My Build and its Components

[Hector3436]

Hello everyone. I have received all of the pieces of my build and I will be putting everything together tomorrow. I wanted to see if there is any advice I should follow or warning before proceeding with it. Any help would be very helpful. Thank you.

Asus DirectCU II 660ti
Asrock Extreme-4
Intel Core i5-3570k
G Skill 16gb 4x4 2133 mHz Z series
1 tb sata 2 7200 rpm samsung
128gb ssd samsung
Samsung 22x DVD Burner
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
3 140mm Case Fans
TP-LINK Wireless N Dual Band Adapter
Nxzt Bronze 850 w Modular (for SLI in future)
Case Fractal Design Arc Midi High Performance
Asus VS239h 23.5"
Creative Sound Blaster Recon3d
Creative Gigaworks T40 Series II 32w

 

[DeusAres]

Just grab yourself a screwdriver and something to quench your thirst. Keep liquids away from the build itself though (obviously). Also, you may wanna set aside a good amount of time (3-4 hours) just to make sure you can get it done in one sitting.

I suggest you discharge static electricity often by reaching over and touching the exposed metal of your case (assuming you don't have a static wristband).

One more thing, here's a helpful tutorial...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Js2A1qdB8

Good luck!

 

[odiervr]

Howdy,

Complete noob here. My first build in June worked great right outta the box - very similar to yours. My advice since you asked:

1. Have another computer nearby and step by step follow youtube's newegg computer build parts 2&3.
2. The above will take you though the build very nicely. I'm of average intelligence and this computer works great !
3. The CM 212 was a little trickier to install than i thought - but I youtubed a couple sites - piece of cake when you see someone else do it
4. I'd set aside 4-5 hours (I'm average and easily distracted) just so you are not rushed
5. Connecting the case to the MOBO was a pain in my ass !!

Good Luck !!

 

[jcurry23]

don't forget to install the stands offs for the motherboard

 

[Hector3436]

Howdy,

Complete noob here. My first build in June worked great right outta the box - very similar to yours. My advice since you asked:

1. Have another computer nearby and step by step follow youtube's newegg computer build parts 2&3.
2. The above will take you though the build very nicely. I'm of average intelligence and this computer works great !
3. The CM 212 was a little trickier to install than i thought - but I youtubed a couple sites - piece of cake when you see someone else do it
4. I'd set aside 4-5 hours (I'm average and easily distracted) just so you are not rushed
5. Connecting the case to the MOBO was a pain in my ass !!

Good Luck !!

The stand offs are the screws for MOBO to the case am I correct?

 

[Hector3436]

Just grab yourself a screwdriver and something to quench your thirst. Keep liquids away from the build itself though (obviously). Also, you may wanna set aside a good amount of time (3-4 hours) just to make sure you can get it done in one sitting.

I suggest you discharge static electricity often by reaching over and touching the exposed metal of your case (assuming you don't have a static wristband).

One more thing, here's a helpful tutorial...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Js2A1qdB8

Good luck!

Yeah I bought a static wrist strap, a mat, and a screwdriver kit (lol overly protective here).

 

[Hector3436]

Best answer selected by Hector3436.

 

[odiervr]

The stand offs are the screws for MOBO to the case am I correct?

The standoff's separate the mobo from the case - provide a 'stand off' distance. The screws go through the standoffs. Youtube newegg part 2 ... sounds challenging, very easy when you see him assemble the computer.

Good Luck !

 

[DeusAres]

The standoffs also ground the motherboard. This way, your components don't fry.