Computer update, nearing the end

Here it is, the motherboard is installed with the CPU cooler, memory and memory fan.

Now I'm starting to add the components, drives, etc.

I was going to reuse the DVD drive from my old Dell, but it's not a sata drive. The next day I got a notice from Newegg of a special for a Sony DVD burner at @20.00, so I got it.

The last item is the video card. I have to wait until the 20th to order it, because of credit balancing. Boy, I wish I were rich.

Computer Project Update

I'm adding 12 Gb of Corsair ddr3 1600 RAM to the system. I got the Corsair memory fan cooler shown, to prevent the memory from ovrheating.

The project moves forward in fits and starts.

power supply installed

I finally got around to installing the power supply in my computer case. Pretty easy. The picture shows the space at the top of the case where the power supply will be mounted.

Then I started to check out other things and found a loose fan in front of the drive bays. I fixed that.

I practiced all the things that needed to be done when I get the rest of my stuff and learned that "toolless" does not necessarily equate to "easy".

Later this week, I'll order the motherboard, CPU, and memory. Then the real fun (and monthly payments) begins.

Computer project update

The power supply arrived today. I'm impressed with the packaging. The supply itself came in a rubber lined velvet bag and the low voltage cables are in a lined nylon pouch that is shaped like a brick. the pouch will see further duty as a light or microphone case, I'm sure.

Computer Project Update

Amazon said the power supply wouldn't ship until July. I was checking it out and noticed that the price had dropped by $20. I cancelled and reordered.

Previously I was due a $20 rebate in two months. No rebate now,but with the price drop, it's like an instant rebate.

They said it would be another month before it shipped. Suddenly it shipped! I guess they didn't want to take a chance that I'd cancel again.

The supply is a Corsair HX 850 W. The project moves forward.

Power Supply

My original intent was to buy a case and power supply and begin assembly of my self assembled system. I received the case, but the power supply is backordered.

The supply that I ordered was a Corsair 850w HX. This supply is highly rated, which is why it's in short supply, I guess.

So now I in a holding pattern. The plus side is that my budget doesn't take as quick a hit and I'll be able to move on to phase two as soon as I get the power supply and install it.

My daughter and son-in-law generously donated a copy of Windows 7 Professional for the system.