Hey, Im new to the forums so hello to everyone. Hopefully you guys can help me(last forums i went to didnt). This is my first time building a computer and the first time messing with new features.
1. When installing an AMD 64 chip into a motherboard, along with a cpu fan, is there any application i should put on prior to placing the chip? I heard of some type of gel you put down but I'm not sure where and how much.
2. I am going to hook up a RAID 0 with my 2 Seagate 80GB S-ATA HDD's. My computer will be bone stock when i hook put it together. No OS. Is there a way to enable the RAID before an OS is implemented because when it is established, it formats the drives so I'm guessing it would be a waste to install an OS and have it whiped immediately.
Thats all I got right now, Ill reply if I think of anything else. If you can provide me with any other info for a first time building to be aware of, that would be appreciated. Thanks.
1. When installing an AMD 64 chip into a motherboard, along with a cpu fan, is there any application i should put on prior to placing the chip? I heard of some type of gel you put down but I'm not sure where and how much.
2. I am going to hook up a RAID 0 with my 2 Seagate 80GB S-ATA HDD's. My computer will be bone stock when i hook put it together. No OS. Is there a way to enable the RAID before an OS is implemented because when it is established, it formats the drives so I'm guessing it would be a waste to install an OS and have it whiped immediately.
Thats all I got right now, Ill reply if I think of anything else. If you can provide me with any other info for a first time building to be aware of, that would be appreciated. Thanks.