How to start?

JamesT · 10-15-2003, 01:01 PM

I want to start to build my PC's and i have no idea what to do and so on. Once i buy all the components, what do i do? Does anyone know a place i can learn and read about it?

Thanks

Any help is useful.

berks · 10-15-2003, 02:47 PM

here is a pretty good site that should help you a little.

here is another one.

RipperRoo · 10-15-2003, 03:13 PM

a very good tip for anyone embarking on thier first build is to RTFM, or Read The Friendy Manual (some words have been changed to protect the innocent

).

sounds a bit silly to say that, but there is a lot of good information in the average mobo manual these days, on everything from anti static precautions to how much thermal compound to use on the cpu.
apart from that, the physical elements of building a pc are much like an airfix kit, part a slots into socket A ect, its just lining up the standoffs in your case to the screw holes in your board and building from there.

some things to note:

1.always take antistatic precautions when handling components.

2. NEVER use a magnetic screwdriver to put your pc together, as the magnetic tip can cause damage to the microchips on your motherboard. if you are having trouble locating the screws in the holes, try using a small bit of chewing gum on the end of the nonmagnetic screwdriver to stick the screw to it while you start it off.

fireydeviant · 10-16-2003, 08:16 AM

/me points at teh static wrist band that should be clipped too your case (or equivelant)
there cheap and can save you money(instead of blowing out that new vid card)
these can prevent static from you going into the board which can blow them out...

webe3 · 10-16-2003, 10:33 PM

My friend always told me if you don't have a static wrist guard, always make sure you are grounded by having one of your hands touching the metal of the case!

RipperRoo · 10-16-2003, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by webe3
My friend always told me if you don't have a static wrist guard, always make sure you are grounded by having one of your hands touching the metal of the case!

Yup, very true, as long as the case itself is grounded, else you may as well touch your toes for all the good it will do.

igalan · 10-17-2003, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RipperRoo
2. NEVER use a magnetic screwdriver to put your pc together, as the magnetic tip can cause damage to the microchips on your motherboard. if you are having trouble locating the screws in the holes, try using a small bit of chewing gum on the end of the nonmagnetic screwdriver to stick the screw to it while you start it off.

I've been using a magnetic screwdriver for years. It will do no harm to anything a magnetic field (that is if it's unplugged.)

You should see how OEM components are handled by the average Joe assembling computers

.

Dr. Avery · 10-17-2003, 10:46 AM

I always make sure to drag my feet on the carpet while wearing rubber soles, and wearing a thick wool sweater which has been rubbed with ballons before working with electronics.

igalan · 10-17-2003, 11:03 AM

Yeah, and don't forget to also use wool gloves to further improve the effect. It's nice to see the small sparks that they produce when grabing those expensive memory modules!

Cirga · 10-17-2003, 11:33 AM

One other thing of note to do .. "make a plan".

Find out what speed you want your computer to be. Look at some components to find out what "high end" gear you want in your PC.. such as the video card etc.

Then map it all out. Find am otherboard and processor.. then find RAM that is compatible.. then find your video card/sound card/network card.

After you find all of that.. look for a good case and power supply that you will like for your PC. Since you are building it.. go for an aluminum case.. that way it doesnt heat up as much and its lighter for those times when you want to go to a LAN party and play games

If you want to make a map.. and post it here I am sure everyone can give you some great advice on what to change/use

ABOU · 10-24-2003, 06:42 PM

well this is great advice and to say here is the place to get the info short of doing what i did and going to a computer shop and build the f**king things for 3 weeks lol

TBH building pcs can b a b**ch but most of the time its ok and you will get no problems and anything you do need here is the rplace to ask

im goin 2 steal a bit of advice came in handy to me that LPDAD gave me and that is get the best mobo you can afford and work your pc around this as then upgrades ect you may not have to chage the whole thing

what i did was put the specs down for all the components i needed and asked for some tips i changed my setup and canceled orders before it was set as IG will tell u

