Im A Computer Noob

[optimu5grime]

Hey there everyone im going to be making my first build as soon as the parts arrive i cant wait !!

but theres is just a few questions i need to be answered

#1 do i need special screwdrivers if im going to be messing around with parts i.e motherboard

#2 what do i need to purchase to connect to the internet wirelesly a pci.e/pci card or will a wireless adapter do it >?

thankyou to anyone who takes the time to answer :)

[Guest]

1. Standard Phillips head and you're good.

2. If your motherboard has a wireless card then you're fine, otherwise a PCIe wireless card from someone like Linksys, Asus or TPLink. You can use USB adapters but PCI ones generally have a longer range.

[Ganthos]

I would definitely suggest using the PCIe card over the USB adapters. USB adapters always seem to get strangely hot with extended use. All the ones I have ever used anyways. And a PCIe card you can install and not have to worry about plugging it in and Unplugging later. And trying not to use a wore out Phillips head because with the small screws you want them to fit on the end right without having to get frustrated.

[optimu5grime]

I would definitely suggest using the PCIe card over the USB adapters. USB adapters always seem to get strangely hot with extended use. All the ones I have ever used anyways. And a PCIe card you can install and not have to worry about plugging it in and Unplugging later. And trying not to use a wore out Phillips head because with the small screws you want them to fit on the end right without having to get frustrated.

thankyou very much you have been helpfull and i have taken your advice :)

[R4THOUSE]

Make sure the screwdriver is not magnetic it can seriously mess up components

[Ganthos]

I would definitely suggest using the PCIe card over the USB adapters. USB adapters always seem to get strangely hot with extended use. All the ones I have ever used anyways. And a PCIe card you can install and not have to worry about plugging it in and Unplugging later. And trying not to use a wore out Phillips head because with the small screws you want them to fit on the end right without having to get frustrated.

Your welcome. It is something I wished someone would have told me before my computer build.

[Azzah44100]

Make sure the screwdriver is not magnetic it can seriously mess up components

magnetics screwdrivers wont do any harm to any components, they do not have enough strength to do any damage. although i wouldnt go waving them over my hard drive, just in case.

[amintha1992]

1. Standard Phillips head is more than enough. (having a magnetized screwdriver will help you a lot to get those mother board screws in to the tight coners, and dont worrie about causing damaged to ur stuff. )

2. get a PCIe wifi card. but if you have bought a ASUS P8Z77-V (or higher) series mother board it comes with onboard wifi. there are other mother boards as well with this features. but i can not remember them right now. but the ASUS mother boards are very good and have good features across the board

PCIe have a much better range and is not be limited by the interface like the USB one will be.

it will most probably be a much more elegant solution.

hope this helps

[Blade of Grass]

Make sure the screwdriver is not magnetic it can seriously mess up components

Magnetic screwdrivers won't do anything to components. This isn't the 80s, all HDDs made by good retailers (like WD) include magnetic shielding in all their drive now.

Even then, I'd think HDDs are more resilient to being wiped than credit cards, and you need a very powerful rare earth magnet to wipe a credit card (source: mythbusters tried it).