New Build Questions

idleauk · 13 Jan 2012 at 22:12

Hi,

All the components have now arrived for my build over the weekend. A couple of questions have just occurred to me whilst reading some online build guides:

1) Should I install the PCI WiFi card straight away, or install windows (7) first and deal with internet connection/activation afterwards?
2) Do you recommend installing the CPU/HSF and Memory with the motherboard inside or outside the case? Which is easier?

Thanks,
David

idleauk · 13 Jan 2012 at 22:17

It's just the stock AMD supplied HSF for a Phenom II 960T, so nothing too big!

idleauk · 14 Jan 2012 at 10:49

Slight dilemma. Am going to be fitting two 120mm fans at front of case (mid height and low). Both 120mm, but one is 800rpm and the other 1000rpm. Which way round should I mount them for the most efficient airflow? There is also one 800rpm 120mm at the rear of the case - at high level.

idleauk · 14 Jan 2012 at 11:30

Thank you, but to clarify I have three fans in total. Just wondering where I should place the 1000 rpm. The other two are 800 rpm.

idleauk · 14 Jan 2012 at 18:45

Settled for the 1000rpm at the back in the end.

All up and running now. In the bios setup for my M5A78L-M/USB3 I am unsure how to set "plug and play OS" in advanced PCI/PnP settings. Default is "No", but I am unsure how to set after reading the description and manual. I would be grateful of some guidance please. Thanks.