New PC received, quick Q on installation plz

hobib_ali · 9 Sep 2015 at 19:35

Guys just received the parts for my new build

S I have 500GB SSD and a 4TB Hybrid Drive

Can you advise me on where to install windows operating system, on the SSD or the hybrid drive?

I mean the hybrid drive is faster than normal drives but will it be like the SSD?

Im gonna install Windows 7 1st then service pack 1 then on to windows 10 upgrade..

I don't think i can jump onto windows 10 immediately coz the key i have is for 7

Iron-man · 9 Sep 2015 at 19:38

I would always install OS on the SSD for the sheer speed in load times

koolpc · 9 Sep 2015 at 19:38

SSD everytime. Simples

CEUOTC · 9 Sep 2015 at 19:43

Iron-man said:
I would always install OS on the SSD for the sheer speed in load times

koolpc said:
SSD everytime. Simples

+1

phenx · 9 Sep 2015 at 19:57

ssd definitely, which hybrid drive did you buy?

koolpc · 9 Sep 2015 at 20:21

Aren't hybrid drives pants?

hobib_ali · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:10

phenx said:
ssd definitely, which hybrid drive did you buy?

i got the 4tb seagate SSHD 5900rpm for 140 quid, isn't hybrids suppose to be faster than standard drives?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-296-SE&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=1894

and for the SSD i got the kingston 480gb ssd

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-082-KS

soon im gonna get a crucial blazing fast m.2 500gb SSD stick, maybe i should have added the £50 and got it now instead of the kingston standard ssd !!!!!

anyways im gonna build it right now, 2800 i spent in total, should take me 2 days or so?

Also will be posting from my laptop as im expecting problems, Im just hoping non of the stuff I got is DOA !!!

fobose · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:18

Make sure you take your time if its your first build. If you feel your getting tired or stressed, STOP, as you might make mistakes.

Slade2 · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:23

Another point is, install your operating system with only the SSD installed. Then install the 2nd drive. Windows has an annoying thing where it will put crap on the other drive while its installing and this will slow down your SSD loading times a lot.

McGraw · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:25

These are normally the things you find out before you buy

hobib_ali · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:26

Slade2 said:
Another point is, install your operating system with only the SSD installed. Then install the 2nd drive. Windows has an annoying thing where it will put crap on the other drive while its installing and this will slow down your SSD loading times a lot.

oh cheers

i will

hobib_ali · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:27

fobose said:
Make sure you take your time if its your first build. If you feel your getting tired or stressed, STOP, as you might make mistakes.

well its my 2nd build, last one was the x58 platform 4-5 years ago, again i spent like 2500, so im gonn start now, just having a look on google re some research, i will take it very slow ....

hobib_ali · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:29

so guys, just a quick re-cap.....

mobo 1st, install the cpu

insert the back plate for the all in one cpu cooler

insert the mobo on the case

insert the ram ssd

then go on from there?

is that a good way to go?

hobib_ali · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:32

oh guys, how do i insert pictures in my posts, so i can show u my new build...

Sparx · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:35

Here have this open and read it

http://lifehacker.com/5827491/how-to-build-a-computer-from-scratch-lesson-3-building-the-computer

koolpc · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:36

Yes, thats fine. Make sure the mobo standoff are where screws are. Dont want any shorting!

hobib_ali · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:41

Sparx said:
Here have this open and read it

http://lifehacker.com/5827491/how-to-build-a-computer-from-scratch-lesson-3-building-the-computer

thanks

edit

I thought that was the instruction for how to insert pics on this thread, but will still help me lolz

koolpc · 9 Sep 2015 at 21:51

Upload your pics to Photobucket.

Click on picture in Photobucket

Select the Forum link

When on this forum choose 'Insert image' and paste your link in there and after you post reply the pic should show! Trial and error!

hobib_ali · 9 Sep 2015 at 22:12

thank you, obsticle hit already, cant find the instruction manaual for my cooler master case, need to know what wires are what, i.e power switch, front usb ect, looking on the net now

hobib_ali · 9 Sep 2015 at 22:30

hobib_ali said:
thanks

edit

I thought that was the instruction for how to insert pics on this thread, but will still help me lolz

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mate that instruction does not tell me to add cpu thermal paste, neither does the manual for the mobo, I already bought thermal past, shall I skip it or apply the thermal paste??