Quick pc building tips

[DeathSentinels]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, I didn't see it while browsing the tread

but one of the most important things before doing anything regarding your components
is to ground yourself!, anything from keeping one foot on a piece of metal on the bottom

of your computer desk and touching the power supply before beginning or getting yourself

a grounding strap and grounding yourself that way!, either way just ground yourself so

you don't ruin your computer with static.

[Carter]

Don't build your pc on an anti static bag, it's electrically conductive.

A notable point (I never knew this!)

[Chenty]

A notable point (I never knew this!)

Don't worry. You are not alone. A lot of people make that mistake.

[beerisyum]

When buying consider future upgrades. This would be researching your components to see possible upgrade possibilities and if the technology will be replaced by a new standard. Also consider upgrades when building by running an extra sata cables for added drives and if you plan to upgrade to a more powerful graphics card use 6+2 power cables.

 

Filtered air intakes and positive case pressure means less need for opening the case and cleaning.

[piplupgao]

CABLE MANAGEMENT