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Hi guys! Is it really easy to assemble a pc from scratch? I've got all the parts I need now to build my desired rig and It would be my first time to build a rig and i'm a beginner when it comes to this. I'm a little nervous as I might wreck something. Do you guys have any tips or suggestions? I've been watching youtube videos and studying about it. Thank you very much. :)

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Just ground yourself and be careful with the pins on either your CPU or motherboard and you'll be fine.

Also, first install the memory (RAM) before installing your cooler. If it's an large air cooler, it's easier to install once you have the motherboard in the case, but a watercooler or smaller air cooler is easier to install outside of the case.

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Best advice is to take your time and don't rush.

Also if you are not sure about how something goes, read the manual.

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8 minutes ago, ScrollUp said:

Hi guys! Is it really easy to assemble a pc from scratch? I've got all the parts I need now to build my desired rig and It would be my first time to build a rig and i'm a beginner when it comes to this. I'm a little nervous as I might wreck something. Do you guys have any tips or suggestions? I've been watching youtube videos and studying about it. Thank you very much. :)

What is your parts list ?

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Building a custom PC has gotten exponentially easier in the past few years. Almost anybody can do it, but make sure to:

 

1. Don't rush! It can be very exciting, but rushing will cause you tons of problems in the future.

2. Be careful, and don't force components. If you force things, they might break.

3. Read manuals if you need help. Before freaking out, read your motherboard or case manuals. They can be very dense, and hard to get through, but it's worth it in the long run.

4. Have fun! Building a PC is a great experience. It makes maintenance way easier in the future, because you built it yourself!

 

Enjoy, and happy building!

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X • Noctua NH-D15 • MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk • 2x8GB G.skill Trident Z Neo 3600MHz CL16 • MSI VENTUS 3X GeForce RTX 3070 OC • Samsung 970 Evo 1TB • Samsung 860 Evo 1TB • Cosair iCUE 465X RGB • Corsair RMx 750W (White)

 

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ASUS VG27AQ • G PRO K/DA • G502 Hero K/DA • G733 K/DA • G840 K/DA • Oculus Quest 2 • Nintendo Switch (Rev. 2)

 

Laptop (Dell XPS 13):

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one of these guides would be useful probably:

 

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Have a YouTube video out of how to build a computer. You can use that as a guide. ´

13 minutes ago, Minibois said:

Also, first install the memory (RAM) before installing your cooler

I made the mistake of installing the cooler first then the RAM. DONT DO THAT! The ram might not fit if you are using a micro atx mobo. 

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Thank you very much for all the tips guys! I really appreciate much all of it. All of these tips are huge help for me. :)
 

 

1 hour ago, lee32uk said:

What is your parts list ?

 

CPU: i7-8700
MOBO: MSI B360 Gaming Artic
GPU: Galax GTX 1060 Exoc White 6gb
RAM: Tforce Delta RGB 2x8 2666mhz
SDD: Samsung Evo 860 250gb
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
PSU: Corsair RM650X
HSF: Deepcool Gammaxx GT RGB 
Case: Cooler Master H500P Mesh White

Not for gaming, mostly for a simple workstation. :)
 

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