Building an AMD system

CDsDontBurn · Aug 19, 2004, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Matth

A post fitted where it does not match the motherboard, will either short it out, scratch the tracks, or just prevent the motherboard fitting at all

It'll short the board......i know this from personal experience

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WildChild · Aug 22, 2004, 03:14 PM

Stock heatsink was used in this guide as shown with thermal pad shown also, As far as the voiding of warranties yes ...using anything other then the thermal pad included with the stock heatsink according to AMD will void the warranty, because of this simple reason, to many people were just slopping the thermal paste on the cpu's by lack of knowledge, and frying them, they are less worried about the 64 bit chips because of the covering over the core.

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Originally Posted by Pac-Man

thermal paste comes w/the stock heatsink/fan usually when a retail CPU is purchased. But the OEM CPUs are just the CPU itself. the HSF should have it's own thermal paste seperately in the package, and if not, then one can buy some.

and why would it void the warranty? as far as i know, warranty is only voided when OCing occurs.

GutterPunk · Aug 22, 2004, 03:33 PM

what about oem that doesnt come with hs/f they dont have warranty right?

WildChild · Aug 23, 2004, 01:31 AM

Usually they give depending on where you purchase from a 30/60 day warranty, I have seen some that give a year's warranty though with OEM cpu's. But the warranty is not valid with AMD as a retail box cpu would be (3 yr warranty on retail box)

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Originally Posted by GutterPunk

what about oem that doesnt come with hs/f they dont have warranty right?

AMD Warranty Info:
Right from the Warranty:

This Limited Warranty shall be null and void if the AMD processor that is the subject of this Limited Warranty is used with any heatsink/fan other then the one provided herewith.

This Limited warranty does not cover damages due to external causes, including improper use, problems with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing.

CDsDontBurn · Aug 23, 2004, 01:32 PM

through my work, we manage to sell OEM AMD processors with a 1yr. manfacturer warranty. Depending on the circumstances, we will RMA the processor and the customer will get a new one 4-6 weeks later.

GutterPunk · Aug 26, 2004, 08:38 PM

hmmm so only retailer can rma or what?

WisMerHill · Aug 30, 2004, 10:43 AM

Maybe another tip to include:

When using a videocard which needs a molex powerconnector (like R9700Pro, FX6800 and so) it's advisable to use a seperate rail for only the videocard and so not to connect any other devices to that specific string

CDsDontBurn · Aug 31, 2004, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GutterPunk

hmmm so only retailer can rma or what?

i don't know, but my guess is yes.

GutterPunk · Sep 1, 2004, 02:04 PM

well newegg has an odd policy on not accepting cpus back... well its not odd its understandable... people forcing processors in place and such. but still sometimes u get those retailers who are jerks about it.... i think unless i had a biz i would only buy retail for now

CDsDontBurn · Sep 1, 2004, 11:30 PM

retail is alright. All you get is a HSF and 3yr. manufacturer warranty vs. CPU itself, and 1yr. manufacturer warranty. stock cooling sux. I wouldn't spend less than $25 on cooling. i'm really looking at a thermalright sp-94 right now to keep my scottie cool and get 4.2

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GutterPunk · Sep 2, 2004, 01:33 AM

well im gonna hit 4.0 w/ a new hs/f i hope

2.8c

CDsDontBurn · Sep 2, 2004, 04:19 AM

that's a 1.2 Ghz OC man.....g'luck.

martmcin · Sep 13, 2004, 04:27 PM

very useful guide, keep them coming!

nbacrazy · Jul 26, 2006, 01:50 AM

seems easy

k1ng · Sep 12, 2006, 11:45 AM

Nice guide.

narwal · Feb 6, 2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

Jon has our first guide done, which is "building your first AMD system", click the link to visit the guide.

Please post your comments or questions in this thread, cheers.

Very comprehensive! Easy to understand with the help of illustration.

By the way, do I need to wear a non-static wrist strip before touching those components? thx.

***Zardon*** · Feb 6, 2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by narwal

Very comprehensive! Easy to understand with the help of illustration.

By the way, do I need to wear a non-static wrist strip before touching those components? thx.

nice to see this guide from 4 years ago is still getting hits !

If you discharge static by touching the chassis you should be ok, just dont be walking around or leaving the hardware on static surfaces. an anti static wrist strip is always a good idea if you have one however.

narwal · Feb 19, 2008, 04:28 PM

Since my laptop's warranty expired by the end of Feb 2008, I'm thinking to get the following computer components for a new budget type (desktop):

1. Abit NF-M2 Socket AM2 Motherboard
2. Crucial PC2-6400 DDR2-800 1GB
3. AMD A64x2 4000+ Dual-Core Socket AM2 CPU (ADO40001AA5DD) BOX
4. Lite-On LH-20AIP 20x DVD writer IDE
5. Acer ALi916W 19" LCD (DVI) monitor
6. Creative SB Audigy Value 7.1 PCI Sound card
7. Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (x86) edition
8. Hitachi 120GB SATA-I hard disk

Anyone would like to offer your insight this configuration, thx.

