Building my first pc

Craigus · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:17

Pics required also.

Stevo_1990 · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:18

Ok changed the leads, It works, will I take my comp all apart and give it another clean then leave for 24 hours?

Stevo_1990 · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:19

I'll also try n get a pic

hyper_active · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:21

Patience is key when putting pc's together, you should watch as many tutorials as possible, and Know all the parts before you assemble. It doesn't sound like you have done your homework to me.

BoonMonkey · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:22

Stevo_1990 said:
Ok changed the leads, It works, will I take my comp all apart and give it another clean then leave for 24 hours?

Told you not to worry. You can pick up a new lead for a couple of quid.

Yeah, make sure it's cleaned and dried properly this time before attempting anything. Patience is key here.

Stevo_1990 said:
I'll also try n get a pic

Please do, we need to have a look.

Stevo_1990 · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:22

How do I add a picture?

BoonMonkey · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:23

Stevo_1990 said:
How do I add a picture?

Upload it to imageshack/photobucket/etc and then post it here using the img tags (Or the button which looks like a mountain and paste the URL there)

Stevo_1990 · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:24

hyper_active said:
Patience is key when putting pc's together, you should watch as many tutorials as possible, and Know all the parts before you assemble. It doesn't sound like you have done your homework to me.

It took me 9 hours to build.... I dropped the can as soon as I was ready to test it out.

BoonMonkey · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:26

Stevo_1990 said:
It took me 9 hours to build.... I dropped the can as soon as I was ready to test it out.

At least you know what goes where now. Once it's sorted you won't need to worry about spending that long again. Just keep cans away from it.

... And glasses, bottles, mugs, flasks....

Stevo_1990 · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:27

Stevo_1990 · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:28

BoonMonkey said:
At least you know what goes where now. Once it's sorted you won't need to worry about spending that long again. Just keep cans away from it.

... And glasses, bottles, mugs, flasks....

Assuming it actually works lol

Stevo_1990 · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:29

pic didnt work :S

BoonMonkey · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:29

Stevo_1990 said:
pic didnt work :S

Where did you upload it? Just give the URL for now

e: Here you go:

grimm · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:30

Just stumbled across this thread.

Lol Stevo, sorry to hear of your troubles. I'm sure most of it will be salvageable.

The patience from you guys on here has been pretty legendary also, almost heartwarming how the forum is trying to help Stevo out

I don't really have anything to add, just be patient and make sure everything is as clean as possible and properly dry before powering it up again.

Stevo_1990 · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:31

hyper_active · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:32

I feel for you man I honestly do, I hope it goes well.

Stevo_1990 · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:33

I also just wanna say thanks, Even if I dont get it working, You guys have been a great help

BoonMonkey · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:35

Stevo_1990 said:
I also just wanna say thanks, Even if I dont get it working, You guys have been a great help

Right. So when you knocked the can over it went through the grills on the top? How much went into the system?

I think the PSU will be fine as it's protected and I don't think any would go there. So that should be safe.

Take it apart fully and lay the parts on something and blow dry them with cold air like suggested earlier.

Hopefully you'll get it working!

Tasocahtfu · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:36

This thread has made my lunch hour!

Hope it all works for you, who knows, Irn-Bru might turn out to be good for overclocking!

Stevo_1990 · 27 Sep 2012 at 13:38

ill need to clean it all with a damp cloth, Would I be better just letting it air dry?