tomorows the big day!

cameronp29 · 06-25-2007, 05:10 AM

i will be getting all the pieces to my computer in tomorow. and i will start to build a computer for the first time ever. how should i go about it. will it be easy? how long will it take? i read the building computers thread but it really doesnt help me because i need pictures. anyone got any tips or anything? would it help if i told you the parts im getting?

footballstevo75 · 06-25-2007, 05:20 AM

It is pretty simple. There are plenty of guides on the internet. I built my first last Christmas. It took me around an hour, though now I can do it in 15 minutes. But take your time, and always touch your hand to the PSU to ground yourself so you don't shock the components.

kof2000 · 06-25-2007, 05:21 AM

it may take over a day if you run into problems.

chupacabra · 06-25-2007, 05:27 AM

this guide will give you the idea on how to do it
Breif Computer Building Guide and New PC

Ben Australia · 06-25-2007, 08:34 AM

why dont u just get the people at ur local computer store to do it? they wont charge much and may not charge at all if u buy all or some of ur parts from them and they will have it up and running in a day and if along the way they f$@k up and break somthing then their liable to replace it.. thats what im going to do because i wouldnt have a clue on running the bios and all that stuff.

computerhakk · 06-25-2007, 08:58 AM

1. Make sure you are using the spacers for your motherboard. If not, it'll ground the board and you could potentially freak out because it's not turning on.

2. Baby steps. Nowadays, motherboards come with pictorial manuals that will guide you what corresponds to what; so it should be simple.

3. Don't force anything. All the parts should fit like pieces of lego. If it isn't, it probably don't belong there or go there.

It's not that hard. Something you can do if you have a pc readily available is to open it up and look at it. See what goes where, the labels, and what's what; it'll help you familiarize yourself with it and once you get your new motherboard, you will know that this is that, and that is this even if it may be in the wrong side of the board.

**oscaryu1** · 06-25-2007, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footballstevo75

But take your time, and always touch your hand to the PSU to ground yourself so you don't shock the components.

Remember to plug the cord in though

wizle · 06-25-2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chupacabra

this guide will give you the idea on how to do it
Breif Computer Building Guide and New PC

or this 1
http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/step/10/

JustinMcG67 · 06-25-2007, 09:18 PM

I suggest you wear shoes, work on hardwood or a tile floor. And always make sure no wires get caught or anything.

Building a PC is easy. I can do it in about half an hour at a steady pace. The most frustrating and time consuming thing is getting the power/reset switch plugged into. The wires and small and it's usually cramped in the area they put it.

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cameronp29 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA Posts: 219	tomorows the big day! i will be getting all the pieces to my computer in tomorow. and i will start to build a computer for the first time ever. how should i go about it. will it be easy? how long will it take? i read the building computers thread but it really doesnt help me because i need pictures. anyone got any tips or anything? would it help if i told you the parts im getting?

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footballstevo75 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 1,269	It is pretty simple. There are plenty of guides on the internet. I built my first last Christmas. It took me around an hour, though now I can do it in 15 minutes. But take your time, and always touch your hand to the PSU to ground yourself so you don't shock the components. __________________ R.I.P. MOM February 7th, 2006, I think about you every day. ---------------- Q6600 160GB Seagate SATAII / over 750gb external 2gb patriot ddr 2 800 p180b gfx- xfx geforce 8600gt (dx10)/ hauppauge pvr 500 GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P hiper 530W modular ubnutu 7.10 /Vista

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chupacabra Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,923	this guide will give you the idea on how to do it Breif Computer Building Guide and New PC __________________ My Rig e7200 @ 2.53ghz 4GB G.skill pc6400 Seagate hdd 250gb Gigabyte P35 DS3L Sapphire 4850 Corsair 750 watts Raidmax Smilodon

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computerhakk VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THOJhakk county Posts: 3,635	1. Make sure you are using the spacers for your motherboard. If not, it'll ground the board and you could potentially freak out because it's not turning on. 2. Baby steps. Nowadays, motherboards come with pictorial manuals that will guide you what corresponds to what; so it should be simple. 3. Don't force anything. All the parts should fit like pieces of lego. If it isn't, it probably don't belong there or go there. It's not that hard. Something you can do if you have a pc readily available is to open it up and look at it. See what goes where, the labels, and what's what; it'll help you familiarize yourself with it and once you get your new motherboard, you will know that this is that, and that is this even if it may be in the wrong side of the board. __________________ "Remember, wrong advice may be worse than no advice at all." ::COMPUTERHAKK:::

06-25-2007, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ben Australia banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 44	why dont u just get the people at ur local computer store to do it? they wont charge much and may not charge at all if u buy all or some of ur parts from them and they will have it up and running in a day and if along the way they f$@k up and break somthing then their liable to replace it.. thats what im going to do because i wouldnt have a clue on running the bios and all that stuff.

06-25-2007, 09:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
JustinMcG67 Gold Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 274	I suggest you wear shoes, work on hardwood or a tile floor. And always make sure no wires get caught or anything. Building a PC is easy. I can do it in about half an hour at a steady pace. The most frustrating and time consuming thing is getting the power/reset switch plugged into. The wires and small and it's usually cramped in the area they put it. __________________ Killing is my Business. And Business is good.

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