singing-all-dancing machine then? Popcorn:

Fairly simple box.

1 x AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core (555) 3.2GHz Processor L2 Cache 2x512KB Socket AM3 - Black Edition
1 x MSI 870U-G55 Motherboard AMD Phenom II Socket AM3 AMD 770+SB710 ATX RAID Gigabit LAN
2 x Corsair Value Select 2GB 1333MHz DDR3 240pin DIMM Memory Module
1003BS Mid-Tower Black 500W PSU
Sony DVD+-R/RW/DL AD-7260S-0B SATA +24X8X12X -24X6X12X
Seagate 250GB Barracuda SATA-600 7200RPM 8MB

Plenty of room for upgrade/expansion - RAID etc
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 25, 2011, 12:25:17 PM: What screensaver though ???? lol:

Sorry - I will not ruin your thread redface:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2011, 12:25:58 PM: Quote from: tel on May 25, 2011, 12:24:28 PM
Quote from: Barman on May 25, 2011, 12:11:32 PM
Quote from: tel on May 25, 2011, 12:09:35 PM
After years of messing around with computers I've finally decided to build one from scratch.

All the bits ordered, awaiting their arrival in the next few days.

Is it a super-dooper all-singing-all-dancing machine then? Popcorn:

Fairly simple box.

1 x AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core (555) 3.2GHz Processor L2 Cache 2x512KB Socket AM3 - Black Edition
1 x MSI 870U-G55 Motherboard AMD Phenom II Socket AM3 AMD 770+SB710 ATX RAID Gigabit LAN
2 x Corsair Value Select 2GB 1333MHz DDR3 240pin DIMM Memory Module
1003BS Mid-Tower Black 500W PSU
Sony DVD+-R/RW/DL AD-7260S-0B SATA +24X8X12X -24X6X12X
Seagate 250GB Barracuda SATA-600 7200RPM 8MB

Plenty of room for upgrade/expansion - RAID etc

Coool! happy088

Shame Miss D had to spoil your thread really.... noooo:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 25, 2011, 12:26:07 PM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 25, 2011, 12:16:21 PM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visualphotos.com%2Fphoto%2F2x3790882%2Fbusinesswoman_filing_her_nails_at_desk_pas08073.jpg&hash=abd309a3934e62819c15ebad55f9f34a4a3d1a55)

Miss D looking at wedding dresses?
And is that a pic of Gary Lineker on the desk?
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 25, 2011, 12:27:30 PM: I'm sorry - the super injunction prevents me from talking about it sad24:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2011, 12:33:45 PM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 25, 2011, 12:27:30 PM
I'm sorry - the super injunction prevents me from talking about it sad24:

Restraining order more like! point:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 25, 2011, 12:39:26 PM: No separate graphics card?

Only 4GB memory? rubschin:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 25, 2011, 12:57:37 PM: Quote from: Uncle Mort on May 25, 2011, 12:39:26 PM
No separate graphics card?

Only 4GB memory? rubschin:

Don't play much in the way of games, so need for graphics card - you are limited to the resolution/spec of your monitor anyway

4 gig ample for my current needs - can take 16 so no problem there.

System cost just over 200 squids.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Snoopy on May 25, 2011, 01:20:25 PM: Quote from: Barman on May 25, 2011, 12:14:31 PM
I was thinking of building a fan-less media system based on this. (http://www.mini-box.com/ASUS-AT5IONT-I-Atom-D525-ION)

First fix the washing machine point:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 25, 2011, 02:25:19 PM: Quote from: tel on May 25, 2011, 12:57:37 PM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on May 25, 2011, 12:39:26 PM
No separate graphics card?

Only 4GB memory? rubschin:

Don't play much in the way of games, so need for graphics card - you are limited to the resolution/spec of your monitor anyway

4 gig ample for my current needs - can take 16 so no problem there.

System cost just over 200 squids.

£200 ~ can't argue with that.

You already have a moniter then?
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 25, 2011, 03:02:01 PM: Quote from: Uncle Mort on May 25, 2011, 02:25:19 PM
Quote from: tel on May 25, 2011, 12:57:37 PM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on May 25, 2011, 12:39:26 PM
No separate graphics card?

Only 4GB memory? rubschin:

Don't play much in the way of games, so need for graphics card - you are limited to the resolution/spec of your monitor anyway

4 gig ample for my current needs - can take 16 so no problem there.

System cost just over 200 squids.

£200 ~ can't argue with that.

You already have a moniter then?

Current monitor is flat screen TV wot Mrs Tel won in Allders Xmas raffle (staff do) - SVGA, resolution is good enough for me.
Currently have main PC, plus 2 old Dell boxes that are backup/storage units but also test bed boxes and also useful for checking drives for virus problems.

