what's installed first on a build?

[OldDeadOne]

what should be installed first when doing a build? would it be the motherboard or maybe the power supply? do any of you have any preferences?

 

[metallicafan]

It really depends on the case here. Usually its a good idea to get the PSU and drives in first then drop in the board, etc.

If its a tight case then sometimes you have to improvise.

 

[Alai]

I generally prefer the cpu onto the mobo, then hsf, then install mobo, then psu. Then the rest just fall into place for me.

At least, that's the order that I remember.

 

[xdivenx]

Obviously, in some cases you won't have a choice due to a tight fit, but in my opinon the PSU should be first as it is the heaviest. The last thing you need is 5 pounds of metal slipping out of your hands and hitting a capacitor.