whats best ?

akuji · 9 May 2007 at 15:57

What would u say is the best way to fit up a new pc, put all the bits onto the mobo and then fit the mobo into the case, or fit mobo in case and then fit bits to mobo ?

fastwunz · 9 May 2007 at 16:00

mobo in case - almost every time thats the best way as you need to be able to sort out the cables etc

akuji · 9 May 2007 at 16:00

good point =)

misterPK · 9 May 2007 at 16:06

I'd go for putting the memory, CPU and heatsink (depending on size and need for backplate) on the board, then put it in the case and add the cards, wires and so on.

PK!

akuji · 9 May 2007 at 16:12

Also whats the best way of putting arctic silver on the cpu, might be a noob question but ive never put it on before =( and tbh im a little pooing myself just incase i put too much or too little on.

PieEater · 9 May 2007 at 16:19

akuji said:
Also whats the best way of putting arctic silver on the cpu, might be a noob question but ive never put it on before =( and tbh im a little pooing myself just incase i put too much or too little on.

There's some instructions on the Arctic Silver Site however I've always made sure both surfaces are spotlessly clean and spread the thinnest even coat over the heatsink and CPU. The thing to remember is that the paste is there only to fill in the gaps, metal to metal contact is the better source of heat transfer, a large amount of paste between the 2 surfaces will only hinder cooling.

misterPK said:
I'd go for putting the memory, CPU and heatsink (depending on size and need for backplate) on the board, then put it in the case and add the cards, wires and so on.PK!

Exactly the way I do it