If I was after a monitor, then -

http://www.cclonline.com/product/55734/ET-WS1HE-008/Monitors/Acer-S221HQLbd-21-5-inch-Full-HD-Widescreen-16-9-LED-Display/MON0055/
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 25, 2011, 03:27:31 PM: Case, hard drive and DVD wotsit due to be delivered tomorrow - I'm out till mid-afternoon!
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2011, 03:34:15 PM: Quote from: tel on May 25, 2011, 03:27:31 PM
Case, hard drive and DVD wotsit due to be delivered tomorrow - I'm out till mid-afternoon!

Welcome to my werld like! cussing:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 27, 2011, 02:29:19 PM: Case, hard drive and DVD writer delivered.

Ordered a graphics card, had to give a spare one away to a deserving cause - new one £20.

I am amazed that somebody can supply a tower case with power supply for £20.

Suppose mobo, processor and RAM will arrive next week now.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 27, 2011, 06:18:25 PM: Why does your puter need a Music of Black Origin award rubschin:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 27, 2011, 06:18:50 PM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 27, 2011, 06:18:25 PM
Why does your puter need a Music of Black Origin award rubschin:

doh:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Nick on May 27, 2011, 06:26:17 PM: What is this shite?
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 27, 2011, 08:36:05 PM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 27, 2011, 06:18:25 PM
Why does your puter need a Music of Black Origin award rubschin:

Cos it's a mother of a board!

Go and do some gerly things like knitting a tea cosy. ;D
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 27, 2011, 08:46:25 PM: lol:

Oh noes ...I'd much rather tinker with boys things whistle:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Nick on May 27, 2011, 08:47:35 PM: eeek:
eyes:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 27, 2011, 08:50:54 PM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 27, 2011, 08:46:25 PM
lol:

Oh noes ...I'd much rather tinker with boys things whistle:

You'll only break something.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 27, 2011, 08:52:06 PM: Hearts lol:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 27, 2011, 10:30:25 PM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 27, 2011, 08:52:06 PM
Hearts lol:
Minds. noooo:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Pirate on May 27, 2011, 10:42:37 PM: Bumps'a'daisy
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 28, 2011, 07:29:11 AM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 27, 2011, 08:46:25 PM
lol:

Oh noes ...I'd much rather tinker with boys things whistle:

Tinker is an interesting choice of word.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 30, 2011, 05:25:00 PM: Me bits are supposed to arrive tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 31, 2011, 06:29:42 AM: Quote from: tel on May 30, 2011, 05:25:00 PM
Me bits are supposed to arrive tomorrow ;D

yay! cloud9:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 31, 2011, 09:05:03 AM: Quote from: tel on May 30, 2011, 05:25:00 PM
Me bits are supposed to arrive tomorrow ;D

This is much more entertaining than the Mini restoration. ;D
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 31, 2011, 09:19:52 AM: Goes faster as well.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Pastis on May 31, 2011, 10:43:53 AM: drumroll: ;D
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 31, 2011, 12:37:15 PM: Ooh, me bits are here ;D

Now to find technical hat.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 31, 2011, 12:41:37 PM: (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgeek-news.mtv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F03%2Fbender-hat-19920-1299978550-41.jpg&hash=e408d955b5592df8baae4d2f929d363971ce8df1)
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Nick on May 31, 2011, 01:04:21 PM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 31, 2011, 01:06:59 PM: It's more stuff than I expected.

Seems to be an upgraded version of the mobo.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: apc2010 on May 31, 2011, 01:39:57 PM: Quote from: tel on May 31, 2011, 01:06:59 PM
It's more stuff than I expected.

Seems to be an upgraded version of the mobo.

Aren't they awards for black music...... rubschin:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 31, 2011, 01:47:41 PM: Quote from: apc2010 on May 31, 2011, 01:39:57 PM
Quote from: tel on May 31, 2011, 01:06:59 PM
It's more stuff than I expected.

Seems to be an upgraded version of the mobo.

Aren't they awards for black music...... rubschin:

**Cough**

Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 27, 2011, 06:18:25 PM
Why does your puter need a Music of Black Origin award rubschin:

You win an award for the shortest AFFS lapse on record. ::)
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Nick on May 31, 2011, 01:49:57 PM: I think he was resurrecting the original misinterpretation for the purposes of annoyance angel1
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 31, 2011, 02:07:47 PM: Quote from: Nick on May 31, 2011, 01:49:57 PM
I think he was resurrecting the original misinterpretation for the purposes of annoyance angel1

Surely not?

He seems such a reasonable and level-headed boy, unlike those awful people with whom he mixes over there.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Nick on May 31, 2011, 02:12:43 PM: Or maybe he was pissed Shrugs:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 31, 2011, 02:28:44 PM: Quote from: Nick on May 31, 2011, 02:12:43 PM
Or maybe he was pissed Shrugs:

Occams razor. . . .
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 31, 2011, 02:44:22 PM: Quote from: Darwins Selection on May 31, 2011, 01:47:41 PM
Quote from: apc2010 on May 31, 2011, 01:39:57 PM
Quote from: tel on May 31, 2011, 01:06:59 PM
It's more stuff than I expected.

