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Minibiker

Minibiker

Minibiker

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Hi all

Im only now waiting to purchase the i5 bundle when i have the funds then i can start the build...

I was watching a tutorial video, The guy on there said its reccommended you buy a Anti static wrist band when building a PC as it will help the life of your components and not let static build inside the case....

Also do i need heat gel for my CPU?

Thank you
 
You will need thermal paste for between your CPU and the cooler. In the past I've used Arctic Silver but there are others you can buy that theoretically are better and worse, it is necessary though.
EDIT - a lot of coolers come with their own thermal paste, some better than others, up to you if you use it or buy your own.

As for an anti-static wrist band... Don't build it on a carpet while wearing a nylon turtleneck. I've never used one - it won't be a bad thing if you do. Just occasionally touch a radiator or grounded metal object during the build as well as the inside of your case. Also put your mobo and other cards on their anti-static bags after turning them inside out (outside is not anti-static). It's entirely personal preference and if you rather not risk damaging components probably a cheap option.
 
Thanks for the info iamdjdz, I will purchase thermal paste when i order my CPU bundle... As for the static side of things i will build it on the dining room table so no problem of carpet being in contact with it
 
Static wise it's more you building up static and touching components that could cause issues. Unlikely the way lots of mobos are shielded these days as well. Just don't touch any copper (or any metal) on the boards if you can help it either - not too difficult and don't worry if you do a bit by accident. Imo it's a bit overkill now to wear the static band but I always touch radiators etc.
 
Ahh i see so its safe for me to build it with no worries of static building up other than via myself... ive not yet unpackaged any of my parts, what will happen if i make contact with the copper or metal bits
 
The theory behind anti-static bands is that they safely discharge the static you build up. This is rarely high but you feel it when it's higher and discharged quickly in the form of a static shock. You don't want to be static shocking your component, and this happens more effectively (bad) when you touch the copper. If you have less static build up there is less risk. You can discharge it by touching grounded bare metal objects (such as a non-painted pipe or edge of a radiator or washing machine etc), you're unlikely to feel anything, and this works in much the same way as the static band. You want to avoid the chance of static building up by for example wearing cotton clothes and not nylon suspenders or slippers rubbing on carpet etc. If you take some caution then it should be safe. Many PC builders take very little precaution bar using a wooden surface and discharging static pre-build. Some go the whole way and wear anti-static bands, which is the absolute safest option if used correctly.
 
Thanks for all the help guys, All i need now is a GPU and then i have it all... Is it worth waiting until i get that before putting it all together or shall i crack on with the rest now?
 
Minibiker said:
Thanks for all the help guys, All i need now is a GPU and then i have it all... Is it worth waiting until i get that before putting it all together or shall i crack on with the rest now?
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I would get started, to see if the rest of the components are working, rather than wait for the GPU only to find (if unlucky) that a part or two have issues, and increase the delay.
 
So ive built up all i can with the parts i have... I have SATA cables, PCI express cables and CPU-1 cable still hanging around.. Does anyone know where these attach on a Z170-p motherboard or are they what will attach to the GPU
 
Minibiker said:
So ive built up all i can with the parts i have... I have SATA cables, PCI express cables and CPU-1 cable still hanging around.. Does anyone know where these attach on a Z170-p motherboard or are they what will attach to the GPU
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The PCI-E cable/s will connect to GPU (if it has connectors for them).

CPU_1 cable spare might be because the EPS header (aka CPU Power) on your motherboard is only 4-pin not 8-pin? Assuming the CPU_2 cable is plugged in already.
 
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Thanks for the quick reply... Yes i unplugged the CPU2 plug and swapped it with the CPU1 plugs... Ive worked out the cooling fans link to the SATA cables.... I only have one problem, The cooling fan on the rear of the case is a bugger i cant find a nice route for the SATA cable as i dont want it dangling in the middle of the case but going out and around the back doesnt work
 
Static wrist bands cause more trouble than their worth when building PC's imho (ie, getting in the way and causing accidents)
Much better to simply make sure that the PSU is the first component installed and that you then plug it into a socket with a confirmed good Earth/Ground. (No need to switch it on as Earth/Ground is a constant connection)
That way whenever you touch the metal of the case any built up ES is instantly grounded.

However with a heavily painted PSU/Case you should check earth continuity before using this method for grounding.
 
Hi all quick Update, All built up now, Just one question... Is there any specific checks to do before cracking on with Installing all the bits to it... Ive switched it on and has been running for last 5 mins, all quiet and cool!!

Thanks
 
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