My New Rig - Need some help from YOU

[PrometheuSBoxeR]

Well I recently just put together the system in my sig. Everything seems to be great. Except for a few problems which mabey you guys can help me with.
First problem with my current rig Id' like to fix then i'll be happy.
1. Cables are everywhere and they need sleeves. I like my wires to look very organized and simple/sharp looking. I need some good recommendations of sleeves / cables basicly for everything.
2. Would like to consider using a fan controller, I used to use a nexus fan controller, mabey there are better. Id' like to consider my options for controlling fans.
3. DVD Rom and DVD Burner - How should I configure these to master/slave primary/secondary.
4. HDD partitions. I partitioned like 6GB to install OS and everything else is in the D: for my program files. Does this make any difference or could I just keep one partition of all 200gb? These seperate partitions kinda confuse me.
5. My MBM has a few 0C. In GPU, GPU ENV, and 120mm Fan, not sure how to fix these so it accurately gives me temps. Or suggest another temp monitor.
6. Backplate to my NV Silencer 5 Rev 3 on my 7800GTX is currently off. I idle at 43C and Load at 56C with my GTX. Still the memory on the backside. There is no way to screw it in, it supposed to be held on by ****ty thermal pads. Are there safe clips I can use to put it on, or any other way? Im sure it will help.
7. I also can't figure out how to run dual instances of prime95 when it comes time to, i'll need to.
8. Lastly - OVERCLOCKING : I have read most of the stickies on this site and other to figure everything out. But I am still confused on HTT/FSB/LDT/Multiplyers etc. There are so many calculations for follow... having little to no experience I am lost. I am looking to OC my VGA/Mem/CPU. Mabey someone can point me in the right direction please. Thank you

 

[J'Tok]

I'm just gonna comment on number 4. I usually partition my HDDs like that (if only one is available), so that if I have a problem while toying with it, or overclocking, or just me being stupid; and I decide I want to reinstall windows - I can do it without worring about my files, because they're all on a separate partition (D: in your case). While I still might have to reinstall some programs and games, usually all my saves, etc. are still there.

Just my take on it.

Best O Luck

 

[PrometheuSBoxeR]

I'm just gonna comment on number 4. I usually partition my HDDs like that (if only one is available), so that if I have a problem while toying with it, or overclocking, or just me being stupid; and I decide I want to reinstall windows - I can do it without worring about my files, because they're all on a separate partition (D: in your case). While I still might have to reinstall some programs and games, usually all my saves, etc. are still there.

Just my take on it.

Best O Luck

I left 6GB for O/S and 183GB for the other partition for games/media whatever. I have a C: and D:. How come when I open up the C: I see all the program files that are there. However I never installed them to the C: I installed them to the D:, and they are there. But how come I still see them through the C:? Example: I installed AIM into the D:\ Program Files \ AOL. Its there under the D: when I go to look for it. But its also under the C: Which dosen't make sense to me.
Thanks for the comment by the way.

 

[MediaRocker]

1: Heatshrink and anti-chafe
2:The Vantec Nexus is the best one i have used.
3: Set both on Secondary. DVD-ROM As master and DVD-RW as Slave.
4:Only partition if your putting another Operating system.
5: I never got MBM to work so i used Lavalys EVEREST (you have to find the sensor tab *does not work with all comps especialy brand name i only got it working on a Gateway KittyHawk*)
6:I do not know
7:I dont think you can because it uses your proc already unless you run a HT rig where you can tell CPU0 to do one instance of prime95 and tell CPU1 (virtual) to do the second instance. but i dont think windows would alow it.
8:OC when you have read more on the concept. i still have clouds in it. so i havent overclocked yet because of serious risk of Proc/memory/GPU damage. i dont even remember how to do it.