How To Build A Computer
How To Build A Computer
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What are your needs?
Uses Type of Build Do I need to build
my own computer?
Internet use only Basic low power PC NO, but you can
Multimedia Use Mid level, powerful Most times you
CPU, more RAM will, depending on
what you use it for.
Heavy Gamer High end Almost always
components, video worth it to build,
card, more RAM you’ll save $$$
How do I plan?
• Determine needs, set a price. Begin research
through Google.
• Research Newegg, and other sellers to make a
wish list of possible parts for your build.
• Read reviews on parts.
• Determine what special tools you will need,
and watch some tutorial videos for help on
certain steps of building.
HOW TO CHOOSE COMPATIBLE
PARTS
Now you’ve made you list
What to do now?
Now that you’ve selected your build, you now
will add you list to your cart, and purchase the
order.
Then in around 7 days or less, you’re order will
arrive.
TIME
TO B
U ILD
Step 1:
Install the screws that come with the case into the
standoffs on the outside of the board, only use
what is necessary to secure the motherboard.
Step 5:
Any ports left open, should have a Slot Cover installed (Below)
to keep dust out, and give you case a finished, professional
look.
Step 10:
Clean up cables inside case. Try to hide them in open cd bay slots, and hide power
connector behind MB Tray if possible with case. See below for examples. *Remember to
make the best air flow from front of case, to back of case to keep everything cool inside.
Good!!!
Not so Good
FINISHING TOUCHES
Now you are done with the actual assembly of the computer.
Now it’s time to plug the computer in, and see if it boots. Then
install your desired operating system.
TEST RUN:
Power Cable
Mouse
Keyboard
Monitor (1)
If you hear any beeps,
Once everything is this means something
connected, push the power isn’t installed properly.
button. Your computer should Listen to how many
turn on like any other beeps it is, then refer to
computer. If it bursts into you motherboard’s
flames, you installed manual for what the
something wrong. If it doesn’t beeps are referring to.
boot up at all, make sure the Then check that
power cables are all component to make sure
connected to the PSU. Then it’s installed properly. If
make sure the power button it still won’t boot, the
cable is connected properly. part may be defected.
Setup BIOS for installing windows: