Turns out I was unnecessarily paranoid. Build went well. Single POST beep and successful BIOS launch on first attempt.
Upgraded to Win 8.1 64 bit
Returned the Internal HDD and refund initiated. Hence system currently only has a 128GB SSD for Storage. I am looking for a way to turn off the...
Assembly Issues Anticipated /Help Needed
The Case Cooler Master N300 has a mounting bracket for a 2.5" SSD as per my reading of the specifications. (Case not yet delivered) I should be able to connect the SSD with this mouting bracket. Am I right?
Also the GA-B85M-D3H motherboard has 5...
Ok.. Point taken on the 64-bit OS.
I have another issue. I ordered Kingston Hyper X blu (*www.kingston.com/datasheets/KHX1600C10D3b1_8G.pdf) The seller delivered Hyper X Fury(*www.kingston.com/datasheets/HX316C10F_8.pdf) read from news that Hyper X Fury replaces the Blu lineup...
I guess you are saying if I am using 2 4GB sticks only 1 4GB will be utilized. Or is it that 4GB out of my single 8GB stick will be utilized?
So is the solution for me (I have a single 8GB RAM) to go for a 64-bit OS? (Any hints where I can find one? ;)) Been a decade since I played around...
On my list now... Been watching a few assembly videos and reading several tutorials.. Thats all I can do until my cabinet arrives :)
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Few more doubts
1. I have Windows 7 32-bit installer on a external hdd. I would be creating a bootable USB Flash drive or a bootable...
Within the cutout there would me micro circuits I assume that complete the circuit between the processor and the motherboard. Hence again I should not be touching anything that remotely looks like a circuit to avoid shorting something. Is that right?
Also for assembly surface, how does a...
Alas! I guess I went ahead a little too early... anyways Thank You!
Some of the components have been delivered. And unfortunately the cabinet is coming by slow Surface transport. Just hope it arrives in time for me to check if all components are working fine before the 7 day return window...
rijinpk1 Thanks a lot for all the help... ( I need some more help! let me say hand holding)
I will try and see if my budget allows the perks of an AOC monitor
Intel i5 4570- snapdeal lists 3 separate items. I don't see a difference between them. Can you spot any?
Intel 3.2 GHz LGA1150...
what about local market? Do i stand a chance to get better prices?
AOC seems to be slightly more costlier. What additional advantages will this give me?
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Intel i5 4570 processor 13350 snapdeal
b85 gigabyte 5202 snapdeal
kingston 8gbx1 4534.68 snapdeal
wd blue 1tb 3845...
I have finalized on the following components. The prices quoted below are my best options online.
Are these in line with local market prices? Can you please post the best possible prices for these components?
Intel i5 4570 13200
gigabyte b85 d3h 5450
Kingston hyperx blu 4gbx2
Samsung 840 Pro...
Last time I asked for advice on this here,I could not go ahead and buy my system. Could any of you be kind and go through my requirements and suggest a configuration that I can buy this week from SP Road, Bangalore or Online? Is there any movement in hardware prices? Or are they expected to?
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re: PC Buying Guide and Suggested Configs 2014 - Q2
While I may or may not actually need 16GB at a later date, I would still like to understand how upgradeability works with dual channel.
Upgradation has to be with an identical config later. Point understood and taken.
I have read at a few...
re: PC Buying Guide and Suggested Configs 2014 - Q2
Hey This is a lot of good information. Can you help me with this? How do I plan to build a rig with say 8GB of RAM now such that I can upgrade it to 16GB at a later date considering the dual channel benefits?
Should i still buy a 4GBx2 setup...
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