How easily can I mess up while building

[SquiddyButler]

I have everything and the gpu is coming, but when I do build it I don't wanna break anything. How easily could I destroy the whole thing on accident?

[JamesTheFolf]

1 minute ago, SquiddyButler said:

I have everything and the gpu is coming, but when I do build it I don't wanna break anything. How easily could I destroy the whole thing on accident?

Well the most fragile part would be the cpu and the cpu socket. What are the specs of this system?

[ProjectBox153]

You'll be fine. Just be careful and take your time. Computer components tend to be more durable than they seem. 

[SquiddyButler]

3 minutes ago, jrhaberland said:

Well the most fragile part would be the cpu and the cpu socket. What are the specs of this system?

PSU: Corsair RM850x

HD: WD 2TB

Motherboard: Z490-E

Ram: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB

Case Fan: Silent Wings 3

Case: Phanteks P500A

Cooler: Noctua NH-D15

CPU: i9 10850k unlocked

GPU: Zotac AMP Holo 3070

This is what you meant, correct?

[ROCKETF1]

Agree understand what zif (zero insertion force) socket means AMD or not Intel. Next be careful with your screwdriver. Your going to be screwing in parts so dont push or slip

[Ar558a]

Building a pc isn't hard as long as you do your research and take your time and do things methodically. If you are worried make sure you watch some you tube videos on CPU installation etc. 

[JamesTheFolf]

Just now, SquiddyButler said:

PSU: Corsair RM850x

HD: WD 2TB

Motherboard: Z490-E

Ram: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB

Case Fan: Silent Wings 3

Case: Phanteks P500A

Cooler: Noctua NH-D15

CPU: i9 10850k unlocked

GPU: Zotac AMP Holo 3070

This is what you meant, correct?

Yeah that is what I was meaning. So the worst thing you could damage is the cpu socket, while installing the cpu into the socket. If you're unsure of how to install the CPU, I'm going to attach a video you can watch.

 

[ROCKETF1]

Yeah if you want a cheap ryzen 5 I could let you have mine. Problem was taking it out not putting it in. Bent some pins taking the cooler off.

[SquiddyButler]

Just now, ROCKETF1 said:

Yeah if you want a cheap ryzen 5 I could let you have mine. Problem was taking it out not putting it in. Bent some pins taking the cooler off.

I already have a i9 10850k, thanks though

[Entropy.]

10 minutes ago, SquiddyButler said:

PSU: Corsair RM850x

HD: WD 2TB

Motherboard: Z490-E

Ram: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB

Case Fan: Silent Wings 3

Case: Phanteks P500A

Cooler: Noctua NH-D15

CPU: i9 10850k unlocked

GPU: Zotac AMP Holo 3070

This is what you meant, correct?

Just make sure you know how to build a system properly. PC components are surprisingly hardy, and won't break if you're a little rough with them or aren't very careful (But you should absolutely be as careful as can realistically be). I'd reccomend having the manuals for the case, motherboard, and perhaps the gpu if you want on hand, and a video such as the LTT POV build video queued up to watch. 

[JamesTheFolf]

Just now, SquiddyButler said:

I already have a i9 10850k, thanks though

I'd also recommend you watch a LTT build guide before you actually do it.

[SquiddyButler]

5 minutes ago, Brok3n But who cares? said:

Just make sure you know how to build a system properly. PC components are surprisingly hardy, and won't break if you're a little rough with them or aren't very careful (But you should absolutely be as careful as can realistically be). I'd reccomend having the manuals for the case, motherboard, and perhaps the gpu if you want on hand, and a video such as the LTT POV build video queued up to watch. 

Yeah I have that video saved for when my gpu comes, thanks ^^