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July 6, 2014 10:34:36 PM

After a lot of time researching, I decided to build a PC for my dad. I have some problems and was wondering if this amazing community could help. I have included a link to the pictures so you guys could visualize better.

My PSU is a Corsair CX430 non-modular and I have figured out where most of its cables go. There are 2 left each labeled "CPU" and "PCI-E". I believe the CPU one goes into a 4 pin slot but I'm not sure. For the PCI-E one, do I have to plug it in if I am not using the PCI slots?
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/aymanshaikh/PC%2...

My case is a Cooler Master N200 and I have figured out where some of the front panel cables go. For my front panel audio, do I plug in "AC'97" or "HD Audio"? And is the thick black cable for USB 3.0?
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/aymanshaikh/PC%2...

My storage is a WD 1TB and it has 3 slots. I connected wires to 2 but don't know which wire goes in the third slot or even if it is needed. It has 8 pins in it. I marked it in red in the picture.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/aymanshaikh/PC%2...

Lastly, when I looked in my motherboard manual for the System Panel Headers for where the reset switch, power switch etc. goes, there was a slot for "GND". What is "GND"?
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/aymanshaikh/PC%2...

Thank you guys so so so much in advance!!

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July 6, 2014 11:18:32 PM

"My PSU is a Corsair CX430 non-modular and I have figured out where most of its cables go. There are 2 left each labeled "CPU" and "PCI-E". I believe the CPU one goes into a 4 pin slot but I'm not sure. For the PCI-E one, do I have to plug it in if I am not using the PCI slots?
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/aymanshaikh/PC%2..."

The CPU goes to the motherboard header (4 pin) located near the CPU. There are also motherboards that use an 8 pin header so that wire should come with another 4 pin with it. (4 pin+4 pin connector)
If there is unused wires, in your case the PCI-E, then just tuck it neatly inside the case. Bundle it with other unused cables with a twist tie/zip tie.


"My case is a Cooler Master N200 and I have figured out where some of the front panel cables go. For my front panel audio, do I plug in "AC'97" or "HD Audio"? And is the thick black cable for USB 3.0?
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/aymanshaikh/PC%2..."

You just need to plug any one of those in the audio connector on the motherboard.
If your motherboard has a USB 3.0 header, that's where the front panel USB 3.0 connector should go.


My storage is a WD 1TB and it has 3 slots. I connected wires to 2 but don't know which wire goes in the third slot or even if it is needed. It has 8 pins in it. I marked it in red in the picture.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/aymanshaikh/PC%2...

You don't have to do anything with that. Just connect the SATA and power connectors to the HDD.


Lastly, when I looked in my motherboard manual for the System Panel Headers for where the reset switch, power switch etc. goes, there was a slot for "GND". What is "GND"?
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/aymanshaikh/PC%2...

GND = ground.
Just follow the instructions on your motherboard manual with regards to the system panel headers.
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July 6, 2014 11:29:46 PM

For your Western digital, the third slot is an alternative for powering your HDD but you already used Sata power cable so do not worry.

GND stand for ground. for electric current can circulate, it need to go from negative to positive (i know, it's counter-intuitive). Keep in mind that it is very possible that you will not have to fill every pin on your motherboard. all your cables could be connected to the same ground and it would work. When speak of voltage, we mean potential difference. So ground is 0V and cable is something positive (let say 3V). since both ground are at 0V, there is no difference on which one you pick.

there are two main cable to connect to a motherboard from the PSU. PCIE labelled cable are for video card requiring more power than what the PCIE slot can give. So, no you do not have to connect it since you do not use any

for AC 97 and HD Audio, look carefully the pins layout. They are not the same. plug the one which uses the same layout as on your motherboard

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