Question about building a computer.

It gives you much more room to work in if you install them before, so I'd say yes. But it's personal preference really.
 
I had a friend who mounted his motherboard first, then found out he had to mount the CPU cooler with his motherboard out....don't do that. Just make sure you check first.
 
depends on the type of CPU cooler - i have the stock one and i put the Motherboard in then, Ram, then CPU + cooler.
 
I have been doing the following for the last ten years when building PCs.
1: If you are using the stock heatsink fan, skip to step 2.
2: Lay a half folded bath towel on a sturdy table.
3: Lay the motherboards anti-static bag on the towel.
4:If you are using an aftermarket heatsink/fan that requires removing the stock retention bracket, remove it now.
5: Lay the motherboard on the anti-static bag (be sure to install the aftermarket heatsink back plate before laying it down), install the CPU, then apply the thermal paste.
6: Install heatsink/fan.
7: Install the RAM.
8: Install the motherboards I/O shield (plate) into the case.
9: Install the proper amount/height of motherboard stand-offs into the case.
10: Install motherboard into case using supplied screws and tighten firmly.

I use the table method because the back of the motherboard is completely supported by the table instead of only being supported by the stand-offs inside the case.
It especially helps with installing the RAM.

Good luck!
 
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