Name: Anonymous 2006-06-28 13:36
Ok, I'm spending around AU$2000 on components. I've been a Mac user for the last year. I'm almost certain that I know what I'm doing. Prior to this, I've installed expansion cards, RAM and drives in other computers. Never done CPU or motherboard installs before.
Anyway, I went out and purchased a Thermaltake Soprano (nice case, solid construction, with 120mm front and rear fans pre-installed, with a 92mm fan on the side of the case) and an Asus A8N32-SLi Deluxe. I've got the motherboard installed in the case properly from what I can tell (replaced the ports panel, got everything lined up, got the spacers installed properly, everything screwed in, etc...), and the power supply came pre-installed.
Now, I've heard I should of installed the CPU before installing the motherboard in the case. Seeing as I don't even have the CPU yet (Socket 939 processor. Thinking of something around a 3500+ for now), and I've got the motherboard installed already, I just wanted to know how hard it will be installing the chip and retail cooler. I've got plenty of room in the case to work with, so it shouldn't be too hard, but I'm not sure.
I know to pick RAM that's on tested list that came with the motherboard. Anything else I need to look out for?
Anyway, I went out and purchased a Thermaltake Soprano (nice case, solid construction, with 120mm front and rear fans pre-installed, with a 92mm fan on the side of the case) and an Asus A8N32-SLi Deluxe. I've got the motherboard installed in the case properly from what I can tell (replaced the ports panel, got everything lined up, got the spacers installed properly, everything screwed in, etc...), and the power supply came pre-installed.
Now, I've heard I should of installed the CPU before installing the motherboard in the case. Seeing as I don't even have the CPU yet (Socket 939 processor. Thinking of something around a 3500+ for now), and I've got the motherboard installed already, I just wanted to know how hard it will be installing the chip and retail cooler. I've got plenty of room in the case to work with, so it shouldn't be too hard, but I'm not sure.
I know to pick RAM that's on tested list that came with the motherboard. Anything else I need to look out for?