This is it- final questions before i whip out the credit card

[Cainxinth]

This is the final arrangement i'll be purchasing this afternoon. Its undergone numerous revisions, but if a conflict managed to squeak through please inform me. BTW, other than the VIA 4in1 which drivers do i need that won't be included which my hardware, and any special tips for HSF installation?

Athlon T-Bird 1.4 GHz 266 FSB
MSI K7 Master-S
2X 256MB Crucial CAS 2.5 PC-2100 SDRAM
ASUS V8200 Deluxe GF3 64MB
NEC FE950+ 19" CRT
IBM Deskstar 40GB ATA/100 7200 RPM
Pioneer 16X DVD Slot Loading
Plextor 16x CD-RW
Mitsumi 1.44MB Floppy
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz
Antec SX840 w/ 400W PS
Taisol CGK760 HSF
2X Sunon 26CFM 60mm
Arctic Silver II TC
Rounded IDE's

Price: ~$1,750 tax and shipping included

 

[Electric Amish]

I would download the newest Soundcard and Vidcard drivers. Other than that you should be set.

HSF installation:

Tip #1- Be Careful!

amish

 

[agg123456789]

looks good. the taisol hsf clip looks like it will be nice and easy to install...on the contrary. in my opinion it is better to get someone to help you install the sucker. have them hold the heatsink on the proccessor, and you push the clip down with a screwdriver or something. and i think it is easier to do it when the mobo is not in the case.



agg123456789

 

[Noriaki]

Why the K7 Master-S if you aren't using the SCSI? Why not just the K7 Master (same board, no scsi, cheaper).

Get the newest Video and Audio drivers, and AMD AGP driver (4.8 for Win98/ME, 5.22 for Win2k). And the Via 4in1 4.32V.
Make sure you don't install the Via AGP Driver though, you have an AMD north bridge.

 

[Viper GTS]

The Taisol clip ROCKS. Hold it down with one hand, use a screwdriver in your other hand to fasten the clip. Easy, secure, & worry-free.

AMD actually recommends that you stick with the TIM that comes with the HS, & if you don't plan on tweaking things constantly (install/uninstall the CPU, etc.) I wouldn't bother with the ASII. AS has a tendency to work it's way out from under the core, the TIM will be much more permanent.

Other than that it looks good, have fun.



Viper GTS

 

[NoreagaCNN]

No, no, no. Not the MSI K7, get the Epox 8K7A, + if you want RAID. I think the Epox is way better, unless you want the SCSI.

-Nore

 

[MichaelD]

Nice rig! Excellent advice so far. Why are you going with a slot DVD? For "bragging rights?" Just curious.

 

[wfbberzerker]

be careful! thats my hsf advice
of yeah i recommend epox 8k7a+ for good mboard with raid

 

[vailr]

Although HP has a combo CDRW/DVD-read with $100 rebate (see HotDeals), separate DVD & CDRW's may be preferable, but more expensive. Wish Plextor made a DVD drive...

 

[clarkmo]

Speakers duude, and where's the tv card, and I didn't see an AOL bundle

 

[circut16]

First I would get a WD instead of IBM

get a SB live instead, there alot more compatible

For the heatsink go 1coolpc.com

 

[Shudder]

DO NOT listen to circut.

First I would get a WD instead of IBM

This is opinion, but for the most part I've heard better about IBM

get a SB live instead, there alot more compatible

This is a total lie, ESPECIALLY with the via southbridge. Plus it sounds like garbage compared to the TB Santa Cruz.

 

[NelsonMuntz]

<< AMD actually recommends that you stick with the TIM that comes with the HS, &amp; if you don't plan on tweaking things constantly (install/uninstall the CPU, etc.) I wouldn't bother with the ASII. AS has a tendency to work it's way out from under the core, the TIM will be much more permanent. >>


I think that's the first time I have seen someone in these forums say not to use Artic Silver 2. Crazy! Not that that's important, just thought I would mention it. You have made some good choices there and that should be an awesome system. Have Fun!