**temeteus82** · Feb 19, 2008, 04:31 PM

get 2GB ram vista works better.

narwal · Feb 19, 2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by temeteus82

get 2GB ram vista works better.

thx for quick response. Would you like to tell me more about why do you suggest to use 2GB instead of 1GB? thx again.

**temeteus82** · Feb 19, 2008, 04:40 PM

You might want to read this : http://www.driverheaven.net/news/154...ore-speed.html

And let's not get off-topic in here. If you have more questions you can start a thread where you can ask the questions.

SSXeon · Mar 24, 2008, 01:34 AM

Yeah good guide, building a pc isnt hard (you just need to be calm and careful) and its also fun as crap. Tho thats some pretty outdated hardware.

Anyways good write up!

narwal · Mar 25, 2008, 03:28 PM

thanks. will consider that

Mourgolikos · Apr 25, 2008, 10:36 AM

Very good job!
It is very detailed! And the pictures are clear!

Thanks

WildChild · May 7, 2008, 07:28 AM

Where it may be outdated @ hardware, the basic actions are basically the same, maybe ill do an updated one shortly, with updated hardware etc.

WC

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Sep 1, 2004, 02:04 PM	#39
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 54	well newegg has an odd policy on not accepting cpus back... well its not odd its understandable... people forcing processors in place and such. but still sometimes u get those retailers who are jerks about it.... i think unless i had a biz i would only buy retail for now __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Sep 1, 2004, 11:30 PM	#40
CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 21,849 Rep Power: 133 System Specs	retail is alright. All you get is a HSF and 3yr. manufacturer warranty vs. CPU itself, and 1yr. manufacturer warranty. stock cooling sux. I wouldn't spend less than $25 on cooling. i'm really looking at a thermalright sp-94 right now to keep my scottie cool and get 4.2 ! __________________ CD's Corner // Her first day // A year later // RX-8 Club 3Dmark06 - 4176 // 3Dmark05 - 7459 // 3Dmark03 - 14289 // PCmark05 - 4453 // PCmark04 - 6297

Sep 2, 2004, 01:33 AM	#41
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 54	well im gonna hit 4.0 w/ a new hs/f i hope 2.8c __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Sep 2, 2004, 04:19 AM	#42
CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 21,849 Rep Power: 133 System Specs	that's a 1.2 Ghz OC man.....g'luck. __________________ CD's Corner // Her first day // A year later // RX-8 Club 3Dmark06 - 4176 // 3Dmark05 - 7459 // 3Dmark03 - 14289 // PCmark05 - 4453 // PCmark04 - 6297

Sep 13, 2004, 04:27 PM	#43
martmcin DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	very useful guide, keep them coming!

Jul 26, 2006, 01:50 AM	#44
nbacrazy DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	easy seems easy

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k1ng DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Nice guide.

Feb 19, 2008, 04:28 PM	#48
narwal DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	notebook to desktop diy Since my laptop's warranty expired by the end of Feb 2008, I'm thinking to get the following computer components for a new budget type (desktop): 1. Abit NF-M2 Socket AM2 Motherboard 2. Crucial PC2-6400 DDR2-800 1GB 3. AMD A64x2 4000+ Dual-Core Socket AM2 CPU (ADO40001AA5DD) BOX 4. Lite-On LH-20AIP 20x DVD writer IDE 5. Acer ALi916W 19" LCD (DVI) monitor 6. Creative SB Audigy Value 7.1 PCI Sound card 7. Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (x86) edition 8. Hitachi 120GB SATA-I hard disk Anyone would like to offer your insight this configuration, thx.

Mar 24, 2008, 01:34 AM	#52
SSXeon ATi Freak!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia, US Posts: 645 Rep Power: 0	Yeah good guide, building a pc isnt hard (you just need to be calm and careful) and its also fun as crap. Tho thats some pretty outdated hardware. Anyways good write up! __________________ XFX HD4890 1024MB @ 950/4400Mhz Have issues with your Catalyst driver? Please report it to ATi

Mar 25, 2008, 03:28 PM	#53
narwal DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	thanks. will consider that

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Mourgolikos DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greece, Salonika Posts: 276 Rep Power: 16 System Specs	Very good job! It is very detailed! And the pictures are clear! Thanks

May 7, 2008, 07:28 AM	#55
WildChild I'm Still Watching Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey,U.S.A. Posts: 1,125 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Where it may be outdated @ hardware, the basic actions are basically the same, maybe ill do an updated one shortly, with updated hardware etc. WC __________________ Knowledge is SCARY,Stupidity is REALLY frightening