Hi folks.
I'm learning panoramic photography. I use various bits of software, including Photoshop of course. PTGUI etc. I need to build a new pc and it has to last a while as I'm now a full-time carer and no longer earning. I have put a spec together and discussed it with someone helpful at Scan. This is it (roughly).
Abit IP 35 Pro mb
Intel Q6600 processor
4 Gb 800 Mhz ram
3X Samsung hd's configured as RAID 5
Akasa Mirage case
Zalman heatsink
Akasa 500W p/supply
plus the other bits and pieces (DVD writer, wireless card etc)
I have a couple of low-spec graphics cards lying about (ATI Radeon and Nvidia) and as I don't do gaming I don't need anything much in this area.
What I'm going to need is a pointer to a thread or site where someone goes through the basic bios tweaks for setting up the system initially. I know the mb will probably have some documentation, but I don't expect too much from it. I've never done this before but I'm reasonably intelligent, if a bit clapped out as I enter my seventh decade.
I'd appreciate any help anyone would care to offer. I haven't ordered the hardware yet, but please don't bombard me with too many suggestions unless there's a serious flaw in my spec.
Thanks in advance!
Roy