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Looking to build a new computer heres some parts. Help a noob out :)
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27. October 2007 @ 08:07 |
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Ok i cant figure out where i went wrong. I went into the BIOS and it says N/A for the case fans. I cant really leave the computer running without any fans on so while i was installing the OS i had to leave a table fan on next to it.
Any ideas why the case fans wont turn on? Im sure i plugged them into the wrong spot or something stupid like that
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morguex
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27. October 2007 @ 10:31 |
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Plug the fan directly into the molex connectors coming out of the power supply, try not to plug too many into the same connector.
Let us know
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27. October 2007 @ 10:38 |
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Well this is what i did. I have the 200mm fan and then the back fan and the front fan all connected together and then i found a "Fan only" connector inside the psu cord bag so i plugged that into the end of them. That cord split it into 2 separate cords that only have 2 pins inside of a 4 pin molex encasing (if that makes sense?). I didnt know if i was supposed to take both of those end cords and plug them into the MOBO (there were 2 places right next to each other to plug them into) so i plugged them in their and it turned on but the fans didnt. So then i unplugged them from the MOBO but then the computer wouldnt turn on anymore. So idunno. I looked at the MOBO layout in the manual and i think it says the 2 spots are for a FLOPPY if that makes sense.. When i get back from work (in about 9 hours, im overworked) i will try NOT using the "fan only" cord and just plugging them directly into the PSU and see if that works. I just didnt see why it wouldn't turn on when i unplugged them from the MOBO. Weird.
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morguex
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27. October 2007 @ 14:01 |
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Yeah that should work, the fan connectors on the MOBO are just for cpu fans. Try not to use the computer until you get those fan running properly.
Your CPU will shut it self off if it gets to hot, They are thermo protected. But it's still not a good idea to let em overheat too many times.
Good Luck
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27. October 2007 @ 14:31 |
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I left the side panel off and i had 2 fans running on it while the OS was installing.
Are you sure that the molex connectors on the MOBO are for the CPU fan? Because my CPU fan plugs into this small little white part.
Lol im sure im just being retarded but why wouldnt the computer turn on unless i had the fans plugged into the MOBO? But then why wouldnt it power them on?
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27. October 2007 @ 19:34 |
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I hate to say it guys but i think that im finally done.. Im typing on the new computer right now and its amazing.. Ill definitely post up pics soon (The innards are QUITE disturbing)(I went just a tad bit crazy with the twisty-tie things, except they just hang but i dont care their not touching fans)
If i run into any problems ill be sure to post them. Thank you all so much again!
Oh and morgouex the fans work perfect now. I was an idiot and didnt plug the other end of the fans into the PSU at all.. Thanks for all the advice (You too sammmorris!)
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morguex
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27. October 2007 @ 19:36 |
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Congrats Dude, We knew you could do it.
Now d/l yourself a demo copy of FEAR and see how see really runs.
We'll be waiting for the pics.
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27. October 2007 @ 19:44 |
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Haha which FEAR demo?
SP?
FEAR Combat?
Extraction Point?
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morguex
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27. October 2007 @ 20:22 |
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27. October 2007 @ 20:39 |
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Pictures!!!
That was with the sound cathode turned on (green).
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27. October 2007 @ 20:40 |
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morguex
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27. October 2007 @ 20:49 |
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Looks good, You gotta tidy up the wires, but other than that it's very nice. The cathodes look pretty cool.
Very good job dude.
Congrats.
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27. October 2007 @ 21:14 |
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I think i finally got all the drivers installed now..
I got Media Center which is pretty sweet might i add
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27. October 2007 @ 21:21 |
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Ok now this is raining on my happy parade..
Wtf is this, and how do i get rid of it? (it only shows up when im looking at the desktop)
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27. October 2007 @ 23:08 |
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It ran the demo flawlessly at maximum settings :)
Sadly i couldnt figure out how to COMPLETELY use the 360 controller with the game but thats alright. I keyboard and moused it.
And oh snap did that little creepy girl scare me when i passed her the first time. Then the second time. And then the third..
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27. October 2007 @ 23:14 |
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LOL, Yeah she's kinda creepy.
Go buy a copy, Trust me you'll like it.
F.E.A.R. plays out like a horror film once you really start playing it.
It's by far the scariest game I have ever played.
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27. October 2007 @ 23:55 |
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Hey if i were you i'd get a vista xp theme for windows. I just put it on my pc's and it looks great. After using xp for about 5 years (or whenever it came out) the same blue/green theme gets kinda boring. Just an idea...
ubuntu!
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28. October 2007 @ 13:32 |
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Originally posted by FrmDstryr:
Hey if i were you i'd get a vista xp theme for windows. I just put it on my pc's and it looks great. After using xp for about 5 years (or whenever it came out) the same blue/green theme gets kinda boring. Just an idea...
uhh i actually looked at it.. Im used to vista at work so when i come home i like to relax with XP..
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28. October 2007 @ 16:07 |
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Congrats Andmill! Looks sweet...
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28. October 2007 @ 16:16 |
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On one VERY sad note when i have all the fans running at "High" its still quieter than my old computer running idle.
That and my old computers idle temperature was anywhere from 100-115 (Usually around 102 though)
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28. October 2007 @ 16:26 |
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Holy hell. My 900 is sitting beside me now, and I know how ridiculously loud that is.
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28. October 2007 @ 16:41 |
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Haha i have my antec's on all medium and its dead silence from what im used too.
What sucks is now i have to transfer all my stuff my old computer on to this one but i just dont want to go back and turn it on. Ive been spoiled now..
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28. October 2007 @ 17:30 |
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Yeah I remember when I had to do that. Suppose I may still have to do transfers of sorts when I sort out how my drives will go in my server...
Fileserver on the right, Main PC on the left.
As you can see, she's not well... :-(
and with flash...
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28. October 2007 @ 23:34 |
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Ughh.
Sam, that is a very very very big mess you made there. Clean that up right now young man!
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29. October 2007 @ 05:24 |
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Man i am seriously jealous. Ive been wanting that case for so long.
How is it? Btw congrats on finishing it. I cant wait till i have enough to build a new computer. Lucky lucky you.
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