Build a computer guide online

[BaNDiT]

does anyone know where i could find one? ive looked around but have found nothing useful.

 

[ShinRa]

try looking at the first sticky on this hardware forum

 

[BaNDiT]

i didnt, but it aint specific enough. i need some knowlege about setting up the BIOS as well

 

[ShinRa]

...you dont really set bios up....it does it on its own.

 

[BaNDiT]

o really? i thought that you had to do it. so do you pretty much just put the parts together and boot it up and install windows?

 

[Shuzer]

o really? i thought that you had to do it. so do you pretty much just put the parts together and boot it up and install windows?

Yes sir! Mostly, the BIOS are set to work without a hitch. You generally don't have to worry about them

 

[poseyjmac]

UNLESS you are overclocking AND/OR want to get extra performance tweaking memory timings, then it is IMPERATIVE to learn your bios and what it can do. you can also disable onboard devices on your motherboard that you dont want windows installing drivers for.

if you have good ram, you'll want to set some tight memory timings in bios for increased memory speed.

 

[BaNDiT]

do i have to set up anything in the BIOS for dual channel ram?

 

[blahblahblah]

no, just make sure you stick the RAM in the right motherboard slots to activate the motherboard's dual channel capability. (See your motherboard guide for exact details).

 

[BaNDiT]

if someone here has built their own comp, can you please tell me what to look (troubles you had your first time, some important stuff, etc.) out for becuase its gonna be my first one

 

[Shuzer]

if someone here has built their own comp, can you please tell me what to look (troubles you had your first time, some important stuff, etc.) out for becuase its gonna be my first one

The only thing you could possibly screw up on is being improperly grounded.

1) Make sure you build the computer on a hard surface, IE. a desk. A carpet is a bad idea, as there's alot of static electricity to be had with a carpet

2) Make sure you ground yourself before touching the motherboard/other equipment. Touch some metal to do so. You can even get a grounding bracelet type thing, but that's completely unneccessary.

3) The only other thing is when you're putting the CPU/heatsink on. Keep in mind a CPU can only go in one way, and if doesn't easily fall into the pin holes, then it's not in the right way. As for the heatsink/fan, when putting it on, be careful not to put too much stress on the motherboard. Pushing down too hard could result in damaged hardware (I've only ever had a problem with Thermaltake HSF's though, so if it's retail that came with the chip, it should be a breeze to put on).

 

[willyd]

i learned from a how-to guide on http://www.tomshardware.com/

 

[blahblahblah]

things to be aware of.

- One of the last thing's you will do is hook up a floppy drive. Sometimes you get really excited and you hook it up wrong. You know it is hooked up wrong when the floppy drive light stays on.
- Always ground yourself by touching your computer case.
- If something isn't going in smoothly, you are doing it wrong.
- Have a couple of friends over when you are building your computer. It is always more fun that way.
- If you unsure how to install something on your computer, do more research!
- Don't forget Master/Slave settings on your IDE. (unless your are running SATA hard drives )
- Always double check to make sure your graphics card, RAM, and PCI cards are firmly slotted in the motherboard

Most of all you should have fun doing this.