So i just ordered my parts and i was thinking how do i install everything initially like bamt or windows? do i need any dummy plugs? Do i first plug in my 7850 into the first slot install windows 7 set up bamt then keep it there. My mobo doesnt have onboard gfx.
PCPartPicker part list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2J454Price breakdown by merchant:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2J454/by_merchant/Benchmarks:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2J454/benchmarks/CPU: AMD Sempron 145 2.8GHz Single-Core Processor ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($227.27 @ TigerDirect)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($219.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: PowerColor 7850
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($200.98 @ Best Buy)
Total: $859.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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also x 3 powered usb risers. Will i be able to plug in a dvi cable into the video card if its running on a usb riser?