Is it hard to build your first computer?

[Destroe]

Hey guys, im saving up cash for a new PC and i'm going to build it myself with my dad. Is it hard and how much time does it consume?

[wildy]

Hey guys, im saving up cash for a new PC and i'm going to build it myself with my dad. Is it hard and how much time does it consume?

is it hard?no

time for first time? maybe 2-3 hours or less 

[Rorgash]

its super easy, will take a few hours if you dont do it a lot, watch build guides as you do it to make sure you do everything right and in a good order

[Askew]

There are many resources to help you, not it's not overly difficult and it's a rewarding and educational experience.

 

Watch this to get a general idea of what is involved.

[techswede]

Just check out a how to video by CareyHolzman. He goes through every step of the process.. And i mean every step

It's not really that hard. And i'd say you could get it done in about an hour or two

[Polyvalent]

Buy from companies with good customer support, read up in the manuals and look up some tutorials if you have to.  If there's a doubt about anything find the answer from a good source, and don't take chances. 

The building and troubleshooting process can take up the better part of your whole day, but usually doesnt take longer than 3-4 hours.

[dev893]

it's really easy I've been taking them apart and putting them back together since I was 9 so if you have a spare PC you can take apart it will help that way you know how everything comes apart then putting it together is just the revers of that

[qwertywarrior]

would take me under 20 min

[LancerBG]

the putting together part is very easy...its the diagnostics that can be tough if something does not work properly. 

[Destroe]

Thanks for the fast replies guys! Even though i'm getting that pc in 6 months

[ZetZet]

no if you ever managed to make something from lego.

[TheSLSAMG]

It depends on how good you were at building lego

But seriously, NeweggTV has some older, but really good guides on how to build a PC. I used those, so normally I recommend them to people.

[Scionyde]

Just check out a how to video by CareyHolzman. He goes through every step of the process.. And i mean every step

It's not really that hard. And i'd say you could get it done in about an hour or two

 

Seconded. His videos aren't what I'd watch for entertainment, but if you're the type of first time builder who is paranoid about missing some crucial yet obvious step that takes place in the bits other people edit out, his videos can be oddly...reassuring.

 

Building your first PC isn't hard, but don't be too surprised if it doesn't boot up the first time. Most of the time it's some stupid, harmless error. 

[Extrow]

It isn't particularly hard, my only advice would be to take your time and progress slowly. It's better to be sure that you performed a step correctly than to assume that you did, even if it isn't that hard of a step (ie. seating ram). 

[GrmanRodriguez]

Hi, what about building in a mini itx case like the elite 110? I've never built a computer and I'm afraid of the case because. There is little space, even though I really dig it's design. Is it harder?

[Albatross]

Nope, not at all! It might take you some time if you are a beginner but it isn't hard at all. At tops two hours. Just make sure you read the manuals etc etc carefully!

[79wjd]

How to build a pc in 2 easy steps. 

 

Step 1: Buy the parts. 

Step 2: Put parts where ever they fit. 

 

/I'm actually being completely serious. If a part fits somewhere, thats where it belongs. 

[GloriousPain]

Hey guys, im saving up cash for a new PC and i'm going to build it myself with my dad. Is it hard and how much time does it consume?

 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAIbfZQfbw3QXCqW25L2HgIVESkk8apm Newegg is a highly reputable computer part retailer and this a playlist of videoes made by them on how todo it, very indepth and no it's not hard with two of you should take 30~45 minutes  alone probably an hour and a half...

[EpicGeekonFire]

For my first time it took me 1 hour, but that's me. It's generally simple just take your time and gently put things in, it will come out good in the end

[Umair]

Comparing myself to other posts here, I'd say I really did take my jolly time building my first PC.  It took me, from start to finish and including all breaks, about 6 hours.  But it was very simple though.

[D3LTA9]

Definitely is not tricky, but as other have said the tricky/annoying part is when things do not work properly and you have to diagnose why but that is what google and forums are there for.

 

First time I would make sure and watch some build guides first, take your time, NEVER force anything - if it doesnt fit easily then its probably the wrong place for that component/cable etc as everything is designed so it will only fit in its correct place.

 

It is an enjoyable process and like most of us you will likely be hooked afterwards. Most of the time I think I actually enjoy the researching/ordering/building process the best and its a bit of anti climax once it is all done, leaves you thinking hmmm what will be my next upgrade!

 

Anywaz just take your time and have fun! 

[toms94z71]

The hardest parts are trying to decide what you want and making sure all the parts you want will work together and then diagnosing any issues afterwards the actually assembly part is easy and quite fun.

[toms94z71]

actually scratch that, Making the money to buy the parts is the hardest part of the whole building process.

[spwath]

Just check out a how to video by CareyHolzman. He goes through every step of the process.. And i mean every step

It's not really that hard. And i'd say you could get it done in about an hour or two

Yes he helped me build my PC. (His videos)

[Legion]

Its not hard just take your time and be careful watch a few build guides and you will do it ezpz