Seems to be an upgraded version of the mobo.

Aren't they awards for black music...... rubschin:

**Cough**

Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 27, 2011, 06:18:25 PM
Why does your puter need a Music of Black Origin award rubschin:

You win an award for the shortest AFFS lapse on record. ::)

Or he just ignores everything a wumman has to say ::)
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 31, 2011, 02:45:53 PM: I am now mostly doing coolers and thermal paste lol:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 31, 2011, 02:46:44 PM: Sounds like drugs man lol:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Nick on May 31, 2011, 02:51:57 PM: Quote from: Darwins Selection on May 31, 2011, 02:28:44 PM
Quote from: Nick on May 31, 2011, 02:12:43 PM
Or maybe he was pissed Shrugs:

Occams razor. . . .
drumroll:

Should that have an apostrophe in it
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 31, 2011, 04:33:14 PM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 31, 2011, 02:46:44 PM
Sounds like drugs man lol:

Well you can try snorting thermal paste but I don't think you'd find it a pleasant experience lol:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 31, 2011, 05:04:26 PM: I want one of these. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004SKJTCS/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i8?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=07AMDS2N1EVWVNA7TP3W&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294) Drool:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on May 31, 2011, 05:17:26 PM: IT lives! smile:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Pastis on May 31, 2011, 06:27:54 PM: Dr Frankenstel I presume razz:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 31, 2011, 06:30:10 PM: Nick, what's an "apotrophe" out of interest?
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Nick on May 31, 2011, 06:56:52 PM: Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 31, 2011, 06:30:10 PM
Nick, what's an "apotrophe" out of interest?
cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 31, 2011, 07:15:13 PM: Quote from: Nick on May 31, 2011, 06:56:52 PM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 31, 2011, 06:30:10 PM
Nick, what's an "apotrophe" out of interest?
cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:

point:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 31, 2011, 07:16:18 PM: You and I should go into business together - you get the contracts and I will sort out vour poor typing :-). Reasonable rates will apply.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Nick on May 31, 2011, 07:21:51 PM: Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 31, 2011, 07:16:18 PM
You and I should go into business together - you get the contracts and I will sort out vour poor typing :-). Reasonable rates will apply.
whistle:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on May 31, 2011, 07:31:38 PM: Quote from: Nick on May 31, 2011, 07:21:51 PM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 31, 2011, 07:16:18 PM
You and I should go into business together - you get the contracts and I will sort out vour poor typing :-). Reasonable rates will apply.
whistle:

point:

Wot a pair of mongs! happy002
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 31, 2011, 07:56:25 PM: Oh dear, sometimes certain things fly clean over the head of the hard of thinking...mongs!
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: apc2010 on May 31, 2011, 10:29:54 PM: Quote from: Darwins Selection on May 31, 2011, 02:07:47 PM
Quote from: Nick on May 31, 2011, 01:49:57 PM
I think he was resurrecting the original misinterpretation for the purposes of annoyance angel1

Surely not?

He seems such a reasonable and level-headed boy, unlike those awful people with whom he mixes over there.

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on June 01, 2011, 05:25:19 AM: Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 31, 2011, 07:56:25 PM
Oh dear, sometimes certain things fly clean over the head of the hard of thinking...mongs!

Oh I see... You did it on porpoise like? (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-laughing024.gif&hash=9286cf753637784f61d7146e4a433ce81d96c900) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on June 01, 2011, 09:09:48 AM: The Beast has a beating heart Drinkin:
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on June 01, 2011, 12:43:01 PM: Quote from: tel on June 01, 2011, 09:09:48 AM
The Beast has a beating heart Drinkin:

Windo$e?
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: tel on June 01, 2011, 01:33:28 PM: Vista to start then 7 upgrade.

Narwhal will go onto one of the older boxes.
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 01, 2011, 01:48:36 PM: Quote from: Barman on June 01, 2011, 05:25:19 AM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 31, 2011, 07:56:25 PM
Oh dear, sometimes certain things fly clean over the head of the hard of thinking...mongs!

Oh I see... You did it on porpoise like? (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-laughing024.gif&hash=9286cf753637784f61d7146e4a433ce81d96c900) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Of coarse ;)
Title: Re: Self build
Post by: Barman on June 01, 2011, 01:49:46 PM: Quote from: The Moan Ranger on June 01, 2011, 01:48:36 PM
Quote from: Barman on June 01, 2011, 05:25:19 AM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger on May 31, 2011, 07:56:25 PM
Oh dear, sometimes certain things fly clean over the head of the hard of thinking...mongs!

Oh I see... You did it on porpoise like? (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-laughing024.gif&hash=9286cf753637784f61d7146e4a433ce81d96c900) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Of coarse ;)

razz: