Assembling a computer outside of the case

Yes, I'd do the same as Furton though or put it directly onto a table, mainly because it is less likely to slip around. Remember that if you don't plug in the case power switch then you will have to short the motherboard pins with a screwdriver or similar to start the system.
 
semi-pro waster said:
Yes, I'd do the same as Furton though or put it directly onto a table, mainly because it is less likely to slip around. Remember that if you don't plug in the case power switch then you will have to short the motherboard pins with a screwdriver or similar to start the system.
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Can you extend on this at all?
 
riddler said:
Can you extend on this at all?
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Starting without the power switch connected? Sure, you just need to touch the two power pins on the motherboard with something metal to complete the circuit and start the PC, make sure the handle is insulated as I don't really want the responsibility of knowing you fried yourself by getting it wrong though. :)
 
I have to ask, unless you are diagnosing a fault, then why do this. The components are tested before they leave the manufacturer. Ok, so it works on the bench test, then you undo everything, transfer everything to the case, in which time you could have damaged something. Sounds like you creating extra work for yourself tbh.
 
I would say its for eliminating compatibility problems, checking for faulty/damaged parts.

I build every pc up outside the case and install Windows before moving it into the case.

I would also imagine that parts would not be fully tested prior to leaving the factory, sure they may do power on tests but I would guess that they would not go in to it intensively.

But as said above, build it on the mobo box and not on the anti-static bag.
 
I did this when I built my pc last year, well worth doing imo. As mentioned above don't put the mobo on the bag, use a box.

Most motherboards I think have power on buttons on the board which helped in my case.

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LOL yes the 8800GTX is extremely fat.

I have another question about laying the computer outside the case.
What do you do about the graphics card flopping about? Does it matter if it's leaning (although I actually can't tell if it's leaning or straight).
 
Alternative to a screwdriver is to buy a "motherboard testing kit" from ******s. This contains switches, Lights and speakers.

Or, if you have a Abit IP35 Pro, the motherboard actually has power switch + reset switch on it!!! Impressive.
 
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