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I have built several systems now. Just take your time, do it right the first time. What I do is only install the CPU with HSF, Video card and one hard drive at first, install XP, get everything running correctly, then worry about any other components. And then it's one at a time. Another tip: If you go with an AMD retail chip, make sure you pull the plastic tape off of the thermal pad on the heat sink. If you don't you will most likely kill the chip. I remove the pads and apply Arctic Silver. I have had Intel chips, AMD chips, ABIT and ASUS motherboards, nVidia and ATI video cards, Maxtor and Western Digital hard drives. I have had very few problems, because I buy good components, not always top of the line, but good quality. Good luck, and enjoy!
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