how likely am i as first time builder to damage my rig

[Punchic]

am getting a new rig tomorrow and i cant decide if i should build it myself,really want too btw, or have the guys at the store build it for me.Mainly because am really scared of damaging some of the more fragile parts (cpu pins)

am a first time builder

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

If you want to build it yourself, do your research before you start your adventure. Computer components are designed nowadays in such a way that's it's pretty hard for you to damage anything. As long as you have common sense like, knowing not to force components in when you feel a lot of resistance and work with due diligence, you shouldn't damage anything. 

 

If you're really scared, have them build it for you. Then get some cheap second hand system you're not too worried about damaging and practice with that. That way, you have some experience and you can use that experience to build your next system on your own.

[Punchic]

Just now, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

If you want to build it yourself, do your research before you start your adventure. Computer components are designed nowadays in such a way that's it's pretty hard for you to damage anything. As long as you have common sense like, knowing not to force components in when you feel a lot of resistance and work with due diligence, you shouldn't damage anything. 

i ve watched tons of youtube  vids but still cant get quite over it like one hand slip and there goes like 200$+

[yathis]

depends how clumsy you are

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Just now, Punchic said:

i ve watched tons of youtube  vids but still cant get quite over it like one hand slip and there goes like 200$+

That's why you have to work with due diligence. Or else you'll be bending pins like @LinusTech.

[Punchic]

Just now, yathis said:

depends how clumsy you are

on scale of 1 to 10 lets say am a 3-4 

[yathis]

Just now, Punchic said:

on scale of 1 to 10 lets say am a 3-4 

Not good

[Punchic]

Just now, yathis said:

Not good

dude dont toy with me 

[BubblyCharizard]

6 minutes ago, Punchic said:

am getting a new rig tomorrow and i cant decide if i should build it myself,really want too btw, or have the guys at the store build it for me.Mainly because am really scared of damaging some of the more fragile parts (cpu pins)

am a first time builder

if you  go  with ryzen, they should just drop in really easily

 

intel's LGA and the LGA used on threadripper (or epyc) are a little easier to damage, but just use common sense, and they should just drop in squarely....don't need any force to place the CPU in the socket

[TheRandomness]

4 minutes ago, Punchic said:

i ve watched tons of youtube  vids but still cant get quite over it like one hand slip and there goes like 200$+

Your only issue may come when installing the CPU, and even then, sockets/CPUs are quite robust. Just do it slowly, and don't get too anxious.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Just now, Punchic said:

on scale of 1 to 10 lets say am a 3-4 

You'll be fine. Again, if you're worried, let them build it for you this time. Get an old system for a couple of bucks and practice dissembling and reassembling that. If you break it, who cares. The main thing is that it's a tool you can learn from. 

[Punchic]

1 minute ago, BubblyCharizard said:

if you  go  with ryzen, they should just drop in really easily

 

intel's LGA and the LGA used on threadripper (or epyc) are a little easier to damage, but just use common sense, and they should just drop in squarely....don't need any force to place the CPU in the socket

am getting the ryzen 5 1600 i ve seen so many bent pin posts 

[BubblyCharizard]

1 minute ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

You'll be fine. Again, if you're worried, let them build it for you this time. Get an old system for a couple of bucks and practice dissembling and reassembling that. If you break it, who cares. The main thing is that it's a tool you can learn from. 

ripping them apart is always oddly satisfying

[Punchic]

2 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

You'll be fine. Again, if you're worried, let them build it for you this time. Get an old system for a couple of bucks and practice dissembling and reassembling that. If you break it, who cares. The main thing is that it's a tool you can learn from. 

ya ik but the joy of building your own pc i really want to have that

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

1 minute ago, Punchic said:

ya ik but the joy of building your own pc i really want to have that

Then like everyone else has said, work slowly, double check things are aligned correctly, and you'll have a working system.

[Punchic]

2 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Then like everyone else has said, work slowly, double check things are aligned correctly, and you'll have a working system.

OK thanks alot!

[dizmo]

Have you ever put together a model, or a LEGO set? Building a computer is easier. It's really not that complicated at all, and if you take your time and you're careful everything will go together flawlessly. Have some faith in yourself!

18 minutes ago, Punchic said:

i ve watched tons of youtube  vids but still cant get quite over it like one hand slip and there goes like 200$+

The parts aren't that fragile, and nothing's heavy enough that you should be slipping.

14 minutes ago, BubblyCharizard said:

if you  go  with ryzen, they should just drop in really easily

 

intel's LGA and the LGA used on threadripper (or epyc) are a little easier to damage, but just use common sense, and they should just drop in squarely....don't need any force to place the CPU in the socket

Really? I've always found Intel is easier, and less prone to damage.

[ProjectBox153]

You'll be fine. People get so worked up about the danger of damaging their builds, and it's not too easy to do. Just go slow, take your time and relax. 

[Gung Pow Chicken]

I built my first computer when I was 11,  I got into it by trial and error and never once damaged a computer past the point where I couldn't fix it.

If your careful I think you'll be fine, just use common sense.

[QuantumBit]

Nothing to worry about, I'm pretty clumsy and didn't mess up my first build.

 

What I did was watch one of those newegg pc building tutorials, wrote down the steps (insert cpu, connect cooler, etc.) and then re watched the video, pausing when I needed too, while having the list next to me. 

[Akinfenwa]

It's pretty difficult to break the pins on the cpu unless you are trying to. Just drop the processor in you'll be fine.

[BubblyCharizard]

1 hour ago, dizmo said:

Really? I've always found Intel is easier, and less prone to damage.

more often people end up bending the pins in the socket, rather than the pins on the chip

 

especially If uneven force is applied when installing coolers

[LogicalDrm]

I've broken 2 parts myself while building rigs. Both way after my first build. That mobo annoys me still since it was such noobie mistake. Just don't force anything and make sure labels match when you connect things.

[MEC-777]

15 hours ago, Punchic said:

am getting a new rig tomorrow and i cant decide if i should build it myself,really want too btw, or have the guys at the store build it for me.Mainly because am really scared of damaging some of the more fragile parts (cpu pins)

am a first time builder

The components are tougher than you think. Like everyone else said, just be careful of the pins on the CPU. Take your time and build it yourself. You can do it!  

 

And honestly you will probably do a better job than some of those "guys at the store" will at assembling. They generally don't spend much time on cable management, for example.  

[YedZed]

Nothing will break just like that. So long as you don't fuck up in a spectacular way. Just follow standard caution and do your research. These guys at the store won't be better than a well cautioned you.

Don't force anything by the pins. If it feels like it wont' work, don't keep pushing. I've had a lot of crap with a USB connector I was straight up stupid with. Just be careful.