First time builder...the little things!

[MightyDiomed]

Hey guys...I'm about to begin selecting parts for my first build ever. However, I know what to get more or less...but what little things would you all recommend that would help the build go more smoothly or you would consider needed, like extra screws, fans, cables etc. Basically, what will I need that the mobo, cpu, hsf, video card, case, HDs, etc won't come with?

 

[Elios]

RTFM
no really READ THE F-ing Manual read it out loud if you have to

if you get every thing retail ie boxed youll get every thing you need
now if you want to Overclock youll need a better HSF and may be better TIM

things to think about
a GOOD PSU corsair has some of the best atm the VX550 is great and doesnt cost much the HX520 and 620 are great too but cost a bit more

Ram:
ram is cheap now its worth getting 4GB and a copy of 64bit Vista now that SP1 is out most new hardware has full vista 64bit support and drivers and 32bit aps and games run fine

 

[Dangman]

Hey guys...I'm about to begin selecting parts for my first build ever. However, I know what to get more or less...but what little things would you all recommend that would help the build go more smoothly or you would consider needed, like extra screws, fans, cables etc. Basically, what will I need that the mobo, cpu, hsf, video card, case, HDs, etc won't come with?

You don't really need to buy any "little things"

- The case will come with all the screws you'll ever need
- The motherboard will come with at least two SATA cables
- The Power supply will have all of the neccessary power cables you need
- The Video card comes with adaptors just in case you need them
- Most HSF comes with a decent fan and TIM that's just as good as AS5.
- Most quality cases comes with at least one 120mm fan which is all one really needs. Many cases comes with two fans so you're set there.

 

[timme]

Just look for "retail" versions and avoid "bulk" stuff. You will have plenty of little things filling up your room in no time.

 

[CedarScott]

Order the big stuff and build it according to the RTFM that someone else mentioned. It is inevitable you will need to order some small stuff later, but in the meantime your computer will be on, and working. Add the little stuff later...

Some of the little stuff might include:
Fans
SATA cables
cable ties
Card Reader
DVD writing media
etc.

None of this will prevent your inital build and testing process.

 

[timme]

CedarScott speaks the truth.

Actually, if you do not already have a solid stock on cable ties, get some from the DIY store

If you are really unsure if something comes with the needed cable (especially stuff like HDDs), just order an extra one with your main part order. There is nothing worse than paying shipping costs for a 2$ cable.

But as said above, chances are you will get more little things than you need to build your system.

 

[Tigerbiten]

The most likely parts you'll need to order is extra case fans & cable ties.
Apart from that, you'll get everything you need.

Luck .............