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Graff · 09-19-2008, 05:45 AM

damn i wish i was as smart as you guys about computers...its a valuable skill to have

sleepy-sheep · 09-19-2008, 09:26 AM

Graff,Sep 18 2008, 02:45 PM Wrote:damn i wish i was as smart as you guys about computers...its a valuable skill to have

build a computer, and use wikipedia. its pretty easily self-learned

G3n0C1D3 · 09-19-2008, 10:15 AM

sleepy-sheep,Sep 18 2008, 06:26 PM Wrote:
Graff,Sep 18 2008, 02:45 PM Wrote:damn i wish i was as smart as you guys about computers...its a valuable skill to have
build a computer, and use wikipedia. its pretty easily self-learned

I actually learned on my own. Most of it is just common sense. You can also learn from looking inside your PC if you have the time or just occasionally browsing Newegg and such.

But, I never knew about the special screws for motherboard mounting. >.>

Underdog · 09-19-2008, 10:47 AM

G3n0C1D3,Sep 19 2008, 12:15 AM Wrote:But, I never knew about the special screws for motherboard mounting. >.>

Special screws?? Share secret??

sleepy-sheep · 09-19-2008, 12:14 PM

Underdog,Sep 18 2008, 07:47 PM Wrote:
G3n0C1D3,Sep 19 2008, 12:15 AM Wrote:But, I never knew about the special screws for motherboard mounting. >.>
Special screws?? Share secret??

haha yeah, i never knew about them either when i was building my first computer. luckily my tech-smart friend was helping me do it.

the mobo is mounted in the case not laying directly flat on the case, but on screws that act as legs for the mobo, so its not in contact with the case.

makes sense but i wouldnt have even thought of that if i didnt know that.

Underdog · 09-19-2008, 02:17 PM

sleepy-sheep,Sep 19 2008, 02:14 AM Wrote:
Underdog,Sep 18 2008, 07:47 PM Wrote:
G3n0C1D3,Sep 19 2008, 12:15 AM Wrote:But, I never knew about the special screws for motherboard mounting. >.>
Special screws?? Share secret??
haha yeah, i never knew about them either when i was building my first computer. luckily my tech-smart friend was helping me do it.

the mobo is mounted in the case not laying directly flat on the case, but on screws that act as legs for the mobo, so its not in contact with the case.

makes sense but i wouldnt have even thought of that if i didnt know that.

I wouldn't have either... thanks mr. sheepzy

Womb-Raider · 09-19-2008, 06:20 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16835186134

thats the heatsink that pretty much comes recommended for your chip, has good reviews too and free shipping:D

G3n0C1D3 · 09-19-2008, 08:59 PM

Underdog,Sep 18 2008, 11:17 PM Wrote:
sleepy-sheep,Sep 19 2008, 02:14 AM Wrote:
Underdog,Sep 18 2008, 07:47 PM Wrote:
G3n0C1D3,Sep 19 2008, 12:15 AM Wrote:But, I never knew about the special screws for motherboard mounting. >.>
Special screws?? Share secret??
haha yeah, i never knew about them either when i was building my first computer. luckily my tech-smart friend was helping me do it.

the mobo is mounted in the case not laying directly flat on the case, but on screws that act as legs for the mobo, so its not in contact with the case.

makes sense but i wouldnt have even thought of that if i didnt know that.
I wouldn't have either... thanks mr. sheepzy

Yeah, they're the weird, copper-colored octagonal-esque onces that, once screwed into the holes on the mobo panel, have some extra bulk sticking up that you need to align with the holes on the mobo.

Womb-Raider · 09-20-2008, 04:37 AM

i figured it out on my own :/ they send them with the mobo and theres instructions. doesnt take a rcoket scientist.

Underdog · (This post was last modified: 09-20-2008 05:03 PM by Underdog.)

Womb-Raider,Sep 19 2008, 08:20 AM Wrote:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16835186134

thats the heatsink that pretty much comes recommended for your chip, has good reviews too and free shipping:D

...says $8.25 for shipping:(

EDIT: should i get more than 4 gig of ram?