pre-assembly preparation

[kasmae]

Hi, sorry if this sounds silly but I would like to know if i would need any supplies beyond what the manufacturers include in each part package. Would it be wise to get extra screws, any cables, little things like that to help run a smooth build.

[blue60007]

As long as you got retail packages (with the exception of the hard drives maybe) you should have everything you need.

[jayb1234]

Some cable ties might be handy for managing the wire clutter.

Also, get a notebook and write down a list of your parts serial numbers, manufacturers website, etc.

Save all the boxes and packing material in case you need to RMA something.

[Kiwi]

Originally Posted by kasmae Hi, sorry if this sounds silly but I would like to know if i would need any supplies beyond what the manufacturers include in each part package. Would it be wise to get extra screws, any cables, little things like that to help run a smooth build.

A new case almost always has more hardware included than you need, but if you don't set the spares aside safely, and then a day comes along when you remove the "old" MB, if you want to avoid a case of drop a screw or two and then waste time hunting on the floor, when spares would keep you building, then you might look for a package of spares, which some component supply stores carry.

One thing I don't see suggested regularly any longer is part of my procedure. I perform a setup of the major parts as a "breadboard" layout on the work table. I always have the cpu, hsf, and RAM attached before I lower the MB into the case, or attach it to the MB tray, if that is removable. Before the MB is inside the case, I attach the video card, the display, and the power supply.

Then (and I did forget how to do this while letting other folks do my building locally), I touch a screwdriver to both of the pins that will be attached to the power button. This shorts the connection and starts the rig running. If I have all the right parts, I take a look inside the Setup looking for any warnings in there about the parts found during post (is the total of RAM correct, etc.).

This pre-assembly test was a lot more important in the earliest days of standardization, but still helps identify an occasional conflict between an MB and some brands of RAM.

[Stuey]

I agree with all that's been said. However, there *may* be unforeseen circumstances which might force you to take a trip to the store. In addition, you may want replace some of the accessories that come with your components. For example, I prefer rounded IDE cables instead of ribbon cables. When I built my system, my mobo came with a rounded floppy cable, and one rounded IDE cable. I needed two IDE cables so I purchased an additional rounded cable instead of using the one that came with the drive. BUT, in a case like this, you can always build your system and test it before buying a preferred replacement at your convenience.

[kasmae]

thanks for the helps guys!

[786ARS]

remember to have pizaa - builds are long and hard, youll get hungry
And take it easy, dont rusi it, and enjoy it, i did and still do.