First time setting up a pc

[d3mentiaxx]

Hi just today I had the chance to build my first pc the first thing I notice was to do a push or pull config I am not sure if the fans are in push or pull.also the gpu I have is a 980ti I can power it using PCI cable just one cable or should I be using 2 seperate cables also I just put in the radiator would it be ok to uninstall it and re install it should I put thermal paste again or leave it as is it already came with paste would removing the radiator destroy the paste

[d3mentiaxx]

also i re position the heat sink the thermal was not dry i just try to center the heat sink shoud i apply new thermal paste it happen when i was installing  it for the first time

[LogicalDrm]

Fans on radiator are pulling air in to case.

GPU needs all connectors being used but it doesn't matter if you are using one or two cables. If you have issues with one cable, use two.

If you remove CPU block, its recommended that you redo thermal paste too. But you can also use pre-applied one. Its not that bad as what stock coolers have.

[d3mentiaxx]

The thermal paste came pre applied I removed it the same seconds i was installing it and for the fans on top should I make them push air out or is it fine like that.i think I'll go to frys and but thermal paste re apply thermal just did not want to since I have never applied thermal before

[d3mentiaxx]

Yeah it's confusing I was reading about the 980ti about using 2 separate cables some say use one and it should be fine and others say to use 2 separate cables as it requires more power

[LogicalDrm]

Yeah it's confusing I was reading about the 980ti about using 2 separate cables some say use one and it should be fine and others say to use 2 separate cables as it requires more power

It should be fine with one cable if you have good quality PSU. But if you have extra cables and don't mind routing them, use two. I have to use two because mine uses 2x6pins and cables only carry 1x6+2 each. But its old PSU and card.