Building my first PC in screenshots

[otemu]

Hi,

As fate would have it(or my credit card) the time has come for me to finally build my first PC, thanks to all who helped in advising me on the right peripherals and components, the spec for this build can be found here without the SSD though .

I will be providing screenshots and would love any tips, opinions or assistance you can provide, this probably be start and stop, as am working from home today and got little rug rats running around, also pics will be taking on my phone so not sure how clear there be. No idea how this will go so don't expect any structured order to this and those with a weak heart I advise to leave now.

I be following the system build guide from the OC forum here and after all is complete if I haven’t blown myself up, I hope to overclock as well probably using this guide here. The system will be using Windows 7 Professional 64bit edition.

The computer desk and chair are expected to arrive on Monday so I upload images once they're arrive.

Wish me luck

 

[otemu]

The stuff

 

[timmyt]

I always love building new PC's and seeing all the 'stuff' laid out on the floor is a great site. good luck with the build

 

[atmax1]

What a beautiful site! I love building new pcs lol.. Good luck!! keep them images updated xD

 

[otemu]

Some Lian Li shots before I install the PSU, this is hard work and I haven't even started lol.

 

[R.C.Anderson]

I always forget how much space the boxed up parts of a new build takes up looking good, will be nice to see it as it's built

 

[Stromatolites]

Looks like it will be a very tasty build.

 

[shadow_boxer]

Looking good, I love all the parts laid out on the floor or table....liking the case by the way!

 

[d_brennen]

Looks like a quality case you have there

 

[dfour]

Nice its always good to see the pile of boxes all new and pristine waiting your attention Nice looking case, ally cases always seem to have a different look to them then steel ones.

 

[w1llyg]

Looks good, followed your pc build check thread and it will be nice to see the outcome of it all

Remember to swivel the Hard drive holder to optimize the air flow of the air intake

 

[mysticsniper]

Looks like Christams has come early.

Good luck with the build, you should have is sorted in a couple of hours

 

[Hagar]

Nice its always good to see the pile of boxes all new and pristine waiting your attention Nice looking case, ally cases always seem to have a different look to them then steel ones.

I have long been a user of aluminium cases, Lian Li

look forward to the build

 

[otemu]

Some PSU shots, quality packaging from Corsair I have to say

After dealing with everyday PSU from computers like Dell this looks like a beast compared to them.

MMMmmmmm rookie mistake I bet.........

Well after figuring out the correct way for the PSU, it Clipped into place with ease, that seemed simple enough

Well on to the next step, lunch sorted for the rugrats so hopefully things will speed up. I think I install the motherboard now.

 

[lukefinch]

Subscribed. I'd like to know how this turns out

 

[otemu]

Well decieded to go for the drives instead of installing the motherboard, after struggling to fit the DVD drive into the top shelf, I went for the middle, maybe I missed something in the Lian Li instructions........

HDD slotted in nicely after I found out the locked lever, with the ancient cases I've dealt with in the pass this seems like a dream case.

 

[K@rl]

Very nice case, will be watching for your updates.

 

[otemu]

ALthough the motherboard was easy to install

I am having difficulties with the I/O panel alignment, it does have some spongy sivery material stuck to the back of it is that meant to be removed? or anyone have any ideas?

 

[lawz]

From experience its a little fiddly, made worse if you accidentally bend any of the clips.

Basically the clips on the panel 'clip' or 'hold' onto the MoBo when its push against it in the correct way. Keep at it and keep patient!

 

[Burty88]

Might be that your top motherboard mounting screws aren't fully in?