New build

[kmufc77]

hi i have my i7 components arriving tomorrow and im going to have a go at building the machine myself

is it best to install cpu and heatsink on mobo and then put it in the antec 1200 case or to put mobo in machine first then cpu etc?

 

[kmufc77]

antec 1200
i7 DO
Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R
PC Power&Cooling 750 PSU
GTX 280
OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8
Titan TTC-NK85TZ Fenrir CPU Cooler
Noctua NF-P12 Vortex-Control 120mm Quiet Case Fan - 3 Pin
Razer Lycosa 'Mirror Special Edition' Keyboard
Xfi Fidelity
F1 Raid (hopefully will work with new mobo)

 

[kmufc77]

yes i have backed up most important data tonight as im 99% sure the raid will not work with new mobo