Tools needed to build a gaming PC

[AniJan]

What basic tools would you need to build a gaming PC, more specifically for this PC:http://pcpartpicker.com/list/xC4Xf8

Or can we use any tools?..

 

[SansVarnic]

A screw driver, static wrist strap and your hands.

[AniJan]

Just now, SansVarnic said:

A screw driver, static wrist strap and your hands.

What size?

And no, not including my hands. lol

[SansVarnic]

Just now, AniJan said:

What size?

And no, not including my hands. lol

ROFLMAO .....

 

Should be the standard Philips #2. You miiiight need a socket but highly doubt it.

Go buy yourself one of these and you'll be set for pretty much anything pc building (with few exceptions).

https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-307

 

[FactorOfLife]

Just a phillips head (possibly a flathead as well) screwdriver (I'm not sure what size, but in my experience it doesn't really matter) and an anti-static wrist strap (optional - I've never used it and have never had any problems, just plug your power supply into a grounded outlet and touch it every once in a while to remove static electricity)

[AniJan]

Just now, SansVarnic said:

ROFLMAO .....

 

Should be the standard Philips #2. You miiiight need a socket but highly doubt it.

Go buy yourself one of these and you'll be set for pretty much anything pc building (with few exceptions).

https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-307

 

$64?

Screw that, I'm out.

[SansVarnic]

Just now, AniJan said:

$64?

Screw that, I'm out.

you dont have to buy one it just a suggestion

 

#2 philips all I use. but I do have one of those kits and it does come handy when I need to fix certain parts of my build.

[FactorOfLife]

1 minute ago, AniJan said:

$64?

Screw that, I'm out.

You don't need to buy that unless you plan on taking apart prebuilt systems. Your case will only have phillips head screws.

[Zodiark1593]

For building a pc, a screwdriver, and a hand (a second is optional). If these strict requirements prove elusive, one may be well advised to pursue a different profession. 

[Drak3]

3 minutes ago, Zodiark1593 said:

For building a pc, a screwdriver, and a hand (a second is optional). If these strict requirements prove elusive, one may be well advised to pursue a different profession. 

I second this, I've never needed more than a phillips #2.

 

 

Thank god the second one is optional though. I seem to be in a predicament.

 

 

 

 

[Dash Lambda]

26 minutes ago, AniJan said:

$64?

Screw that, I'm out.

That's a great screwdriver kit, I highly recommend it in general (not for solely PC building), but all you'll really need is this: [Link]

 

EDIT: I just used iFixit because that was quick, pretty much any standard multibit driver will work, just make sure it had Phillips #2.

[Bleedingyamato]

2 hours ago, Zodiark1593 said:

For building a pc, a screwdriver, and a hand (a second is optional). If these strict requirements prove elusive, one may be well advised to pursue a different profession. 

 

1 hour ago, Dash Lambda said:

That's a great screwdriver kit, I highly recommend it in general (not for solely PC building), but all you'll really need is this: [Link]

 

EDIT: I just used iFixit because that was quick, pretty much any standard multibit driver will work, just make sure it had Phillips #2.

 

 

This is directed at both of you: why do people always forget to say that you need a 3/16 inch nut driver for the motherboard standoff screws? ?

 

I didn't know I needed one the first time I ever worked on a desktop (last February) and it held me up for a day until I was able to get one and resume my upgrades.

 

Yes a #2 screwdriver, an anti-static wrist strap, and a ratcheting screwdriver with a 90 degree angle to the neck for small spaces or when you run into a stubborn screw are pretty much all else you need besides some common sense but you do still need a 3/16 inch nut driver.  Just saying.  ?

[Zodiark1593]

5 hours ago, Bleedingyamato said:

 

 

 

This is directed at both of you: why do people always forget to say that you need a 3/16 inch nut driver for the motherboard standoff screws? ?

 

I didn't know I needed one the first time I ever worked on a desktop (last February) and it held me up for a day until I was able to get one and resume my upgrades.

 

Yes a #2 screwdriver, an anti-static wrist strap, and a ratcheting screwdriver with a 90 degree angle to the neck for small spaces or when you run into a stubborn screw are pretty much all else you need besides some common sense but you do still need a 3/16 inch nut driver.  Just saying.  ?

