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Just some advance prep for when my PC arrives, help me out please :)

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RahulM

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Sorry if I'm asking too many questions, just wanna make sure I do everything correctly. So here goes, specs:


CPU: AMD64 4000+
CASE: ATX Antec SLK3000B NOPS BLACK
MOBO: DFI Lanparty UT NF4 Sli-DR
HDD: 2x Raptor 10k RPM (RAID0)
VidCard: 2x 6800 Ultras
Psupply: 600W Enermax Noisetaker
Ram: Kingston KVR 400mhz DDR NO-ECC 2gig kit
Monitor: Dell 2405FPW
Extras:Zalman CNPS7000B-AlCu heatsink and a Vantec 120mm Stealthfan
Opt. drive:NEC 3520A

I'll be getting the system without windows installed, didn't wanna pay 200 bucks when I already have the OS from my other PCs. Anyway, I'd just like to know in which order to install drivers, I don't even know if it would make a difference, but better to be safe than sorry. This is what I had in mind, correct me if I'm wrong:

1. Windowsupdate.com critical fixes
2. Nforce4 mobo drivers (sound, ethernet, etc.)
3. Nvidia forceware from www.slizone.com
4. Misc drivers and program installations

Is that ok?

Also, I decided not to get a floppy drive since I do everything with my USB Mp3 player. But I've read that installing Raid drivers requires the use of a floppy, is that true? The store is supposed to handle the raid configuration, so I'm not too sure.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help and sorry for the n00bie questions.
 
Is it difficult to install a raid array?

Is it common for raid to screw up and need re-configuring? I have no experience, but I guess the warranty would cover me if that ever happens. I can always buy an external floppy as well.

Also, can the BIOS be flashed (this means update/patch, right?) within Windows or must that be done with a floppy while booting as well?
 
head on over to dfi-street.com they can get you up and running. i would re-think your ram choice. kingston hyper x or the kingston value ram doesnt perform well if at all on this board. maybe you will get lucky.
 
Thanks Knothead, I'm getting some great help at dfi-street.com 🙂

The kingston KVR ram seems to be ok though, according to the official list of supported memory brands.
 
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