Computer building is the process of assembling particular compatible computer components together to create a working machine known as a computer. It also encapsulates not only the hardware, but the operating system and drivers that need to be used for software to communicate with the hardware.
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How to plug power/reset buttons from case to motherboard leads?
I have a motherboard I salvaged from a pre-assembled computer. Except now I'm trying to use it in my own custom build. The problem is, this motherboard doesn't have any documentation because it was ...
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How to read and understand CPU specs? [closed]
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How do I read Intel CPU specs?
So I'm building myself a computer, and I know all the components and where they go, but I have no idea how to read and compare CPU ...
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Old motherboard New Video Card
I've been having all kinds of troubles with my new build. I was trying to save some money and harvest some old components I have from past computers but most recently I've been having trouble with the ...
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Swapped cases, nw PC won't boot
I got a new case recently so I disassembled my working build and then transfered it to the new case. But now when the power button is pressed the all the fans (CPU, GPU) spin at full speed and the ...
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Why is my ASUS P5SQL PRO is not detecting my OCZ Vertex II 60 gb SSD?
Why is my ASUS P5SQL PRO is not detecting my OCZ Vertex II SSD?
I've unplugged all drives. I've systematically moved the ssd to sata headers 1-6. The bios lists only "harddrive" in the boot device ...
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Router + file server build [closed]
I am trying to build an always-on router + file server system that will serve as a (wired) router and as a file server that I will access from my two Windows (7/XP) machines. I am not worried about ...
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Should I connect case fan to a pwr_fan or chassis_fan?
My Motherboard ( http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z68V_PROGEN3/ ) has following fans:
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin, 1 x 3 -pin)
2 x Power Fan connector(s) (3 -pin)
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Choosing RAM for a new system: 1x8GB, 2x4GB, 4x2GB [closed]
I am currently researching parts for a computer I am building completely from scratch. I am planning on getting a motherboard that supports maximum 32GB of ram with four card slots, a pretty common ...
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ESD considerations of an open-air/wood and plexiglas case
I am going to build a computer soon, and instead of buying a pre-built case I am planning to build my own case; either closed and built with wood and plexiglas, or open and built with just wood.
My ...
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Failing hard drive, want to replace with SSD
I have a hard drive that appears to be failing. It is a normal SATA based hard disk that I am looking to replace with a Solid State Drive but I have a few questions.
I have a motherboard that is a ...
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Fitting a Motherboard into a Computer Case
I'm interested in building my own computer. I saw a motherboard and CPU that I want to buy from Tiger Direct.
My question is has to do with computer cases and motherboards.
Are all motherboards ...
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Does Radeon HD3000 onboard graphic work with any CPU?
When I buy a barebone with "Integrated ATI Radeon HD3000", do these onboard graphics work with every CPU?
I am asking because I want to build a backup server, and I want to use an older, not so ...
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any ideas on building your own laptop [closed]
I am looking to buy a new laptop and I only want it for work, so I want with following config atleast:
example config is here (you will have to download the word file..):
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Hardware for running virtualization questions [closed]
I'm trying to come up with a build that will be okay for running a few virtual machines on, probably 2 or 3. The machines will be used as test servers for a product. They need to be able to handle ...
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Building a PC, advice on SSD/Hybrid Hard Drives
I am looking at building a new PC, it's mainly for office (graphics heavy) use and programming.
Looking for good performance with opening and closing programs and files as well as a fast boot.
I ...
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Antistatic mat alternative
I'm going to replace the psu and graphics card for a computer, and I don't particularly want an antistatic wristband (I'll just slap a radiator), but when I'm opening it, what shall I put it on that ...
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building a media pc from scrap parts [closed]
I am wanting to build a media pc from some old parts and i have a few questions as well.
My goals for the media center pc:
blue ray
1080p
watch youtube and other internet video
work with my ...
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Weird RAM Upgrade Experience
I have a laptop, HP EliteBook 8540p having originally 4GB RAM and I've recently bought Corsair Value Select SO-DIMM 16 Go (2x 8 Go) DDR3 1333 MHz.
It fits the required RAM specifications perfectly, ...
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Dual channel the same in CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 or 4 CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9?
I'm trying to decide between buying a 16GB (CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9) kit or 4 individual 4GB modules (CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9).
For some reason the place I'm getting them from (not newegg) its cheaper to buy the ...
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Video Card is not being recognized
This is a newly built computer tower
So far i have checked the device manager, which does not show my video card, i have tried another video card, which didn't show up either, BIOS SATA mode is on ...
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My newly built tower is not recognizing the fact that there is a video card in it
The onboard video works so that i can explore the problem, but so far, i can't find the video card in the device manager, and i don't have any options for the PCI-E or the GPU, in the BIOS unless im ...
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Why are so few SSD 3.5 inches? [closed]
I was looking around for a cheaper SSD on Newegg and the time I'm writing this they have almost 300 2.5-inch SSD but only 12 3.5-inch ones, 9 of which are sold out. Why are there so few 3.5-inch SSD? ...
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Is it possible to build a NAS enclosure?
Can one assemble a Network Attached Storage solution without the need to integrate a other computer components; to just have an enclosure powering multiple disk drives with a USB/Ethernet port routing ...
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RAM boot issues for a P8P67
I'm in the middle of my first computer build and have hit a brick wall. Having assembles (and re-assembled) all of the components, I'm still getting a POST error (a long beep followed by two short ...
