Up2date Drivers & Bios

[Shown]

Im building my 1st comp so please bear with me I need some help & direction and this is the best for that sorta stuff!

Here's what i got..
-Asus A7N8X Deluxe V2.0 (Not installed)
-ATHLON XP2500 "Barton" 333 - Retail (Still unopened not installed)
-ENERMAX EG365P-VE(FC). 350W Ps - Retail (Still unopened not installed)
-Samsung 1.44MB FDD DRIVE - OEM
-WD "SE" 120GB 7200RPM WD1200JB - OEM
-CRUCIAL MICRON 512MB PC 2700 DDR RAM - CT6464Z335 (Still unopened not installed)
-Cordless MX Duo Cordless Elite Keyboard w/MX700 Mouse (Still unopened not installed)
-ATI RADEON 9500 PRO 128MB DDR DVI AGP - RETAIL (Still unopened not installed)

Being Shipped..
-Plextor 52x32x52 PlexWriter Premium BLACK - Retail
-Samsung SyncMaster 955DF 19"
-US Robotics USR5610B 56K V.92 Performance Pro - RETAIL


..So, (1.)what drivers and bios should i dload now or should i wait or something then save them to floppy? I just want a rock stable puter..nothing fancy just stable..!

(2.)Are there any known issues with any of these components?

(3.)Does anyone have a linc to any walkthroughs to put this thing together w/ similar parts? (i know its highly unlikely to find, but entirely possible)

Any Lincs highly appreciated!

[wavefront]

And what OS are you going to use?

[Atomic Rooster]

1.) Use the drivers that came with the components. You shouldn't have to flash to a newer BIOS.

2.) You have some good parts there. They will work great.

3.) Here are a couple of PC assembly guides:

Building Your Own AMD Athlon/Duron System

How To Build A PC

[Shown]

wavefront:
Im gonna be usin WinXp!

Atomic Rooster:
Thanks for the lincs..imma check em out right now!

Guys, any suggestions on a Black DVD Rom Drive? I know the Pioneer 120s gets rave reviews..but i cant seem to find a Black one w/ a reasonable price..

[wavefront]

Yeah, buy a white one and paint it

[Martoch]

Originally posted by Shown


Guys, any suggestions on a Black DVD Rom Drive? I know the Pioneer 120s gets rave reviews..but i cant seem to find a Black one w/ a reasonable price..

Sure, check out LiteOn, we use a few of them at work and we love em! Great price as well with FREE shipping!


Have fun with your new system!
Mike

[Shown]

Originally posted by Martoch


Sure, check out LiteOn..
-Mike

Mike,

Thanks for the suggestions..i checked out that linc and i also found this.. and i have this strange feeling of regret..?

[agathodaimon]

Originally posted by Shown


Mike,

Thanks for the suggestions..i checked out that linc and i also found this.. and i have this strange feeling of regret..?

Those Samsungs are pretty good. I like MOST Samsung products.

But I have to agree with Mike on the LiteOn drive... I've used several, and they all do the job very nicely.