Build guide

neil3k · 3 Jan 2009 at 21:42

Just about to build my first PC was wondering if someone could point me towards a decent modern guide

cheers

setter · 3 Jan 2009 at 21:46

I suggest having a look at this here.

http://tools.corsairmemory.com/systembuild/report.aspx?report_id=78237

Should help you along nicely.

Aero · 3 Jan 2009 at 21:55

Most motherboards will also come with an assembly guide.

Aero

Nitrojan · 3 Jan 2009 at 21:57

Plug everything in randomly and hope

On a serious note.. most components will only fit in a certain slot and will only go one way

neil3k · 3 Jan 2009 at 22:09

Not worried about the components worried about plugging the wrong psu lead into the wrong hole and frying me and it

Kennysevenfold · 3 Jan 2009 at 22:48

youtube a few Pc build vids, comes in very handy actually seeing how its done.!

Aero · 3 Jan 2009 at 22:53

neil3k said:
Not worried about the components worried about plugging the wrong psu lead into the wrong hole and frying me and it

But thats half the fun? The other half is wondering if it will boot properly that first time...

Aero

Kennysevenfold · 4 Jan 2009 at 04:48

neil3k said:
Not worried about the components worried about plugging the wrong psu lead into the wrong hole and frying me and it

everything really only fits one way nowadays...

would be pretty hard to fit a power cable around the wrong way, :rolleyes:

Swi1ch · 4 Jan 2009 at 04:51

Yeah the actual construction nowadays is no sweat. I built my first 4-5 years back at 14 years old just by figuring it out, and it worked fine. It's just taking your time and getting the cable management nice.

The real test for your first time is setting it all up properly, but you shouldn't have any problems.

setter · 4 Jan 2009 at 04:57

I actually find the building the easy part, its the software area where i get bogged down

Swi1ch · 4 Jan 2009 at 05:04

Ahaha, I check that link to the corsair build guide. They have a page dedicated to showing you how to replace the Lian Li case badge with their own. A quote:

"Magic. Looks awesome.

Remember, a computer with a Corsair case badge is more than a computer, it's an AWESOME computer.

A computer without a Corsair case badge could explode and kill everyone you care about.

Okay, not really. But seriously, that badge looks way cooler. There's SAILS in it for Pete's sake..."

OneTime · 4 Jan 2009 at 11:22

Got me a new Mobo, CPU, Ram and Noctua cooler coming this week. So will take a look at that build guide