@ janggut
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ROFL.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ROFL.gif" alt="" /> professional??? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" /> i just work with the stuff... i didnt design anything...
another point to stay away from external soundcards / extigy... i have one.... in windows it works fine.... the MOMENT i go into any game.... it distorts.... the driver handling is )#@($)@#($@_up... "excuse the language there". so the moment i play games, i switch back to my onboard sound....
When it comes to memory, i do agree to get the heat-sinks for it... it makes a huge difference... and its easy to clip on.
the easiest way to make sure that you get the right CPU, memory and add-ons for your motherboard, is just TELL the sales person that it must be compatible with your motherboard.
as for the SATA windows installation.... you need to supply the windows setup with extra drivers the SATA drives... which shouldnt be a problem.... EXCEPT that the manufacturers tend to ZIP it on the CD, so you cant just point it to the location, you first need to use another pc to extract it to stiffy, (and there are a few on the cd, but only 1 will work, depending on your specific SATA chipset.
another thing that makes it a bigger hassle to install onto a SATA drive, is the fact that windows setup doesnt ASK you for these drivers, it flashes a message for a second stating that IF you want to use extra drivers, you must fress F6 (IIRC)... i missed that a couple of times before i saw it.
And amazingly enough... SATA drives run hotter than normal IDE. and you can buy round IDE cables, though, if you fold the cables neatly, ribbon cables dont hinder the airflow.
