My build

[MathieuB]

That would be a low-cost option, but it does not allow you to control the speed of the fans. The other option is a fan controller, if you don't mind the extra cost.

[morgothaod]

I went ahead and ordered a splitter. I've connected everything but the CPU fans. I think I'm going to have a lot of difficulty plugging in the CPU fan because it is right next to the heat sink.

[morgothaod]

I'm still waiting on the splitter. I have a few questions though.

1) My motherboard manual (MSI P67A-G45 (B3)) said install the RAM in DIMM1 first. I didn't see that labeled on the motherboard and the manual did not specify what color slot that is (My motherboard has 2 blue and 2 black slots- they alternate). I put the 2 RAM sticks in the blue slots. Is that correct?

2) My motherboard came with a connector that fits on the USB header. I am able to connect the USB header with and without it into the motherboard. Should I leave it on?

3) A USB 3.0 connector came built in my case. I connected to the USB 3.0 spot on my motherboard. However, I noticed a pin was missing on the motherboard but on the connector there wasn't a missing hole. Is that normal? Did I plug it in the right spot?

4) My motherboard and optical drive both came with SATA cables. I used one of the motherboard SATA cables for my SSD and I used the SATA cable that came with the optical drive on the optical drive. Should I use both SATA cables that came with the motherboard or does it matter (They are different colors so I thought maybe there would be a performance issue)?

5) Does my motherboard support HD Audio or AC'97 (I didn't see this in the manual)?

[Andrew J]

1) If it boots then it's correct.

2) There's really no point in using it, I would leave it off.

3) Assuming you did indeed it connect it to the USB 3 header it should be fine.

4) SATA cables are all the same performance wise.

5) HD Audio

[morgothaod]

So if it boots, then it's in dual channel mode?

[Andrew J]

Yes, since you put them both in different channels.

[MatthewShort]

I'm still waiting on the splitter. I have a few questions though.

1) My motherboard manual (MSI P67A-G45 (B3)) said install the RAM in DIMM1 first. I didn't see that labeled on the motherboard and the manual did not specify what color slot that is (My motherboard has 2 blue and 2 black slots- they alternate). I put the 2 RAM sticks in the blue slots. Is that correct?

I have the same board, and also found the manual vague and unhelpful in places. But you're guess was right: the RAM goes into the blue slots.

[morgothaod]

Well I'm on my newly built computer now. I haven't tried a game on it. Everything seems ok except crossfire. I installed the video card CD and it came with a Catalyst Control Center. I went to

Graphics->CrossFireX-> Checked "Enable CrossFire X" -> [Identify GPU]

A large "1" appears on my screen and under the configure tab, I only see:

1. AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series [Asus VH238]

Shouldn't I see both of my graphics cards (They are the same)? How do I know crossfire is set up? I don't have a game to test it on.

[MathieuB]

Well I'm on my newly built computer now. I haven't tried a game on it. Everything seems ok except crossfire. I installed the video card CD and it came with a Catalyst Control Center. I went to

Graphics->CrossFireX-> Checked "Enable CrossFire X" -> [Identify GPU]

A large "1" appears on my screen and under the configure tab, I only see:

1. AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series [Asus VH238]

Shouldn't I see both of my graphics cards (They are the same)? How do I know crossfire is set up? I don't have a game to test it on.

See my reply here: http://forums.hardware-revolution.com/sh...hp?tid=969

[morgothaod]

I'm playing WoW on highest settings flawlessly. I love my new computer. If I can build one, anyone can lol.