10-15-2003, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
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RipperRoo AdMiN oF RoCk! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: uk Posts: 2,080	a very good tip for anyone embarking on thier first build is to RTFM, or Read The Friendy Manual (some words have been changed to protect the innocent ). sounds a bit silly to say that, but there is a lot of good information in the average mobo manual these days, on everything from anti static precautions to how much thermal compound to use on the cpu. apart from that, the physical elements of building a pc are much like an airfix kit, part a slots into socket A ect, its just lining up the standoffs in your case to the screw holes in your board and building from there. some things to note: 1.always take antistatic precautions when handling components. 2. NEVER use a magnetic screwdriver to put your pc together, as the magnetic tip can cause damage to the microchips on your motherboard. if you are having trouble locating the screws in the holes, try using a small bit of chewing gum on the end of the nonmagnetic screwdriver to stick the screw to it while you start it off. __________________ PcTechtalk.com Admin A7V8X xp2600 Barton SLK 97U, GeForce FX 5700, 1GB 2700DDR Ram Sony DVD -R/+R/RW, SB Live 5.1 Digital, 1 x 30gb 3 x 200GB 2x120GB 1 x 250GB HDD'S, 19" TFT Epson R265 HP NX6125 Laptop 1gb memory http://www.minotaur-computers.co.uk/

10-16-2003, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
fireydeviant inspired to dream Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 341	/me points at teh static wrist band that should be clipped too your case (or equivelant) there cheap and can save you money(instead of blowing out that new vid card) these can prevent static from you going into the board which can blow them out... __________________

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webe3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 108	My friend always told me if you don't have a static wrist guard, always make sure you are grounded by having one of your hands touching the metal of the case! __________________ System Specs: ATX generic case with Antec 550 watt power supply. ASUS A7N8X Deluxe Motherboard. Western Digital 7,200 RPM 40 gig IDE Hard Drive.(FAT 32- file system) AMD Athlon XP 2600 processor.(standard fan and heatsink-Thoroughbred Core-standard speed-NO OVERCLOCK) 1 gig of Samsung DDRAM(PC 2700- 333 mhz....2-512mb sticks running in dual channel mode).Ati Radeon 8x 9600 XT (8x is enabled on motherboard). Soundblaster Audigy 2 sound card. Motorola sb 5100 cable modem (Insight Communications-Cable Connection) Sony DRU 500 AX DVD- RECORDER.(records -R/-RW or +R/+RW and CD-R formats-4x-24x-4x) LG 52x32x52 CD Burner. Zip 100 internal drive and a generic 3.5 floppy drive. Windows XP Professional Operating System. I also have a bearpaw scanner, HP Deskjet 3520 inkjet printer and a KDS X Flat 17 inch CRT monitor.

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igalan PCTT Articles Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Barcelona, SPAIN Posts: 1,018	Yeah, and don't forget to also use wool gloves to further improve the effect. It's nice to see the small sparks that they produce when grabing those expensive memory modules!

10-17-2003, 11:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	One other thing of note to do .. "make a plan". Find out what speed you want your computer to be. Look at some components to find out what "high end" gear you want in your PC.. such as the video card etc. Then map it all out. Find am otherboard and processor.. then find RAM that is compatible.. then find your video card/sound card/network card. After you find all of that.. look for a good case and power supply that you will like for your PC. Since you are building it.. go for an aluminum case.. that way it doesnt heat up as much and its lighter for those times when you want to go to a LAN party and play games If you want to make a map.. and post it here I am sure everyone can give you some great advice on what to change/use __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

10-24-2003, 06:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
ABOU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NORTHERN IRELAND Posts: 460	well this is great advice and to say here is the place to get the info short of doing what i did and going to a computer shop and build the fking things for 3 weeks lol TBH building pcs can b a bch but most of the time its ok and you will get no problems and anything you do need here is the rplace to ask im goin 2 steal a bit of advice came in handy to me that LPDAD gave me and that is get the best mobo you can afford and work your pc around this as then upgrades ect you may not have to chage the whole thing what i did was put the specs down for all the components i needed and asked for some tips i changed my setup and canceled orders before it was set as IG will tell u

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