Test parts before putting them in case?

[jonasa97]

Hi,

I'm getting the new parts to my PC today. However the only part that I'm not getting shipped today is the psu. I'm really eager to start building my new PC. What is the risk of building your PC without testing for the POST first? Should I build everything today then add on the PSU tomorrow or should I wait to build everything tomorrow? Sorrry if this is not the right sub forum. :P

[Dudenstein]

I don't do a test before I start with the case lol I just build into the case right away

[JoshM]

Test everything on a test bench or mobo box then if it posts, build into the case (lot easier when its open like that to find the issue) 

[wingnut]

If you have the extra time on your hands then I guess. However depending on return policies for certian components such as the cpu, they might not let you take it back once it has been out of the box for however long.

[DudeWazap]

I  have built all the PC's I have made so far straight into the case and I haven't had any problems as of yet.

[ProKoN]

I like to test on the testbench before installing in a case.

 

if everything works fine before you install it in the case, and then perhaps for some reason it doesnt boot or you have issues after its installed, you know it has to do with the installation, not faulty parts.

 

if you have a motherboard box, you have a test bench.

 

i usually spend a week or two overclocking on the testbench before installing in a case. If your not overclocking it still is a good idea to stress test at least once to make sure all your parts are functional when received.

 

[jonasa97]

I like to test on the testbench before installing in a case.

 

if everything works fine before you install it in the case, and the perhaps for some reason it doesnt boot or you have issues after its installed, you know it has to do with the installation, not faulty parts.

 

if you have a motherboard box, you have a test bench.

 

i usually spend a week or two overclocking on the testbench before installing in a case. If your not overclocking it still is a good idea to stress test at least once to make sure all your parts are functional when received.

 

I will probably die of impatience before the PSU can arrive tomorrow :3

[ProKoN]

that is a pretty sweet rig linus has got setup there

[mgsstar]

I would just build everything today and plug in the power tmrw to perform a POST test on a motherboard box (like a test bench) to test all the components at once and save you time tmrw in building it.

[Arshdeep]

don't install water cooler outside of case, that is obvious but other them that it should be fine, even large gpu etc. are easy to remove, now first one and expensive one is a whole different story when it comes to building and concentration/confidence

 

good idea thought

[LogicalDrm]

I haven't done testing before building yet. But after watching few videos (one where Paul from Newegg has faulty psu) I do see point in it. If something is wrong it'll be more work for you. I wouldn't put mobo to case before psu. Cables are easier to get behind mobo tray and out from right holes when mobo isn't yet installed.

[Kayn]

I'm guilty of not doing a test before I started building. I was really excited to get started. But I know better when I do another build at a later time.

[DeletThis]

Its just a good habit to do so before you put it in a case. If your parts work just fine, then thats great, but if you got a rotten egg for a part in the mix somewhere, then finding it while testing on a mobo box will save you A LOT of hassle.

[KneesWeak]

Hi,

I'm getting the new parts to my PC today. However the only part that I'm not getting shipped today is the psu. I'm really eager to start building my new PC. What is the risk of building your PC without testing for the POST first? Should I build everything today then add on the PSU tomorrow or should I wait to build everything tomorrow? Sorrry if this is not the right sub forum. :P

dont fuck up, it probably just be better to wait since you wouldn't be able to do anything, you could screw in your standoffs and put in your hdd and stuff but you shouldn't quite put your mobo in anyway. Cable management takes up most of the time building a pc so just wait.

Getting DOA hardware doesn't really happen that often its usually a lot of error by the consumer when people leave reviews, they wash off their psu with salt water and try and turn it on.  Don't touch everything and don't rush anything.

[Leonard]

Hi,

I'm getting the new parts to my PC today. However the only part that I'm not getting shipped today is the psu. I'm really eager to start building my new PC. What is the risk of building your PC without testing for the POST first? Should I build everything today then add on the PSU tomorrow or should I wait to build everything tomorrow? Sorrry if this is not the right sub forum. :P

I would wait until the PSU arrives. I personally don't do test but it is wise to do.

[jonasa97]

Didn't test anything. PSU arrived this morning,posts no problem. Now installing windows 8