I am building a computer, the first time i have built one, and it would be cool if someone here could answer some of my questions. I don't wanna have my like 500$ go to waste. Here are my questions:
1. I got a fan with my pentium 4 processor, and it either does not fit or i'm an idiot and cant figure out how to install it. Anyone know of a website perhaps that has instrustions on installing cpu fans? Next the the proccesor spot, there are there things, ike cyllinder shaped, real close to it( sorry i don't know the name of them}. They seem to be getting in the way. Also, no matter what direction i install the fan in, it just does not seem to clamp in right. BTW, The proccesor is a Intel Pentium 4 2.8 Ghz 533 mhz FSB, and the fan came w/ the proccesor.
2. I purchased a Cdrw/DVD rom recently, and connected everything just as the instructions directed me, but the is another wire included w/ the cd drive, an audio cable, the instructions call it. I have looked through the manual and all over my motherboard and i have been unable to find this audio cable connector. It appears it needs a connector w/ 3 prongs, but like 2 of them next to each other, a space, then the next one. The cd drive is from the company rosewill.
3. I have to purchase fans for my computer, one for the front, 1 for the back, but i'm not sure which one to buy, there are sooo freakin many. Has anyone gotten a particular case fan that cooled their computer nicely? Also, would fand that connect in a pci slot be of any use, or just be a waste of money. Does anyone have any reccomendations on any other cooling products besides water cooling (I am not planning to overclock).
4. I bought a HDD that has a EIDE connector because it was a good price. I completely forgot my motherboard supports only SATA 100/133, so my question is, will it perhaps work anyway. If not, is there some sort of EIDE to SATA convertor available to buy somewhere?
TY for any advice. After starting this computer building thing i kinda realized that it's just far more complicated than i expected.
1. I got a fan with my pentium 4 processor, and it either does not fit or i'm an idiot and cant figure out how to install it. Anyone know of a website perhaps that has instrustions on installing cpu fans? Next the the proccesor spot, there are there things, ike cyllinder shaped, real close to it( sorry i don't know the name of them}. They seem to be getting in the way. Also, no matter what direction i install the fan in, it just does not seem to clamp in right. BTW, The proccesor is a Intel Pentium 4 2.8 Ghz 533 mhz FSB, and the fan came w/ the proccesor.
2. I purchased a Cdrw/DVD rom recently, and connected everything just as the instructions directed me, but the is another wire included w/ the cd drive, an audio cable, the instructions call it. I have looked through the manual and all over my motherboard and i have been unable to find this audio cable connector. It appears it needs a connector w/ 3 prongs, but like 2 of them next to each other, a space, then the next one. The cd drive is from the company rosewill.
3. I have to purchase fans for my computer, one for the front, 1 for the back, but i'm not sure which one to buy, there are sooo freakin many. Has anyone gotten a particular case fan that cooled their computer nicely? Also, would fand that connect in a pci slot be of any use, or just be a waste of money. Does anyone have any reccomendations on any other cooling products besides water cooling (I am not planning to overclock).
4. I bought a HDD that has a EIDE connector because it was a good price. I completely forgot my motherboard supports only SATA 100/133, so my question is, will it perhaps work anyway. If not, is there some sort of EIDE to SATA convertor available to buy somewhere?
TY for any advice. After starting this computer building thing i kinda realized that it's just far more complicated than i expected.