New pc build

Jimmy1983 · 19 Apr 2007 at 17:11

hp7909 said:
Wouldn't it be better/wiser/easier/etc to install the CPU, HSF & RAM on the mobo before you put-it into the case?

Yer thats what I though. Best to wait til I get all the psu?

Arctic Silver 5 decent for using as the paste between the CPU and heatsink, or is there better?

Will_3rd · 20 Apr 2007 at 02:07

hp7909 said:
Wouldn't it be better/wiser/easier/etc to install the CPU, HSF & RAM on the mobo before you put-it into the case?

each to his own, whatever works I guess

BillytheImpaler · 20 Apr 2007 at 02:51

Jimmy1983 said:
Arctic Silver 5 decent for using as the paste between the CPU and heatsink, or is there better?

It's generally considered the best. Don't hesitate to use it.

Jimmy1983 · 22 Apr 2007 at 09:10

I just want to double check two things,

are both the HDD and DVDRW that I get need to be SATA-is SATA considered to be better than IDE?

Iam thinking to get this one

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-018-SA&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=

and for the DVDRW this

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-044-PO&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=

please if you know off better, let me know. Thanks.

hp7909 · 22 Apr 2007 at 15:43

Hard disk, definitely SATA & go for the faster Seagate 7200.10's

DVD-Writer, its still debatable since speed of PATA/IDE system is still more than adequate. People are choosing SATA over IDE more for 'aesthetics'.

Remember the mobo comes with at-least 2 SATA cables among other cables. If you need more consider getting them with the order since buying individually can prove expensive!

electric ant · 22 Apr 2007 at 15:50

I don't know if you intend to overclock but it might be worth getting a new HSF as the stock one won't hack it.

Jimmy1983 · 22 Apr 2007 at 19:41

hp7909 said:
Hard disk, definitely SATA & go for the faster Seagate 7200.10's

DVD-Writer, its still debatable since speed of PATA/IDE system is still more than adequate. People are choosing SATA over IDE more for 'aesthetics'.

Remember the mobo comes with at-least 2 SATA cables among other cables. If you need more consider getting them with the order since buying individually can prove expensive!

What the difference between the HDD's both the same speed?

Jimmy1983 · 22 Apr 2007 at 19:42

electric ant said:
I don't know if you intend to overclock but it might be worth getting a new HSF as the stock one won't hack it.

Won't be overclocking straight away, but yeah if I do I will get a different HSF.

hp7909 · 22 Apr 2007 at 20:00

Jimmy1983 said:
What the difference between the HDD's both the same speed?

This

Jimmy1983 · 22 Apr 2007 at 20:16

hp7909 said:
This

Lol, Seagate 7200.10's the only perpendicular HDD's out?

Jimmy1983 · 23 Apr 2007 at 22:54

So far so good on the build, got the motherboard in with CPU and HSF PSU and HDD. Just need to check as I need to buy a DVDRW tonight.

Is this drive a SATA?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...atid=10&subcat=

nicktay2605 · 23 Apr 2007 at 22:56

Might be something wrong with the link you just posted, sends me to the OCUK main page :confused:

Jimmy1983 · 23 Apr 2007 at 23:01

nicktay2605 said:
Might be something wrong with the link you just posted, sends me to the OCUK main page

Try this one

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-044-PO&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=185

BillytheImpaler · 23 Apr 2007 at 23:02

It's an IDE drive.

Jimmy1983 · 23 Apr 2007 at 23:04

BillytheImpaler said:
It's an IDE drive.

Ah cheers, would that one work ok with a DS3P?

Or should I go for the

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-047-PO&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=185

When they are back in stock?

nicktay2605 · 23 Apr 2007 at 23:15

I assume the DS3P has an IDE connector? Most, if not all, modern motherboards have one. If it does, then the IDE drive should work fine.

Jimmy1983 · 23 Apr 2007 at 23:20

nicktay2605 said:
I assume the DS3P has an IDE connector? Most, if not all, modern motherboards have one. If it does, then the IDE drive should work fine.

Iam thinking SATA is the way to go now, so I might wait for this

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17717725

Still a bit unsure at the mo, just need this to complete my build

BillytheImpaler · 23 Apr 2007 at 23:40

I prefer SATA optical drives purely for the benefits the smaller cabling lends to a tidy case. I can't stand routing massive IDE cables and I'm willing to pay a little bit more to save myself the work.

nicktay2605 · 24 Apr 2007 at 10:10

BillytheImpaler said:
I prefer SATA optical drives purely for the benefits the smaller cabling lends to a tidy case. I can't stand routing massive IDE cables and I'm willing to pay a little bit more to save myself the work.

Agreed, sata cables are much easier for cable management.

Jimmy1983 · 24 Apr 2007 at 17:57

Brought a cheap dvdrom for the the time being.

Got a number off questions

Ive got the Geil ram, what slots should I put them in on the motherboard? The DS3P has 2 red and 2 yellow slots.

There are a number off SATA ports on the DS3P, which one does the HDD go into?

Is it best to power fans off motherboard or straight from psu?

Iam sure I will have a few more soon

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