Hello everyone,
tomorrow I should be getting the rest of my shipments from Newegg to allow me to build my very own PC! However I'm pretty nervous since this is my very first build. I've watched many how-to videos and have taken apart computers for college PC hardware classes, but I'm still nervous since this is all my money going into this new system.
First, let me show you all the components for my new build! I have to say it's probably nothing too impressive, I'm not trying to show off, just allowing you to see the full picture of my build.
Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068
Motherboard: ASUS P5N-D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131232
Processor: Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034
Video Card: GeForce 9600 GT 512MB PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133239
Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
DVD Drive: ASUS [insert a lot of media types here]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135156
Well, first of all I'd like to make sure that this all looks good? I'm pretty sure it does but it doesn't hurt to ask even though I've payed for it all already. Please feel free to point out if I've made some major mistake.
What I'm more concerned about however is the actual assembly of the PC... I'm assuming what I should do first is get the CPU (also the fan) and RAM onto the motherboard first. After that I'll mount the power supply into the case, just the screws into the power supply I assume? Then I need to like up the board to make sure I put in all the needed standoffs for the board to rest on. After I install those I put the motherboard into the case! The next part is what has me the most worried... Connecting all the internal case wiring to the motherboard and power supply. After reading the instructions included with my case I feel its a little lacking on specific directions for how to hook the fans up or the LEDs/Power & reset button. I'm assuming I'll be referring to my motherboard manual for the proper connections, but since I haven't gotten it yet I don't know yet.
The major thing that confuses me is the fans. I noticed the large fan in the back of my case has a molex (correct?) connection... Or well, two of them? One male and one female? Forgive my major ignorance but I'm a little confused. Do I directly connect my back fan to my power supply using both cables? Only one? I have a second fan which is on the front of the case which is a much smaller connection, I'm assuming that directly connects to the motherboard? Sadly the case instruction manual doesn't really explain much at all, and being the newbie I am I feel scared and alone!
Hopefully the manual for the motherboard will clear up any confusion with the LED/Power&Reset wiring... Please forgive my ignorance on fans, but being this is my first time, could any push me into the correct direction? Am I missing anything vital?
Thanks for any support!
tomorrow I should be getting the rest of my shipments from Newegg to allow me to build my very own PC! However I'm pretty nervous since this is my very first build. I've watched many how-to videos and have taken apart computers for college PC hardware classes, but I'm still nervous since this is all my money going into this new system.
First, let me show you all the components for my new build! I have to say it's probably nothing too impressive, I'm not trying to show off, just allowing you to see the full picture of my build.
Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068
Motherboard: ASUS P5N-D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131232
Processor: Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034
Video Card: GeForce 9600 GT 512MB PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133239
Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
DVD Drive: ASUS [insert a lot of media types here]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135156
Well, first of all I'd like to make sure that this all looks good? I'm pretty sure it does but it doesn't hurt to ask even though I've payed for it all already. Please feel free to point out if I've made some major mistake.
What I'm more concerned about however is the actual assembly of the PC... I'm assuming what I should do first is get the CPU (also the fan) and RAM onto the motherboard first. After that I'll mount the power supply into the case, just the screws into the power supply I assume? Then I need to like up the board to make sure I put in all the needed standoffs for the board to rest on. After I install those I put the motherboard into the case! The next part is what has me the most worried... Connecting all the internal case wiring to the motherboard and power supply. After reading the instructions included with my case I feel its a little lacking on specific directions for how to hook the fans up or the LEDs/Power & reset button. I'm assuming I'll be referring to my motherboard manual for the proper connections, but since I haven't gotten it yet I don't know yet.
The major thing that confuses me is the fans. I noticed the large fan in the back of my case has a molex (correct?) connection... Or well, two of them? One male and one female? Forgive my major ignorance but I'm a little confused. Do I directly connect my back fan to my power supply using both cables? Only one? I have a second fan which is on the front of the case which is a much smaller connection, I'm assuming that directly connects to the motherboard? Sadly the case instruction manual doesn't really explain much at all, and being the newbie I am I feel scared and alone!
Hopefully the manual for the motherboard will clear up any confusion with the LED/Power&Reset wiring... Please forgive my ignorance on fans, but being this is my first time, could any push me into the correct direction? Am I missing anything vital?
Thanks for any support!