build help

[clocker]

I'm surprised clocker never told you to install the SATA drivers for Windows from your floppy
.

I'm not.
In theory (and in practise, at least with the DFI and Gigabyte nf4 mobos) a SATA device connected through the nvidia chipset does not require the F6 dance.
If you're board differs, then I suppose you'll have to floppy your way to Nirvana.

[silent h3ro]

I'm surprised clocker never told you to install the SATA drivers for Windows from your floppy
.

I'm not.
In theory (and in practise, at least with the DFI and Gigabyte nf4 mobos) a SATA device connected through the nvidia chipset does not require the F6 dance.
If you're board differs, then I suppose you'll have to floppy your way to Nirvana.

Still you should have said so. I have a Gigabyte nf4 board and it required me to install my own drivers.

[suprafreak6]

i dont know i installed a floppy anyway (good for future just in case) and now im making the disc with drivers on it, once i put these drivers on what do i do after? install xp?

[silent h3ro]

Yes install XP, then once ur in the blue screen part, once it is loading the files, it will ask you at the very bottom to press F6 or w/e it is to install the correct drivers (pay attention because I missed that part a few times when I installed my SATA drive).

[suprafreak6]

wait so i only need to put that disc in as im installing xp or no?

[clocker]

You start the install normally (with the XP CD) and press F6 when prompted at the bottom of the screen (keep your eyes open, it comes up fast).

The install will stop after loading some files and ask for your "third party mass storage device drivers" and tell you to install the floppy disk.

Follow the prompts from there.

[suprafreak6]

ok will try soon

[Seedler]

Went shopping yesterday(sat) and bought couple more parts:

Enermax EG-495P-VE SFMA NoiseTaker P Series 485 Watt ATX Power Supply w/ Dual Fan, Smart Fan, P4, SATA $89

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...322&cid=PS.808

For this PSU, the ratings are as follow:
3.3 V=32A
5 V=32A
12V1=18A
12V2=18A
12Vtotal=32A


LG DVD-+RW dual layer $50

Stealth Case Fan $10

Arctic Sliver 5 thermal paste $10


Questions:
1. I know my PSU is pretty good, but I think it is overkill even if I should be overclocking? Is it too much power?

2. How do I remove the original thermal paste that came with the AMD cpu without scratching the heat sink?

3. Where does the stealth 80mm case fan go? I can't seem to find a tutorial for case fan installation

thanks in advance for replies

[Seedler]

1 more question:

how much thermal paste should I put between the athlon 64 3200+ (sok 939) and the original heatsink that came with it?

[Virtualbody1234]

1. You cannot have too much power.
2. You can leave the stock thermal pad in place. It works fine (large surface area for heat transfer). If you really need to remove the pad then use your fingernail and some acetone.
3. Fan placement varies from one case to the next. You should already know where it goes when you buy it.

Extra question: A very thin layer.