Motherboard bundles

[Iceviper]

First time builder here....

is it difficult to mount the processor and heatsink on a motherboard or should i look for a motherboard/processor combo?

also, how do you connect front usb ports on cases to the motherboard? Is soddering required? i dont suppose it be nice and simple clips or locks?

 

[Iceviper]

oh and i forgot, if i buy the processor separately, it says it comes with fan and heat sink, are they going to be ok or should i look into buying better ones?

 

[DJ-CHRIS]

Usually you look into buying a different one if you plan on overclocking (making your processor run faster than it should).

I like motherboard and CPU combo's, but they ship the parts seperate in most cases. Putting your own CPU in is easy.

Make sure their the right socket, EX a socket 939 motherboard and a socket 939 CPU

 

[DansPC]

VipeR,

On the USB,

Most cases come with wires you plug right onto the Motherboard.
The wires and the board should be labeled.

With all due respect, I think you need a little more guidance on building this thing. I would reccommend getting a book on the subject and brushing up. When I was starting out, a book that helped me (and I still sometimes refer to) was

Upgrading and Repairing PCs
by Scott Mueller, Craig Zacker

Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0789716364/102-6001599-6496142

Good Luck,
Dan

 

[DJ-CHRIS]

Thanks for the link, i wanted a new version of that book.

 

[Iceviper]

thanks for the idea bout a book, i went to my uncle and he gave me a book

maximum PC guide to building a dream pc

very informative on the actual buildign and set up of bios, but a bit lacking on choices for gaming, home use and office use ideas

 

[CntdwnToExtn]

yup.....all that stuff's easy..just take your time.......mounting the processor and heatsynk usualy comes with a big ol' picture labeled poster too....

 

[turtile]

All you have to do is line up the pins, drop it in, pull the lever down, and push the heatsink/fan combo on. The fan is alright but it is loud.

 

[Iceviper]

thanks for all the info, my parts should all be here by the 9th so thatll be the day we see how well i can do this