What tools do you need for building a computer?

[Vozella]

I just ordered my computer. How do I find out what toold I will need to put it together?

[pokechat8978]

I just ordered my computer. How do I find out what toold I will need to put it together?

A screwdriver, and that's literally it.

[babadoctor]

anti static wrist strap

(optional)

[Godlygamer23]

The average build will really only require a Philips screwdriver.

[Godlygamer23]

anti static wrist strap

That's debatable.

[Guest]

• Screwdriver

Brain

Hands

Pliers can be handy but not essential 

[minibois]

A screwdriver (a Philips one/'regular' one)

Other than that one, nothing is necessary.

 

Optional is an antistatic wrist thing

[Aytex]

Just be away from carpet

[allmighty_bob]

a screwdriver. as mentioned. and an antistatic wristband if you want to get fancy (you could just ground yourself constantly instead)

[babadoctor]

That's debatable.

i guess you could touch the psu

[Vozella]

Just be away from carpet

My whole apartment is carpet and I don't want to build a computer in a bathroom.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

A high quality philips head so you don't wrap the screws is a must.

 

Optional: Cable ties to keep things nice and tidy.

[Emanuel_M]

Zip-ties

[Prysin]

it would be safer to build the computer in the bathroom then ANY room with carpets

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

My whole apartment is carpet and I don't want to build a computer in a bathroom.

 

Don't drag your feet on the carpet and constantly ground yourself out with the PSU before you touch any components. I guess you can also stand on a flattened carboard box too though whether or not that makes a difference is debatable.

[AnonymousGuy]

Cable management you need zip ties and cable tie anchors: http://www.amazon.com/Startech-HC102-Adhesive-Cable-Mounts/dp/B00008VFBE

 

 

I've swapped my CPU over a dozen times and the only thing needed to remove my mobo and all that is a  screwdriver.

[iComessy]

I only use a phillips head screw driver and pliers 

[App4that]

That's debatable.

I think we find ourselves in the perfect venue to do so. Why not? What possible reason other than saving the cost of an energy drink can you provide that off sets the possible loss of a expensive component? If you wear one you're out 5 bucks, no other possible ramifications. If you don't wear one, how ever slight the chance may be, you're out a computer.

 

So.

[Godlygamer23]

I think we find ourselves in the perfect venue to do so. Why not? What possible reason other than saving the cost of an energy drink can you provide that off sets the possible loss of a expensive component? If you wear one you're out 5 bucks, no other possible ramifications. If you don't wear one, how ever slight the chance may be, you're out a computer.

 

So.

It depends on where you live. I built three PCs without one and everything works fine, but then again, I don't really encounter static electricity. That being said, you can't really feel static electricity if the voltage is below a certain point, and therefore you can shock something without knowing it, so yes it would be the safer option to just use one.

[ValkyrieX]

I just ordered my computer. How do I find out what toold I will need to put it together?

 

My tools:

A. Magnetized Philips Head Screwdriver

B. Anti-Static Wrist Strap

C. Tray for screws

D. Motherboard Box for testing work bench, storage of all manuals, software, and spare parts

E. Thermal Paste for CPU & Fan

F. Tie Straps & wire cutters

G. Needlenose Plyers, tighten standoffs on case for MB

(That's all the important stuff that comes to mind.)

 

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B. pre-built partially, but you want to modify?

C. starting from scratch with parts?

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Must Have

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1. philips head screwdriver

 

Good Things To Have

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1. anti-static bracelet 

2. needle nose pliers

3. wire ties and wire tie mounts

4. thermal paste 

[themaniac]

just a screw driver, but if you plan to mod the case than you will need a drill and a few saws