Need advice once computer is built

You can, it would be a good test of your components (while the receipts and boxes are readily availble for RMA) to see if everything performs as it should. What were you going to use for burn-in software?

Burn In.....I've never done that myself....I mean it's kind of just the time from when you first build it ...to the time temperatures and performance are stable. Thermal compounds take time to "burn in" and stablize the temps.

It's not like you are breaking in a car where you're supposed to stay under a certain speed for a few thousand miles....if that even really matters. I mean I've done it a few and they fell apart, and others I've not taken care of as well that refused to die!

I'm sure someone will come along and argue with me and say it's crucial or important, but if you can get Vista to install and then run a few benchmarks or games then you should be in good shape. If there is a problem they usually show up pretty fast.

I've got an E8400 myself. I haven't found any program that has required overclocking for good performance with it. I think it's mostly something you can put in your signature....he he.....It is an easy chip to overclock though...I just don't see the need for it right now unless it's something you like to do.

Looks like a pretty solid system you got there...should be great!

Aevm could ya tell me how to run memtest86? Never done that before. Do I do that after Vista install or before?


BTW, thanks to all here on the boards with this build. Would NEVER have gotten this good a build without the great folks on this forum. You have no idea how much I appreciate all the help!

Thanks iluv..I'll do that!