So my original build thread is here (just AngelKiller and me writing back and forth mostly).
My build list is below, but does anyone have any advice for me as a first-timer?
A friend was explaining to me to mount the CPU and HSF to the mobo before installing it in the case. He also gave me some advice about putting a drop of thermal grease and pressing to let it spread out but only using a smallish amount - no more than you need to.
Oh, and AK recommended that I put the up top HDD in the case before the mobo just to enjoy the extra space, so I'll likely do that as well.
Apart from the mobo/cpu/hsf install i've done the rest at various times so I'd assume it'll just be cabling and sw/bios issues if anything.
But folks here have been helpful to this point so I thought I'd ask.
Thanks!
Case Antec KSK3300
Case Fan just the 120mm TriCool it comes with
PSU included Antec SFX 300w
Motherboard ASUS P5B-VM
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 (2.13GHz)
CPU HSF Thermalright HR01-775 (with the big orange duct and no fan)
RAM G.Skill 2x2gig DDR2 6400
VIDEO CARD GIGABYTE GeForce 7600GT
HDD WD500AAKS (two of them)
DVD Burner Samsung 18x dvd-r
Ready to assemble it tonight - any tips for me?
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I'd install CPU/HSF after installing and firmly securing motherboard into the case - this way you won't worry about hurting motherboard.
My usual sequence (with variations of course - depend on case, drives etc):
psu
hdds (only if they cannot easily installed after cpu installation)
motherboard
ram
cpu
hsf
motherboard cables
additional cards
psu cables
opticals
hdds
drive cables
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As a general precaution - avoid statical electricity! Just ground your hands into the case everytme, use antistatic bag from motherboard to lay out your components before assembling etc.
My usual sequence (with variations of course - depend on case, drives etc):
psu
hdds (only if they cannot easily installed after cpu installation)
motherboard
ram
cpu
hsf
motherboard cables
additional cards
psu cables
opticals
hdds
drive cables
--
As a general precaution - avoid statical electricity! Just ground your hands into the case everytme, use antistatic bag from motherboard to lay out your components before assembling etc.
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Then again, the Thermalright HS is quite a beefy unit and could be hard to mount in the confines of the case, especially the cramped mATX NSK3300. I'd advise the reverse; mount the HS outside the case, and put the whole assembly in. Just be careful about pressure on the mobo.I'd install CPU/HSF after installing and firmly securing motherboard into the case - this way you won't worry about hurting motherboard.