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Follow these steps, and you'll have a working computer that can run the vast majority of today's popular programs. When people commit a few hours of time in addition to their monetary investment, the price of a modern computer drops significantly. This PC build will be very simple, with just the bare minimum of components required to get the job done. You will need to be able to use basic hand tools like a screwdriver and a pair of pliers to put together your computer, and this process will take anywhere from two to four hours after you have all the necessary components and supplies.

 

Step 1: You'll need to gather the necessary components.

First, you'll need to gather all the components for your computer's construction. Figure 1 clearly identifies the components that will be used in this endeavor.

 

1. The Central Processing Unit (CPU),
2. Computer Storage Unit
3. The Third Optical Disk Drive (DVD RW and SATA Capable)
4. Reminiscences (RAM)
5. Energy Source
6. SATA Cords
7. Motherboard (SATA Compatible)
8. Cooler Ventilation
9. Case Fan
10. Hard Disk Tenth (SATA Capable)
11. Different Case and Motor Screws (Not Pictured)
12. Flora (necessary if you are invading the space of your significant other).

 

A "barebones kit" may be purchased with most or all of these components already assembled. Everything from the chassis to the motherboard to the CPU to the hard drive to the RAM was purchased as a single unit from tigerdirect.com for around $200. It cost me less than $30 total, including delivery, to buy a DVD drive and cables from newegg.com. While it's easy to see the monetary savings that come from purchasing components in sets, it's less evident that you'll also save time by not having to worry about whether or not the various components are compatible with one another.

 

Always be sure to verify the manufacturer's requirements before making a purchase. Although kits are designed to include pieces that work together, mismatches may occur.

 

Step 2: Gather the Required Equipment

Collect the materials you'll need for the task at hand:

 

1. Torx drivers (for slotted and Phillips head screws)
2. Tools for cutting and stripping wires
3. The use of needle-nosed pliers
4. Tool knife
5. Lightweight torch
6. Wrench, adjustable
7. Toy-sized screwdriver container
8. Component used in heat sinks
9. strap for grounding.

 

Even if you don't plan on using every single one of these items throughout your installation, it's still a good idea to have them all on hand just in case.

 

Avoid damaging your equipment or injuring yourself by trying to turn a screw with a knife blade.

 

Step 3: Remove the Cover

Open the computer case by removing the side panels. To remove the side panels, locate and unscrew the corresponding screws. First, you slide the panel back, and then you raise it up and out of the casing.

 

The edges of the case may be sharp; use caution. To avoid injury, use caution when handling.

 

Step 4: Assemble the Parts

• Get Everything Ready for the Meeting
• Collect the Necessary Evidence for the Meeting
• Get Everything Ready for the Meeting
• Get Everything Ready for the Meeting

 

There are three prerequisites that must be met before assembly can begin:

 

• Take out any extra pieces or shipping materials that could have made it inside the case during transit.
• Take off the protective covering of the disc drive. See Figure 7 for a visual of how we'll be accessing the top drive bay on our case in order to install the DVD drive. Put in the retaining tabs illustrated in.
• Be sure to take note of the cords that have already been fitted into the casing. Connectors like the power button, audio jacks, and USB ports should all be located on the front panel. If they aren't already labeled, check the manufacturer's instructions and do so before proceeding with case assembly.

 

Step 5: Center yourself

 

Connect one end of the grounding strap to the underside of the computer case, and then wrap the strap around your wrist as shown in Figure. If your strap is not supplied with a clip to connect to the case, locate a spot to wedge against the metal as indicated in figure. This will stop any static electricity from accumulating on your body from harming the computer.

Keep in mind that static electricity may damage electronic devices. Wearing a grounding strap is mandatory for working with internal parts.

 

Step 6: Motherboard installation

We'll need the following extras to finish installing the motherboard, all of which should have been with your system when you bought it:

 

• The I/O Bezel is a plastic or metal panel that fits into the rear of the chassis and covers the connectors for the motherboard's I/O ports. It ought to be a part of the motherboard itself. The motherboard's packaging contents are seen in Figure 12.
• By inserting standoffs into the case's screw holes, a riser is created between the chassis and the motherboard. Figure 13 depicts the proper method for installing the screws into the standoffs. The case should come with the necessary screws and standoffs, but it's a good idea to get more just in case.

 

This is how you put the motherboard into the case:

 

Cover the port on the back of the case with the I/O bezel plate (figure 14). On the inside, it exerts pressure.

