How to build computer..

[Fear The Wrath]

Ok, so i just got allll the crap i needed to build this monster of a machine... well it may not be considered a monster to you guys but for me its the biggest monster EVER! trust me... anywhoo, anyone know a good site that shows how to build a computer? like detailed... haha thankss!

[Diamndzngunz]

The Power of Google
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/build-a-computer.htm


You know.. My suggestion is get a old ass computer.. Take it apart look at how it all goes together then put it back together. Its better to hands on then to read random BS.Building a computer is simple. Got more questions when it come to building time.. Shoot me a PM I can help you out

[Gallo]

Diamond, I may have some troubleshooting questions for ya heh. Just got all my parts yesterday... assembled, and pushed the power button and got nothing.

I didn't have time to really try anything (working 12 hour shifts this weekend), so I'll try a few things before posting a lengthy whine post.

[-silencer-]

Diamond, I may have some troubleshooting questions for ya heh. Just got all my parts yesterday... assembled, and pushed the power button and got nothing.

I didn't have time to really try anything (working 12 hour shifts this weekend), so I'll try a few things before posting a lengthy whine post.

Did you connect the case's power button to the 2 pins on the motherboard? Get out the motherboard manual to find out which 2 pins. They will be in a collection of around 10 pins for power, reset, power led, hdd led, speaker, etc.
Building a computer isn't difficult at all, but there are quite a few quirks/tips you learn over the years of building machines - how much thermal paste is most effective, how tight you should screw in hard drives (too tight and they don't work at all!), trying different pci slots if irq conflicts are coming up, getting massive aftermarket heatsinks on without damaging cpus, etc. It'd be much better if you have someone with experience building multiple machines help you along with your first one.

[Diamndzngunz]

Diamond, I may have some troubleshooting questions for ya heh. Just got all my parts yesterday... assembled, and pushed the power button and got nothing.

I didn't have time to really try anything (working 12 hour shifts this weekend), so I'll try a few things before posting a lengthy whine post.

Did you connect the case's power button to the 2 pins on the motherboard? Get out the motherboard manual to find out which 2 pins. They will be in a collection of around 10 pins for power, reset, power led, hdd led, speaker, etc.
Building a computer isn't difficult at all, but there are quite a few quirks/tips you learn over the years of building machines - how much thermal paste is most effective, how tight you should screw in hard drives (too tight and they don't work at all!), trying different pci slots if irq conflicts are coming up, getting massive aftermarket heatsinks on without damaging cpus, etc. It'd be much better if you have someone with experience building multiple machines help you along with your first one.

Like Silencer said. You got to connect the power and reset switch to the correct switches on the motherboard.

looks like this.



And yeah having some who knows about computers and building them help you out is also a great idea to learn.

[Gallo]

After searching a bunch of tech forums, I found out about Motherboard "standoffs". The little metal screws that separate the mother board from the case.

I've built a computer before, and never used them. But I read that if you don't, you can short the mother board.

So, I pulled my mobo out of the case, put the standoffs in, screwed the mobo back in... and I was off and going.

I feel like a doof... it was frustrating

Just got Vista installed, and am beginning to get all my essential apps on there. By the time we get to Wednesday (when I have a 5 day break from work), I'll be 5-boxing it up.

[Fear The Wrath]

ok.. i need some help.. i got a friend who has built a computer before and he helped me with everything as far as building it.. then he left, but when i booted it up i did the BIOS stuff so i did boot from cd then inserted my Vista installation disk but it can says there is no hard drive... i have the power cable connected to the hard drive and the SATA cable connected.. do i need a driver or something for it? if so, where can i get it? and then just us a CD to install it?

[thinus]

Check in your BIOS that it is set to autodetect HDs. You shouldn't need drivers unless it is a funnynon-standard drive.

[Fear The Wrath]

ok.. i have a 150GB Western Digital Raptor Hard Drive.. that'll work yea?

[thinus]

ok.. i have a 150GB Western Digital Raptor Hard Drive.. that'll work yea?

Yes, your BIOS should pick it up automatically. When you go into the BIOS it should list it, most BIOSes will list it on the front page. If it doesn't show up then somewhere in your BIOS there are settings for the different IDE devices with an autodetect option also available. Make sure the autodetect option is selected for all the IDE devices.

If you still don't pick it up check your motherboard manual on where your primary SATA device should be connected and also listen to the drive to make sure it does have power.