That particular piece had been included with the case during the times I built the PC. 

[Bleedingyamato]

9 minutes ago, Zodiark1593 said:

That particular piece had been included with the case during the times I built the PC. 

Really?  What case would that be?  (Just curious I promise.)

 

My first/main desktop was first purchased as a prebuilt so I wouldn't know if NZXT includes a nut driver but the corsair 88R and Spec-M2 cases I moved my secondary desktop to and used for the Usagi build I did for my friend did not include a nut driver.  

 

Perhaps it's only more expensive cases or brands?  I don't have enough experirjve buying cases to know how common including a nut driver might be.   

[Dash Lambda]

5 hours ago, Bleedingyamato said:

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I've always used either an adapter (they come with most good cases) or vice grips. Usually an adapter.

[Litargirio]

All I ever used when bulding/repairing my PC was a screwdriver.

[Phentos]

An el-cheapo screwdriver from your local Home Depot/Lowe's and your hands are all you need. Have a friend help if you have one available.

[Misanthrope]

11 hours ago, AniJan said:

What size?

And no, not including my hands. lol

You'd be surprised: I almost always needed a pair of extra hands: mine are too fucking big to handle most PC case internals (doesn't helps that diabetes has made my hands very numb and unresponsive) and ironically enough I like rather small enclosures so I need someone's help.

[Praesi]

Screw Driver and nothing else. Never used any anti static stuff in 20 Years. Just ground yourself at a heater and you are good to go.

[SPARTAN VI]

A simple magnetic screwdriver would be preferred. You'll inevitably drop a tiny screw somewhere in your case and it will roll into a tight crevice just to taunt you. 

[Bleedingyamato]

8 hours ago, Dash Lambda said:

I've always used either an adapter (they come with most good cases) or vice grips. Usually an adapter.

Adapter?

 

Can you give a few examples of cases that came with that?

 

What's a vice grip?

[Dash Lambda]

Just now, Bleedingyamato said:

Adapter?

Can you give a few examples of cases that came with that?

What's a vice grip?

-Usually they take the form of a hex socket with a Phillips face on one side, sometimes cheapo plastic and sometimes nice metal.

-Mine did, a CM HAF XB Evo. My brother's previous case did (previous 'cause he downsized to a laptop), a Caselabs Mercury S3. Most at least come with a dinky little plastic one that works, though you should probably still check the listed accessories.

-A type of pliers/wrench that I just always have in my pocket. Their main characteristic feature is that they lock down with adjustable force. They're actually shockingly useful and versatile.

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[Bleedingyamato]

49 minutes ago, Dash Lambda said:

-Usually they take the form of a hex socket with a Phillips face on one side, sometimes cheapo plastic and sometimes nice metal.

-Mine did, a CM HAF XB Evo. My brother's previous case did (previous 'cause he downsized to a laptop), a Caselabs Mercury S3. Most at least come with a dinky little plastic one that works, though you should probably still check the listed accessories.

-A type of pliers/wrench that I just always have in my pocket. Their main characteristic feature is that they lock down with adjustable force. They're actually shockingly useful and versatile.

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I see.  Thank you.

 

You carry a tool in your pocket?  

[Dash Lambda]

Just now, Bleedingyamato said:

You carry a tool in your pocket?  

Isn't that were tools go? XP

I typically carry a knife (well, two...), vice grips, a flashlight, and a pencil at the very least. I have yet to find a good EDC screwdriver that I like, but once I do I'll carry that around as well.

[Bleedingyamato]

19 minutes ago, Dash Lambda said:

Isn't that were tools go? XP

I typically carry a knife (well, two...), vice grips, a flashlight, and a pencil at the very least. I have yet to find a good EDC screwdriver that I like, but once I do I'll carry that around as well.

The few tools I have I only got within this year to work on my computer and I put them in my handy dandy small toolbox.  

 

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It's like a baby toolbox.  Isn't it cute?  ?

(Xbox One controller for scale.)

 

 

 

Do you mind if I ask your age and what you do that would require carrying around tools in your pocket?  

 

(You could PM me if you'd be ok telling me but don't want it public.)

 

Sorry but I'm curious about someone carrying tools and 2 knives. (why do you need a knife?  Or two different knives?)