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Tips on new build

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asintu

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I will start building a new system soon.
What's some general tips with regards to the following:

1. Don't have anti-static gloves, so how can i make sure i don't mess up the components?
2. Should I first test the system outside and then put everything in the case?
3. Installing an intel (e8400) heatsink and cooler
4. Want to install xp and ubuntu so should i make 2 partitions?
5. Should I do a quick or full format before installing windows? if so, do i format all partitions?

Anything else you'd like to advice on will be appreciated.

Thanx.
 
Static discharge isnt as common an issue as people think, just doing go rubbing your feet on carpet and then touching componants. And make sure you touch a metal part of the case before working and you will be fine.

I only recommend building out of the case when there is a problem. and thats rare

the heatsink comes with directions and are pretty self explanitory

Install XP then install ubuntu, ubuntu will take care of the boot loader

Quick format, no reason to do a full unless you suspect issues with the disk. The difference is a full does a scan for bad sectors using chkdsk. People will argue and say you need a full on the first format, but thats bs
 
Originally posted by: RadiclDreamer


Install XP then install ubuntu, ubuntu will take care of the boot loader

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so make just one main partition and then take care of ubuntu? would'nt it make more sense to pre-allocate (a partition) for ubuntu to be installed on?
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Originally posted by: asintu
Originally posted by: RadiclDreamer


Install XP then install ubuntu, ubuntu will take care of the boot loader

/q]

so make just one main partition and then take care of ubuntu? would'nt it make more sense to pre-allocate (a partition) for ubuntu to be installed on?
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It honestly doesnt matter either way, ubuntu will take care of partitioning (with your permission of course) during the install. You just resize and run with it. If anything create a main partition with say 70% of your space for windows and leave the rest unallocated for ubuntu
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I have never had to, but as I understand it, if windows is corrupt & needs reinstalled, the pictures & music in a 3d partition will not be erased.
 
2 more questions:

- my mobo has a 24pin power connector and another 8pin 12V power connector...should I connect both? (psu provides both plus another 4pin 12v connector)
- can the memory sticks be installed both ways...as in does it matter which face-plate is to the left or right?
 
the memory will only go in in one direction. Look at the jut out on the motherboard and the cut out on the ram stick and line them up.

the 24 pin and the 8 pin should both be plugged in.
 
I'd make a /home partition and a swap partition when you're installing ubuntu. /home makes it much easier for upgrades, reinstalls, etc.
 
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