So I went to Microcenter today and picked up some components to upgrade my pc.
Motherboard :
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0358080
CPU :
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589
RAM :
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0353218
Cooler :
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0315397
So I'm gonna attempt to install it all tomorrow. Few questions though.
Will I need to reinstall my OS on my HDD? I was under the impression that I would just be able to keep everything and boot straight up to how it was once I hooked everything up since the drives are SATA.
What is the best method of applying thermal paste? Do I need to spread it all out with a card/razor blade, or can I just put down a pea sized drop in the center of the cpu and then place the cooler on top of it, spreading it out evenly?
Anything else that I need to know? Any settings I should be sure to change or enable right away?
Motherboard :
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0358080
CPU :
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589
RAM :
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0353218
Cooler :
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0315397
So I'm gonna attempt to install it all tomorrow. Few questions though.
Will I need to reinstall my OS on my HDD? I was under the impression that I would just be able to keep everything and boot straight up to how it was once I hooked everything up since the drives are SATA.
What is the best method of applying thermal paste? Do I need to spread it all out with a card/razor blade, or can I just put down a pea sized drop in the center of the cpu and then place the cooler on top of it, spreading it out evenly?
Anything else that I need to know? Any settings I should be sure to change or enable right away?