Build PC as I get the parts or wait until I have them all?

Footron · Apr 29, 2016

I'm building my first PC and I'm getting the components week by week as I get paid. I have the case, the psu, and 2 ssd. I installed them all in the case already, with the sata cables to the sdd's. I'm wondering if I should wait until I can complete the build to install the components or if there should be no problem continuing as is. I'll be getting the motherboard early next week. Keep it in the box or go ahead and install it along with the wiring I'm able to do at the moment (psu, sata cables, front header ports)?

Thanks in advance!

USAFRet · Apr 29, 2016

Wait until you have all the parts.
With some things, it is easier to install this part before that part.

For example:
Is the PSU in the way of mounting the motherboard?
Can you mount the CPU cooler before or after the motherboard?
Will the connected cables be in the way of mounting the GPU?

Some things are not obvious as to what order they should get installed, until you actually see them in close proximity.

Footron · Apr 29, 2016

USAFRet :

Good point. I do have the the memory as well, and the graphics card, just no place to install them, obviously. The only thing I'd be waiting for is the cpu after I get the motherboard. And I'm going to be using the stock cooler. Hm. You make good points. I may install what I can now just to get my hands dirty, I have a bit of an itch. And just be prepared to uninstall it if need be.

USAFRet · Apr 29, 2016

When presented with a partial pile of boxes, everyone has that itch.

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