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Building first PC next week, and need a little help.

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Rick974

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I'm finally taking the plunge, and building a system from scratch. 🙂

I got a couple of questions first though.

I plan on buying the Asus P4TE motherboard and P4 processor from Fry's Outpost.
Fry's Outpost

Has anybody used these guys before, and are they good?

Also, when I get the processor, will the heat sink and fan already be attached to the processor?

And if not, will I need to put some grease between the heat sink and processor?

Thanks for any help, and wish me luck. 😀
 


<< Has anybody used these guys before, and are they good? >>

Heard of them, they're good.

<< Also, when I get the processor, will the heat sink and fan already be attached to the processor? >>

Nope. But I wouldn't worry. Attaching the P4's HSF is very easy and risk free.

<< And if not, will I need to put some grease between the heat sink and processor? >>

Nah, only if you plan on ocing.


I'd suggest you go to Anandtech tomorrow AM, they should have a review of the new 850e chipset along with 533fsb P4's and you will want to change your specs accordingly.
 
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