HOW DO I BUILD MY PC NOW IVE BOUGHT ALL THE BITS?

Ninja Please! · 24 Apr 2009 at 13:50

oh I wasn't trying to criticize. Sorry. Just that I read somewhere in the manual of one of the builds somewhere that grabbing a large metal object would accomplish the same thing.

I know a new build can be intimidating especially a pricey one. Even I was nervous when putting together my i7 with all of the experience I have.

benenhausen · 24 Apr 2009 at 13:59

Ninja Please! said:
oh I wasn't trying to criticize. Sorry. Just that I read somewhere in the manual of one of the builds somewhere that grabbing a large metal object would accomplish the same thing.

I know a new build can be intimidating especially a pricey one. Even I was nervous when putting together my i7 with all of the experience I have.

no its fine - if i sounded 'off' it wasnt intentional.

cheers

benenhausen · 24 Apr 2009 at 14:06

just bought me a belkin wristband on £%$"bay - £2.03 - im all wristbanded up!!!

Addicted · 24 Apr 2009 at 14:25

matthewhotdude said:
And don't forget the spacers between the motherboard and the case...Have seen a few people on here do that

i dont get the point in the spacers?
i thought the idea was that they should not have spacers to ensure that the case/motherboard are fully grounded.

surely adding the spacers isnt really a good idea?

matthewhotdude · 24 Apr 2009 at 14:27

Addicted said:
i dont get the point in the spacers?
i thought the idea was that they should not have spacers to ensure that the case/motherboard are fully grounded.

surely adding the spacers isnt really a good idea?

only if you want to blow up your computer

Ucof · 24 Apr 2009 at 14:43

Addicted said:
i dont get the point in the spacers?
i thought the idea was that they should not have spacers to ensure that the case/motherboard are fully grounded.

surely adding the spacers isnt really a good idea?

The solder contacts on the back of the MoBo carry an electric current and so will pass that current through all compontents touching the backplate.

It is a BAD idea not to use mounting screws.

reflux · 24 Apr 2009 at 14:45

ALWAYS use spacers/standoffs. The motherboard must be insulated from the case.

neil_g · 24 Apr 2009 at 14:54

Addicted said:
i dont get the point in the spacers?
i thought the idea was that they should not have spacers to ensure that the case/motherboard are fully grounded.

surely adding the spacers isnt really a good idea?

no. you NEEEEEED these..

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/ZUICS/buildyourowncomputer/motherboard_installation3.jpg

to stop the motherboard shorting out on the metal case.

benenhausen · 24 Apr 2009 at 14:55

just to clarify though, its not a case of the mobo frying if it ever makes contact with the case, say when im putting the pc together?

benenhausen · 24 Apr 2009 at 14:57

benenhausen said:
just to clarify though, its not a case of the mobo frying if it ever makes contact with the case, say when im putting the pc together?

and i mean EVER

Ucof · 24 Apr 2009 at 15:01

If it isnt powered on, it will be fine when you put it together.

neil_g · 24 Apr 2009 at 15:04

and make sure the mounts are only in the allocated spaces correct for the holes on your motherboard. there will be additional screw holes in the case for mounts for other size boards..

benenhausen · 26 Apr 2009 at 21:03

Addicted said:
i dont get the point in the spacers?
i thought the idea was that they should not have spacers to ensure that the case/motherboard are fully grounded.

surely adding the spacers isnt really a good idea?

ok - so i have my MOBO and RAM - they finally arrived - one thing ive noticed is that i cant find any spacers with the MOBO - are they supposed to come with an ASUS P5Q-E???

benenhausen · 26 Apr 2009 at 21:16

or if they are not supposed to come with the motherboard brand new in the box then can someone tell me where i get spacers from.

though if they are as important as people are making out then im surprised if they dont come with the motherboard

RizlaKing · 26 Apr 2009 at 21:17

They should have come with your case m8 not the mobo.

benenhausen · 26 Apr 2009 at 21:18

aaaaahhhhh.....ill go check it now!

benenhausen · 26 Apr 2009 at 21:29

yes - they are there!!!

ok, as its stupid question hour....

i dont seem to have any led lights on the antec 300 case - does this mean i will have a very boring looking computer and that it wont have a standby light or any light?

anyone else have an antec 300 that can tell me?

RizlaKing · 26 Apr 2009 at 21:30

I don't have an antec case but i will guess once you have everything connected and you turn it on the lights will appear

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J.B · 26 Apr 2009 at 21:41

benenhausen said:
yes - they are there!!!

ok, as its stupid question hour....

i dont seem to have any led lights on the antec 300 case - does this mean i will have a very boring looking computer and that it wont have a standby light or any light?

anyone else have an antec 300 that can tell me?

IF its anything like the 900 the front fans have LEDs in them, if you connected a HDD light that will probably be a blue LED light as well.

benenhausen · 26 Apr 2009 at 21:41

hope so - i just cant think where from!!!!

well i have ordered a lil pc toolkit, a mouse n keyboard, cable ties, antistatic wristband and it should all arrive early next week.
my lil brothers sorting me vista and m/soft office for next week also.

with any luck ill be attempting the build on thursday