HOW TO BUILD A PC
Before you start!
- Research the parts that are needed to build a computer.
- Budget, building a computer can get expensive.
- Research the parts that are needed to build a computer.
- Budget, building a computer can get expensive.
- Case
- Motherboard
- RAM
- Power Supply
- Graphics Card
- CPU
- Drives
- Cooling Devices
- Cables
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Monitor
Step 1: open the case
Remove the sides , take out screws, blank plates
Step 2: install that power supply
Putting the power supply is usually the next step, when building a PC . Power supply comes with a lot of cables so knowing the cables is helpful. Screw the power supply firmly in place in the shelf.
Step 3: Installing the motherboard
Motherboard is crucial part of the build, everything connects to it, so first set the stand off , fit the motherboard and screw it in.
Step 4: Installing the Intel processor
Processor fits on the motherboard, and to install it. you have to lift the cage, set the processor, close the cage , apply paste and set the cooling fan on top.
Step 5: installing the ram.
Find the slots for the ram, lift the retaining clips, line the memory and clip it in .
step 6: installing graphics card and dvd driver
Graphics card is important if you are making gaming computer, it fits into the motherboard
step 7: connecting the internal cables
power, reset, usb, firewire, audio, cpu fan , etc are all plugged into the motherboard. Manual is very helpful to know where cables go
Put the case back on and connect it to the monitor!!
