Video of Computer Building

Does anyone know where I could download a video of someone putting a computer together from scratch? Also are there any good websites that people know, that is a good resource on how to build a computer and yes I have done the good old google but was just wondering if anyone else knew of anything?

Thanks

Putting a computer together is really childs play if you have done it before and are looking for a video for womeone else then I apologise for sounding patronising below.

Two ways of doing it and remember the mobo will come with a manual showing where each port you need is located.

Screw mobo into case easy and simple to do.

Put in cpu, make sure seated properly and lock in place.

Attach heatsink, only tricky part really as can take force to do but still simple. NB NB Remember to attached to power cable for the heatsink fan to the mobo.

Attach psu to case, simple and power cable from PSU to mobo Most cases will come with an attached psu anyway.

Slot in Ram, ensure it's secure, two white/colored tabs pop up to lock in place.

Slot in soundcard if your not using onboard

Slot in GFX if your not using onboard

Screw in you hard drive(s), this can differ, some case have a detachable cage, others dont, either way the process is the same.

Attach IDE or SATA cable to corresponding port on mobo and to the hard drive.

Attach molox power cable from psu to hard drive.

Remember to set the jumper on your main drive to master any further hard drive you connect is set as slave, you can see yourself on the back of the drive which place to have the jumper.

Attach your dvd/cd drives the exact same way, remembering again for master and slave.

Floppy drive if you have one is the same, but there is a different power socket connection on the mobo, it's easy to know which one to use.

Attach power cables to any case fans you have and to your gfx card if needed.

Attach any necessary case cables like front USB sockets to the mobo.

Bobs your uncle. One fully functioning pc.

Further tinkering MAY be needed to adjust one or two bios setting but overall the basics really are basic.

I mentioned above there are two ways of doing it. The other variation is you attach most of the stuff to the mobo before screwing in place in the case. I rpefer way number one.

Also if you do do it, remember to place the bits away from anything that will cause static as you risk damaging your stuff.

After all my hard typing

Take your old computer apart for practice before you go build a new one.

The only parts I hate are installing the HSF (heat sink fan) since you have to use a decent amount of pressure, and that final moment of truth when you try powering up for the first time.

On my last upgrade I screwed up and bent a lot of pins on my CPU since the HSF didn't lock in correctly. I had to bend them all back which gave me grey hair.

I have heard stories of people installing the HSF and having their screwdriver/knife or whatever they use slip off and stab their mobo to death. I reckon companies should come up with a slightly easier method than currently exists.

The biggest problem I faced was when I powered up for the first time and realised I had to tinker with my BIOS settings to make my chip run at full speed. That was interesting cos I hadn't a clue what I was doing.

Thanks all for your input and help! No if you wouldn't mind redirecting yourself to this thread and helping me out one more time! Thank you!

Building A Computer