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How To Build A PC

The document provides step-by-step instructions for building a PC, including mounting the motherboard, installing the CPU and cooler, adding memory modules, connecting the power supply, installing SATA storage drives like SSDs and HDDs, and attaching an optical drive. The various components are installed into the computer case and connected to the motherboard as described.

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How To Build A PC

The document provides step-by-step instructions for building a PC, including mounting the motherboard, installing the CPU and cooler, adding memory modules, connecting the power supply, installing SATA storage drives like SSDs and HDDs, and attaching an optical drive. The various components are installed into the computer case and connected to the motherboard as described.

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How to build a pc

Index
1. Mount the motherboard in a case 2
2. The CPU 4
2.1 The Cooler 4
3. Memmory 6
4. Power Supply 7
5. SATA Storage 8
DVD ROM 9

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1. Mount the motherboard in a case
Verify that you are as static free as possible then, open the case you want to mount the
motherboard in.

Verify all metal hex nuts are in place to fit the new board. Make sure none will short any solder
points on the board.

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Verify all plastic spacers are in place to accommodate the new motherboard and place the
motherboard into the case then screw the screws in place to hold the board in place. Make
sure they are the only thing that line up with the hex nuts...That is the whole purpose of those.

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2. The CPU
The first step is to release the tension lever on the CPU so that you can drop the processor into
the CPU socket. The arrow/triangle on the top of the CPU needs to line up with one on the
socket or the socket cover. Don’t attempt to install a CPU with the arrow facing the wrong
direction, or you could damage your chip, your board, or both! Once your CPU and socket are
properly aligned, you can drop the chip in place, and it will settle into the socket under its own
weight. If it doesn't, pick up the CPU and re-seat it.

Once the cooler is installed, plug the fan connector into its header on the motherboard. This is
usually somewhere close to the CPU socket and labeled something like "CPU_FAN."

2.1 The Cooler


Many processors come with coolers in the box. If you’re not doing any heavy overclocking,
those may be good enough, though lots of builders also like to buy more powerful (and often
quieter) aftermarket coolers, which may also just be more attractive.

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If you decide to use the stock cooler, you'll find that it already has thermal paste applied. With
aftermarket coolers, you’ll generally need to apply your own thermal paste. You don’t need
much--just a pea-sized amount applied to the center of the CPU will spread when you put the
cooler on. But for novice builders and those not looking to achieve the maximum possible
overclock speeds, dropping a small amount in the center and letting the CPU cooler spread the
thermal paste works just fine. Just make sure you don't add too much paste; you definitely
don't want it squirting out the sides onto the socket and surrounding PCB.

Stock coolers for Intel processors use push pins that go through holes in the motherboard. We
recommend pushing opposite corners in to evenly spread the thermal paste, and to keep from
putting uneven pressure on one side of the CPU.

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3. Memmory
Installing RAM is a snap--literally. First, make sure that the latches for each memory slot are
open. Some boards have latches on both sides of a RAM slot, while others--often budget
boards--have a latch on one side, with the other end fixed in place. Once your latches are
opened, look at each DIMM and position it over the slot such that the small divot on the
bottom of the RAM stick is aligned with the matching bump on the board. Finally, push down
on the DIMM on each edge until it snaps into place, causing the latches to close on their own.
The process requires a bit of force, but if you’re having trouble, make sure that you’re not
putting the module in backwards.

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4. Power Supply
The PSU is usually mounted to the back of the case. Sometimes you’ll find it at the top, but it’s
usually mounted at the bottom, where it can pull in cool air from under the chassis. Once you
put it in place, it’s generally as simple as screwing it into place with four screws at the back of
the case. Then, plug in the 24-pin power connector and supplemental/CPU power connector
into the motherboard.

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5. SATA Storage
We added M.2 storage earlier, so now it’s time for SATA drives, which could be a 2.5-inch SSD
or hard drive, or a traditional 3.5-inch hard drive. Connect the SATA data cable to the
motherboard and your drive or drives, then connect the SATA power connector from the PSU
to your drive(s). Mount the hard drive or SSD in the appropriate bracket and screw or snap it
into place. Note that bracket/drive mounting methods and placement vary by chassis model.

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DVD ROM
Attach rails to your DVD drive, if your case uses them, and then slide the new DVD drive into
the front of your computer (screw the drive in place if it doesn’t use rails). Connect the drive’s
data and power cables, the plugs fit only one way, so don’t force them. When Windows boots
up, it should recognize the new or replacement DVD drive and automatically list it in your Start
menu’s Computer program.

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