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Successful boot
Always a relief to every computer builder: the OS startup logo.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
Side-by-side of new and old computers
Here are both boxes. I will move the non-core components from the old case to the new one.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
PC7: All hardware installed
All of the non-core components have been added, and all of the power connections have been made.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
PC6: RAM installed
The RAM has been installed in dual-channel configuration into the slots next to the CPU.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
PC2: Empty case
Here's what a computer case might look like before anything is installed. The fan in the back came preinstalled with the case
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
PC3: Motherboard mounts
The motherboard mounting nuts have been screwed into the case. They're the yellowish thingies. Hardly an improvement over the last picture.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
PC5: CPU installed
PC4: Motherboard mounted
The motherboard has been placed in the case and screwed in.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
PC1: Unopened case
Here's the case as it normally looks to the end-user when the PC is operating. In other words, it's a box with pretty lights.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
CPU and fan
RAM
An out-of-focus picture of the RAM modules. These come with heatsinks.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
Motherboard
Boxed case
The box the computer case came in. No, I have no idea what it means to be "Armed with 'Honor'", either.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
Core components
I call these the "core components" of the computer: the RAM, the CPU, and the motherboard (from left to right).
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
Godiva Heart Box
Godiva Box
Nike shoes
I bought these shoes from an outlet mall for about 20 bucks. They are Nike Air Downshifter 2s.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2010
