Once you have acquired all of the components you need and are familiar the concept of building a PC, you’ll find that putting the system together is a relatively simple process, but it’s worth mentioning that an IT technician’s wristband is a wise investment to prevent shocking any of your components. The most difficult aspect about building your own PC is installing the motherboard, which is the first step in constructing the unit, and from there the installation mainly involves slotting the components into place.
You should first check that any power supply is not connected to the PSU You must physically put the components into the case using screws. Begin with the motherboard and then connect your processor. Add the memory into the memory slots and install any necessary drives with the cables provided with these components. As you should know by now the cooler the computer runs the better, so you should check that the fans are in the optimal position and that there is a clear airflow into and out of the PC. Overheating is one of the main causes of errors and malfunctions in computers
Once you’ve installed the drives, you can put in the install CDs for your operating system, which will most likely be Windows XP or Vista. Most PCs will guide you through the set up process to install the operating system. The only accessories you should have attached at this time are the mouse and keyboard. After making sure the operating system is up and running, put in your other devices one at a time and install the appropriate drivers.
Although it may be quicker to install all of your additional hardware at once, you want to test each piece as you go to make sure that piece is in good working order. In all likelihood however your PC should be up and running in no time and best of all you’ll have saved a considerable amount of money.
