Hello, in a month or so I'll be building my first computer. I'm just worried since I'm young and might do something moronic. I'm also worried about screwing up. What if there's something I don't get or did wrong? I can ruin everything. I'm just nervous and wanted to share it with you guys, can anyone else share some things that can help me build it? How complicated is it? Should I just call it off and wait till I get older and more controlled?
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Building a computer
- Thread starter Chinoman
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This will tell you what you need to know.
http://www.omnicast.net/~tmcfa...uides/build/index.html
dont worry - and you have all our best wishes i am sure.
if you have any probs, then go to the technical support forum.
Good luck
http://www.omnicast.net/~tmcfa...uides/build/index.html
dont worry - and you have all our best wishes i am sure.
if you have any probs, then go to the technical support forum.
Good luck
you don't have to be too gentle, as nick suggests, you will be surprised at the amount of push you are gonna use with the heatsink/fan, and the RAM. but do be careful of ESD.
do keep touching the chassis of the case. I personally prefer to leave it plugged in, but switched off at the mains. - Others leave it unplugged.
Either way,
don't walk around on a carpet whilst wearing nylon socks and holding a cpu!!!!!
do keep touching the chassis of the case. I personally prefer to leave it plugged in, but switched off at the mains. - Others leave it unplugged.
Either way,
don't walk around on a carpet whilst wearing nylon socks and holding a cpu!!!!!
blackinches
Senior member
just stick things in and if it fits it's probably in the right place. if it doesn't fit use a screwdriver and a hammer to make it fit. just kidding.
once blackinches was working on a computer that was giving my friend some troubles, and when blackinches turned it on a part of the mobo caught fire. as long as that doesn't happen to you, you should be ok.
once blackinches was working on a computer that was giving my friend some troubles, and when blackinches turned it on a part of the mobo caught fire. as long as that doesn't happen to you, you should be ok.
Building a computer today is a breeze. The old days of IRQ debugging and all are basically over. Just make sure you have adequate lighting to see in the case as you add the hardware (portable lamp will do). Some may forget a missing screw and other junk that can fall in and hide, and the light helps to find it and helps to see where to plug things in.
Don't wear any sweaters or polarfleece. Plain cotton T-shirt (no long sleeves) and jeans is fine. And try to build it away from the carpet (on the kitchen table would do). Make it a unconscious habit of touching the metal inside the case before sticking the hands inside anytime you move away from it. A good way to open a ESD bag is at the bottom of the case (if it's a mid or full tower), with the hands resting on the bottom metal -- never lost a part from static that way.
Have at least 2 different types of Phillip screwdrivers (no 1 and no 2), and one medium flathead. Tweezers are a plus for pulling off jumpers (men's hands are huge). Unless you're doing case modding, no other special tools are needed (you don't need a fancy computer tool kit, save that money for something kewl for the case).
That how-to is a little too comprehensive, IMO (maybe to scare off new builders!!). Testing everything outside the case isn't something a newbie should be doing (advanced users only), and personally I never seen even the computer techs with 20+ years of experience in computing and electronics doing that at home or in the shop, either. They just load the essentials of a m/b, PSU, processor, memory, floppy, 1 hard drive (if non RAID) and 1 CD/RW and proceed to the BIOS screen. It's how I've always build them with zero problems -- used and new setups.
Don't wear any sweaters or polarfleece. Plain cotton T-shirt (no long sleeves) and jeans is fine. And try to build it away from the carpet (on the kitchen table would do). Make it a unconscious habit of touching the metal inside the case before sticking the hands inside anytime you move away from it. A good way to open a ESD bag is at the bottom of the case (if it's a mid or full tower), with the hands resting on the bottom metal -- never lost a part from static that way.
Have at least 2 different types of Phillip screwdrivers (no 1 and no 2), and one medium flathead. Tweezers are a plus for pulling off jumpers (men's hands are huge). Unless you're doing case modding, no other special tools are needed (you don't need a fancy computer tool kit, save that money for something kewl for the case).
That how-to is a little too comprehensive, IMO (maybe to scare off new builders!!). Testing everything outside the case isn't something a newbie should be doing (advanced users only), and personally I never seen even the computer techs with 20+ years of experience in computing and electronics doing that at home or in the shop, either. They just load the essentials of a m/b, PSU, processor, memory, floppy, 1 hard drive (if non RAID) and 1 CD/RW and proceed to the BIOS screen. It's how I've always build them with zero problems -- used and new setups.
The above is generally good.
Some other suggestions:
If for some reason screws stop behaving for you when you're trying to attach a stubborn drive rail, go ahead and use a drill (I've done so with no problems).
Also, make sure you're well-rested--I hate to use this person as an example, but someone on here was stumped for 8 hours over why his computer wouldn't start. Turns out his ATX12V cable was in the wrong way.
Some other suggestions:
If for some reason screws stop behaving for you when you're trying to attach a stubborn drive rail, go ahead and use a drill (I've done so with no problems).
Also, make sure you're well-rested--I hate to use this person as an example, but someone on here was stumped for 8 hours over why his computer wouldn't start. Turns out his ATX12V cable was in the wrong way.
fishmonger12
Senior member
and take your time. don't be in a rush. don't jam the cpu into the socket in a hurry. make sure your ram is compatible with your motherboard. other than that, it's pretty straightforward. follow the directions and these suggestions and you'll be fine.
crimson117
Platinum Member
Hold components by the edges - try to avoid touching any metal contacts or parts. Make sure the room you work in has no carpet (kitchen works great if it's gonna be free for a few hours), and do keep touching the case now and then to make sure you discharge any static you may have. Also, if the air is too dry there'll be more static.
Still, as long as you're careful don't worry too much about static shock for most parts. You're more likely to break a connector than you are to fry a chip 🙂