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Ok guys, the time has come for me to actually use the parts and pieces I have bought and had lying around to upgrade my system.
Here is what I have to install:
1) Thermal paste (Getting some tonight)
2) Another 30G Raptor (going to put it in AID0 for performance)
3) 160G Maxtor HD for storage
4) 2x 120mm Thermaltake fans (optional as I already have 3 120mm fans, may replace two noisy ones)
I am in the process of moving files which I may need to my wifes computer, and I plan to format and re-install XP.
Here is what I need help with:
What potential problems will I run into? Especially in setting up the RAID0
Ways to avoid potential problems BEFORE they arise.. etc...
My current system specs:
ASUS P4B 800E - DELUXE mother board
Pentium 3.2 Prescott
2GB memory: TWINX Corsair matched Set
BFG 6800GT video card
I will also throw in a wrench: I have a tigerdirect giftcard for $100 which I have not spent yet, and can be used for upgrade of components if you think it could make a difference prior to a complete system overhaul.
I am a gamer, but I do not have any games which tax my system to its fullest yet. FEAR ran the slowest, but I would lower one or two settings and it would run flawlessly.
SO.. Ideas thoughts... concerns?
Thanks for any and all input....
Mike A!
Here is what I have to install:
1) Thermal paste (Getting some tonight)
2) Another 30G Raptor (going to put it in AID0 for performance)
3) 160G Maxtor HD for storage
4) 2x 120mm Thermaltake fans (optional as I already have 3 120mm fans, may replace two noisy ones)
I am in the process of moving files which I may need to my wifes computer, and I plan to format and re-install XP.
Here is what I need help with:
What potential problems will I run into? Especially in setting up the RAID0
Ways to avoid potential problems BEFORE they arise.. etc...
My current system specs:
ASUS P4B 800E - DELUXE mother board
Pentium 3.2 Prescott
2GB memory: TWINX Corsair matched Set
BFG 6800GT video card
I will also throw in a wrench: I have a tigerdirect giftcard for $100 which I have not spent yet, and can be used for upgrade of components if you think it could make a difference prior to a complete system overhaul.
I am a gamer, but I do not have any games which tax my system to its fullest yet. FEAR ran the slowest, but I would lower one or two settings and it would run flawlessly.
SO.. Ideas thoughts... concerns?
Thanks for any and all input....
Mike A!