[FenderGuy2112]

Hello, :)

As I said, I wanted to keep this thread rolling for a while ,(I've been waiting on a free computer from a someone for the last week... so then when I get it I can judge if I want to build up on that, or continue my current project).

When I do figure out what I ulimately want to do, I'll fill you guys in...

Thank you for your patience and prior help,

FenderGuy2112

[rgreen4]

No problem. Just let us know when you have the info.

[FenderGuy2112]

Hello,
I think I've finally got a list of all of the nessasary parts I need to finish my computer..:

* Cpu/Heatsink
* Mobo
* RAM
* PSU
* Case (with fans)
* Wireless PCI adapter (I have to go wireless)
* I already have a keyboard
* I already have a mouse
* I already have a monitor
* I already have two IDE HD's
* OS - Ubuntu Linux
* Thermal Compound
Alright; so there it is... does everything look compatible? Am I missing anything? How hard will the cpu be to install (Will I have to use that "glue" stuff for the installtion?). I know I didn't choose a video card, and I know I should upgrade to Serial-ATA HD's, but I'm on a low budget here, I will upgrade later.

Thank You,
FenderGuy2112

P.S. If anything looks incompatible please let me know!

[rgreen4]

I was concerned about the Linksys adapter and compatibility with Linux but according to this list you should be good to go.
As to the question about the "glue" stuff, actually it is called Thermal Paste or Thermal Grease. The one that mph highly recommends is Artic Silver 5, and a small tube from Newegg is about $5, so it's not very expensive. I have a tube coming in a order I just made. I have used another brand (Zero Therm), but I have since read enough comments about Artic Silver 5 that I am changing. Use a very, very, small amount, usually defined as an amount about 1/2 the size of a grain of rice.

[FenderGuy2112]

Hi rgreen,

Thank you for keeping along with this post from the start; I appeciate all of your help.

I updated my last post with the "thermal compound" you and mph recommended.

I have decided to only use one IDE hd, so I can have that and my dvd optical drive split onto one cable... Is this possible?

I have a feeling that I can actually buy these parts soon, (I'm going to wait for a few more responces first), so I just want to double check everything, can you guys double check everything compabitly-wise with me?

Thank you,
FenderGuy2112

[mphenterprises]

Hi FenderGuy. Everything looks good. My only concern is the 430Watt Power Supply. That is just at the border of what I feel is a comfortable peak wattage for computers, custom computer especially. Depending on your computer usage, you should be fine. If you start to notice that your computer run hot or just doesn't seem to perform like it should, you may want to consider a higher wattage. Other than that, I say go for it as is and enjoy your build. :D

[spike]

MPH, Antech power supply's are "generally", more robst, than most, and with an efficiency rateing of 80+%, should be sufficient, .......unless, multiple , power slurping video cards ,and a 6600-6800 series Intel, CPU, are used, in other words, he's good to go unless he intends to upgrade, .......if he does intend to upgrade, a larger power supply , would be well advised.

[mphenterprises]

Hi Spike. Good Call. Thank you. :D

[spike]

:D

[rgreen4]

What I haven't seen in your list is the optical drive. If you are going to use an existing IDE optical drive it needs to be at least a CD burner with DVD Rom in it, preferably a DVD burner. This board comes with a packet containing an 80 wire cable for cable select. Set both the IDE drive and the Optical drive to CS and then the black (primary) connector goes to the HD, the gray connector (secondary) goes to the Optical Drive and the green (MB) connector goes to the motherboard. The normal MB connector on these cables is blue, but Gigabyte has lime green ones instead. If you have an older 80 wire cable, you can use it. An older 40 pin cable can also be used, but then you have to set the HD to master and the OD to slave. Its just easier to use the newer cables, especially since they give you one.
There is another 34 wire cable with just two connectors, This is for the floppy if you have one. There are also two SATA cables, one has two straight connectors and the other with a 90 degree on one end and one straight connector on the other. Since you won't have any SATA devices at first, just put these in a safe place too.

I have one of these MB's I have just installed and am about to install and hook up the PSU.

[Yert]

Everything looks in order, but how much RAM are you gonna get?

Additionally, are you gonna push for a Graphics card? Or do you not plan on doing any major graphics editing or gaming?

[art209]

Did I notice that there are to be two IDE hard dirves? If so, will he need an IDE card so that three or more devices can be connected? Most motherboards today just have one IDE connector for two devices. Also, is the motherboard to have onboard video?

Okay, I see that it has onboard video.

[FenderGuy2112]

Alright, I think that this is my final parts list for sure... last call to notice anything incompatible, or wrong! (I can't wait to order this stuff!)
* Cpu/Heatsink
* Mobo
* RAM
* Case (with fans)
* PSU
* Wireless PCI adapter (I have to go wireless)
* I already have a keyboard
* I already have a mouse
* I already have monitor
* HD - 40 gig IDE-based HD
* Optical drive - A read only DVD drive
* OS - Ubuntu Linux
* Thermal Compound

Okay this is probably my last double-check of my parts list... Thank you everyone for all of your help and advice, I really appeciate it!
FenderGuy2112

P.S...: hopefully I'm not forgetting anything; please let me know if I am!

[rgreen4]

Looks like everything is there. The heatsink will have pre-applied thermal compound which should be removed. I just use alcohol soaked swabs. They are available at any first aid supply section of stores usually close to blood meters. I keep them on hand for cleaning cuts and scratches, and they work very well on removing thermal compound, and the alcohol does not leave any film as it evaporates.

The first pin on the heatsink is easy to latch, I go across diagonally (like tightening lug nuts) and then the third one in between. The fourth on opposite the third will be the hardest to latch. Be sure to have good support directly under the hold when pressing down on that pin to avoid stressing the board too much.

Good Luck on the build.

[Yert]

Anti-Static straps?

Sonic Sez that frying your hardware is no good. What you should do if your touching your hardware in a place that it does not like shocks. First, put on a strap. Second ground yourself. Then, get out of there! (when the job is done of course)