how long?

[cashman]

i wonder this is the first time im going to build a computer how long do you think it will take me i am building a computer i have no clue


thankx alot















iam just a newbie

[doctorgonzo]

It will probably take you a few hours to put all of the pieces together if you have never done it before. Subsequent builds will take a lot less time.

[blue60007]

Anyway, once you get the parts...it really depends, if you take your time and pay attention and all goes smoothly you would probably do it in a long-ish evening...I built my first computer in an evening, but had to finish up with the software end the next day. I would say if you started in the afternoon you'd be done by the end of the day. Of course, if you rush through it and don't pay attention it'll end up taking longer in the long run.

The hardware end won't take that long (remember to do the out-of-case build first!)...but the software end will take the longest.

[cashman]

thanks

i have some Q's

whatshould i do when i recieve all my parts and so and so

can you give me a mini guild line

[doctorgonzo]

Check out the PC Mech guide: http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/index.htm

[cashman]

the guide is good but i have question iam getting all the stuff my mail except my moniter

once i get the stuff can you guys help me

when i meant how long i meant how many hours for a newbie that knows nothing at all about computers like what goes where

[rspassey]

That's why you have to READ the guide... it details, in a very easy to follow way, exactly how to build a computer... if it isn't sufficient for you, but the book http://www.pcmech.com/store/byopcbook.htm -

In regards to time, I've reassembled a system in 30 minutes, and have had a build take more than 12 hours b/c of shorting with the case and then loading software from scratch.

[cashman]

but how about for some that this is there first build

[kram 2.0]

Once all the parts arrive, read the manuals thoroughly - especially the motherboard manual. It depends person to person on how long the actual process will take - it's usually a couple of hours, generally more for first time builders.

kram

[freakitchen]

I'd put aside a day for your first build.

FK

[rspassey]

Originally Posted by cashman but how about for some that this is there first build

Well... it's too hard to say, really... it depends on a lot of factors; mainly how well the build goes the first time through.

Anyways... why does it matter? Take your time and enjoy the experience - you're handeling thousands of dollars of technology, there is no need to rush or set a time limit.

Just calm down a bit. If the time concerns you SOOO mcuh, then maybe you aren't prepared to build a computer.

[cashman]

no it beacuse my friend took a week to do his build from scratch

[doctorgonzo]

It took me a few hours to do my first build, because I made some rookie mistakes (wrong screws, not testing it outside the case, etc.)

Plan for a long afternoon at least, so you don't feel rushed.

This doesn't include software installation, by the way.

[Staren]

My last build from unopened boxes to starting the Windows install took about 2 and a half hours because of a small mistake on my part that I had to track down. For the first time builder, from reading everything to the first boot, count on a good 4 or 5 hours give or take depending on how used to electronics and working with tools you are. As others have said, figure on an afternoon, and don't rush because it will just make things take longer.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by cashman i have some Q's whatshould i do when i recieve all my parts and so and so

Read the manuals. Don't take the parts out of the anti-static bags until you're ready to assemble the computer. Read the manuals. Read the motherboard manual front to back...twice...and then read it again.

Originally Posted by cashman can you give me a mini guild line

Guide To Building Your First PC From Parts

Cricket

[barch 88]

My first time took me 8 hours, I TOOK A REALLY LONG TIME because I wanted to go back to other computer, read, think about it, slowly do it, etc...

[blue60007]

Originally Posted by barch 88 My first time took me 8 hours, I TOOK A REALLY LONG TIME because I wanted to go back to other computer, read, think about it, slowly do it, etc...

Yeah, building a computer isn't a race...if you're not sure about something, go and look it up or whatever is needed.