Need quick last minute answers!!

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Onendev

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i was planning on building my computer tomorrow and i need a few questions answered as quickly as possible

1. I dont have a windows xp so i was just going use my friends...will that work? or can you not use someone else's cd?

2. Will building it on a tile floor cause any problems? (i heard carpet causes problems)

3. The only tools you need are a few screw drivers? (philips and flathead screwdrivers)

4. Can i use artic silver 5 instead of the one stock one along with the stock heatsink?

anyhelp is appreciated
 
1) NADA! Get a full install version with SP 2 for $80 and have your own.

2) I often set a case on an office chair. A non conductive soft mat will work.

3) A phillips head and a long pair of tweezers or non sharpened pencil with scotch tape to pick up any small drive or other screws that fall inside helps.

4) Artic Silver 5 is a dream come true for the best thermal compound.

5) PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE! Take your time and "double check" all connections.
 
1.- You need to get WinXP another way *not telling how ;)*
2.- All you need to avoid is static buildup (when ever I build a pc I only have socks on my feet to have good gound.
3.- That and some zip ties, and wire cutters for the zip ties (not needed but a nice thing to have)
4.-dunno :)
 
i strongly suggest you get a new copy of xp for legal purposes and for updates and stuff, its not much, it will be worth it in the end
 
1.) Yes it will work most definitely, although as mentioned above it is illegal, and you most likely wouldn't be able to get updates for it, but it will work. Although we advise against it as it's not as expensive as it used to be ;).

2.) Building it on a tile floor is fine providing that you don't go rubbing around all over the place. The best earth method available (if you don't own an earth wristband connected to an earthed conductive source) is plugging the power cable ONLY into the power supply (and the wall plug) when the power supply is within the case, keeping the power supply and the wall socket both switched off though, and touching the case on regular occasions (When I build I always keep one elbow against the case at all times, works a treat). This will get rid of most if not all static that may build up within you.

3.) With poking around in my newest computer I have only ever needed one single screw driver, a medium size headed philips. Fits every screw just peachy.

4.) Thats fine, if not better than stock. Although only smear a few small drops onto it, don't use the entire tube.
 
*1 - No. Firstly this is illegal. And Secondly now microsoft has a windows authenciation check when you try to download their new software and some updates.

*2 - Tile floor is fine, but be careful ;)

*3 - You only need one - philips

*4 - Sorry, dont know.
 
r.mistry6 said:
*1 - No. Firstly this is illegal. And Secondly now microsoft has a windows authenciation check when you try to download their new software and some updates.
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Not that I'm promoting the use of illegal software but I feel the need to explain the truth. It will work providing he doesnt attempt to update or use any of the free Microsoft software.
 
Breaks said:
Not that I'm promoting the use of illegal software but I feel the need to explain the truth. It will work providing he doesnt attempt to update or use any of the free Microsoft software.
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The point is we can't advise using other then legal means to install a working copy of Windows XP on any system. XP was released under the terms that there would be a separate installation disk for each machine with the exception of purchasing a license for either 5-15 systems or a corporate license.
 
PC eye said:
The point is we can't advise using other then legal means to install a working copy of Windows XP on any system. XP was released under the terms that there would be a separate installation disk for each machine with the exception of purchasing a license for either 5-15 systems or a corporate license.
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Surely we're not doing anything illegal simply answering a quesiton of whether it works or not, the only time the terms would be broken is if they actually done this I would have thought?
 
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