Changing from 32 to 64 bit, I need some 64 bit help.

[Alan Dacey]

Steven Vollom wrote:
> Over the past year I have accumulated the components for a new 
> computer.  I will be changing to 64 bit.
> 
> Not having a 64 bit system, I have not been paying attention to the 
> unique problems 64 bit users have had when installing and configuring a 
> Kubuntu OS.  I would like to begin with a stable application, so which 
> version should I start with?
> 
> *The following is a request for advice on installing new equipment; 
> since it doesn't concern Kubuntu, don't use your time reading it unless 
> you have the time and/or experience to advise on assembly.
> *
> The motherboard and case are in transit right now as the last components 
> necessary to build a functioning 64 bit system.
> 
> The motherboard is a rather sophisticated unit, and I have some concerns 
> about assembly.  If anyone has assembled a computer using an ASUS 
> Mempipe motherboard would you advise any particular problem I may 
> encounter installing the cooling system, or for that matter, any other 
> area of concern when assembling a new system?
> 
> I have never purchased and installed a new processor, but I am told the 
> one I bought generates a lot of heat immediately, so I want to make sure 
> I install it properly before firing up for the first time.  There seems 
> to be a pre-coated area for contact between the processor and the heat 
> sink.  Is that sufficient, or do I need to apply a coating made for that 
> purpose?  I have heard of such a procedure.  The processor is an AMD 
> quad 9600.
> 
> On a rather fortunate last moment bid for some memory on Ebay, I 
> purchased 12gb of Axiom ECC DDR2 memory.  I got it all for the minimum 
> opening bid, so I have more memory than my board can handle and will 
> probably have as much memory as I can use for the first time in my 
> life.  The motherboard can handle 8gb.
> 
> If my luck holds, I will win the bid on an 800W power supply which is 
> suitable for the components I have.  Can I install that after installing 
> the other components, or is there a potential hazard in choosing that 
> order of installation?
> 
> I am a little cautious because I am probably over my head with this 
> installation, so should I only start with one 2gb stick, or should I go 
> ahead and install all 8gb?  The complicated assembly of the heat pipe 
> system of cooling for the memory makes me want to install it all at the 
> same time, but I don't know if that is wise.
> 
> If I have infringed on the etiquette of this forum by adding this 
> assembly information request, I am very sorry.  Please advise so that I 
> don't screw up again.
> 
> Thanks for any help,
> Steven
> 
I will not be any help on the 64-bit questions, but I do know something about 
putting all the parts together.  First thing I need is a list of your 
components.  What exact motherboard, the M3N-HT?  What video card, or are you 
using the onboard 780i?  Is your memory DDR3 1066?  Stock cooling fan?
To answer your cooling question, since it seems you have a pretty high-end setup 
(not ti mention a quad core!), I would say that you will _need_ to put a coating 
of silver paste between the cpu and the cooling fan.  If you do not have any 
yet, I would suggest the brand Arctic Silver.  The link on the bottom is an example.
You can always change a power supply at any time.  If you are installing linux, 
you do not need to worry about how much memory is in the board (at least I never 
had a problem)

Alan


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