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marky112233

marky112233

marky112233

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Hey all,

Tommorow I'll have all the components I need for my new build. Since it's my first build, im going to be preparing for all types of problems. I know for one that I'll need a set of beep errors and an static wristband (Just to be safe), what else should I take on my build :p

Ill try and move the computer im on into another room with internet access so I can use that, but for easier use, is there anything I should print out maybe?

And also, any hints or tips? :D

Thanks,

Marky
 
marky112233 said:
Tommorow I'll have all the components I need for my new build. Since it's my first build, im going to be preparing for all types of problems..... what else should I take on my build :p

Marky
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Valium :D
 
Personally I just have;

A flat soft surface (to avoid scratching anything) - my double bed
A philips screwdriver - I have a cheapo one that fits all PC screws and is a decent quality
Light - I have a halogen ceiling light with 3downward spots within 2inchs of each other, provides loads of light so I can see what I'm doing
Time/Patience - Enough said
A camera - to log my build :)

Those are the general things I have, I don't use a static band or anything, but I also mostly wear cotton anyways so no static.

I also have cotton buds for split thermal compound aswell as cotton face wipe pad things for use with thermal cleaner and thermal paste I am removing from chips. - This only really matters if you are applying aftermarket coolers and thermal paste.


That's all I can think of...oh wait, coffee, but on my desk away from the newbuild ;)

FinalD
 
InvaderGIR said:
Personally I just have;

A flat soft surface (to avoid scratching anything) - my double bed
A philips screwdriver - I have a cheapo one that fits all PC screws and is a decent quality
Light - I have a halogen ceiling light with 3downward spots within 2inchs of each other, provides loads of light so I can see what I'm doing
Time/Patience - Enough said
A camera - to log my build :)

Those are the general things I have, I don't use a static band or anything, but I also mostly wear cotton anyways so no static.

I also have cotton buds for split thermal compound aswell as cotton face wipe pad things for use with thermal cleaner and thermal paste I am removing from chips. - This only really matters if you are applying aftermarket coolers and thermal paste.


That's all I can think of...oh wait, coffee, but on my desk away from the newbuild ;)

FinalD
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Thanks :)
A torch is a good idea, I'm sure that will come in handy :)
And im a cola guy lol, I'll grab a 12 pack so Cola will be at arms length at all times ;)
 
xirokx said:
this **** help you out incase you have any probs: a good easy to follow guide

http://sysbuild.corsairmemory.com/report.aspx?id=2

just remain patient..

give urself plently of space when u unpack everything

once u has installed the mobo inc cpu into case then take a short break...

and remember if doesnt boot dont panic...

good luck...
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Thanks a lot! That looks like a decent guide to use :)
Thanks!
 
Read the manuals. Yes, I know that's something that most men don't do but I spent 30 minutes going through the case and mobo manuals prior to doing anything.

Get someone with small fingers to connect up the case buttons to the mobo - they are really tricky to get in place with great fat fingers!

And they are not kidding about zero insertion force.. if you need to press then something is wrong!
 
Sounds like your pretty well sorted.

The main comment that I could add is to make sure you leave yourself plenty of time and space to do this, and maintain patience. Sometimes it's easy to think 'oh this will only take me an hour' so you start at 10pm. Not good, as it almost always takes longer when you're busy admiring the components as they go in ;)
 
InvaderGIR said:
A flat soft surface (to avoid scratching anything) - my double bed
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The rest is more or less fair enough but building on your bed? I'm not a great believer that static electricity is as big a problem as some make it out to be but there is such a thing as being a bit too casual I think. :)

I'd say just build on a table and don't forget to touch something that is earthed every so often e.g. a radiator or even a plugged in PSU.

Time and patience is really the best thing you can have for building a PC, they are very simple to build now but if you are stuck remember you can always ask here.
 
semi-pro waster said:
The rest is more or less fair enough but building on your bed? I'm not a great believer that static electricity is as big a problem as some make it out to be but there is such a thing as being a bit too casual I think. :)
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Well it's either my bed that has decent lighting above it, the floor or downstairs on either the kitchen or diningroom table, which may scratch things as they are both wood and also there are loads of rugrats running around to help destroy parts. Plus the other rooms have poor lighting.

The bed is huge so can fit everything on it, but there is a slight problem when it comes to screws...if I lean over something putting my hand down due to the bed being squishy all the screws go to my hand :rolleyes:

It seriously is the best workspace I've used to build PCs though, I did have a huge desk that I could build on but changed rooms and the desk didn't come with, also it wasn't that nice a surface to work with, as it was desk hight where as the beds is lower allowing for better viewing of things etc. :)

InvG
 
I also use my bed strangely enough, only place with enough room. If it's non-major components I tend to just pull the side off the case, tip it over slightly and go from there.

I have 4 PCs to build this time so I'm actually buying an anti-static mat/wrist strap and clearing a desk to do it :)
 
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