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Finally, a How-To guide on building a PC. It's a real easy process, but there will always be people
who are new to this hobby.
First, let's add your drives.
Just slide in each of the drives where you want them to go.
Then align the holes and screw them down on both sides of the cage.
Now, remove the Power supply from the box.
You can either have the case standing or laying on it's side while you install the PSU. It's up to
you.
Lay the PSU in so it sits evenly
Then line up the holes and put screws in all of them. There's usually 4
Before you add your motherboard to the case you need to replace the IO plate that came with your motherboard.
Next we'll get your motherboard ready. You should add the processor, heatsink and memory while the
board is still in the box or on a flat surface. This will prevent any bowing that could crack the motherboard's surface.
Lift the retention bar up and set in your processor. It should only fit in one way, so be careful
to not force it any other way.
Then put a small amount of pressure on top of the processor with one hand and lock down the retention bar
with the other.
Next add a little glob of thermal paste to the die. If your processor has a long flat surface, you
should still only apply a small glob to the center.
Because my motherboard's memory is in close proximity to my processor, I added the modules before I
installed the heatsink. The memory should only fit in one way. Align the notches and press firmly on both ends
at the same time. DO NOT rock it in to place one end at a time.
Set the heatsink on your processor carefully. Then with an even amount of pressure press down both clips
and lock it down to the board.
Once the heatsink and fan have been secured, plug the fan in.
Now everything is ready.
Next prep your motherboard tray. My motherboard tray comes out, yours may not. Study where your
motherboard's screw holes are and place copper standoffs in the matching places on the tray. A mistake here could short
out your motherboard when power is applied, so be careful.
Next, slowly add each screw. You should NOT use a power drill here. Over-tightening could crack
the surface too.
If your motherboard tray is removable too, then now is the time to put it in the case. Then you can
install your video card (if needed) and the rest of your cards
Now is also a good time to make all the power connections and clean up the unused wiring. I secured
mine with zip ties.
Lastly, follow your motherboard guide book and make all the connections as required. Your PC has been
built.
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