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I was just wondering if any of you have any tips for me  :)

Rosewill thor v2

msi gaming 3

gtx 960

i5 4690k

8gb gskill ripjaws 1600mhz

1tb hdd wd blue

windoge 8.1

cx 600m

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Don't set it on fire, read the manuals (pff... Only the important ones!) and take some pics for us!

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mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

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Get a modmat or work on a wooden surface, ground yourself(I never have, I think I'm just lucky).

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Give us pix that don't suck.

 

And take your time with cable management, for the love of black jesus.

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Reference the motherboard manual if you are confused about a connector.

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Nice! We want a build log with lots of pics though ;) don't disappoint!

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I'll build my own in a couple of weeks, where shoild I post pics? Build log section? :o it's isn't anything impressive :o

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If you have a cutout for your cpu power connector, connect it to the motherboard as your installing it... It will save a lot of trouble.

 

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Don't rush it, there's no reward for finishing it under 20 mins or whatever. Just have fun, take some time on your cable management.

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Be careful with the I/O shield, that damn thing can cut you and will not notice it lol.

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take alot of time with cable management.

 

CHECK THE FRIGGIN MANUAL! front panel is so god damn hard

 

and make sure the cpu heatsink is fully mounted lol.

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Definitely take your time, read the manuals thoroughly (seriously, don't let pride or impatience make you skip this as it will actually save you time on your build), and prepare yourself for the amazing feeling you get when it boots up and you realize the awesome feeling of building something with your own hands and it actually works.  B) 

Also, solid 1080p gaming choices on your parts. I think you'll have a lot of fun with the build. That Rosewill case is pretty big so that should give you more airflow and more room to move around and put stuff together.

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PLASTIC ZIP TIES! And make sure your connectors are hooked up properly and you don't bend pins on your mobo. First time I did my build I fcked up the motherboard, but before I noticed that my PC wouldn't boot. Went to bed crying. Woke up the next morning and realized I was stupid. So take your time too! Please dont hate this was 5 years ago. xD

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The most important tip is to always always keep in mind that...... the back of the motherboard is very pointy and it hurts.  :angry:

hahahhahahahahahahaahah. it really hurts man . the only component i abused 4 -6 times during my building was mobo ....every 5 mints there was " you mother...f..ker .lol

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I was just wondering if any of you have any tips for me  :)

Rosewill thor v2

msi gaming 3

gtx 960

i5 4690k

8gb gskill ripjaws 1600mhz

1tb hdd wd blue

windoge 8.1

cx 600m

 

mobo first ,then cpu the ram then gpu then hdd(s)then all data cable then PSU and then cabling don't forget to zip tie power cables . the most envying connector will be usb 3.0 lol. think first where to zip tie it then go forward .lol

CPU: i7 4790K | Ram:Corsair Vengeance 8GB | GPU: Asus R9 270 | Cooling :Corsair H100i | Storage : Intel SSD, Seagate HDDs | PSU : Corsair VS 550 | Case: CM HAF Advanced.

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Have some Chiptunes playing in the background as you work. I often find music helps concentration.

Ketchup is better than mustard.

GUI is better than Command Line Interface.

Dubs are better than subs

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Ha I built my computer that day too :-) Hope it went as well as it did for me! :-)

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Resist the urge to throw the computer if it won't post! For some reason they never post on my first try.

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