Building a computer step by step is a rewarding process that can save money and offer a streamlined PC.
Building your own PC is exciting but a great deal of care should be taken when selecting the parts and installing them together. When selecting the parts for your computer it will be necessary to ensure that they are all compatible. When installing the hardware make sure to use a non-magnetized screwdriver.
Instructions
Core Hardware
1. Pick out a central processing unit that has enough processing power to run your desired applications and operating system at the recommended requirements.
2. Select a motherboard that supports the selected CPU's socket type and allows you to install the desired memory type. Make sure that there are plenty of ports to install graphics cards and other plug-and-play hardware.
3. Choose a case that will fit your motherboard and houses the dimensions of all your other hardware. Take special care to ensure that the graphics card fits in the case.
4. Research graphics cards and select one that has a large amount of memory. Graphics cards are constantly being updated and improved making older models obsolete. Choose a card that has good reviews and is known for being rock solid.
5. Select memory that is supported by your motherboard and install as much as you can afford.
6. Pick out hard drives that are large enough to store your media files and applications and an optical drive that will allow you to read and write CDs.
7. Install a power supply unit that provides enough power to run your hardware members with an extra amount for possible upgrades you may make.
8. Ensure that you have enough fans and heat sinks to keep your hardware and case cool.
Installing motherboard and CPU
9. Attach the CPU to the motherboard using the supplied hardware. Take note of the processor type and use the proper hardware; most kits come with hardware for several socket types.
10. Install the CPU's heat sink and make sure its power cable is plugged into the motherboard's north bridge power socket. Reference the manuals if you are unable to locate this.
11. Fix the motherboard to the case and make sure all the hardware fits.
12. Install the memory into the memory slots. Consult the motherboard's manual to figure out which slots should be used.
Installing supporting Hardware
13. Install the power supply unit and make sure all of the power supply cables are available. Plug in all of the power cables to the necessary ports on the motherboard according to the motherboard's manual.
14. Plug in your graphics card and screw in the fasteners. Make sure all the necessary power cables have been plugged into the sockets.
15. Install the hard drives and optical drive and receive power from the mother board. Attach data cables from the motherboard to the drives.
16. Install the case fans into the case and make sure they are powered.
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