PC Building Guide needed....

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ahmadka

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hi guys... i am planning a new system, which is almost about done....now, i need a good guide, which guides through on how to assemble a PC from scratch....

please be aware, that is this is the first time i am building a system from scratch, and also the first time when i am gonna try to assemble it myself....if I even try ...cuz i am really scared....

so if u have a good guide for a complete newbie at PC building, please let me know....

please note that i have done a little bit of tweaking around, like attaching a HD, and stuff..but nothing serious like attaching a g. card, or a DVD Drive or a CPU or RAM, etc...
 
Here's a guide with pics:
http://www.mechbgon.com/build/index.html
update: link seems dead? google for "mechbgon" and check out the google cache, lol

The mobo manual should give you alot of info, too. Be sure to ground yourself before handling any components. Also, test everything outside of the case; put the mobo on top of its box (NOT on top of its anti-static bag).

Take pics! its your personal history in the making :p

Put mobo on its box
install the cpu
apply as5 (if you're using it)
install hsf
install ram
install vidcard
plug in kb/monitor
plug psu main power connector to mobo
plug in 4pin 12v power connector to mobo
plug in pci-e or molex connector to vidcard, if needed
plug in surge protector or ups to wall socket
plug in psu cable to surge protector
flip the switch on for the psu
power up (using a screwdriver, short the two pins for the power switch just long enough for the system to power on)
go into bios and set everything accordingly

if it won't power up, reseat cpu; try it with one stick of ram; try other dimm slots; try it without the ram and you should hear some error beeps.

try your other parts connected as well: power down, install one part, power up...
connect hdd
see if it works
connect optical drive
if it works, install windows, hehe

once it all works, disassemble and reassemble inside your case
install mobo first
then psu (don't plug anything in until everything is installed)
then drives
then expansion cards
then any fans
then hookup the power cables

Oh yah, take your time. It might take you a couple hours or more, since its your first time. btw, make sure you're doing this on your desk, and dont move around so much on carpet. wear cotton clothes, and ground yourself (touch the case) before touching any components.
 
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