Good idea to do a test build outside of case?

haz_pro · 3 May 2012 at 18:21

Evening all.....

I will be recieved all the bits to my new PC next week and so have been researching pc building a fair bit.

In a few videos/tutorials people mention doing a test build first to ensure everything works, this consists of building:-
Motherboard,
Ram,
Cpu,
Cpu Cooler,
GPU (if applicable).

How many people do this, it sounds like a good idea to me?

Thanks,
Harry

MaxP779 · 3 May 2012 at 18:28

I dont do it because the chances are it all works fine and then ill have to move it all into the case anyways

Sound idea though.

Sin_Chase · 3 May 2012 at 18:31

Have never done it and never will.

Just whack it in.

Put CPU/Any rear Heatsink attachments/memory in the motherboard before mounting it in the case though.

stulid · 3 May 2012 at 18:32

Only build it outside the case if it dont work in the case.

haz_pro · 3 May 2012 at 18:33

Well that is 2 votes for just putting it in, any other opinions?

Do people still use anti static bands? I haven't seen them mentioned in many tutorials.

Edit: 3 votes.

Sin_Chase · 3 May 2012 at 18:34

haz_pro said:
Well that is 2 votes for just putting it in, any other opinions?

Do people still use anti static bands? I haven't seen them mentioned in many tutorials.

Edit: 3 votes.

Nope, no bands.

Touch a radiator/other grounded surface before working and don't wear a trakky or anything prone to building static!

valkynaz · 3 May 2012 at 18:36

haz_pro said:
Well that is 2 votes for just putting it in, any other opinions?

Do people still use anti static bands? I haven't seen them mentioned in many tutorials.

Edit: 3 votes.

You shouldn't need an anti static wristband as long as you discharge the static electricity you have built up on you (e.g. by touching a grounded metal surface (case)) and don't work without any shoes on while standing on a static generating surface (i.e. carpet).

As for the build out of case issue, I don't see the reason unless it doesn't work in the case. Chances are the problems you will experience are related to when it's inside the case (e.g. shorting).

Rusty0611 · 3 May 2012 at 18:42

Just put everything in and see if it boots. If it doesn't then you can worry about unplugging stuff etc.

haz_pro · 3 May 2012 at 19:58

Cheers for replies.

Don't think i'll bother building out of case then, and I will use the tips about earthing. Does the PSU need to be in the case and connected to mains for it to be earthed (read this in a few tutorials).

Found out the GPU i ordered has been delayed, ARGH, will be atleast another week more waiting time now.

mick4545 · 3 May 2012 at 20:19

The PSU does need to be connected to the mains. Power turned off on the wall faceplate.

AshD93 · 3 May 2012 at 21:33

Touching the case doesn't technically ground you, just puts you at the same potential as it and any components it touches (which is fine).

Just thought I'd add that.

CinderzFTW · 3 May 2012 at 22:24

test it outside the case first, just mobo, mem, gpu, cpu and psu if you want, just to make sure its all compatible... its a logical thing to do, but when i bought new stuff, i just stuck it in my case and it worked

Sin_Chase · 3 May 2012 at 22:48

CinderzFTW said:
test it outside the case first, just mobo, mem, gpu, cpu and psu if you want, just to make sure its all compatible... its a logical thing to do, but when i bought new stuff, i just stuck it in my case and it worked

The logical thing to do would be to ensure your parts are compatible prior to buying and receiving them.