Building On a Budget: $780

[mfenn]

Everything should be straightforward to build and install the OS since you don't have an SSD. Just make sure that AHCI is turned on in the BIOS before you install Windows.

 

[Manny2260]

I mean wiring in particular.
Thats the area I forsee the most issues with.
Also, mind explaining the steps for that?

 

[mfenn]

There isn't anything too complicated about wiring the system up. All of the main power connectors are keyed so that you can't screw it up. The SATA cables are also different and won't fit anywhere they're not supposed to. The only things that can be a little fiddly are the front panel connectors for the power switch, USB, etc, mostly because they are so small. Make sure you consult the mobo manual for proper positioning and orientation.

Now, making the wiring neat is another story. That really depends on the specific case, but in general, you should try to tuck cables behind the mobo tray and use zipties where you can to bundle cables.

 

[Manny2260]

Hey guys, everything is going great, but I have one minor issue.

The back-end USB 3.0 ports dont seem to be working, nor the PS/2 Connector (Tested using an old keyboard I had laying around. Confirmed working.)

Any ideas on what may be causing the issue?

Also, I am posting from the new computer. :]

 

[ItsAlive]

Did you make sure to install the USB 3.0 drivers? They wont work unless the drivers are installed. As for the PS/2 port, it seems these boards are picky with devices. Its possible a bios update might fix it, but you might want to try a few different devices just to make sure it isnt a compatibility problem.

Hope this helps, glad to see you have it up and running!

 

[mfenn]

Did you make sure to install the USB 3.0 drivers? They wont work unless the drivers are installed.

:thumbsup: For the PS/2 port, remember that they are not hot pluggable. You need to have the keyboard plugged in when the computer starts.

 

[Manny2260]

Well, I seem to have resolved that one, guys.
Many thanks.

Finally, any tips on how to OC this card to get the best out of it that I possibly can?

 

[mfenn]

By card do you mean the GPU? Basically just load up MSI Afterburner and set the clocks as high as you can until there is either artifacting or you can't stand the noise anymore.