tuddy

Oct 3 2005, 07:19 AM

Building a New Computer from Scratch

Things you need before you start:
1. A Screw Driver
2. A Flat Working Bench
3. Computer Components consisting of:
a. Computer Case (Compatible with your Mother Board & Power Supply already installed)
b. Mother Board (CPU and RAM installed)
c. HDD with IDE Cable
d. CD-ROM (Optional) with IDE Cable
e. Floppy Drive (Optional, but Recommended) with IDE Cable

To start building your computer, follow these steps:
a) Unscrew your case lid or side as the case may be. There should be a screws right at the back to allow you to do this. (Also if your case may get opened often in the future, invest in some thumb screws)

At this point you should ‘earth’ yourself, either by attaching an anti-static line to yourself, or by touching the outside metal casing.

c) First is how to put your mother board into your case. This is done in two parts.

First you have to screw special holders that do 2 things, Hold the motherboard up off the case side, and have holes to allow for your motherboard screws to be placed in. This should be placed in places whereas the holes on your motherboard correspond to.

After this you can then also now place your mother board into your case on top of these special screws. Once your mother board is in the correct place and lines up at the back, you now screw down your motherboard with the screws provided. You can now start adding components.

d) Take your HDD, Floppy Drive, CD-Rom and place them into there respective place in the case and screw them in. You should ensure to use all four screws for each component, as any movement whilst in the case when being used could cause damage.

e) Take your three (some cases only two) IDE cables and connect them to your mother board in there correct places. Ensure not to bend pins, and that you insert them the correct way around, usually there is a slit on one side.

f) Now connect the main power cable to the power board, most cases this is a large plug consisting of 2 rows of bout 6 holes.

g) Now you connect the three power plugs up to the HDD, Floppy Drive, CD-Rom and the other ends of the IDE Cables.

h) Everything should now be connected in your case excluding the front connecters. These are the connecters that make the LEDs and Power switch on the front of your computer work.

To connect these connecters, you must use the instruction booklet that came with your motherboard, as they must be connected in the right places before they work.

i) Once everything is connected, you can now place the lid or side back on your computer and screw it all back up. Connect it up and turn it on and see if everything works.


This is a quick and simple, but no where near full guide to constructing your own computer from components. If there are any problems after BOOT UP then Google search the problem, or ask right here. I also stress that you read any instruction manuals you may have for each device.

 

 

 

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sonyguy

Oct 3 2005, 08:59 AM

I was thinking of building a new computer soon myself. I'll certaintly take in your tips.
Thanks

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Webviper2005

Oct 14 2005, 03:59 PM

Tuddy, nice job. I will like never find a person to give iformation how to build a computer.
But I have already built about 78 computers 20 laptops and 58 PCs.
But your are so nice to type in alot of words.
GREAT JOB DUDE!!!!


Thanks for reading,
Webviper2005

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phani

Nov 16 2005, 03:48 PM

yes this is really good one to read. it will be more useful to persons like me who are using computer for some time but don't know what is inside it. if you provided screen shots then it may be more useful.

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bikashdon

Nov 12 2005, 10:23 PM

i donot know how to use but i am trying learn it

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fusi0n

Nov 12 2005, 08:14 PM

I didnt look through the whole post but i saw screw driver but he should have but NON MAGENTIC SCREW DRIVE

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DreamCore

Nov 12 2005, 03:07 PM

lol I will buy an new computer soon but I will not build it my self. Beacuse I havent learned enought to do that. But I will try to learn with this good guide and I will try to search on the internet for more guides. So I can be sure how do that.

Nice guide, thanks!

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Erwin_X

Nov 12 2005, 07:54 AM

flushingcomic:

I saw you would buy a 754 socket. I strongly recomend to buy a 939 socket.
754 Socket processors and mobo's are very cheap now, I agree whit that.
But over 8 months, the product will not be available anymore, so there are no upgrade options for you, when you choose 754.
With 939, you can upgrade for the upcomming years, and you have the ability of PCI-E. (2 videocards in one pc. ) Maeby you don't need this, but I think with socket 754, you cannot upgrade in the future.

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