I got my new computer in, and got it up and working.
Here are the specs:
2.8C P4
Abit IC7-G
Zalman CNPS7000AlCu
Kingston HyperX PC3500 512mb x2
Fortron 400watt PSU
Radeon 9700Pro AIW
40gig Seagate 7200.7
120gig Seagate 7200.7 SATA x2 on Raid0
Liteon DVD-ROM
Liteon 52x CD Burner
m-audio revolution
Dell 1800FP
4 Panaflo L1A fans (not all connected right now)
Logitech Cordless MX Duo
I have a few questions/comments about it:
1. In the BIOS my memory is coming up at CAS2.5 and much slower timings than I think it should be. I can manually set it, but I dont know what are safe timings to use with those. right now I'm only running it at 200mhz, but I will probably up it later. What timings should I use now, and what should I use when I up the FSB.
2. The computer is pretty loud, which surprises me because I did a good amt of research to get all quiet componets. I'm pretty sure the culprit is the Furtron PSU. My panaflos seem to output more air than the PSU fan. Can I safely put a panaflo in my psu. What does this involve doing? I'm pretty sure this should be do able, bc the silenX psu is just a fortron w/ a really low cfm fan in it.
3. The CPU temp is 42 idle, 52 at around full load, and system is 32. Keep in mind I dont have the side panel fan on yet, but I think my CPU temps are still pretty high. I'm going to try reappliing ceramique in a few days. Any good sites on how to apply it. I used a credit card, but I think I screwed it up a little.
4. I bought a Zalman NB heatsink to replace the Abit one, and planning on cutting it to use the retention ring. How do i remove the hsf already on the NB.
5. I have a Blue and Ultraviolet CC. Any suggestions of where to put them. I'm thinking of putting the blue one sideways near the back of the case, and the UV near the top of the case between the psu and drive cage and the side panel.
Sorry for such a long post and asking so many questions.
Thanks in advance!
