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The original post here was about my new parts, but right now I'm just trying to get the darned thing to turn on.. scroll down 4 posts to read about the build issues I'm having.
__________________------- original post below ---------- I decided against the AM2 rig. Let's overclock a 2180 instead, eh?  I'm trying to keep the build around $400. The challenge is that this is a mATX platform. I'm building in a Ultra Microfly case (paid $68 after rebate), so I had to forget about the p35 chipset- no micro ATX boards. That sort of sucks. So I went with the GIGABYTE GA-G33M-S2. It's not the best OC'er but it has a decent amount of OC options. FWIW, if you're considering an mATX build, consider AMD- they have a lot more micro boards available.  And yes, I only ordered a 512M module of RAM, but that's just in case I need it to get the two gigs of OC-Z to post. Then, I'll add the 512 to my sister's computer for a little added boost. Here's my order (from the Egg): Intel Dual-Core E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz LGA 775 Processor $93.99 GIGABYTE GA-G33M-S2 LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $101.99 Team Elite 512MB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) $21.99 Maxtor 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $46.99 SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B $30.99 With a couple of SATA cables and a few other tiny doodads, the total build so far, including shipping, comes to: $317.34 And I still need to pick up the RAM and a CPU cooler, but first things first, let's get it assembled, posting, and let's see what will fit in the case.
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What are you doing for video? Onboard?
__________________What is the system for?
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I'll be keeping on board video for now, but will probably upgrade at some point. For right now, I just want to get it up and running and probably play around with Mepis or Ubuntu for a little while. I will decide on XP/Vista/32/64 a little later down the road...
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10-13-07
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Power supply: DOA. I tried jumping it green-to-black, but got nothing from the PSU.
__________________However, I do get voltage to the USB ports when I'm plugged into the mobo. And the temp-sensor indicator does flicker for a fraction of a second when I turn it on. Sound like a bad PSU to you folks?
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