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greygoose

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have you ever done it?
to set everything up and running but WITHOUT a case? i've seen it somewhere but forgot where.

is it ok to do it?
 
yes, it's a common practice that's done to make sure that a systems components are in working order before busting your ass putting in all in the case to have it not work.

Just make sure that non of the components are grounded out (i.e. don't do it on a metal table). Or even better put every everything on an anti static pad (NOT on top of an antistatic bag, as they are conductive most of the time.)
 
I do it for every build. With it all right there, fine tuning is a whole lot easier. Especially of your mobo has jumpers. Get it right before you get it into the case, then you know it works right.
 
Done it with two builds before. It is ok to do it but be a bit more careful around the exposed parts.
 
what, would you say, is the most difficult or tricky part when putting things together? anything that is not obvious that i should look out for? it will be my first actual build putting every single piece together.

i've heard something about burning in the cpu. is that true? cpu has to be burned in?
anything else a newbie should look out for that a first-timer might not know?
thanks
 
Getting that damn heatsink on right would be most difficult part for me. Anyway for your first build, take your time!! Rushing through everything is a recipe for disaster.

Just take it slow, read the manual, read building guides, and double check everything.
 
greygoose said:
what, would you say, is the most difficult or tricky part when putting things together? anything that is not obvious that i should look out for? it will be my first actual build putting every single piece together.

i've heard something about burning in the cpu. is that true? cpu has to be burned in?
anything else a newbie should look out for that a first-timer might not know?
thanks
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first of all, CPU burn in is a myth that needs to die. Today's CPUs are fully tested and passed before they leave the plant.

second. if building outside the case make sure you cards (PCI, AGP, PCIe) are fully in their slots. They have a little tab that hangs lower than the motherboard, so you'll need to accomodate that (i.e. put the motherboard on a box and have the card's backplate hang odd the edge of the box). Plus don't move ANYTHING while the system is powered.
 
I've done this numerous times with my computer and a new build for a friend. Usually I just set everything up on the mobo box and set the box on top of the case so the power cables can reach. Also remember to read the mobo manual, cant tell how many times that saved my behind from trouble.

The 2 most PIA things to deal with: IDE cables and RAM (remember they go in only 1 way)
 
does psu have to be "burned in" as i thought cpu did?
do i have to do anything with the power supply before turning on the system?

i've never done heatsink installation before so i'd have to admit that gets me a little conscious about it. thanks for the help thus far.
 
greygoose said:
have you ever done it?
to set everything up and running but WITHOUT a case? i've seen it somewhere but forgot where.

is it ok to do it?
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I do it all the time. I've read thru this, and something no one else mentioned, is to be sure you check the case with the motherboard, for extra mounting studs. A stud in the wrong hole, can create all kinds of hell, if it touches the back of a board in the wrong place. It only takes a couple of minutes to be sure.I usually just use a video card, a single stick of ram and the cpu, just to be sure the board will post. just find out what 2 pins the power switch hook to, and touch them with a screwdriver quickly. It should fire right up.The best advise is to get familar with your new board by, YES :eek: reading the manual, and checking out the pcs that show where everything is. Good luck
 
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