Soon to build my first pc ever.. Any helpful guides/videos?

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isac2357

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My components are coming through the post and will be arriving by Thursday, and I wanted to try building my pc myself for the first time. I pretty much have zero knowledge about pc building, but would like to learn by thursday, so are there any guides/videos you guys can recommend which will help me out?

If its any help, or makes any difference, parts are:
Nzxt s340 elite case
i5 4690k
Gigabyte Z97P-D3
Asus rx 480 dual oc
Corsair 750w psu
16gb ram
Samsung 850 evo ssd
Coolermaster v8 (i know this might not fit in the case but its from my previous pc so i will try to fit it)


Thanks in advance.
 
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As far as how hard it is, advancements in technology as well as well implemented standards have drastically simplified the process of building. Here's some examples:
1) You can just put the heatsink directly on the CPU. The heat spreader on the CPU will protect the die. This ensures that this doesn't happen anymore: https://www.google.com/search?q=damaged+CPU+die&biw=1920&bih=986&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjk8qr6jbnSAhXHQSYKHQBCCgsQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=7pjS4A6qOAkL2M:
2) You can just click your RAM into slots on the motherboard and it just works. No more soldering it to the board. This means there's no longer any excuse for burning yourself with the soldering gun because you don't need it to begin with.
3) You can just plug in as many drives as you have SATA connectors and it just works. No more MASTER/SLAVE cables, jumper settings, or entering drive information into BIOS. Thank goodness these days are over.
4) Finally, and this is a big one for me, power supplies have standard connectors. No more making your own connectors just because you need a different brand power supply because you're upgrading something.
 
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weberdarren97

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FYI, many enthusiasts (including myself) refer to building computers as LEGOs for big boys. As long as you've checked for compatibility, you should be good to go. I've done this for you. Everything will work, although you may not be able to close your side panel with that enormous cooler.
 
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isac2357

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Thanks, weber! Yeah, Im confused about the cpu cooler because the case says that max cpu clearance is 161mm and the cpu cooler is 161.1mm high.. So i have no idea whether that 0.1mm will make a difference or not?
 
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That's not the only potential issue. Different types of boards are different thicknesses and some have higher sockets due to this. Due to this possible issue, I always recommend using a cooler that's at least 5mm shorter than the maximum allowed height.

It might fit, but I can't guarantee it.
 
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weberdarren97

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No problem. Even though the V8 GTS (big brother to the V8) has been out for a couple years now, the V8 is still a good cooler and if I was local I would buy it. There are bound to be people who would want that cooler.

I'd put it up locally (Craigslist or something) for around $35 and I'd let the buyer heckle me down to about $25. Make sure to include in your ad that there's no thermal compound because it's used.
 
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Not too sure about the V8's compatibility. NEwegg says Intel: Socket LGA1366 / LGA1155 / LGA775 /LGA1150 *. The * concerns me. In your shoes I would purchase the 212 Evo. Should the V8 not fit right then you have the Evo ready and waiting. If it fits you have an extra cooler. I've owned both and see the V8 as a bit better. However that is not to say anything bad about the Evo. I use it with my 4690K. The V8 will fit in the case. Of that I have no doubts. The case says it can handle coolers up to 161mm https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146238 and the V8 is only 158mm https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4 is a good video to start with. The supplied instructions included with your components should be sufficient in getting you to a completed PC along with the videos.

That PSU is a LOT of PSU for that build. https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Supernova-220-G3-0550-Y1-Modular-Supply/dp/B01LWTS2UL/ is more than enough PSU for that build up to the 1070. It also comes with a 10 year warranty. Make sure you register it with EVGA if you do end up purchasing it. It's very efficient so the electricity bill will appreciate your choice. It's also fully modular meaning you only have cables that you need minimizing cable clutter that helps with cable management.



16GB RAM? 2 x8GB?

850 Evo? 250GB? I'd not get anything less than 500GB(assuming you have another HDD(s) from your previous PC).

Now we go off the beaten path. I am seeing around $100 that can be moved around within your parts list. It would however completely change the look of your build. I'm not one to suggest a different case than what the OP has chosen unless there is a clear problem. It's the builder's personality. A reflection of who they are. The case really shouldn't be touched by outsiders. BUT, with all that being said there's an exception to every rule. And a reason for that exception exists. Okay. That case is over $100. Obviously you use different money than we do but still the price across the pond probably isn't too dissimilar in price apart from the exchange rate. Anyways, I'm wondering if you could find a case that is maybe £50 less. One other change is RAM. YEs, I agree that 16GB is a good amount these days. I don't exceed 6GB with my 4690K, EVGA 970FTW and 8GB of RAM. Reducing your RAM amount can reduce your price by another £30 or more. If you made some changes like those then I strongly suggest you buy the 1070. Gigabyte's Windforce(OC?) 1070 will probably be the least expensive 1070.

 
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Thanks for your advice mate but I probably should have clarified, a lot of those parts are from an earlier pc which now has a defective motherboard. So from that pc, I've inherited the ram, the ssd, the psu and the cooler. I figured since I would have to get a new mobo/cpu, I might as well upgrade from my old 5850 as well. With regards to the case, I currently have an antec 902, and I could just re-use it but honestly I've been looking at this case for 7 years now and I'm tired of it lol which is why I'm ok splurging a bit on the s340.

Of course, I would give the case up and stick to my 902 for now if it meant I could pick up a 1070, but the cheapest 1070 here in the UK is around £380, and I picked up both that rx 480 and the case for £240.

With regards to the SSD, I know a lot of people don't think 250gb is enough but I'm just one of those people who like to keep my PC as clean and minimalistic as possible lol, I never have more than 3 or 4 games installed at a time for example, so I've had this SSD for about 6 months now and never had an issue with it.
 
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