Im building my first computer soon. I've read all the online manuals and im ready. Does anybody has any extra tips or notes or "bewares." I don't want to mess up rig
My main tip is to make sure everything is compatible...some mobos are picky w/RAM. Also, make sure there isn't any new hardware that's coming out in the immediate future that you'll regret not gettin ;) Basic stuff, but every bit helps I spose.
Um, I know this sounds retarded or w/e: but do not get angry and give up, worse throw all your stuff around. This takes patience, and most of the time, problem solving skills. Just...don't get angry and methodically go through steps to find your problem. Also, make sure you are grounded! Very importante! Finally, if it doesn't slip it, don't push it in; so be firm, but not brutal, eh? Good luck and have fun. Building a computer is quite rewarding...
umm make sure the ram is compatible cuz ull go through hell if it aint and make sure you dont ever ever get angry cuz it dont wrk at fist. 90% of teh time u have to change something so it works properly.
In no particular order, 1. Update to the latest motherboard BIOS before you install the OS 2. Get a decent quality PSU (none of this £15/$30 crap people have been asking about recently) 3. Check for RAM issues with your motherboard by Googling 4. Install stand-offs in your case for your motherboard to screw into 5. Buy a case with front and rear fans fitted or install your own (essential)
make sure you do some research on the components you are getting you don't want to buy a expensive processor and find out its it old and there are better ones outÂ
[QUOTE="Monki0"]Another question.. Whats the order of the software steps after you have finished with the hardware building part? Windows, Drivers, Antivirus/anti-spyware, then only are you allowed to use the Internet and update then install your games :P otherwise youll be reformating the first day you got it :(
[QUOTE="Glordit"][QUOTE="Monki0"]Another question.. Whats the order of the software steps after you have finished with the hardware building part? Windows, Drivers, Antivirus/anti-spyware, then only are you allowed to use the Internet and update then install your games :P otherwise youll be reformating the first day you got it :( Also activating Windows :)
[QUOTE="Monki0"]Another question.. Whats the order of the software steps after you have finished with the hardware building part? "Also the correct procedure for installing drivers is the following according to Intel, with the exception of my note on step 3. 1) First install Windows 2) Install Windows Updates and patches 3) Install Motherboard Chipset Drivers (also I install the Application Accelerator at this point) 4) Install other device drivers; graphics card, sound card, etc. 5) Install DirectX."
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