Clug writes: On Thu, 21 May 2015, Brian Wood wrote: > > Wow, delayed reaction?... I was thinking about buying something back then, but then thought I should wait a while. >> I think I can install the power converter, motherboard, memory and get >> some of the cables connected.? That leaves the cpu, hard drive and some >> of the cables.? I can probably figure out how to install the cpu and >> hard drive if I have to.? So that leaves a few cables that I think I'd >> need help with. > > I really hope you're not putting a power converter in there. I think you know what I mean. A "power supply" is a power converter. Jorgen Grahn, a C++ programmer, says, "more direct wording is better; it helps you think." > Comptuers are pretty much lego. Just make sure you plug BOTH the power > connectors from the PSU into the motherboard, and make sure the SPU fan is > plugged in before you turn the thing on to test it. I left the 4-pin off > one time, not knowing that's what powers the fans, and that CPU was dead > in SECONDS. Thanks, that's a good to know! I also know to use the offset screws for the motherboard or that can fry the motherboard. I almost learned that the hard way. > > Nope. A SATA connector is a SATA connector whether it's an HHD or SSD. > > Now if you mean a 3.5" disk rather than a 2.5" disk (which most SSDs are) > then you MIGHT need a bracket. Most computer cases nowadays will have the > correct screw holes for 2.5", though. Either way, the bracket doesn't make > it more complicates, really. You just screw the drive to the bracket > first. > > A spinny disk will still be a HELL of a lot cheaper than an SSD, though. I read that HDDs are 5 to 10 cents/Gig and SSDs are 45 cents/Gig. It may be more than that for a server class SSD. Still think it's worth it for the speed and lower energy use. My goal is to provide a good service and think SSDs help me get there. Hybrids might be helpful also. >> > A PSU is the ONE component you NEVER want to cheap-out on. > > You didn't comment on this but it's importantrnough that I'm just quoting > myself. What components did you use for your new system if you don't mind my asking? I haven't really decided how much to spend yet. Am thinking of getting mostly server grade components. -- Brian Ebenezer Enterprises - "Free at last; free at last; thank G-d Almighty we are free at last." MLK Jr. http://webEbenezer.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://mailman.mn-linux.org/pipermail/tclug-list/attachments/20150522/730ace64/attachment.html>