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CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($399.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($117.60 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card ($754.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($513.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair - K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Wired Gaming Keyboard ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer - DeathAdder Elite Wired Optical Mouse ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2577.38

I am obviously spending a lot of money, so I need good preparation. I am a first time builder and I MIGHT build it with my friend. The thing is that what equipment should I used, I also need a good and highly detailed guide for my PC build. I would really appreciate it if someone helped me.
 
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mjslakeridge

mjslakeridge

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Make sure you build the computer on a non-conductive surface like cardboard or a wood table. Don't stand on a carpeted floor. Some people like to first assemble everything outside of the case (Breadboarding), to make sure everything is securely connected, and the pc boots up, but that is optional.
 
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geofelt

geofelt

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MY build process:

Before anything, while waiting for your parts to be delivered, download
and read, cover to cover your case and motherboard manual.
Buy a #2 magnetic tip phillips screwdriver.

1. I assemble the critical parts outside of the case.
That lets me test them for functuonality easily.
A wood table or cardboard is fine.
2. Plug in only the necessary parts at first. Ram, cpu, cooler, psu.
Do not force anything. Parts fit only one way.
Attach a monitor to the integrated motherboard adapter.
3. If your motherboard does not have a PWR button, momentarily touch the two pwr front panel pins
4. Repeatedly hit F2 or DEL, and that should get you into the bios display.
5. Boot from a cd or usb stick with memtest86+ on it. memtest will exercise your ram and cpu functionality.
6. Install windows.
7. Install the motherboard cd drivers. Particularly the lan drivers so you can access the internet.
Do not select the easy install option, or you will get a bunch of utilities and trialware that you don't want. Drivers only.
7. Connect to the internet and install an antivirus program. Microsoft security essentials is free, easy, and unobtrusive.
8. Install your graphics card and driver.
You will need to remove the graphics card later to install your motherboard in the case.
Make a note of how the graphics card latches into the pcie slot.

9. Update windows to currency.
10. Only now do I take apart what I need to and install it in the case.
11. Now is the time to reinstall your graphics card.
 
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