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Old 10-15-09   #1 (permalink)
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Default First Build - AMD Sempron Overclocked & Unlocked

I figured I would post up my first completed build. It is a super budget build and also my first attempt at building and overclocking.

Parts List:
Case - PowerSpec mATX
CPU - AMD Sempron 140
CPU Cooler - Stock (for now )
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H
Power Supply - Termaltake TR2 430W
HDD - Western Digital Caviar Blue WD1600AAJS 160GB 7,200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
Other Cooling - Thermaltake HDD Cooler, CM 120mm front case fan.


So far I have managed to get the 2nd core unlocked and overclock the CPU from 2.7GHz to 3.1GHz. I'm sure that is nothing to write home about but I am pretty impressed with myself that this thing even works still...LOL.

I did my best to hide the wires from view, but this case is very small and didn't have many places to hide. Please excuse the cell pics. I just finished and my camera is in the bedroom with my sleeping fiance.




I would love to keep going with the overclocking, but I feel like I should invest in a better CPU cooler (any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!) before I venture any further. The CPU temps have already jumped from 28* to around 33* with the overclock. Thanks for any comments guys, I'm here to learn!
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That build looks very good and what was your total cost to built it?
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Nice little mini build you got there, please fill out your specs for your machine. and WELCOME.
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Thanks guys! My cost was only about $250, but that is a little misleading b/c I was given RAM and an OS by a friend of mine.
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Jesus, 250$ for a 3.1GHz dual core and 4000 series graphics.
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Jesus, 250$ for a 3.1GHz dual core and 4000 series graphics.
Yeah, thats a heck of a price, bang for buck. When those Semprons unlock to an Athlon II your basically paying $40 for a $79 processor.
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Yeah, thats a heck of a price, bang for buck. When those Semprons unlock to an Athlon II your basically paying $40 for a $79 processor.
Yep, I'd love to say that was my plan all along, but I didn't even realize what I had until after I got it.
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WD Caviar Blue 160GB SATA
Power Supply
Termaltake TR2 430W
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PowerSpec
CPU cooling
Arctic Cooler Freezer 7 Rev.2

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Got some better pics this morning.


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Graphics Card
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WD Caviar Blue 160GB SATA
Power Supply
Termaltake TR2 430W
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...dlist=celebros get that if you want a cpu cooler
very nice deal
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