First time build this weekend, any tips or hints for a noobie?

MarcoPolo1667

MarcoPolo1667

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So I just ordered my last three parts from OCUK and I plan to build on Saturday, this will be my first ever build so I was looking for some general tips or hints to prepare me.

My build list;

MSI 970 Gaming AMD 970 (Socket AM3+) DDR3 ATX Motherboard
AMD FX8320E (from current build)
R9 270x 4GB MSI (from current build)
SuperFlower Golden Green HX 550W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply
8GB Ram (from current build)
500GB HHD (from current build)
NZXT Source 340 Midi-Tower Case - Red Window


So I'm swapping out my good current parts, slapping them into a new case with a new PSU and MOBO.

Should I be doing a clean install of Windows 7?
 
Just take your time, and keep static interaction with your components to a minimum by touching your case or something grounded every so often.

Best advice I have for you is install your CPU, cooler and Memory before your screw your motherboard into your case.

Cable manage as you go.

Did I mention take your time, oh and have fun :)
 
Agree with above advice.

Also clear the table before you start. You need room to put the case on it's side and still have spare worktop. Find a small tray to put the screws in. Sort them out before you start - there are at least 3 different sizes & threads, for the mounting the PSU, the mobo & the disks.

Make sure you have good light, and a small torch can be useful. Make sure the posts to mount the mobo are in the right places - compare carefully before putting the screws in.

You might also want to download the various drivers onto a USB stick or DVD before you start as the drivers on the CDs that come with various products are often not up-to-date.
 
Cheers for the tips guys! I have a 15gb usb stick so I'll put all the drivers I need on there.

And I'll take my time, I really don't want to rush this and get it wrong. To much on the line, lol. :D
 
Don't wear wool, too much potential for static. Static can kill your components. If you notice any static taking a jumper off or whatever, don't go near your computer components for a while. Rubber soled shoes/slippers insulate, so don't wear those otherwise any static build up on you can't escape. Have the power cord plugged in but turned off at the wall so static on the case can drain away.
 
MarcoPolo1667 said:
OK, some people said it wouldn't matter and others saying it will. So I'll go with the safe option and do a clean install, cheers.

And getting an SSD is on my wish list, sadly money is stretched and it'll have to wait. :(
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+1 for SSD, you will notice a huge difference in performance! :)
 
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