Thanks for the input guys. I've changed the PSU to
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005
and went with the recommended ram.
One more...
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
This is my work PC. I have Outlook, IE, Firefox (20+ tabs), Excel, and Word running at all times. That is pretty much all it is used for. No gaming but I still want the option if I choose to.
2. What YOUR...
Post here if you find a way to do it and I'll do the same. I'm going to try d/l a "backup" of Vista x64 and use my oem key. Will post back in a few days when I get this done. I'll be checking periodically throughout the days to see if you've found a guaranteed way to do it.
So basically I can't get a valid 64bit copy from Microsoft b/c I bought the oem version...but the 32 bit oem key I bought will work with a 64 bit copy if I can get my hands on one? Correct?
The reason I ask is because I went to the link and entered the key from the 32 bit oem version I bought and it said there were no offers available for that key. Are there any other ways for me to get a copy of the 64 bit version on the cheap?
Oh and the drive shows up in BIOS just like it should and FYI - the DVD drive is a SATA drive made by Lite On. It's this drive:
http://www.newegg.com/product/...p?item=N82E16827106057
You guys hit the nail on the head - I forgot to connect the four pin power near the cpu. Once I did that, it posted and everything was looking up. Until...
I installed XP and got error messages saying the following files were missing from the disc:
ks.sys
modem.sys
ndisuio.sys
sp2.cab...
Ok so I got all the parts to build my first computer this morning (Christmas :) ) and I am attempting to assemble it.
I've already installed the cpu, heatsink/fan, memory, video card and plugged in the front panel controls. When I go to start it up, the cpu fan, video card fan and the two...
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