Advice for a new builder

Shicky · 14 Jan 2007 at 18:22

Evening all, new poster here

Basically im looking to get a good knowledge of building my own rigs for the future. Previously i have ordered all my parts and had a friend help with the build as i was too **** scared to spend nearly a grand and then break the thing.

Anyway this time round i've ordered a new PSU, case etc compliments of OcUK and was wondering if anyone knows of a decent book out there or website with a good explaination to the building process. I've found a few guides on the net for myself, including the one on the forum but just want to make sure i have a full in depth understanding of what im doing so i don't break all my parts!

Thanks all for any help/direction you can provide, cheers.

Defcon5 · 14 Jan 2007 at 18:25

Jump in at the deep end, if you get stuck post here

GazD · 14 Jan 2007 at 18:46

Read this sticky thats at the top of the General Hardware Forum

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17530296

masslac · 14 Jan 2007 at 18:50

Yah, just read the stickies and lurk here a lot. Seems like you're genuinely willing to learn (unlike a couple of ppl lately who have actually gotten pissy because we wouldnt jump and do everything for them), so can't go wrong really.

Shicky · 14 Jan 2007 at 19:40

Got a couple of exams in the way then i think it'll be time to jump in head first as you say. Shall be reading your guide and lurking about as recommended too of course. Cheers for the help, no doubt i'll screw up and hassle you guys like crazy to help me fix my ****-ups. Thanks again