It is done. The journey was nerve racking but apparently I have at least enough knowledge to not break things as I put them together.
The Before. the StormTrooper lays lifeless under the desk.
The new lineup.
Mobo with Processor and Ram installed
Starting the wiring
Doesn't look like a lot, most of the hardware installed. Took the video card back out after first attempted boot because I wasn't getting video anywhere. Order of operations was not my strong suit here. Luckily it only cost me a bit of time. I'm ok with that.
StormTrooper's carcass lays next to the aftermath of installing most of the hardware.
DVD drive temporarily installed to install windows. Would be permanent if I could figure out how to take the drive plate/screen off without breaking it. Not a huge loss in my opinion, don't use a physical media drive often at all.
From the ashes... RISE IMPERIALTROOPER
(Extra glow stick included for dramatic effect)
Started the important stuff going before I headed to bed
Tried out GTAV this morning. No video chop! Couldn't be happier.
Thank you to everyone who had even a little hand in helping me through this. It's pretty awesome that I can always say my first build was a successful one.
Comments
You know we have to play some MvM for old times sake right?
But of coarse! I look forward to being part of the conversation about others taking so long... instead of the subject.
Posting from the resurrected StormTrooper.
Pics or it didn't happen.
It is done. The journey was nerve racking but apparently I have at least enough knowledge to not break things as I put them together.
The Before. the StormTrooper lays lifeless under the desk.
The new lineup.
Mobo with Processor and Ram installed
Starting the wiring
Doesn't look like a lot, most of the hardware installed. Took the video card back out after first attempted boot because I wasn't getting video anywhere. Order of operations was not my strong suit here. Luckily it only cost me a bit of time. I'm ok with that.
StormTrooper's carcass lays next to the aftermath of installing most of the hardware.
DVD drive temporarily installed to install windows. Would be permanent if I could figure out how to take the drive plate/screen off without breaking it. Not a huge loss in my opinion, don't use a physical media drive often at all.
From the ashes... RISE IMPERIALTROOPER
(Extra glow stick included for dramatic effect)
Started the important stuff going before I headed to bed
Tried out GTAV this morning. No video chop! Couldn't be happier.
Thank you to everyone who had even a little hand in helping me through this. It's pretty awesome that I can always say my first build was a successful one.
Thank you @Cliff_Forster @DontCallMeKelso @_k @Karma @PirateNinja @prime @Requit @Ryder @Signal @Sonorous @Thrax @Tushon
See you guys in game!
That is so awesome, congrats digi.
I feel like some congratulatory borderlands is in order
Congrats! DAT NEW RIG FEELING