need some elaborated help on assembling new pc issues

[phase1]

yeah, I read many of them 'build your own pc guide' they are all basickly the same, and the problem with most of them, is that they don't elaborate where it counts. I hear the grounding issue is vital, when you assembel the rig, but everyone keeps talking about that grounding bracelet... what if I don't have the damn thing? I mean, how did they build pc's before the stupid thing was invented? can some one explain it to me please, elaborately (how do I groung myself, the mobo, the cpu, my house, my dog, or whatever else need to be grounded...).

One more issue which I didn't quit get from all these damn "how to's", is how to plug in the hsf ontop of the cpu, which I understand, that when I do it on an athlon xp, it almost next to mission impossible, since you have to put alot of pressure on, but then you must not pressure 'cause you can break the cpu, and its game over...

arrgghh... please nice (experienced) folks, help me. Also if you have some links to better guides (the more the marrier), especialy ones with some pics, please post.

Thank you for reading this (it quit long, I know)

 

[Brian48]

There's a lot of "how to" links in the Beginner's Section. There has to be at least one or two of them that will answer your questions to your satisfaction. Also, I know there's at least one or two links in the AMD (or was it Overclocking?) section that illustrates how to properly install a HSF onto a socket A processor as well, but you'll have to sift through them to find it.

http://users.rcn.com/chinmonster/links

 

[jcmkk]

First off, I wouldn't be quite as worried about the grounding issue. I've never actually grounded myself out before building a computer. Just make sure you aren't dragging your feet on the carpet or something to cause static to build up. You, also, shouldn't worry about the heatsink installation too much. Every heatsink installs a little different so an article about it wont help much. Your heatsink should come with instructions on how to install it. The motherboard manual has a good deal of usefull info in it too. It is not quite as hard as a lot of people try to make it seem. It is when something doesn't work right, that it requires real skill and experience.

 

[phase1]

Thanks guys.



<< There's a lot of "how to" links in the Beginner's Section >>



where;s the beginner's section? I didn't see any beginner forum.

 

[JoPalm]

I just put together my first PC a few weeks ago...and the part i was scared of was putting the hsf on the cpu. Geez was it easy after I did it. It's not hard. Only thing is that you do have to put a lot of pressure on the thing. I had my motherboard on the foam stuff and I pushed down on the the hsf until the foam was like next to nothing, lol. It just snapped into place, make sure u have it flat against the cpu when your pushing it down though.

Oh and about that grounding thing..I didn't ground myself (better not jynx myself) , just had a pair of shoes on, I'm on a hardwood floor to btw.

 

[yg17]

I was cleaning out my computer a couple hours ago. Its 3 years old and hasnt been cleaned once.

I wasnt grounded, I just unplugged it and layed it down on my bed. I was kneeling on my carpet floor cleaning it, and was constantly getting up and walking to grab something on a carpet floor. PC still works, and I was touching all my PCI cards and probably touched my motherboard. I wouldnt be worried about grounding.

 

[SilentRunning]

The people that don't use anti-static wristbands are the same ones that come here saying they received three defective motherboards, cpus, etc. before they finally got one that works. The damage that static discharge can do to microelectronics is certainly worth an investment of $6.99 to avoid.

Pictured here

 

[CubicZirconia]

I'm sure that the anti-static wristbands work like there supposed to, but I doubt it will be a problem. I just built a pc without any sort of anti-static device and it works fine. I guess it's that 1 percent of the time when you really need it that it counts though.

 

[TheBDB]

How hard is it to just touch a metal part of the case before you touch the expensive electronics? Do that, and make sure you don't roll around the carpeted floor in a wool suit and you shouldn't have any static problems.

 

[Maggotry]

<< How hard is it to just touch a metal part of the case before you touch the expensive electronics? Do that, and make sure you don't roll around the carpeted floor in a wool suit and you shouldn't have any static problems. >>


That about sums it up. I've lost count of the number of pc's I've built. I've never used a wrist strap, and never zapped a component. But like the man says, I always make contact with the case before touching the valuables.

 

[MoboN00B]

just make sure u have everything spread out and TAKE YOUR TIME just stick in 1 thing at a time. not that hard.
this what i usually do:
1. mobo (of course)
2. fasten HDD
3. CD-ROM
4. Floppy
5. PCI and AGP components
6. memory
7. and then connect are the appropriate <-- spelling check? wires

 

[Nocturnal]

touch metal before touching your motherboard. touch your case the insides, and then while holding the case you can grab your motherboard and put it in there. always remember to just touch the case before touching your peripherals.

 

[SilentRunning]

MoboNOOB:

just make sure u have everything spread out and TAKE YOUR TIME just stick in 1 thing at a time. not that hard.
this what i usually do:
1. mobo (of course)
2. fasten HDD
3. CD-ROM
4. Floppy
5. PCI and AGP components
6. memory
7. and then connect are the appropriate <-- spelling check? wires


MoboNOOB I think the system would work better if you installed a CPU and CPU fan on the mobo, and a power supply might help too. You must enjoy looking at that nice black picture on your monitor.

 

[Grommet5]

<<... that when I do it on an athlon xp, it almost next to mission impossible, since you have to put alot of pressure on, but then you must not pressure 'cause you can break the cpu...>>

An easy way to put on the hsf on the cpu is, grab a flat head screwdriver. Now, IF your clip has a small pocket on one end(hard to explain, but check you hsf clip), thats where your flathead goes(make sure you get a right size flathead, otherwise you RISK, the screwdriver slipping).

So now, use your screwdriver, place it in the slot, and push the clip into place. Its much faster, and I think safer than trying to get the hsf on by hand. It took me less than a few seconds getting mine on.


edit h yeah, dont forget to apply some thermal paste on your cpu, BEFORE sticking on your hsf.

 

[tdog44632]

I bought the book "upgrading and repairing PC's" It is very informative, but the best part is that it includes a cd with video on how to build a computer. Best $56 I spent you can get at www.upgradingandrepairingpcs.com

Tony