Computer Building Guide
Computer
Building Guide
In this
computer building guide we will talk about all the steps that are required for
building your own computer from scratch. These steps cover everything you need
to do starting from opening the hardware parts boxes up to powering up the
computer.
Details on
how to install the hardware parts can be found at the relevant pages and not
here. In this guide we are going to describe only what you have to do. Follow
any links that you can find in this article if you want for more how-to install
guides or check the relevant menu on the left.
After an
extensive market research you bought the best hardware components for the money
and few minutes ago the courier delivered you several boxes that contain all
these hardware.
So let’s see what you need to do first before you start
building your own computer.
It is
important to follow the steps of the computer building guide with this
particular order.
1. Check the Boxes
First thing
to do is to open all the boxes and check that everything is fine. This means
that the box is sealed, hardware is placed in sealed bags and supporting
material is in place. If you have any concerns about this then call immediately
the shop and ask for explanations. As long as you are sure that everything is
as it should be you can continue with the computer building guide.
2.
Install the CPU to the Motherboard
Ok now you
can begin building your own computer. First, install the CPU onto the
motherboard. Apply thermal compound on the top surface of the CPU and then
place it carefully into the motherboard’s socket. Install the CPU cooler and
you are done with this step.
3. Install the Motherboard’s back plate I/O to
the PC case
Inside the
motherboard’s box you will find the rear panel I/O of the motherboard. This
looks like a thin metal plate with many holes of different shapes. These holes
correspond actually to the layout of the motherboard that is nothing more of a
series of ports and connectors.
Rear Plate I/O
Install this
to your PC case. If there is another rear I/O plate in your case, just replace
it with your motherboard’s one. Also, if you have bought any extra fans this is
the right moment to install them.
4.
Install your Motherboard in the PC case
Now it is
time to install your motherboard in your PC case. Screw the bolts in your PC
case where the motherboard will be installed and then align the motherboard
bolt holes. Check also that the layout of the motherboard fits perfectly the
rear back plate and that the connectors have passed to the back of the PC case.
Secure the motherboard in the PC case with the bolts.
5.
Install Computer Memory (RAM)
Take the RAM
modules and install them in the memory bank. Be sure to check that you install
them correctly. Notice the notch that the RAM module has and align it with the
notch of the memory slot. Apply pressure to the module until it locks.
6.
Install Internal Storage Devices (HDD)
Mount hard
drives to the 3.5″ bays and optical devices to the 5.25″ bays and connect them
to the motherboard. From now on you must do a good wire management or else in
the end your computer will look like a mess with all these cables.
7.
Install Graphics card and PCI devices
Last hardware
components that you will install will be the video card in the PCI express x16
slot and then any PCI devices you may have bought such as a sound card or a TV
tuner card or any other PCI device.
8.
Install Computer Power Supply and Connect the Components
To install
the computer PSU. The location of the PSU is standard and you will understand
immediately where it must be installed. Align the PSU with the PC case bolt
holes and screw the bolts to secure the computer power supply unit. After that
connect all the internal hardware components that require power supply.
9.
Close the PC case and connect the Computer
The last step
of the computer building guide is to close the PC case and connect the computer
with all the external and peripheral devices. Connect them to the rear plate
I/O and plug your computer to the electricity socket. Your new computer is
ready to serve.
This
concludes the computer building guide. As you can see it is a very easy and
straight-forward process. Besides it is also fun to build a PC. For more
information on how to install hardware parts check also the relevant guides.
Posted by Gurneet Singh
on 13:57
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