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| Thread ID: 87637 | 2008-02-28 09:13:00 | Building a PC | jwil1 (65) | Press F1 |
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| 644696 | 2008-02-28 09:13:00 | How easy is it to build one?? The parts I'm most worried about are installing the processor/heatsink (do I need thermal paste - whatever that is??) and I'm also nervous about the fact that everything might not "work" the first time I power it up. Should I be worried about installing the cpu and everything working?? |
jwil1 (65) | ||
| 644697 | 2008-02-28 09:14:00 | Follow what the manual says, and you wont go wrong | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 644698 | 2008-02-28 09:43:00 | Exactly. CPU can only go in one way. If you played with lego as a kid, and you make sure you're keeping contact with the chassis then you'll be ok. If you put the power plug into the wall, with the switch OFF, then you'll be earthed as long as you touch the PC. (ok, you'll have the same potential as the pc... same thing). Have fun. | Thebananamonkey (7741) | ||
| 644699 | 2008-02-28 11:33:00 | Keep Earthed thats all! Just like bananmonkey said, a few precautions go a long way in avoiding complications and expensive replacement parts. | beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 644700 | 2008-02-28 18:38:00 | Also sometimes it can take a while, so don't be in a rush. It can take half a day or more to get it up and running with windows. Probably best to at least set a day aside. | jberries (13063) | ||
| 644701 | 2008-02-28 18:41:00 | And MAKE SURE you put the spacers in the case . When you install the mobo . Or it'll die a short death . |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 644702 | 2008-02-28 19:10:00 | And MAKE SURE you put the spacers in the case . When you install the mobo . Or it'll die a short death . And only the spacers that you need - that line up with the holes on the motherboard . |
Deane F (8204) | ||
| 644703 | 2008-02-28 20:35:00 | Read the pamphlet on how to install the CPU. Put the CPU and HSF on the board before you install the board into the case. It has its own paste thing so don't worry about it. Then attach the boards back plate to the case (removing the defualt case one if it has it) Put the risers into the case - line up the board to check which holes will need a riser under them. Don't guess, you'll short the board out if they are in any position other than where the holes are. Then put the board in and consult the manual for how to connect the front USB, audio and its LED and power connecters. Then the other bits are easy. Tidy up the cables at the end once you've tested it boots OK. Nothing worse than a spaghetti mess of cables everywhere - its also better airflow to have them neat. Use plenty of cable ties. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 644704 | 2008-02-28 20:46:00 | How easy is it to build one?? It's fairly simple as others have said, just allow plenty of time to get it all assembled properly before firing it up. There are plenty of guides available on the net. The parts I'm most worried about are installing the processor/heatsink (do I need thermal paste - whatever that is??) I know my new(ish) Core2 heatsink came with some thermal pastey stuff on the bottom. Apparently it's ok to use, but i scraped it off & applied my own. You're probably best to leave it & attach the heatsink as is. Just make sure it's on as per instructions & it should be fine. |
autechre (266) | ||
| 644705 | 2008-02-29 00:24:00 | I'd highly recommend NOT to building your first computer alone . My first computer that I built last week was a total disaster, I installed a new stick of RAM which somehow ended up in my PC being FUBAR and refusing to boot up despite taking all the safety precautions I knew of . (see here ( . pressf1 . co . nz/showthread . php?t=87568" target="_blank">www . pressf1 . co . nz)) I'd recommend buying all the parts from the same shop and getting a techie to assemble it in front of you . |
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