Tips for first time PC builder

[theking]

Drivers should be on your primary drive with your os to work properly.

Ok, thanks. I am not going to but what happens if you put it on the HDD?

[WoodenMarker]

Ok, thanks. I am not going to but what happens if you put it on the HDD?

They probably won't work.

[theking]

They probably won't work.

ok, thanks for saving me. I would put it on the HDD if it wasn't for you. 

[Stefan Becker]

For guide on how to use the antistatic bag that the motherboard comes in, please watch this video:

 

[WoodenMarker]

For guide on how to use the antistatic bag that the motherboard comes in, please watch this video:

According to Carey Holzman, there's no problem with putting the motherboard on the anti static bag. There are qualms and arguments from either side but I haven't heard of anyone shorting their mobo on the bad before.

[theking]

For guide on how to use the antistatic bag that the motherboard comes in, please watch this video:

 

Thanks, i have already watched all of Linus' build videos many times, so i think i am good hardware installation wise. I think that this build should go pretty smoothly

[theking]

According to Carey Holzman, there's no problem with putting the motherboard on the anti static bag. There are qualms and arguments from either side but I haven't heard of anyone shorting their mobo on the bad before.

yeah saw his video, i am probably just going to put it on the box just to be on the safe side

[TheNinjaNextDor]

yeah saw his video, i am probably just going to put it on the box just to be on the safe side

You can try getting something like a mod mat so you have a large area that you dont have to worry about putting things on. Dont be too gentle but dont be too rough. On my first build I was WAY to gentle and thought I broke the cpu putting down the retention arm otherwise its pretty easy. Just tske it step by step.

[theking]

You can try getting something like a mod mat so you have a large area that you dont have to worry about putting things on. Dont be too gentle but dont be too rough. On my first build I was WAY to gentle and thought I broke the cpu putting down the retention arm otherwise its pretty easy. Just tske it step by step.

Haha, i will build it tomorrow. I don't think i need  modmat, i won't build computers too often. I will be touching the case frequently

[GatorBait]

Static shock gets a lot of folk in a tizzy when it comes to computer builds. But, unless you are in a very dry climate / low humidity environment and running around on carpet with wool socks n sweaters on, I find the static worries overblown.

Tell me, have YOU personally ever shorted out a motherboard or accessory from static? I hear lots of talk and worry, but from folks who I know who have hundreds of builds in less than ideal circumstances (no static mats, no grounding bracelets,etc.), not one has ever had damaged during a build from static discharge.

The worst shock I get is usually from the hard styrofoam sliding out of cardboard boxes. Otherwise, static shock seems like a overblown nonissue - please someone contradict my impressions if you feel I am wrong.

[theking]

Static shock gets a lot of folk in a tizzy when it comes to computer builds. But, unless you are in a very dry climate / low humidity environment and running around on carpet with wool socks n sweaters on, I find the static worries overblown.

Tell me, have YOU personally ever shorted out a motherboard or accessory from static? I hear lots of talk and worry, but from folks who I know who have hundreds of builds in less than ideal circumstances (no static mats, no grounding bracelets,etc.), not one has ever had damaged during a build from static discharge.

The worst shock I get is usually from the hard styrofoam sliding out of cardboard boxes. Otherwise, static shock seems like a overblown nonissue - please someone contradict my impressions if you feel I am wrong.

thanks, i thought so. it is quite dry here but i will make sure to work on a wooden table and floor

[Syraz]

go to youtube, watch Carey Holzman's videos, he does a great job step by step pc building