 

1. Make sure the case has standoffs installed. The holes on the motherboard indicated in Figure 14 are where the standoffs are attached. Verify proper installation by inspecting the motherboard's screw hole markings.
2. Align the I/O bezel on the motherboard before placing it into the case.
3. Put the screws in place.

 

The motherboard within the enclosure is seen in Figure. Keep the screws undone until the board is flush with the bezel and the screws have been started.

 

The motherboard should only make contact with the standoffs and the screws, since any additional touch might potentially harm the circuitry. All the spacers and fasteners have to be put in place.

Step 7: Set up the Hard Drive

 

All of your files are kept on the hard disk. It must be positioned such that the rear cable connections can be accessed; its width is 3.5 inches. If that isn't an option, you'll need to have the wires hooked up before you install the drive. How to Install the Drive

 

1. Seek for a drive bay that is compatible with drives of 3.5 inches in diameter. The case documentation may provide advice on where to mount the drive if you're having problems doing so.
2. The drive may be installed by sliding it into the case until the screw holes on each side align with the holes in the case.
3. Put the screws in place.

 

Step 8: Optical Drive Setup

After removing the lid from the drive bay, you may insert the 5.25-inch wide optical drive. There are cable access issues to think about with this drive as well. Inserting the disk:

 

1. The drive should be slid into the drive bay until the screw holes are aligned and the drive's front is flush with the front of the case (figure 18). Verify the proper orientation before using it.
2. Put the screws in place.

 

Step 9: Processor (CPU) installation

The central processing unit (CPU) is the computing device's neural core. Specifically, it goes into the socket on the motherboard. CPU installation entails:

 

1. Find the CPU's corner marked with a 1 for pin 1. The arrow indicates the corner of this CPU. For further instructions on using your CPU, please refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer.
2. Take off the metal rod that is located adjacent to the socket.
3. When installing a new CPU, make sure the marks on the socket and the CPU are aligned.
4. To secure the processor, just push the rod down.

 

Step 10: Install RAM

The Random Access Memory (RAM) is the main memory that the CPU uses temporarily while it is processing data. Data that is kept on disks is read into random access memory (RAM) so that the CPU can operate with it. Installing the RAM is quick and simple.

 

1. As illustrated in figure 22, insert the RAM board into the socket. Make sure the notched board is in the right place. If not, flip it over by 180 degrees.
2. To insert the board into the socket, firmly press on both ends of the board.

 

If the tab isn't properly positioned, pressing the boards in might harm the RAM and the motherboard.

 

Step 11: CPU Fan Installation

In fact, the heat sink and fan that cool the CPU are one and the same device. The cooling system removes the CPU's heat. To set up the ventilator:

 

1. Apply it to the CPU according to the directions on the thermal paste.
2. Align the mounting tabs on the fan assembly and the CPU.
3. To secure the motor assembly, lower the locking rod.
4. The fan assembly requires a power connection to the motherboard. To find out where things should go, read the instructions.

Inadequate cooling from not using thermal compound may harm the central processing unit (CPU) and/or the motherboard.

 

Step 12: Set Up the Cooling System

Most often, the rear of the case is where you'll find the cutout for the fan. Please refer to the manual if the location of the fan mounting bracket is unclear. To install the fan:

1. Hold the fan to the mounting pad on the inside of the case and align the mounting holes as indicated in Figure 25. The fan must be installed such that it exhausts hot air from the enclosure.
2. Put the screws in from the exterior of the case and screw them in tightly.

 

Step 13: Connect the Power Source

For more information, please refer to your case documentation, and then proceed with the following instructions for installing the power supply:

 

1. Put the power supply and casing together by lining up the openings.
2. Put the screws in and snug them down.

 

Step 14: Hook Up the Wires

The case's wire jungle might be intimidating when all the components have been mounted. To ensure appropriate connections are made, refer to the motherboard handbook. Power and data connections exist separately.

 

1. All of the apparatus that has been set up requires electricity. There are two power inputs and two SATA device connectors on the motherboard (drives). Fans and other devices that don't use SATA will be powered by the other ports.
2. The disks and front panel gadgets are connected to the motherboard via data connections. Connector locations are specified in the motherboard's manual.

 

Caution: Incorrect wiring may destroy expensive equipment and put lives at risk.

 

Step 15: Conclusion.

It's time to put the case's side panels back on now that everything else is in. The PC may now be powered on and preloaded with programs. If your computer won't boot up, again check the cables and the wall plates to see if anything is loose. If issues continue, check the user manuals for the relevant components for advice on how to fix them.