This tutorial is intended to assist you in building a basic PC. There are obviously a plethora of possible PC configurations and hardware that you could put into your new PC if you choose. But, what we are trying to do here is help you put together a basic PC. For this reason, we are only requiring the basic components and tools to get you up and running.
Tools Required
- Screwdriver – A Phillips-head (cross-point) screwdriver is what is used in most PCs.
- Screw Extractor – If you have surgeon’s fingers you may not need this. But, if you’re human, it is likely you might drop a screw into your PC during this procedure and be too big-thumbed to get it out. A screw extractor can help you grab those screws and get them out without messing with the hardware. You definitely do not want to run your PC with loose screws in there. It could cause a short circuit.
- Flashlight – Unless you are in a fantastic lighting situation, you will likely need a flashlight to get a look of the landscape in your PC while you’re working.
- Tweezers – May be helpful for you in switching jumpers later in the tutorial.
Hardware Required
- PC Case
- Floppy Disk Drive
- Hard Drive
- CD-ROM Drive
- Processor
- Processor Cooling Fan
- Motherboard
- Memory Modules
- Power Supply
- Video Card
- Keyboard & Mouse
To build a basic PC, you will need at least a motherboard, a memory module, a processor with cooling fan, a power supply, a hard drive, a floppy drive, a video card and a CD-ROM.
Most electrically sensitive hardware comes in a static bag which is designed to protect the electronics from static electricity shock. Leave your hardware in these bags until you are ready to install them.
Software Required
- System Disk
- Device Drivers (these usually come with the hardware above)
- Operating System (for the purposes of this tutorial, we will assume you are choosing Microsoft Windows as your operating system – PC Mechanic has lots of great information on Linux and other alternatives)
Cables and Miscellaneous
- Drive cables
- Motherboard spacers (usually come with the motherboard, but are used to space the motherboard up off the mounting plate)
- Screws (usually a whole pile of screws will come with your PC’s case, but if you are using a case you happened to have around, you will need to collect some screws)
- Power cords (for both your PC and your monitor. They usually come with the hardware when you buy it, of course)
- CPU Cooling Compound
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I was thinking of this build,I think its all compatible….If you like it reply
CPU
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AMD Phenom X3 Tri-Core 2.8GHz BLack Edition (with the mobo below you can unlock 4th core
MOBO
Gigabyte 770T-UD3P
GPU:Asus EAH4850/HTDI 512MB PCIE Retail
HDD:Western Digital WD5001AALS 500GB Caviar Black SATA2
RAM:Corsair TW3X2G1333C9A 2GB (2X1GB) XMS3 DDR3 PC3-10666 (1333MHZ) Dual Channel Kit
PSU:Artia Power-A500CX 500W
Case:Bah just the almost 9 Year old one
The Processor cores are 4,there is just 1 locked because it couldn’t reach the Core Quad Marketing Standards
Also I see that my Build is nearly the same as nya’s
I actually wanted to buy a Core E8400 but when i heard of core unlocking… You understand
Unlocking the 4th core of the Phenom II 720 Tri-core is a chancy thing. The Tri-core was originally a quad core. If it was made from a good quad core where all 4 cores worked, then chances are good. BUT if it was made from a quad core with one bad core (the usual case) you’re out of luck.
Instead of the western digital hard drive i would buy a seagate drive.They are a much better drive.I always use them to build computers for people.They have a good warranty and usually last longer than a western digital.They are also very quiet.Its your choice but i would take a seagate over a western digital.
im gona try this out, im gona build my own cpu
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You mean your own pc.You cant make a cpu.Some people call a pc a cpu but thats not the way to look at it.Cpus are made with very sophisticated machinery in a clean room.
how do i buld my own computer im not good at that swort of well any thang in that department
Would Arctic silver 5 work for the cooling compound?
Arctic silver 5 is one of the best products to use.I use it on all my builds.Its only 5 dollars or so and will do many pcs.Excellent product.Lasts along time.
I’m thinking of building a PC for the family to play games on (WAR being the big one) so want it to be capable of handling high resolutions in game play.
Here’s what i have so far:
Case: CoolMaster Model: CAC-T05-WW (ATX Mid Tower)
Mobo: MSI Model: 790FX-GD70 (DDR3 memory standard, CPU Socket AM3)
CPU: AMD Model: HDZ965FBGIBOX (Phenom II X4)
RAM: GSkill Model: F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ (2 2GB PC3 12800 memory modules)x2
PSU: Nexus Model: RX-8500 (850W Type ATX 2.2)
Video Card: EVGA Model: 512-P3-1150-TR (nVidia GeForce GTS 250 512 MB)x2
HDD 1: Patriot Torqx series Model: PFZ64GS25SSDR (64GB SSD RAID 0, 1, 0+1 support)
HDD2: Seagate Barracuda ES.2 Model: ST3250310NS (250GB 7200RPM)
HDD3: Seagate Barracuda ES.2 Model: ST3250310NS (250GB 7200RPM)
Thats all I have so far… if anything is missing, please let me know.
Thinking of building my first PC, here is what i have so far let me know if I am missing anything or any problems
Case: Apevia X-Discovery Computer Case Mid-tower
MoBo: MSI model: 790GX-G65 (ATX Desktop AMD Phenom II Motherboard (Socket AM3))
CPU:AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor
RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
Video Card: ATi Radeon HD 2400 PRO 520MHz – 256MB DDR2 SDRAM 64bit
HDD: Seagate® Barracuda® 3.5″ Model ST310005N1A1AS-RK SATA 3Gb/s 1 TB
CD-ROM: 187217-B21 CPQ W4000 48X CD ROM
please let me know if anythings wrong or missing!
Hi yall,
I’m thinking of this build, please let me know if you disagree/agree with any of my calls and if I’m missing anything/have parts that aren’t compatible. It’s for a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), I do composition, recording, and sound design, intend to have multiple audio programs running simultaneously (like Reason 4, ProTools, web browsing). This is my first complete build!
1. Intel 8400 Wolfdale 3.0 ghz Core 2 Duo Core
2. Intel DG43GT Motherboard
3. 2×2 GB Corsair XMS DDR2 RAM
4. Okia 550 W power supply
5. Using existing large case, monitor and keyboard, build unknown
if i want build a pc are require to play game in best performance , so what hardware and softwarei need to purchase? Thank.
i think its cool
How do I know if part A is compatible with Part B?
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