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What hardware is needed to edit video fluently? [closed]
If you are going to edit a movie recorded in 1080p in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 and Adobe After Effects CS5.5, what hardware do you need to work fluently? (Those are probably the most demanding ...
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Computer freezing with audio slowing down?
I have recently purchased the following components and built a machine:
Intel Core i7-2700K 3.50GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail
HIS ATI Radeon HD 6950 IceQ X Turbo 2048 MB GDDR5 ...
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Lowest cost device with HDMI, web browser, and WiFi [closed]
How can I get a device that can run a web browser connected to a TV? Price is a priority.
So the computer like device should have WiFi, be able to run a browser like Chrome or Firefox, and have an ...
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Is there such a thing as a PCI-e low profile gigabit NIC?
I can't seem to find one anywhere.
1. Is there a reason for this?
I would think most modern computers are both getting smaller and getting more moved over to PCI-e so that seems odd.
2. Does anyone ...
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Mounting LGA1366 Xeon w3680 on a motherboard
I am putting a home server/workstation together and am having a hard time mounting a Xeon W3680 onto a Supermicro MBD-X8DTH-6F-O board. Its the first time in a good 10 years that I assemble a machine ...
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What things should I need consider when buying a motherboard? [closed]
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How do I know which hardware to buy to meet my needs?
What things should I consider when buying a motherboard?
I have several old hard drives that I would like to add ...
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Building a new machine… some basic tips? Are these stuff ok in your opinion? [closed]
I´m planning to build my first computer. I mean the firt one that I´m going to actually build all by myself.
I´ve read some excellent tips from the night school of lifehacker, and read some ...
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What could cause slow SSD performance?
I recently upgraded my Windows XP (!) computer to a single Crucial M4 SSD. The system is running very fast and without problem, but running HD Tune Pro (and CrystalDisk) revealed that sequential read ...
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Computer build hardware advice [closed]
Can anyone point me to a site / resource that offers up to date advice on what hardware components work well with each other? I'm about to rebuild a PC I built a few years back, but I haven't kept up ...
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Computer starts without pressing the power button
When I open the switch of the power supply, the Computer automatically starts up and then in three seconds automatically shuts down.
I have tried shutting down windows properly but this unusual ...
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Windows Install Error
So recently I messed around with some of the internals of my PC just to get the cable management looking better. It worked, however I had one problem: I seated in my HD audio cable wrong, so I ...
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New computer build won't POST
I'm in the process of building my first PC and I've run into a situation where the computer won't post. I've spent about a week trying to diagnose the failing hardware component and I'm about to throw ...
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Will restarting the computer a lot (about 10 times in 2 minutes) damage the motherboard?
I was just curious if there are consequences for doing this and what they would be for the mobo, or any other internal component.
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PSU power cable length, and will my graphics card fit in my case? [closed]
I've decided to build a computer, this will be the first computer that I've built but I've done lots of research and have a list of parts which I will be ordering. I asked for someone to check my ...
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Fitting Corsair H60 into NZXT m59
I'm building a desktop for the first time with the NZXT m59 case and I'm trying to install a Corsair H60 liquid cooler.
It appears to be already set up and everything so all I need to do is attach ...
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Adding Wake on LAN (WOL) to a custom built computer
I built my computer a few years ago, before I new about WOL. I want to get that feature now, but I don't know which part I need to get that feature. What should I get to add that functionality to my ...
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In a new PC build, we get no post beep, but monitor asks for boot device
In a dry-run hookup we don't have anything hooked up to any audio outputs, but on the connected monitor we get a message asking for us to select a boot device.
Does this mean that as far as we've ...
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Why is my ethernet port not working correctly?
I recently built a computer using the components listed below. I have installed and verified Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. I inserted the motherboard driver disk and installed all the drivers.
My ...
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Can I insert a SATA II (3Gb/s) drive into a SATA 6Gb/s slot?
The general form of this question is "Can a SATA II SSD plug into a SATA 6Gb/s port on a motherboard?"
I am looking into building a PC, but I would like to get an SSD for my OS and some programs that ...
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Intel SRT / RST gives “no boot device” error after two reboots
Background
Per this thread on SuperUser, I've done the following in setting up a new system:
Installed components
Updated motherboard firmware
Ensured SSD firmware was up to date
Created a RAID1 ...
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Intel Rapid Storage / Smart Response SSD caching issue
Background
Recently built my own PC. It works! Almost.
It's been a while since getting into the guts of these things, so I'm familiar but may be missing something simple.
FYI, I don't care about ...
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moving secondary hard drive to another computer build
Say I'm using a secondary hard drive on one computer build and I just built another computer with different motherboard, different CPU, and same OS. Can I move my secondary hard drive from my old PC ...
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How do I choose hardware for a gaming machine, and which components are the most important ones? [closed]
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How do I know what hardware to buy to meet my needs?
I am looking into building a gaming computer from scratch. I have a certain knowledge of what I will need, but I ...
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Built a new PC. Not sure what is breaking what
Just built a new system with the following problem components:
Corsair 650w PSU
Gigabyte Super OC GTX 560
ASUS P8Z68-VPRo motherboard
I turned the machine on first without installing ...
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What is the difference between these 3 Asus Motherboards? [closed]
I am looking at the Asus P8P67 Motherboard, which comes in 3 versions.
Standard
Pro
Deluxe
What are the differences between them? it is unclear on the website
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Are super computers made with just cache technology?
I was reading about memory hierarchy and I read that you can built a computer with just cache but it wouldn't be cost effective. I was wonderig if super computers are made with only cache technology?
