Someone please help with my first build (stuck)

azza1989 · 9 Aug 2011 at 00:05

Hi,
i purchased all my parts from here and this is my build:

Now this is my first ever build, fist ever time inside a computer case infact.
Ive done the following in this order:

1) Installed PSU
2) Installed RAM
3) Installed CPU + Cooler
4) Placed in I/O plate + motherboard standoffs
5) Installed GPU
6) Connected front panel pins (correctly i think) , USB, HD-AUDIO

So now i think i just need to power everything up, but there are so many wires im a little confused:

Like these 3 pin connectors, where do i connect these?

This is a pic of my progress so far:

Im a little worried about static damage as ive had no protection and have been working on a pine desk.
Also, i cant test to even see if it works as im still waiting for my monitor from OC.

Jony27 · 9 Aug 2011 at 00:07

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

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azza1989 · 9 Aug 2011 at 00:08

Jony27 said:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

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lol sorry, i expected it to auto resize

stulid · 9 Aug 2011 at 00:08

Take those things out of the back of the graphics card.

Pick up the wires on the PSU and you will find a pair of 6+2pin connectors, stick them in.

They are like these,

scrlk · 9 Aug 2011 at 00:10

I think there may be a vent underneath the PSU, you might want to flip it over in that case as it will draw in fresh air.

azza1989 · 9 Aug 2011 at 00:13

stulid said:
Take those things out of the back of the graphics card.

Pick up the wires on the PSU and you will find a pair of 6+2pin connectors, stick them in.

They are like these,

thanks i found em

i thought i only had one, but they are on seperate cables

stulid · 9 Aug 2011 at 00:15

There should be four in total, just leave the 2pin bits hanging if the card only takes two 6pin inputs.

Turn the PSU over also if theres a vent underneath.

Attach a 8pin (2X 4pin) ATX power cable to near the CPU on the motherboard.

Plug the 24pin in.

azza1989 · 9 Aug 2011 at 00:26

stulid said:
There should be four in total, just leave the 2pin bits hanging if the card only takes two 6pin inputs.

Turn the PSU over also if theres a vent underneath.

Attach a 8pin (2X 4pin) ATX power cable to near the CPU on the motherboard.

Plug the 24pin in.

ah thanks, its just a matter of waiting for my monitor now
just hope it works