Building Questions

[Brett22]

I have heard Linus say in some of his build videos that when you are actually building the PC you need to wear an anti-static strap on your leg or arm. Do you need to wear one? If so where can I buy one? Also I have heard that before you install the components into the tower, you should test all the components to see if they work. Do I need to do this? I would rather be safe than sorry, so I am making sure I figure out all of my questions in order to make my first PC build experience a good one! Thanks in advance!http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qwL6dC

[C0LL0SS0S]

Testing your hardware on the box is pretty good to prevent redo the whole build once its finished. Anti Static is not that big of a problem as long as you touch something big metalic you should be good. If you get zapped often just from touching things better buy one

[Brett22]

Testing your hardware on the box is pretty good to prevent redo the whole build once its finished. Anti Static is not that big of a problem as long as you touch something big metalic you should be good. If you get zapped often just from touching things better buy one

Ok do you know where I could buy one? Not sure if I will at this point but I want to know...

[C0LL0SS0S]

Ok do you know where I could buy one? Not sure if I will at this point but I want to know...

Amazon, but keep in mind you have to ground them aswell, like connecting them with the ground in your wall socket

[Brett22]

Amazon, but keep in mind you have to ground them aswell, like connecting them with the ground in your wall socket

Ok, thanks! I am glad I found that out because I wouldn't want to install all of the components into the case and then find out something isn't working!

[Applefreak]

I mostly just do it like that:

1. take your case apart (not just the side panels) for ease of access.

2. place the motherboard on the motherboard standoffs.

3. Tighten the 4 screws on the cornes of the motherboard (I do no not install the IO plate)

That way you only have to undo 4 screws and unplug the ATX and CPU power connectors.

 

Your build looks fine but I would add 2 Noctua Fans (NF-P12 are reliable and super quiet at full speed or NF-F12 for more pressure but you may have to use the included lownoise adapters to make them silent). I've just completed a pc with the standard corsair ones on and they were driving me crazy during burnin tests.