Question about a new build

[DracoTora]

I have some general knowledge and am attempting my first custom build. My question is, unfortunately as much as I would like to get everything at once I have to buy one part at a time and will likely take me some time to get everything together. Will it hurt any of the major components (IE Motherboard and processor) if I have to get them and install over time as I get other parts to go with them?

[Happycowdance]

no

[Dedayog]

4 minutes ago, DracoTora said:

I have some general knowledge and am attempting my first custom build. My question is, unfortunately as much as I would like to get everything at once I have to buy one part at a time and will likely take me some time to get everything together. Will it hurt any of the major components (IE Motherboard and processor) if I have to get them and install over time as I get other parts to go with them?

Think about what you're asking.  It's one thing for us to tell you no, but another for you to understand the concept.

[DracoTora]

1 minute ago, Happycowdance said:

no

Thank you, that may have sounded silly to ask but I didn't want to just assume.

[DracoTora]

2 minutes ago, jstudrawa said:

Think about what you're asking.  It's one thing for us to tell you no, but another for you to understand the concept.

Right, I just wanted to make sure before I spent $800 - $900 on a processor / motherboard set that it would be ok to get it, install it then it be ok if it takes me say a few months to get the rest of everything to go with it (graphics cards, etc). At this point I was thinking it would be no  different than it sitting in a warehouse but as a new person wanted to ask what may be a silly question and know for sure.

[Rex_G]

15 minutes ago, DracoTora said:

Right, I just wanted to make sure before I spent $800 - $900 on a processor / motherboard set that it would be ok to get it, install it then it be ok if it takes me say a few months to get the rest of everything to go with it (graphics cards, etc). At this point I was thinking it would be no  different than it sitting in a warehouse but as a new person wanted to ask what may be a silly question and know for sure.

I would recommend getting bundles (typically components that will work together. Ex: MB+CPU+RAM). They are often cheaper and you will be able to find a decent deal. Another reason for that is testing the components. Just in case if I have a bad part, I would much rather return it to the place I bought the components from than trying to RMA it with the manufacturer. That being said I would not be worried about the durability of the components just keep them in package if possible.

[DracoTora]

2 minutes ago, Rex_G said:

So I would recommend getting bundles (typically that will work together as standalone components. Ex: MB+CPU+RAM). They are often cheaper and you will be able to find a decent deal. Imo a big reason for that testing the components. Just in case if I have a bad part, I would much rather return it to the place I bought the components from than trying to RMA it with the manufacturer. That being said I would not be worried about the durability of the components just keep them in package if possible.

yeah, it will be. thank you all for input.