Tool recomendations for new build?

Vidar · 20 Apr 2009 at 19:35

Okay ive only built one or two systems so am really a novice and found myself muddling through both as best I could... I dont want my soon to be build a similar experience so I ask you more experienced chaps...

What tools would you recomend to have when tackling a new system?

chuffnut · 20 Apr 2009 at 19:36

Crosshead screwdriver with a magnetic tip.

Angst · 20 Apr 2009 at 19:46

.needle nose pliers
.cable ties
.screwdriver

Andrew G · 20 Apr 2009 at 19:46

Since I fix PC on the side now and again, my tool kit is:

Largish plastic tweezers

Electricians Phillips No. 2 + 1 screw driver, although these are 1000v VDE insulated I use them to protect the components from me zapping them.

Never bothered with anti static wrist band but each to their own.

Selection of screws and mobo stand offs (still have some old plastic suspension ones)

Small maglite to see into dark corners.

Finally try to work systematically so you do not need to take the mobo out and in because you cannot connect the 4/8 pin +12v cable, that kind of thing.

Andrew G · 20 Apr 2009 at 19:50

OOOo zip ties lot's of zip ties and some cable management blocks (that you can zip tie through).

Darkninja462 · 20 Apr 2009 at 19:59

Andrew G said:
Never bothered with anti static wrist band but each to their own.

I have never used them either, much easier however......

Just before I touch a component touch the case so it earths you (gets rid of static), then you should be fine

Ninja

FaceplantSi · 20 Apr 2009 at 20:22

Not so keen on magnetic screwdrivers myself, use a small blob of bluetack on the end of the screwdriver for a foolproof way of holding a screw on ready to insert or to collect an errant one!

Best tool is patience (and lots of it) and if you have to force something... don't! Step back and have another look, then try again!

orange_smurf · 20 Apr 2009 at 21:22

plasters

Ashley Long · 20 Apr 2009 at 21:34

to bang your head against when you forget to plug the GFX card power cable in...

seriously a clear space (such as a clear desk) is useful, the amount of parts i have broken because i have been building a pc with the case resting on my lap. if you have a screwdriver thats none magnetic if you find a magnet you can make quickly make the screwdriver magnetic, the case speaker on some old cases is useful for this

Audigex · 20 Apr 2009 at 21:40

Blu-tack, great for holding cables out of the way for a few minutes while you fiddle.

Darkninja462 · 20 Apr 2009 at 21:46

Ashley Long said:
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to bang your head against when you forget to plug the GFX card power cable in...

seriously a clear space (such as a clear desk) is useful, the amount of parts i have broken because i have been building a pc with the case resting on my lap. if you have a screwdriver thats none magnetic if you find a magnet you can make quickly make the screwdriver magnetic, the case speaker on some old cases is useful for this

+1 loads of room I always work on mine on the floor

Ninja