Project First Timer

[Thunderjolt]

Hey guys, I felt like creating a little log of me attempting to build my first PC ever! Honestly, I hope I don't end up screwing something up.

I decided to build a computer because my laptop I have right now is on the brink of death. The battery doesn't charge anymore, the charger only works in certain positions and the hinges on the laptop are practically falling off. I also thought it would be nice to get something that could last a few years playing games and still work fine in 2016.

I'm still waiting on the Case and the GPU.

My build is:
- Intel i5 4670k
- Corsair H100i (+ 2 Corsair SP120 Quiet Edition fans)
- MSI Z87-GD65 Motherboard
- 16 GB Corsair Vengeance Pro RAM
- Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD
- Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD
- MSI GTX 770 Lightning
- NZXT Phantom 410
- Corsair GS700w 2013 PSU
- BenQ XL2411T Monitor
- Corsair M95 Mouse
- Logitech K120 Keyboard

[spoiler=Some of my parts on show!]

Receiving the RAM
Receiving the H100i
Receiving the Case
Building PC + Final Thoughts
Thanks for reading

[Cacao]

Good luck with your build! You messed up the spoilers a bit though

[Thunderjolt]

Good luck with your build! You messed up the spoilers a bit though

Yeah, I noticed *facepalm* I'm attempting to fix it now.

[Xaring]

powerfull build , but you could have saved up a couple of € if you had gone AMD ^^

[Thunderjolt]

powerfull build , but you could have saved up a couple of € if you had gone AMD ^^

Yeah I could have. I was thinking about getting a 7970 but then I thought what's the point when the 9000 series cards are coming out. If I build something it should at least be the latest parts. So instead of going with AMD I just went with the 770.

[Xaring]

Yeah I could have. I was thinking about getting a 7970 but then I thought what's the point when the 9000 series cards are coming out. If I build something it should at least be the latest parts. So instead of going with AMD I just went with the 770.

fair enough

[Thunderjolt]

[CJPowell27]

Good choices for your first build, good luck!

[Thunderjolt]

Good choices for your first build, good luck!

 

Thank you

[Axis]

that msi build!!! its going to look amazing

 

gl and hf man!!!! enjoy it the most because in a couple of hours its assembled and the fun is gone :lol: !

[ologiic]

Have fun putting it together, that's probably my favorite part.

[Thunderjolt]

Have fun putting it together, that's probably my favorite part.

Yeah, Thanks I can't wait!

 

that msi build!!! its going to look amazing

 

gl and hf man!!!! enjoy it the most because in a couple of hours its assembled and the fun is gone :lol: !

 

 

Then I have the fun of installing OS and all the programs

[Raboo]

Good luck building our first rig its really fun

[Thunderjolt]

[Thunderjolt]

Good luck building our first rig its really fun

Thanks, Lets hope I don't short something out

[ologiic]

Hell yeah got my h100i last week, one tip. The backplate has plastic on it. LEAVE the plastic on there, it is on there to keep from shorting your motherboard. I cut mine off originally and had to tape it back on lol. 

[Thunderjolt]

Hell yeah got my h100i last week, one tip. The backplate has plastic on it. LEAVE the plastic on there, it is on there to keep from shorting your motherboard. I cut mine off originally and had to tape it back on lol. 

 

Haha! Thank you for telling me that Now I won't screw that up

[Nicktrance]

That's a really solid parts list for a first build, definitely better than my first build :lol:. Good luck, I'm sure it'll be fun and exciting .

[Thunderjolt]

That's a really solid parts list for a first build, definitely better than my first build :lol:. Good luck, I'm sure it'll be fun and exciting .

Thanks Only a few more days of waiting for all my parts!

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Looking good! My first build a few years ago was the most fun thing I've ever done! I didn't screw anything up and I don't think you will Good luck and have lots of fun

[Thunderjolt]

Looking good! My first build a few years ago was the most fun thing I've ever done! I didn't screw anything up and I don't think you will Good luck and have lots of fun

 

Thanks I'm so excited I just open the boxes up to look at the parts. PCIe slots look a lot smaller than I thought.

[Thunderjolt]

I may start building without the GPU tomorrow. I'm not too sure yet.

[Kiwiandapple]

Remember to first do a test build. I suggest you to use the stock cooler that comes with the CPU. To see if it boots up, to know what you need for that is pretty simple. 

If you do not have the option to get 99% alcohol! You could use the corsair cooler aswell, but you have to remove it - when you install the motherboard into your case. 

 

If you have not watched Linus his build guides yet, ill link it here! It's very detailed! And this will help you good with the build. 

 

Goodluck with the build, looks very solid! And im very jealous! 

[fojacko]

I may start building without the GPU tomorrow. I'm not too sure yet.

I just got (literally got it yesterday) the Black & Orange version of the Phantom 410, trust me you won't be dissapointed, so much room to work with, you can afford to be slight messy behind the motherboard (the case won't bulge as long as you do minor cable management behind there).

[DJ46]

If you do not have the option to get 99% alcohol!

I know about some people that used Vodka, alcohol from fruit (cheap) and stuff like that. but they always use some cloth.

Linus strictly uses 99% alcohol, but than wipes it with woilet paper and his T-shirt. Interesting.