ordering new components. can someone comment

[jzinckgra]

I'm upgrading my current system with the following components and was hoping to get some comments and/or recommendations:

80656-800
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor 2.8GHz, 800MHz FSB, Socket 478 Retail ***(Free 2nd Day)***
Remove $289.00 $289.00

240301
Asus P4P800 i865PE P4 (800FSB) Skt478 DDR ATX Motherboard w/Audio, Gigabit LAN, RAID/Serial ATA Retail ***(Free 2nd Day)***
Remove $127.99 $127.99

80092-9
Kingston HyperX KHX3200/256 256MB DDR400 PC3200 Memory w/Heat Spreader Retail ***(Free 2nd Day)***
Remove $57.00 $114.00

270007
Antec TruePower True430 430W Power Supply Retail ***(Free 2nd Day)***
Remove $82.49 $82.49


604631
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Single (Full Version) OEM ***(Free 2nd Day)***
Remove $141.50 $141.50

I'll mainly be using this system for gaming and other applications. I'll also be putting in a ATI 9800 video card. All of this will go into an Enlight 7237 case. 2 questions:
1) when you order a CPU/heatsink/fan combo, does it already have thermal grease on the CPU or do you need to do that yourself?
2) Does UPS require a signature upon delivery for the free 2 day delivery?
I'll be ordering from googlegear. Thanks

[Dalhectar]

IIRC, Intel heatsinks come with a thermal pad, not thermal paste. If you really want to overclock, go with some nice paste like Artic Silver, but at stock speed the pad will do fine.

I think UPS does, but you can request that UPS leave all packages at your door. You can call UPS customer service for the details, but you can waive signitures.

[cip4465]

Hey there, I have a similar order in with Googlegear that I placed last Saturday. I can't comment on the delivery because I haven't received my order yet either. But you gotta love that free second day delivery! I ordered 7 different parts - all of them with free 2 day delivery & no tax - and at great prices to begin with!!! Love it!

Anyhow, your retail CPU will be coming with a HSF unit - but there will be no thermal grease applied. And....I wonder if it even comes with some? A friend at work got a retail P4 2.4 earlier this year, and it did not.

But, like Dalhectar said, if you aren't OCing...the pad will work fine.

[jzinckgra]

excellent. i think i'll be ordering soon. I'm wondering what the chances are of getting my stuff by friday if i order today. pretty slim i would imagine.

[pnjpenguin]

if you are a gamer you don't need xp pro just get home to save money