Build a Core I7 Computer
Intel's new processor, the Core I7, is its fastest processor since the Core 2 Quad processors. These new processors use smaller pins to transmit data from the processing cores in the CPU to the motherboard. This improvement allows data to be transmitted at faster rates, and is more efficient in terms of power consumption due to the smaller pins. Building a Core I7 computer requires a Core I7 processor and a Core I7 compatible motherboard.
Instructions
1. Read the manual for your motherboard, computer case, and CPU cooler as these parts can vary greatly in structure and may need some extra instruction to install properly.
2. Lift the CPU socket lever on the motherboard to expose the socket. See picture in resources. Raise the metal protective plate. Gently pick up the CPU and slowly lower it into the socket. Close the metal protective plate and lower the CPU lever.
3. Align the CPU cooler with the holes provided in the motherboard, which are around the CPU socket. Attach the CPU cooler to the motherboard.
4. Fit the memory sticks into the slots provided in the motherboard. Make sure the retention clips are locked down (see link in Resources; they are white). Attach the video card to the appropriate slot, which is usually PCI x16. Note that some motherboards have onboard (built-in) video, which allows them to display images and video without a graphics card. If you want to save money and don't need very high quality graphics, buy a motherboard with onboard video. Install the sound card now as well.
5. Screw the standoffs (picture in Resources) into the case wall. There should be no more standoffs attached to the case than the screw holes in the motherboard. If there is an extra standoff touching the back of the motherboard when you turn on a computer, it can cause the motherboard to short circuit, which can destroy your computer.
6. Lower the motherboard into the case and align it with the standoffs. Fasten screws to the standoffs through the holes in the motherboard.
7. Attach the power supply to the computer case. Fit the hard drive into the 3.5 inch drive bays (smaller) and fit the DVD/CD drive into the 5.25 inch drive bays (larger). Connect the cables from the power supply to the appropriate ports on the motherboard, hard drive, and optical drive. Connect the data cables from the hard drive and DVD/CD drive to the motherboard.
8. Connect all of the power button, reset button, warning speaker, and LED light cables from the case to the motherboard. Close the computer case. Now you can attach other components such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to your computer. Power on your computer to test it.
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