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Old 06-06-2008, 05:32 PM   #1 (permalink) Top
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Default A few question about my first build

This is my first build and I need some help.
I have picked these parts.

Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128337

CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037

RAM
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034

Case
XCLIO A380BK Fully Black High Gloss Finish SECC 1.0mm thickness ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103010

Graphics Card
EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130318

Hard Drive – 1
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST380815AS 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148231

Hard Drive – 2
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148262

Power Supply
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010

Optical Drive
ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135156

Now for questions
1. Will all these parts fit and go together?
2. I see the power supply has a fan on top of it, so since the power supply is at the top of my case, won't the fan not get air or only get hot air?
3. Both the hard drives are OEM, that does mean that they dont come with cables right? So would i need to buy some? and if so can you give me a link?
4. Am I missing anything? Like cables or something?
5. I want to use windows XP, I think i need service pack 2 right? And can someone give me a link to the software on Newegg?

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Firstly, Hi And Welcome!

Now on to your questions:

1. Yes, everything looks like it will fit just fine

2. The psu fan is actually on the bottom but the photo is taken of it upside-down so you can see the fan. When you fit it into your case, the fan will point downwards.

3. I don't know much about oem hardware so i can't tell you weather they will come with cables or not but here is a link for some sata cables:
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

4. You may be missing sata cables which i have covered. with regard to Hard Drive power, If i'm not mistaken, your psu comes with three sata power connections which means you are sorted with regard to your hard drive and disk drive power.

5. Windows XP with service pack 2:
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2C for System Builders - Operating Systems - that's xp pro.
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2B for System Builders 1 Pack - Operating Systems -that's xp home.
It's your choice
you may want xp with service pack 3 also so here:
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3 English for System Builders 1 Pack CD - Operating Systems - xp home
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 English for System Builders 1 Pack CD - Operating Systems - xp pro
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Nice rig man.


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