I am a first time builder and I want to know If I need to be proficient in BIOS, CMOS, and jumper placements and RAID to build the system. will the manuals cover everything? I'm knowledgeable about computers and parts and Compatability. My biggest questions are:
here's the sytem I plan to build within the next week or two:
(subject to change to meet fluctuating budget and feedback)
CPU: AMD athlon 64 3200+ (Winchester)
MoBo: Asus A8N-SLI deluxe
Video: eVGA GeForce 6600GT PCI-E SLI-ready
HDD: Maxtor 200 GB SATA
Optical:16x4x16 DVD+/-RW dulalayer
Optical 2: 16x DVD rom
monitor: 17" flat panel, 8ms, 500:1
Is it that much harder to install 2 HDDs? and what would I need to know?special technical knowledge, common mistakes etc...
Can I install a second HDD after I 've been using one for a while?
Another Q is opinions on which RAID is better 0, 1, or 0+1?
here's the sytem I plan to build within the next week or two:
(subject to change to meet fluctuating budget and feedback)
CPU: AMD athlon 64 3200+ (Winchester)
MoBo: Asus A8N-SLI deluxe
Video: eVGA GeForce 6600GT PCI-E SLI-ready
HDD: Maxtor 200 GB SATA
Optical:16x4x16 DVD+/-RW dulalayer
Optical 2: 16x DVD rom
monitor: 17" flat panel, 8ms, 500:1