Need Help: First Time Installation of Upgrades

**Sosiego** · 01-02-12, 10:35 AM

Well, the fresh install of Windows from USB worked. It appears that this new motherboard of mine simply does not like my Arctosa, though. Still the same behavior when I plug it in.

Originally Posted by WileECyte

Why XP? At this point you should be looking to upgrade your OS or you will be under utilizing your new components. No DX10 or 11 support in XP.

Primarily because I don't own Win 7 as this point, haven't bit the bullet on that one yet. Managing to find someone who has a copy might motivate me, though.

It's something I'm considering, though.

Originally Posted by RhysJD3

I'm guessing that those slot plates had to be "twisted" off? Unless you have standard slot plates somewhere then you may just want to tape over the open gap. I'm guessing it's a less expensive case that may not be perfectly compatiable with larger more exotic setups/video cards...

Yeah, they had to be twisted off. I was thinking of putting some electrical tape over them. I'd really rather they be sealed.

**RhysJD3** · 01-02-12, 11:38 AM

I've taped them closed myself. I prefer black gaffers tape but electrical should work. Put it on the inside and outside and it will hold better than on just one or the other.