Thanks for all the help!

[hunting_venus]

First post, but I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone that posts advice on builds to this forum. Have been contemplating building my own for a while now, but it's only the hugely useful advice on these forums that gave me the confidence to go and do it. Rather than start yet another spec thread, I've been lurking around assembling my list.. and last night all my bits arrived. Three hours later I had a fully working PC with OS installed. Genius Turning it on (third time lucky) and seeing something actually happen is a fantastic feeling.

Things I learnt along the way...

Cable ties are your friend
Plan what's going where before you start assembly
Always plug in both ends of a power cable
If you've got a 10 year old helping, double check their work
It's not as scary as it looks

Next steps:
Go back in and tidy the cables a bit
Find a temperature monitor program I trust (Everest and Speedfan give me different answers)
Learn how to use Vista!

If you're interested:
Atec 900
Q6600 w. Freezer 7 Pro
4Gb Geil PC6400
Leadtec 8800GT 512Mb
GA-P35C-DS3R
400Gb WD SE16

 

[semi-pro waster]

Welcome to the forums. It is a great feeling when you build a PC and it starts and works properly. You should be able to check the temperature in the bios and that might be a bit more accurate.

 

[Aero]

/welcome

 

[deuse]

^ Claimed

Welcome, get Intel TAT for cpu temp and CPUZ is very good as well

And if you dont already know when booting into Vista press F8
And turn off driver signing. And i think you will find Everest will tell the wrong temp
On your graphic card. Try it and see