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P5AD2 Premium for 1st build
Hi all
I have decided to build a PC for the first time. The most I have done before is replacing a sound or graphics card. I figure its best to go with the new Intel chipset for future upgradability options, and have decided to build a system around the P5AD2 Premium board and P4 550 3.4GHz processor. Is this a realistic aim for a first time build? I have read some articles on the net saying it is hard to install the processor in these boards because the pins are on the board and not on the chip. Also I don't know what power supply I will need and what case it will fit into. I'm all googled out and need some pointers. Is there a site out there that can help? It would be great if ASUS (or some other site) had links to compatible power supplys and cases for their boards. Or am I living in dream land??? Many thanks in advance John |
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Hi,
I'm sure the choosen MB and CPU will be just fine. The main thing (in my opinion) when building a PC is to choose a good case. When assembling all cards, led's fans, etc you want easy access to all cables, mounting brackets etc. Cheap cases are usually harder and more difficult to install equipment into. You will also usually find that the cooling and sound level from cheap cases are poor compared to "brand" cases. For PSU, go with 500+Watt. Since your HW is expensive, don't try to be cheap on the PSU to save some bucks. Good luck! "John H" wrote in message . uk... Hi all I have decided to build a PC for the first time. The most I have done before is replacing a sound or graphics card. I figure its best to go with the new Intel chipset for future upgradability options, and have decided to build a system around the P5AD2 Premium board and P4 550 3.4GHz processor. Is this a realistic aim for a first time build? I have read some articles on the net saying it is hard to install the processor in these boards because the pins are on the board and not on the chip. Also I don't know what power supply I will need and what case it will fit into. I'm all googled out and need some pointers. Is there a site out there that can help? It would be great if ASUS (or some other site) had links to compatible power supplys and cases for their boards. Or am I living in dream land??? Many thanks in advance John |
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Just bult at system using this board...3.4 p4 & 1gb of ram having probs
using Hauppauge - WinTV NOVA and playing vids...pc locks up and restarts Using a 400 watt power supply but only 20pin, would a 24pin and higher power supply sort this out ? All ran ok using old 3.2 p4 and asus p4p800 cheers Dave "John H" wrote in message . uk... Hi all I have decided to build a PC for the first time. The most I have done before is replacing a sound or graphics card. I figure its best to go with the new Intel chipset for future upgradability options, and have decided to build a system around the P5AD2 Premium board and P4 550 3.4GHz processor. Is this a realistic aim for a first time build? I have read some articles on the net saying it is hard to install the processor in these boards because the pins are on the board and not on the chip. Also I don't know what power supply I will need and what case it will fit into. I'm all googled out and need some pointers. Is there a site out there that can help? It would be great if ASUS (or some other site) had links to compatible power supplys and cases for their boards. Or am I living in dream land??? Many thanks in advance John |
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Go to Hauppauge online and download/install their latest drivers. This has
solved many a problem I've had with TV cards/vid playbacks. The 20vs24 pin issue is normally not a problem, but after all else fails to solve the problem...yea...replace the PS with a Good Quality PS with 24 Pins. DER |
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Hiya John
I have built a new system with this mobo, and all is well, yes the processor fitting is a little different, i followed the intrustions and all was fine. I went for the Enermax CoolerGiant 480W PSU, am very impressed with it, very quiet, and cools very well. Also ATX 12V V2.0, and has the connector for the new type of graphic cards. http://www.enermax.com.tw/products_p...Gid=18&Gid2=25 I am based in the UK and get all my bits from http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ Leigh-Anne "John H" wrote in message . uk... Hi all I have decided to build a PC for the first time. The most I have done before is replacing a sound or graphics card. I figure its best to go with the new Intel chipset for future upgradability options, and have decided to build a system around the P5AD2 Premium board and P4 550 3.4GHz processor. Is this a realistic aim for a first time build? I have read some articles on the net saying it is hard to install the processor in these boards because the pins are on the board and not on the chip. Also I don't know what power supply I will need and what case it will fit into. I'm all googled out and need some pointers. Is there a site out there that can help? It would be great if ASUS (or some other site) had links to compatible power supplys and cases for their boards. Or am I living in dream land??? Many thanks in advance John |
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