Installing parts before all are received...

[SpydaMan]

Is it OK to start installing my case before I receive all the parts I need. I do not mean the motherboard, processor, etc. I am referring to the dvd roms, hard drives, power supplies, things like that???

[freakitchen]

Nothing to stop you installing the hard drive and optical drives in the case before hand, but I'd leave everything else. You might consider performing an out-of-case post to confirm that your core components are working correctly.

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=132409

[Disgrace]

I can't see why not but it depends on what your feel more comfortable putting in first. Personally, I prefer installing the PSU in first before anything.

[SpydaMan]

Originally Posted by Freakitchen Nothing to stop you installing the hard drive and optical drives in the case before hand, but I'd leave everything else.

I was not sure if was going to hamper the total installation in the long run. I am slowly buying the things I need, and I thought I could install the optical drives and hard drives just to get them out of the way.

Originally Posted by Freakitchen You might consider performing an out-of-case post to confirm that your core components are working correctly.

Yeah, I will do that when I get the main parts of my build. Once that time comes, I will be asking more questions related to the actual installation of the core components. I never built a computer from scratch, so I am nervous about the time when I first turn it on. That will be in June, so I have some time to prepare.

[freakitchen]

You won't connect the drives during the out of case post, so nothing to stop you installing them.

I don't know if one of us have already given you any of these guides before, but they're well worth a read through, and should allay your fears somewhat!

http://www.mechbgon.com/build/index.html

http://www.mysuperpc.com/build.shtml

[SpydaMan]

Originally Posted by Freakitchen I don't know if one of us have already given you any of these guides before, but they're well worth a read through, and should allay your fears somewhat!

Thanks for the links. I bookmarked them and will look them over tonight. Hopefully my stupid questions will help others as well!!!