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Hey I am going to post my pics of my completed computer. What method do you all recommend to post the pics? Unless I'm blind I haven't seen a way to do it on this forum except by linking to a web page. Thoughts welcome, thanks! :)

If I have a 1GB stick of Corsair DDR2 800 PC6400 RAM 240-Pin Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145153 Can I use another brand of RAM later on with same specs? The only reason I didn't get two sticks right off the bat was for cost. Just wondering if brand...

Thanks Synergy, I'll write a review later on.

Oh man I'm done with my computer and it rocks. Rob, your review of the NZXT was so true - the case is awesome! And I love all of its features and benefits like the drive bays, magnetic door, blue leds, and everything! I'm so busy right now, otherwise I'd post some pics right now...

Yep. I've got the mobo in, PSU in. Now all I gotta do is connect everything and install the graphics card - should be ready soon.

Yeah only problem is the majority of screws they gave me were too big for the standoffs. At any rate, I just got back from ACE Hardware and no can do, but he suggested I go to a local computer store and the guy gave me some screws that are perfect. Rock on!

Another question as I go along. Assuming I didn't miss a package of screws etc. I only got my main screw packet with my case, the NZXT and it only came with 4 of these screws as shown in the picture. The problem is I have to have 9 of them in order to secure the motherboard... so either...

Cool, I thought so but just thought I'd make sure. Thanks Jakal.

Okay, thanks for looking into this Tater - I got the jumper off with a VERY TINY screwdriver (flathead) so now just tell me it's going to work! :) Here's my motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131022

ST3320620AS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148140 Also I just read on an FAQ with Seagate that the limitation is for compatability with older controllers, so in theory since my Mobo supports 3Gb/s I should be able to take that jumper off right? Any ideas besides...

Okay I've started to mess around with bits and pieces of putting it together and I have run into a few mishaps I suppose. For right now, on my Seagate hard drive there's a jumper block that is set to limit operation to 1.5Gb/s and I looked on Seagate's website and it says that the jumper...

Hey guys, I got all my parts from Newegg now so I can start building soon. Everything seems in order and I will post some pictures soon!

I know it's such a burden!

Oh okay cool Rob, I haven't messed with BIOS as much as I would like to, but now's my chance. I don't know whether it's good or bad that my first computer build back in May worked perfectly with very little configuration. At any rate I'll figure the Latin out once I get in there.

I know you guys rock, I've been a member of many BBS systems with various tech sites but this one is the best. A lot of knowledgeable people to have conversations with and exchange valuable information while at the same time being cooled out and sharing a passion for technology. Anyway that's...

Speaking of the RAM, I read somewhere that the AM2 mobo's with AMD CPU's take issue with some DDR2 800 PC2 6400 RAM modules, but then I read somewhere else that MY particular Corsair module works well... Any ideas on what I can expect on first boot from my BIOS with this situation??

Exactly :) Yeah I always keep a can of compressed air around. And now that my new rig will have a clear side panel I can see what's going on a little more easily. Either way it's just gonna rock!

Good stuff. I'll see how things fly with the stock cooler and then do my research and see if I can upgrade sometime later on. Gotta' be after my second RAM stick though, as you already mentioned Rob ;)

Good deal, I'm content with not spending the extra money and assuming AMD is not going to bundle a HSFU that is not going to properly cool my CPU. I'd rather use the money and get my second stick on RAM sometime soon! :)

Okay what I'm getting is that for aesthetic it's imperative to upgrade to a better HSFU, but the included one is going to cool the CPU just fine for the most part? I probably will upgrade at some point anyway but I'll have to do my homework and get into the culture of aftermarket CPU coolers...