Total Newb Here

**Crafty** · 31-01-08, 09:19 PM

Ok guys after seeking advice on what to buy, I have now puchased and am looking at putting my first computer together.

So here come the stupid questions.

The case has USB and Firewire ports on the front. Lucky me. I have found on the MBoard where the usb cable goes but unsure about the firewireone. It plugs nicely right next to the USB plug?? Is this right. (Photo 1)

Next, the case only comes with a single fan,(do I need another) and this fan already there comes with a non fan type connection (Photo 2)

Thanks in advance. If you need more info I will do my best to answer intelligently.

**PhillTheQuad** · 01-02-08, 10:35 AM

read the manual,study the pics, its the way to do it.
fans, most new stuff runs pretty cool. unless your a fanboy (get it lol)
i wouldnt worry too much.
1 at the back blowing out doesnt hurt.

**Crafty** · 01-02-08, 02:31 PM

Thanks Phil, not wishing to sound stupid I of course read all the paperwork that came with it, as well as looking at whatever pic's were available. I do not consider myself stupid just unsure of the last few details. Hence why I posted the questions.

Thanks for your help though.

Anyone else?

**mickc** · 01-02-08, 04:39 PM

re firewire
you may find thats usb aswell
usally written under/near the pins
should be in the book

**Crafty** · 01-02-08, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urban_s0ulja

in all honesty mate it would have been really nice of you to reply to my last email and just let me know you purchased a pc from somewhere else. I spent a fair bit of time emailing you back and forth putting togeather quotes, giving you advice etc. By no means do I expect you or anyone else to make a purchase, but a short email saying thanks for the advice, i have purchased elsewhere would have been nice

.

maybe you should go back and ask the store that you purchased the parts from? sure they would help you out

goodluck

Not sure if you have kept a copy of my e-mails but I did thank you for your time, secondly in my first e-mail to you I did mention I would like to source locally to me. (ie here in Adelaide). I do not want to get into a sh(t storm here, and was actually asking for help with building my first PC in this thread.

You were a big help in getting me sorted with what I needed and I am thankful for your e-mails and advice.

Unfortunately this has still not answered my questions so I guess I'm no wiser yet.

Thanks mickc, I will look at the book again over the weekend.

**PhillTheQuad** · 01-02-08, 06:49 PM

post the mb model
im sure i'll get this over with in 10ins

**Crafty** · 01-02-08, 10:31 PM

Thanks Phill

Its a GByte GA P35 DS3 Motherboard

**mickc** · 02-02-08, 11:48 AM

4 usb headers
that would be the 4 along the bottom
no firewire

**TomaHawk** · 02-02-08, 01:46 PM

Mickc wins the cigar

**PhillTheQuad** · 03-02-08, 03:19 PM

yes no firewire there

you could buy a firewire pci card if you want it.

**Crafty** · 03-02-08, 11:18 PM

Ok thanks guys. I have a combo PCI card that is has 4 x usb and 2 x Firewire ports.

Can I now ask another stupid question.

The case has a firewire port in the front but no firewire support on the mobo so I assume I can plug this onto the PCI card???

Guess I will have a look and see...

Anyway this post is coming from my new PC so I must have done something right.

Again thanks for all the advice, I can assure you I was very nervous switching it on for the first time

**scruffy1** · 05-02-08, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crafty

I can assure you I was very nervous switching it on for the first time

the first complete build is always the most nerve wracking

well done !

31-01-08, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Crafty Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 31 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 14:19:17	Total Newb Here Ok guys after seeking advice on what to buy, I have now puchased and am looking at putting my first computer together. So here come the stupid questions. The case has USB and Firewire ports on the front. Lucky me. I have found on the MBoard where the usb cable goes but unsure about the firewireone. It plugs nicely right next to the USB plug?? Is this right. (Photo 1) Next, the case only comes with a single fan,(do I need another) and this fan already there comes with a non fan type connection (Photo 2) Thanks in advance. If you need more info I will do my best to answer intelligently.

01-02-08, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
PhillTheQuad Quadmeister iTrader: (7) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nelson bay Posts: 592 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 1 Day and 15:59:56	read the manual,study the pics, its the way to do it. fans, most new stuff runs pretty cool. unless your a fanboy (get it lol) i wouldnt worry too much. 1 at the back blowing out doesnt hurt. __________________ cheap hosting for members admin@nelsonbaycomputers.net

01-02-08, 06:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
PhillTheQuad Quadmeister iTrader: (7) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nelson bay Posts: 592 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 1 Day and 15:59:56	post the mb model im sure i'll get this over with in 10ins __________________ cheap hosting for members admin@nelsonbaycomputers.net

03-02-08, 03:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
PhillTheQuad Quadmeister iTrader: (7) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nelson bay Posts: 592 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 1 Day and 15:59:56	yes no firewire there you could buy a firewire pci card if you want it. __________________ cheap hosting for members admin@nelsonbaycomputers.net

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01-02-08, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Crafty Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 31 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 14:19:17	Thanks Phil, not wishing to sound stupid I of course read all the paperwork that came with it, as well as looking at whatever pic's were available. I do not consider myself stupid just unsure of the last few details. Hence why I posted the questions. Thanks for your help though. Anyone else?

01-02-08, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
mickc Premium Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 383 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 1 Week, 4 Days and 2:58:56	re firewire you may find thats usb aswell usally written under/near the pins should be in the book

01-02-08, 10:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crafty Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 31 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 14:19:17	Thanks Phill Its a GByte GA P35 DS3 Motherboard

02-02-08, 11:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
mickc Premium Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 383 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 1 Week, 4 Days and 2:58:56	4 usb headers that would be the 4 along the bottom no firewire

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TomaHawk Super Moderator iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 152 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 2:28:30	Mickc wins the cigar

03-02-08, 11:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Crafty Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 31 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 14:19:17	Ok thanks guys. I have a combo PCI card that is has 4 x usb and 2 x Firewire ports. Can I now ask another stupid question. The case has a firewire port in the front but no firewire support on the mobo so I assume I can plug this onto the PCI card??? Guess I will have a look and see... Anyway this post is coming from my new PC so I must have done something right. Again thanks for all the advice, I can assure you I was very nervous switching it on for the first time

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