Building my own PC

[SMHarman]

The repeaters halve the available bandwidths (AFAIK) as the repeating doubles the traffic on the network. This could be your problem.
Perhaps Phoenix mansions needs a WLAN redesign. Two separate WLANS that dont / only just overlap on different frequencies IP ranges that are both trusted to all computers on the current WLAN.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Richard M

You must have a crap router then.
My router "routes" traffic based on demand so my Linux box can be downloading updates while I am playing UO online - no probs here.

The next time I get a router I'll make sure it does that as well

Edit--maby if I was to upgrade the firmware it might be better but I can't be bothered and it's not much of a problem anyway.

[Richard M]

You just need to make sure something called "QOS" is set up in your router.
WinXP has this built into it but it doesn't really work AFAIK.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Richard M

You just need to make sure something called "QOS" is set up in your router.
WinXP has this built into it but it doesn't really work AFAIK.

Thanks for that........can't find QOS anywhere in the routers software......nevermind

[KingPhoenix]

My QoS is configured, to have my mac address as high priority, and everything else is set to low.... but makes sod all difference

[Ramrod]

Right, one mobo fitted..........who would have thought that the manufacturer would place so many tiny delicate parts right next to screw holes?

Question.......as you can see, I have plugged in the SATA cables.......do I need to plug in any other mobo to hdd cables or is that it?

[Halcyon]

Nope, you've plugged in all the data cables you need.
Now plug the SATA power cable to the hard drive from the PSU.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Halcyon

Nope, you've plugged in all the data cables you need.

Those tiny little things are all I need? Wow, they look like they could come loose really easily!

Now plug the SATA power cable to the hard drive from the PSU.

Still waiting for the PSU............less said about that the better

[Richard M]

Erm, bit of advice - it would have been a good idea to fit the CPU before installing the mobo.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Richard M

Erm, bit of advice - it would have been a good idea to fit the CPU before installing the mobo.

I have always fitted my CPU's with the mobo already in place..........nice solid anchor point for when the heatsink goes on

[KingPhoenix]

Yeah i tend to fit the ram and CPU into the Mobo before i put it in the case (more space to work with).......

But with the size of that case...... and the easy enough to use FX-55 heatsink i dont think he will have any issues at all

[ntl customer]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

Those tiny little things are all I need? Wow, they look like they could come loose really easily!

When I built mine, I left plugging in the SATA harddrives until last because the connectors on them looked fragile and that they could snap easily. So I would leave them unplugged until you have placed the other components on the motherboard just in case you accidentally break them.

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

Those tiny little things are all I need? Wow, they look like they could come loose really easily!
Still waiting for the PSU............less said about that the better

Yeah they do seem quite loose dont they. Thats the thing with those SATA cables, they are quite fidley and can break easily.
Good luck with completing your system.
The most worrying time will be the first switch on, but its also a great time as you experience what you have built.

A few quick things to remeber whilst you are building:

- Remember that anti static wrist band !
- Make sure you connect up all the fans and cables.
- Use cable ties to neatly arrange wires and keep good space for airflow in the case.
- Make sure no screws or rubbish is left touching the motherboard and that the motherboard is not touching the case panel.
- Dont over tighten screws.
- Get a pack of rounded cables for your DVD drive and floppy for about £5 from overclockers. It will be easier to position them and not take up so much space.
- Leave space between the graphics card and PCI ports so it can breathe.
Put in your PCI cards slightly further down if you have several slots.
- Read your motherboard book thoroughly and check your connections twice before you power up.

[Richard M]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

I have always fitted my CPU's with the mobo already in place..........nice solid anchor point for when the heatsink goes on

Believe me, you're going to regret it - the Athlon 64 heatsinks are a "female dog" to fit.

BTW - do you not need power cables to your hard disks too? I can only see the data cables.

[Halcyon]

#199

He hasnt received his PSU as yet.