I have all the parts and wnat to build my own computer ...though i have no experience whatsoever...are there any good links on the net that can help me....i specially specitical about the power supply connections , the motherboard , the cpu ...basically all the wires....which one goes where .... if i plug it wrong ...i can screw it up
Need a build a computer - suggestions on How to start
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A whole bunch of sites:
This place is somewhat confusing does not have very good illustrating pictures, but worth a look. Listen to them about static.
This is also a good intro, but with no pictures at all.
This is pretty good too with pretty good pictures to illustrate things.
My top four bits of advice.
Take it slowly. Work in a tidy area. Test the system frequently as you put it together. When you just have memory, power, CPU and video card, plug it in and see if it does anything.
Watch the static. Pay attention to this, especially at this time of year when the air tends to be a bit drier (unless you are in NW Europe or East US). Static will kill a part - anyone who downplays the need for static protection needs a (light) slap to the forehead. Ground yourself frequently and try to avoid touching connections directly.
The red stripe on floppy and hard drive cables is toward pin #1 on the motherboard and toward the power plug connection (virtually always) on the drives themselves.
Don't screw down the screws holding the motherboard too hard. It just needs to be able to hold it correctly.
Oh, one last bit of advice: relax, enjoy it. It can be confusing and frustrating the first couple of times that you do it, but it's interesting and kinda fun. If you take it slowly, read a lot and search through the archives here and at other sites, and ask questions on here when you are stuck, it will almost certainly go without a hitch (or maybe just a few minor hitches).
This place is somewhat confusing does not have very good illustrating pictures, but worth a look. Listen to them about static.
This is also a good intro, but with no pictures at all.
This is pretty good too with pretty good pictures to illustrate things.
My top four bits of advice.
Take it slowly. Work in a tidy area. Test the system frequently as you put it together. When you just have memory, power, CPU and video card, plug it in and see if it does anything.
Watch the static. Pay attention to this, especially at this time of year when the air tends to be a bit drier (unless you are in NW Europe or East US). Static will kill a part - anyone who downplays the need for static protection needs a (light) slap to the forehead. Ground yourself frequently and try to avoid touching connections directly.
The red stripe on floppy and hard drive cables is toward pin #1 on the motherboard and toward the power plug connection (virtually always) on the drives themselves.
Don't screw down the screws holding the motherboard too hard. It just needs to be able to hold it correctly.
Oh, one last bit of advice: relax, enjoy it. It can be confusing and frustrating the first couple of times that you do it, but it's interesting and kinda fun. If you take it slowly, read a lot and search through the archives here and at other sites, and ask questions on here when you are stuck, it will almost certainly go without a hitch (or maybe just a few minor hitches).
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Know what different products are worth. Pricewatch and Reseller Ratings are you best friends - use them wisely.
The other sites mentioned will help you chose your components. And, of course, you're already in a great spot for advice with problems you might have along the way.
Hope this helps.
The other sites mentioned will help you chose your components. And, of course, you're already in a great spot for advice with problems you might have along the way.
Hope this helps.
For your first one, try and find someone that knows what they're doing to keep an eye on you. Either that or practice on some old junk and learn by trial and error(That's what I did back in the day with some 386's)
Once you understand staic, if you understand the various properties of silicon and plastic (extreme heat is NOT a plus, don't dunk in water, try not to shatter etc.) just give it a go! To be quite honest if you ever played with legos as a kid or did puzzles you won't have any trouble physically putting it together.
I would also recommend reading the motherboard manual once through. It can be dry, but as the incredible number of parts on the market expands every day, no one knows everything anymore, and hearing it "from the horse's mouth" so to speak can be beneficial.
Finally, don't be timid. Anyone who plays a brass instrument knows that you will play the worst when you are nervous. If you have covered everthing I said above, you have nothing to worry about, just have at it! Once it doesnt boot, then come back here and find out where you made your first mistake!
gl
EDIT: That is NOT to say it will go perfectly. You WILL make some mistakes, you will probably NOT break antyhing, or do irreprable damage if you are careful and patient, but you WILL be frustrated. When troubleshooting, always keep my sig. in mind and grab every branch that comes along even the skinniest ones out there. You never know that is keeping you from the glory of your new system!
I would also recommend reading the motherboard manual once through. It can be dry, but as the incredible number of parts on the market expands every day, no one knows everything anymore, and hearing it "from the horse's mouth" so to speak can be beneficial.
Finally, don't be timid. Anyone who plays a brass instrument knows that you will play the worst when you are nervous. If you have covered everthing I said above, you have nothing to worry about, just have at it! Once it doesnt boot, then come back here and find out where you made your first mistake!
gl
EDIT: That is NOT to say it will go perfectly. You WILL make some mistakes, you will probably NOT break antyhing, or do irreprable damage if you are careful and patient, but you WILL be frustrated. When troubleshooting, always keep my sig. in mind and grab every branch that comes along even the skinniest ones out there. You never know that is keeping you from the glory of your new system!
Be careful about static electricity like others have been saying. Don't overlook this vital precaution. Get an anti-static wrist band (an anti-satic table mat/floor mat is probably overkill, just be careful not to place the motherboard or other components directly on your work surface, use anti-static foam that came with the motherboard or buy some at an electronics shop). If possible, work on a tiled floor.
I'll add the below link to the list. Scroll down to choose the building guide for type of system (slot/socket) you are building. It refers to AMD Athlon processors but can be applied to general system building. It also gives good general advice.
AMD resource page for system building
I'll add the below link to the list. Scroll down to choose the building guide for type of system (slot/socket) you are building. It refers to AMD Athlon processors but can be applied to general system building. It also gives good general advice.
AMD resource page for system building
Take you time. Took me 6hrs to assemble my first (and only so far) system
I found this book really usefull, and comforting, to have with me during the assembly
'How to build your own PC' by R.A.Penfold, Babani Computer Books £6.99. Don`t know if it`s available in the states or not.
It`s nerve racking when you first start, but once you`ve got the motherboard screwed in and the processor and memory on, it`ll start looking like a proper computer and you`ll relax and enjoy it.
The mass of coloured wires coming from the power unit look daunting at firt, but six of these make up the a power cable that ends with a connector and each device uses one of these connected to the power and a data cable connected to the mobo.
The scariest thing is after hours of silence just listening to you own breathing, you plug it into the mains, switch the power button on, the fan whirrs up, the monitor hisses on and things start to beep. But once you see that blue bios screen you`ll have a big grin in your face for ages and everyone will think your dead clever
And even though you`ll have only built the one you`ll still feel able to give out advice on forums
Oh and definitely get an anti static wrist strap.
I found this book really usefull, and comforting, to have with me during the assembly
'How to build your own PC' by R.A.Penfold, Babani Computer Books £6.99. Don`t know if it`s available in the states or not.
It`s nerve racking when you first start, but once you`ve got the motherboard screwed in and the processor and memory on, it`ll start looking like a proper computer and you`ll relax and enjoy it.
The mass of coloured wires coming from the power unit look daunting at firt, but six of these make up the a power cable that ends with a connector and each device uses one of these connected to the power and a data cable connected to the mobo.
The scariest thing is after hours of silence just listening to you own breathing, you plug it into the mains, switch the power button on, the fan whirrs up, the monitor hisses on and things start to beep. But once you see that blue bios screen you`ll have a big grin in your face for ages and everyone will think your dead clever
And even though you`ll have only built the one you`ll still feel able to give out advice on forums
Oh and definitely get an anti static wrist strap.
seems reasonable enough .... i don't think it will be that bad...with a lot of coke and some confidence ....
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