In past posts and discussion in this forum, I got lots of advice on processors, SSHDs, cooling for an upgrade of a 2009 Z800. It is the initial version and can only use W55XX processors. I’ve accumulated all the new components and am now ready to put it together and get it into use.
The original machine:
> one E5506 processor, stock cooling
> 3GB ram
> Win XP Professional
> 250GB SATA HDD
> Nvidia Quadro FX380 256GB
> 850 W power supply
Planned upgrade:
> two W5580 processors
> liquid cooling kit
> 48 GB ram
> Win 7 Pro on CD
>Nvidia Quadro 4000 graphics 2000 GB
> Intel 750 series 400 GB PCIe SSD, to be used as boot and applications drive
> the SATA will be kept as a data storage drive
> 1110 W power supply.
I haven’t rebuilt a computer in many years, so I need to get detailed help in updating and configuring BIOS and vBIOS, graphics drivers, etc, and starting up. I hope someone can help me with a basic cook book.
And also, another question: Do I need to do anything to the old machine before changing the components?
Thanks a lot!
Walter