Should I try to assemble my PC myself?

So far I've done what most people have, taken out and put in graphics cards. Taken off/put back on the fan/heatsink on my CPU, have put lube on before. I've also taken out CD/DVD roms, harddrives before as well as RAM etc etc.

That's just basically to tell you that I can use a screwdriver and I can plug stuff in.

The only thing I've never literally put in myself is a motherboard into a box. Do you think I could do it? Can't be that hard, most likely only the wires will piss me off.

The only thing you really need to remember when installing the motherboard is to install the stand-off screws first, or you'll get into all sorts of problems with short-circuiting.

Other than that, it's a cinch. If in doubt, just follow the instruction manual that comes with your motherboard, it pretty much tells you how to build a PC from scratch. (Well, ASUS ones do. I presume others do too)

I was pretty much at the same level of ability as you when I built my first PC and things went very smoothly. I was surprised how easy it was.

The only thing you really need to remember when installing the motherboard is to install the stand-off screws first, or you'll get into all sorts of problems with short-circuiting.

Other than that, it's a cinch. If in doubt, just follow the instruction manual that comes with your motherboard, it pretty much tells you how to build a PC from scratch. (Well, ASUS ones do. I presume others do too)

I was pretty much at the same level of ability as you when I built my first PC and things went very smoothly. I was surprised how easy it was.

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some cases already come with built in stand off screws.

Try doing it by your self but it's nice to have someone around that can verify your doing things right. This way you'll be doing it on your own but without the risk of ruining something. I needed some help with the wiring, other than that I managed on my own. Great experience building a computer.

1st thing I always do, never install in the case first. I just use the foam stuff to make sure everything fires up, then I stick it in the case.

So far I've done what most people have, taken out and put in graphics cards. Taken off/put back on the fan/heatsink on my CPU, have put lube on before. I've also taken out CD/DVD roms, harddrives before as well as RAM etc etc.

That's just basically to tell you that I can use a screwdriver and I can plug stuff in.

The only thing I've never literally put in myself is a motherboard into a box. Do you think I could do it? Can't be that hard, most likely only the wires will piss me off.

InternetSwag

@Creative, uhhh what?

Lego for adults?So I was an adult when I was 6yrs old and built a PC?

Building is the easiest thing ever, all the parts now are "idiot-proof" you CANT go wrong. Theres also a million guides on the net, youtube and even Gamespot right here, look at the sticky to build a PC.

Also if you assemble outside the case the first time, and make sure everything works, there are only 2 things that can go wrong when putting in a case, it shorts out (no harm done if you build on wood, floor etc) and a wire not plugged in right or the person building accidentally bumping it.

@Creative, uhhh what?

Lego for adults?So I was an adult when I was 6yrs old and built a PC?

Building is the easiest thing ever, all the parts now are "idiot-proof" you CANT go wrong. Theres also a million guides on the net, youtube and even Gamespot right here, look at the sticky to build a PC.

Also if you assemble outside the case the first time, and make sure everything works, there are only 2 things that can go wrong when putting in a case, it shorts out (no harm done if you build on wood, floor etc) and a wire not plugged in right or the person building accidentally bumping it.

GTR12

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@Creative, uhhh what?

Lego for adults?So I was an adult when I was 6yrs old and built a PC?

Building is the easiest thing ever, all the parts now are "idiot-proof" you CANT go wrong. Theres also a million guides on the net, youtube and even Gamespot right here, look at the sticky to build a PC.

Also if you assemble outside the case the first time, and make sure everything works, there are only 2 things that can go wrong when putting in a case, it shorts out (no harm done if you build on wood, floor etc) and a wire not plugged in right or the person building accidentally bumping it.

Creative

thats true sometimes there is a part that is faulty, most of the time its the ram. And also you're over exaggerating the failure rate, the chances of a part being DOA is around max 10%

thats true sometimes there is a part that is faulty, most of the time its the ram. And also you're over exaggerating the failure rate, the chances of a part being DOA is around max 10%

blaznwiipspman1

Go for it - if you can take components out one by one and put them back, it really isn't much different to building it all together in one go.

You do need to work out what components you want in your build, but you always have forums like this to post up a list of parts and let others reply with comments suggesting upgrades or anything you might have missed. If you buy a case it will usually come with all the stand-off and other screws you will need, while the motherboard will likely come with an abundance of SATA and other cables to connect up everything.

The actual assembly really is quite simple as for most components there is only one place and one way round they will fit.

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So far I've done what most people have, taken out and put in graphics cards. Taken off/put back on the fan/heatsink on my CPU, have put lube on before. I've also taken out CD/DVD roms, harddrives before as well as RAM etc etc.

That's just basically to tell you that I can use a screwdriver and I can plug stuff in.

The only thing I've never literally put in myself is a motherboard into a box. Do you think I could do it? Can't be that hard, most likely only the wires will piss me off.

Creative

Do it! There are tons of walk throughs online, and it is a really big puzzle with large pieces. It is good knowledge to have as well. Be careful, and do not try to force compnents in. There are some that will need to be gently pushed into its slot, but if you have to get too rough you might be doing it wrong. If it doesn't fit, it normally means it is not supposed to :).

hardest part is installing the cpu heatsink + thermal paste the other hard part is cabling and fan customizingfishing666

[QUOTE="fishing666"]hardest part is installing the cpu heatsink + thermal paste the other hard part is cabling and fan customizinggem98088

Even if they do, who cares...

Can you put glue on a piece of paper? If you can, this paste is the same thing.

Search for "how to build a computer video part1/part2/part3 "" on youtube.......its good and will help you even with the connections...... :-D Happy building.

Thanks guys :) You have motivated me.

I will DO it. :D