PC Building Tips

[satanisahippy]

IM FINALLY BUILDING A CUSTOM PC.....WEW!!!!!!!

I just need to know a bit more info until i dive headfirst into building it.
Any tips and trick with build a pc (RVZ01 is the case im building in) would be welcome as this is my first build haha.
Tips on how like not to break stuff, Static electricity, common mistakes not to make that kind of thing.
Also do you usually only need a phillips head screwdriver or do you usually need more?

Any help is thankful

[Silyy097]

The first (and only time) I built a pc, I made some mistakes.

 

Not checking whether my case came with 2 120mm fans, I had to get another one later.

When I screwed my Motherboard into the standoffs, I didnt take out the covers for the VGA, HDMI ports. I had to cut them out later.

The first time I booted up, Display told me to plug in my GPU 6/8 pin power connectors.

 

Then, 2 weeks after I used it, my GPU power came out and screen when blank when using pc half way. Plug in your cables tightly, make sure they click if they need to.

 

You usually only need a phillips head screwdriver.

 

Oh, also take care in holding the CPU, and motherboard. I thought it was going to be as light as plastic, but when I held it, wow it was heavy.

[satanisahippy]

I checked my fans having 3 120mm fans, had to buy one more cause some reason silverstone gives you two but gives you room for 3.

Il check when i open the box thankyou

Awesome thanks fo the advice

 

The first (and only time) I built a pc, I made some mistakes.

 

Not checking whether my case came with 2 120mm fans, I had to get another one later.

When I screwed my Motherboard into the standoffs, I didnt take out the covers for the VGA, HDMI ports. I had to cut them out later.

The first time I booted up, Display told me to plug in my GPU 6/8 pin power connectors.

 

Then, 2 weeks after I used it, my GPU power came out and screen when blank when using pc half way. Plug in your cables tightly, make sure they click if they need to.

 

You usually only need a phillips head screwdriver.

 

Oh, also take care in holding the CPU, and motherboard. I thought it was going to be as light as plastic, but when I held it, wow it was heavy.

[Nomy]

IM FINALLY BUILDING A CUSTOM PC.....WEW!!!!!!!

I just need to know a bit more info until i dive headfirst into building it.

Any tips and trick with build a pc (RVZ01 is the case im building in) would be welcome as this is my first build haha.

Tips on how like not to break stuff, Static electricity, common mistakes not to make that kind of thing.

Also do you usually only need a phillips head screwdriver or do you usually need more?

Any help is thankful

The best advice I could give you is... take your time when unpacking, building and figuring/looking things up on the internet.

Building your own PC is a ride you should enjoy, so take it easy and relax. Don't worry too much about static electricity(unless you're doing it on a carpet).

About breaking stuff... don't FORCE anything too hard but don't be afraid to use some little force either, for example your RAM needs to receive some force to click in(you'll actually hear a click), same for the GPU.

 

Good luck and if you've got any questions during the build, throw them out here.

[satanisahippy]

The best advice I could give you is... take your time when unpacking, building and figuring/looking things up on the internet.

Building your own PC is a ride you should enjoy, so take it easy and relax. Don't worry too much about static electricity(unless you're doing it on a carpet).

About breaking stuff... don't FORCE anything too hard but don't be afraid to use some little force either, for example your RAM needs to receive some force to click in(you'll actually hear a click), same for the GPU.

 

Good luck and if you've got any questions during the build, throw them out here.

I shall just scared i might break something and have to buy it again

[NeatSquidYT]

I shall just scared i might break something and have to buy it again

just watch a lot of build guides and watch how they do it. To be honest, if you're somwhat cautious, there's NOTHING to worry about. THe only thing I have to say is check that you're putting in your CPU the right way before inserting. I've heard people breaking pins becuase they forced it in the wrog way round.

[satanisahippy]

just watch a lot of build guides and watch how they do it. To be honest, if you're somwhat cautious, there's NOTHING to worry about. THe only thing I have to say is check that you're putting in your CPU the right way before inserting. I've heard people breaking pins becuase they forced it in the wrog way round.

All about that gold arrow

[Pomfinator]

Everything should go in easily, no need to use a bunch of force, the only part that needs a lot of force is the CPU clamp, which scares me every single time.

 

Make sure you're not kneeling/bending-over when you're building it, especially if you're doing it in a single long sitting, takes me like hours to recover from the strain

 

If you're not sure and you have a friend who knows what they're doing, have them come over, or even bring in someone who isn't as interested to just have another head in the mix.  Who knows maybe you'll inspire them.

[NeatSquidYT]

Make sure you're not kneeling/bending-over when you're building it, especially if you're doing it in a single long sitting, takes me like hours to recover from the strain

lol, same

[Wooth]

If you need help where the case is concerned (because it's a tight squeeze) you should look at the Hardware Canucks Review as they show an order for building. While Linus has a good review video and you should watch it also (there is a tip or 2 in there) it's backwards as he already has a build in it.
 

Make sure you give yourself plenty of room and are organized. I would also recommend your first step should be disassembling the case and putting it aside ready for when you wish to install your motherboard. I find this saves wasting time going back and forth later and makes for an easier workflow. You picked a trickier case for a first build but if you take your time, organize your workspace and have patience you should be fine.
 

With my finished builds I keep all the left over bits & pieces like manuals, cables, socket covers etc. in a PSU box and then later switch to the motherboard box (once I believe I won't need to rma). I have 4 builds in my house and this keeps the clutter down and prevents me from mixing up non-interchangeable components like PSU cables.

[TheMcSame]

Hmmm...

 

Manuals are your friends

Keep leftovers like cables, unused fans, thermal paste, screws, motherboard accessories (can be useful if they can be used on other boards), Intel pin protector cover, that sort of stuff. It could come in handy some day. The pin protector (only for LGA socket boards) is more of a "I'll keep this just in case the board fails" kinda thing.

Boxes come in handy.

The PSU will likely have it's own power switch.

[Wooth]

Don't forget the I/O shield.

We've all done it at some point and I find it's more likely to happen on cases that are a pain to work in.

[A Bubble]

Make sure to put on the right amount of thermal paste. Look up a video on how to apply, and don't use the 'X' method.

[thechez99]

When I pulled down the retention arm for the CPU installation there was a loud crunching sound, like it was breaking. I don't know if this is normal but I wasn't told to expect it, so as I continued to assemble my computer for the next 10 minutes I though I was wasting my time, because I though I had broke my CPU.

 

Ha Ha, I probably did something wrong.

 

But my PC works just fine!

 

Also the manuals are pure gold, make sure you have them at arms length at all times! I needed mine for the Front Panel connectors