Quick questions on new build

[decipherfreak]

Hi, working on first system build.
I am going to buy

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core + ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.205337

will I need to buy thermal paste or is it included?


and I have a copy of XP Home that I've been using to reformat my laptop. Is it also usable on my new build or will I have to get new OS?

Thanks

 

[jbakerlent]

Yes a thermal pad is included with the processor. Yes you will probably have to buy a new OS cd.

 

[decipherfreak]

Is the drive cable for the hard drive supposed to come with the mother board?

 

[hunter315]

yes, that motherboard comes with 2 sata cables and an IDE cable so you can connect the hard drive.