Tips For my first Build.

[Enzo_Mofo]

I just got my parts in yesterday, I will be building this weekend, any tips for a first time builder to make it easier?

[XTankSlayerX]

Test your parts outside the case!

 

Use the mother board box as a test bench!

[mr.skyrim_pc]

Don't stab the motherboard with a screwdriver.

[CatzRuleZWorld]

Manage cables as you go. Watch an in depth build log to see how this is done. It's quite easy actually and makes it look happy and you'll be proud of it.

[lukky211111]

dont pour water on it......

[Suika]

Don't stab the motherboard with a screwdriver.

Have done, my board still works!

[Speedyv]

Don't close the case for your first boot.

It's egregious bad lack

[brob]

Be patient.

 

Plan out the steps before starting. (When I started I actually wrote them down.)

 

Be neat & tidy - keep screws in a container away from the motherboard. Same with tools.

 

I usually put all the empty boxes and packing materials in the case box as I go along. Keeps the junk in one place & out of the way. Once done I can go through it all for serial #s etc.

 

I write the date on all manuals so years later I know when something was bought. Once the motherboard box is free I use it to store all the manuals, disks, and spare parts.

[Enzo_Mofo]

dont pour water on it..

Isnt that how you watercool?   

[lukky211111]

Isnt that how you watercool?   

-looks around- no, noob mistake.

[Enzo_Mofo]

-looks around- no, noob mistake.

 

If i want to water cool everything cant i just put my computer in the bathtub and filler er up?  B)

[lukky211111]

If i want to water cool everything cant i just put my computer in the bathtub and filler er up?  B)

ata boy!

[lukky211111]

but anyways in all seriousness now id say beware of static prone enviornments like carpets pets that sort of thing and get yourself an anti static wrist strap if you wanna just be on the absolute safe side their not needed but do help a bit if your super paranoid .

[Enzo_Mofo]

but anyways in all seriousness now id say beware of static prone enviornments like carpets pets that sort of thing and get yourself an anti static wrist strap if you wanna just be on the absolute safe side their not needed but do help a bit if your super paranoid .

ok thx, i have a table set up on some tile, and i did purchase an anti static wrist band.