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[Hans]

Hi all,

 

I am about to upgrade my pc and am picking up my bits (sig) today, and shall be playing over the weekend. Any tips / pitfalls to look out for, given the equipment I've chosen?

 

Thanks.

 

Paul

[repoman]

Get 24pin native PSU, update BIOS to 6-23-3

[Fight Game]

There are some great guides here on installing hardware, and the memory guide, plus installation of the OS, drivers, etc. Get as much reading in here as you can and good luck! Welcome to the street!

[Guest Blooz1]

Here's a good guide compiled by Ed Jacobson, one of our members, that's been used with great success;

 

Step-by-Step New Build Guide

 

Let us know how you make out!

 

And welcome to the "Street!"

[OceanSeasforMe]

G'day,

 

I agree with Blooz1 and its why I try to steer people to that thread it as it helped me a lot. (post 49 page 4 is the one, but read the whole thread as it is informative.)

 

Also,

Specific part numbers will help you find any specific issues or problems.

 

Read all the *(applicable) stickys in this forum and link off them and it is not that hard to figure out. (but if you do encounter problems the nice people in this forum are always astounding me with their depths of knowledge and someone will be able to help you.)

 

Best of luck with it.

[THunDA]

GL with your build..

 

Please be more specific with your sig..

 

"1024 (512x2) Geil 550mhz..550W PSU"

 

Exactly what Geil 550mhz ram are you using ?.. What brand and model psu ?

 

Thx

[Hans]

Thanks for the replies. I have updated my sig. Don't know exactly what PSU it is. From my old system. Will check that tonight and update sig again then.

 

Is the ADA4000DEP5BN (90nm) better than the ADA4000DEP5AS (130nm) ?

 

Thanks.

 

Paul

[sthaznpride17]

yes the 90 nm is better, it runs a bit cooler

[SnooP]

yeah 90nm is a better. runs cooler/uses less power and overclocks a lot better to.

[Guest nomad]

SSE3 is a bonus too.

[Sharp]

Hello,

 

Looks like GEIL ultra platinum PC4400 3-4-4-8.

 

Not a bad choice if you had an Intel board, these modules feature Hynix chips.

 

They may be ok at 200Mhz but when you start Overclocking it may become very unstable.

But, lets wait and see.

[superflyguy]

Just don't scrimp on the PSU, make sure it is a quality unit. If you get El Cheapo 1000Watt unit, you'll regret it!