My first gamin pc build!

[Shando]

Thanks everyone for the replys, helped out a lot. will my motherboard manual tell me where to put each pci card(sound, network) ?

It doesn't matter, they're all the same

 

[slipknotjake]

Will there be a spot to connect the wire from the network card to the mobo?

and how many fans should i have in my case to keep it at a good temperature, whats a good temp? i already have 3 fans, a 80mm exhaust, 80mm intake, 80mm side intake, should i have a hd cooler?

 

[Trotter]

Your motherboard should have a LAN port on it... no need for a network card.

Put your sound card in the bottom PCI slot, as far away from your graphics card as possible to help prevent buzzing and "noise".

 

[slipknotjake]

alright, thanks, and what number of fans would you recommend?

 

[Nukem]

that depends on the case your getting... and the amount of space they provided to put fans in... unless you want to do what a few of us have done, and do a little DIY to it!

but for the most part... as long as you have at least one front (intake), one/two (exhaust), MAYBE one on top (blowhole for heat), you should be good... if you can get one with 92mm or 120mm fans will mean better cooling and quieter speeds.

 

[slipknotjake]

i have 3 80mm, one side intake, one exhaust, and on front intake/hd cool

 

[Shando]

That should be enough