Hi, Casper: I use AVG to guard against viruses. It's free, but of course there are pay options. It's also important keep a backup of the data on your computer, preferably off-site and in the...
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Hi, Casper: I use AVG to guard against viruses. It's free, but of course there are pay options. It's also important keep a backup of the data on your computer, preferably off-site and in the...
Hey, Casper: Welcome to the forums.
I have a web page that may be helpful. Have a look and see if that helps. Let us know how it goes.
http://www.mysuperpc.com/build/pc_first_boot_common_problems.shtml
I think you're breakdown and budget look about right. If you every do find time to play video games, this PC would be able to do it! Let us know how this all turns out for you.
Hey, RickyTick! Good to hear from you. Thanks for checking in.
Have you looked at my page about First Boot Common Problems? There are some suggestions there on how to work a problem like this.
http://www.mysuperpc.com/build/pc_first_boot_common_problems.shtml
The GA-970A-UD3 is compatible with the AMD FX-6300 and otherwise everything looks ok!
Although your components are a little old, they are still quite good. I would upgrade the RAM to 16GB since that's inexpensive to do and 8GB is not that much. Next I would upgrade to an NVIDIA GTX...
Hi: I can't see the image. What is your motherboard?
Looking good!
I think the parts you have in mind look good for your purposes. I’m not aware of any particular problems with these brands working together. Looks like you’ve thought things out pretty well. Let...
I think this eVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti video card may be just right for you.
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Have you tried the suggestions I have on this page?
http://www.mysuperpc.com/build/pc_first_boot_common_problems.shtml
Are you getting any beep codes? Have you tried clearing the CMOS by...
Hi:
I think you're right, something is wrong with how things are plugged in. It's easy to make a mistake with the connections. I have a whole page in my build steps on what to do if there is...
Most cases do not come with a power supply, or if they do it's a very expensive combination. If you buy the power supply separately then Antec and Enermax make excellent power supplies that they...
http://www.mysuperpc.com/motherboard.shtml
I'll also post a reply to this message when I do the update.
I should update my motherboard page where I describe these slots. Briefly, you can do just fine with only PCI Express slots. The PCI slots are the older version. A motherboard may come with...
I have heard the same advice - that you should use identical memory modules right down to the manufacturer, size, type everything. But I had not heard of what particular issues you might run into if...
Yeah, I miss those guys. They were really knowledgeable and helpful. We all do this as a hobby and I suppose they've drifted on to something else. Their accounts are still there. Maybe they'll...
I've used plenty of Gigabyte motherboards and been very happy with them. I would have no concerns with you using the Gigabyte motherboard you're considering.
I don't think it's a problem with the monitor. If you can get your hands on a different monitor then you can try it to see if there's any difference. My guess is that the new motherboard has a...
Where does this occur? Right after you turn on the PC during the BIOS processing? Or does it get to the desktop?
Well I haven't had anything like this happen to me. Regarding the memory stick, I wonder if the problem will be in getting it out. It sounds like it is in securely. I don't know how easy it will...
Sure, thanks.
Thanks for the good words. Glad I could help.
How do you know the power is still on the keyboard and mouse? Is it because the computer "wakes up" and boots once you touch a key? If so then...