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Just now, frozeNNN said:

Purchasing parts or literally building a PC?

Literally building

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1. Decide on a purpose for the PC.

2. Decide on a realistic budget to fulfill that purpose.

3. Pick out your parts. Use a website like pcpartpicker.com

4. Make sure all of your components are compatible (PC Part Picker will help with this)

5. Buy. 

6. Build.

7. Enjoy.

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Dont force things shut or into place. Theres always a reason why something isnt fitting.

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10 minutes ago, frozeNNN said:

Purchasing parts or literally building a PC?

Best tips i ever seen xD 

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16 minutes ago, keNNySOC said:

Best tips i ever seen xD 

Should i laugh at this one or what?

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1 minute ago, frozeNNN said:

Should i laugh at this one or what?

Depends...depends

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Write down all components and its serial number. Extremely handy when you need it one day.

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17 hours ago, NumLock21 said:

Write down all components and its serial number. Extremely handy when you need it one day.

Could you not just keep the boxes?

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2 minutes ago, nick5530 said:

Could you not just keep the boxes?

Yes, keep the boxes and write down every component and its serial number on a sheet of paper.

Some S/N or P/N won't be on the box.

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Take your time: Never rush things because you're too impatient to turn on your computer for the first time.

Think about cable management in advance, especially if you're using a non-modular power supply.

Make sure all of your ram slots are seated properly, either by looking at the locks or using a small level bubble.

Do not close your case before your first boot: you may need to reopen it after anyway because you may have missed something or misplaced one of those hideous power/led connectors.

And of course, do NOT plug the power cable in when you're going to have your hands inside the case.

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