Build advise please.

Count_Zero99uk · 15 Jan 2025 at 13:49

In the middle of putting together my new pc and ive started swearing at it.

The USB3 front connector is a right pain to connect, its in now, but i cant believe they thought coming in sideways was the best way to plug into it.

Also the USB C connector, just falls out of its socket. Is this normal? Should there be some kind of click when it goes in?

Also just looking how how im going to get the 2 8pin power connectors in to the mobo is making my fingers bleed in sympathy.

Ah well its all worth it in the end i suppose.

mickyflinn · 15 Jan 2025 at 15:44

Plasters and alcohol should get you threw the struggle.

Post a pic when your done.

alec · 15 Jan 2025 at 16:54

Count_Zero99uk said:
Also just looking how how im going to get the 2 8pin power connectors

Figuring out the correct sequence of connecting stuff comes with experience.
But to this day I forget about CPU power cable routing and connecting until its really tricky to get at.

Count_Zero99uk · 15 Jan 2025 at 20:45

No pics as yet but it does post to bios so thats good. However the side dosnt go on. So tomorrow ill try and rout the wires better.

freddie64 · 15 Jan 2025 at 22:54

Count_Zero99uk said:
Also just looking how how im going to get the 2 8pin power connectors in to the mobo is making my fingers bleed in sympathy.

I learned many years ago to use extensions for the 8 pin CPU power.
Just connect the extension before fitting the motherboard and just thread the cable through the hole when fitting the board.
Suppose it adds a extra failure point but it makes it a lot less hassle.

Count_Zero99uk said:
Also the USB C connector, just falls out of its socket. Is this normal? Should there be some kind of click when it goes in?

If i remember correctly, mine didn't click in as such but was a tight enough fit to hold it in place.
Just to let you know the connector is keyed/only works in one way. look at the pins in the socket and the connector.

Count_Zero99uk said:
No pics as yet but it does post to bios so thats good. However the side dosnt go on. So tomorrow ill try and rout the wires better.

Cable routing behind the motherboard tray can a right pain, use plenty of cable ties if you have any and you will get there.

Count_Zero99uk · 16 Jan 2025 at 15:37

Managed to get the type C in and it clicked, just needed a bit more force.

As a comment on building PCs why is it the ammount of force needed to fit anything into the motherboard is allways one or two notches above where you think your going to damage the damn board.
The other thing that really annoys me and has for ever, front of case connectors. In general, you would have thought that they would do all of them in nice blocks rather than loose wires with that finger shredder attached to the end.

Managed to get the case managed, that is closed. Its not perfect, i suspect it may be at the limit of its capabilitys. May as yet get a different case. See if i can do without an internal mechanical HDD.

Thanks for the words of support i forgot about taking photos at the time and now its closed and i really dont want to attempt to re close it, it fought back.

freddie64 · 16 Jan 2025 at 23:22

Did you get the Fractal Design Torrent Compact case?

Think there are some cases that have the front panel connectors in a block and suply a breakout cable should the block not match the motherboard.

I would keep the case and replace the HDD.

As for cable management, this video should help. (if you decide to redo it)

Count_Zero99uk · 17 Jan 2025 at 11:44

freddie64 said:
Did you get the Fractal Design Torrent Compact case?

Think there are some cases that have the front panel connectors in a block and suply a breakout cable should the block not match the motherboard.

I would keep the case and replace the HDD.

As for cable management, this video should help. (if you decide to redo it)

That thumbnail looks like mine :-)

Thanks for the link.