I just received all the parts from Newegg, and I'm going to be assembling my first PC tomorrow.
Any advice from you veteran PC builders out there?
Any advice from you veteran PC builders out there?
So I'm putting togather my first computer tomorrow....
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Don't force it in, part will generally only go where they're compatible.
If your base is anything like mine, you'll want to secure the hard drives in their bays before attaching your massive graphics card.
Make sure you're attaching everything in a clean static-free environment.
If your base is anything like mine, you'll want to secure the hard drives in their bays before attaching your massive graphics card.
Make sure you're attaching everything in a clean static-free environment.
Ah! You again! Hasn't it been a while since you asked for advice on the parts?
EDIT: <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.244833-You-have-1200-USD-Build-Me-a-Computer#8932865>HA! I knew it!
No matter. A few pointers:
1) Make absolutely sure that the mounting points for the main-board do NOT contact it in any spot. (Has cost me 3 mobo's)
2) Assemble the processor, heat-sink, and RAM onto the main-board BEFORE installing it.
3) Route all of your cables FIRST (after mobo installation), then install your Power-supply and route THOSE cables.
4) If it has a hole for a screw, use a screw.
5) Make sure you know where the manuals for everything are all the time. You WILL use them.
6) Static is your worst enemy. Use a strap, or ground the case. Also handle all cards/boards by the edges only, and keep them on/in static bags at all times.
7) You'd better have a damned good (tiny) flashlight.
EDIT: <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.244833-You-have-1200-USD-Build-Me-a-Computer#8932865>HA! I knew it!
No matter. A few pointers:
1) Make absolutely sure that the mounting points for the main-board do NOT contact it in any spot. (Has cost me 3 mobo's)
2) Assemble the processor, heat-sink, and RAM onto the main-board BEFORE installing it.
3) Route all of your cables FIRST (after mobo installation), then install your Power-supply and route THOSE cables.
4) If it has a hole for a screw, use a screw.
5) Make sure you know where the manuals for everything are all the time. You WILL use them.
6) Static is your worst enemy. Use a strap, or ground the case. Also handle all cards/boards by the edges only, and keep them on/in static bags at all times.
7) You'd better have a damned good (tiny) flashlight.
Funny story; I've built many computers. I don't know what #1 means, and I ignore everything else apart from the flashlight.Skorpyo said:
I'm cool.
Also after fiddling about with my hard drives, iTunes is stuttering slightly. Whoops.
Loop Stricken said:
#1 concerns THESE assholes:ThreeDogsToaster said:
The likes of which you are supposed to screw into the side of your case to bolt down the Main-board.
Like I said, three of my previous builds went up in smoke because I installed one incorrectly.
So make sure they are not touching the mainboard? How do you secure something to something else without the securing object touching the thing it is securing?
Be careful and hope that you don't fry anything when you collect to much static electricity while rolling around on the carpet. Also, spell "together" correctly next time. Kind of hard to take people serious if they spell like an adolescent.
Oh, That's what those are for?!
... oh dear.
... oh dear.
Screw bolts into chassis. Screw board into bolts.ThreeDogsToaster said:
Keep in mind that I am posting on a forum and not writing my thesis paper for my Ph.D. I think you can handle a few spelling mistakes.Tomo Stryker said:
Thanks for evaluating me and telling me what I'm capable of handling friend.ThreeDogsToaster said:
*Sigh*ThreeDogsToaster said:
There are a number of holes in the Motherboard that are meant to be used (with the stand-offs I mentioned) to hold it in place on the inside of the case.
Different boards use different patterns of mounting holes. Many cases include stand-offs that you screw in yourself to match the pattern of mounting holes for your particular Mother-board. As such, it is possible to install a stand-off in an area that your mother-board does not have a hole, grounding out contacts on the back of the board and frying it.
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watch out for static
its best to test the parts outside of your case just to make sure they work
watch that the little post things (called stand offs) on the side of the case all line up with screw holes in the mobo
be careful when you put your cpu in, a bent pin can really screw it up but it can be straightened with a mechanical pencil, remember not to force it, it should be a zero force socket so it should just slide in
and when it doubt, look it up on youtube, Ill bet money they have tons of how to vids on there for making your first pc
watch out for static
its best to test the parts outside of your case just to make sure they work
watch that the little post things (called stand offs) on the side of the case all line up with screw holes in the mobo
be careful when you put your cpu in, a bent pin can really screw it up but it can be straightened with a mechanical pencil, remember not to force it, it should be a zero force socket so it should just slide in
and when it doubt, look it up on youtube, Ill bet money they have tons of how to vids on there for making your first pc
Thanks, all! I've assembled it, installed windows seven, and everything appears to be running fine
Dont expect it to work first time, I had to build and dismantle my first rig 5 times, just to find out the LED's on the case id bought were faulty. Oh and make sure your PSU is big enough to support your system, I eventually sold a system that kept crashing for a loss simply to later find out the PSU id been supplied wasnt sufficient #rookie mistake