How to assembly a Desktop Computer by yourself

These instructions are to help you assemble your PC. This process can be complicated and there are many points where components can be easily damaged. Please read through all of these instructions thoroughly before starting so you know of possible problems and dangers to the components. This is to help you end with a computer in good working order.

Step 1: The preparations

Skills required
Though having a lot of knowledge about computers is not needed it can help greatly in understanding these instructions and reducing the time needed to complete this project. However, it is required that you can be patient. As it can take a lot of time to complete, some parts need extra care, and in the end problems may elude you for a long time.

Age
As computers are complex machines with many small or fragile parts, it is highly recommended to do this project in an area where you will not be disturbed by small children.
 

Time required
Modern computers have a wide range of complexity and their users also vary greatly. This wide range of complexity and knowledge can make the time to complete a computer also vary greatly. If this is your first time assembling a computer I suggest setting aside an entire afternoon for this project. As going over all the components to find small problems can take a long time.

Conditions
Static discharge can damage components. It is important to reduce the possibility of this happening as much as possible.

Be Grounded: Touching a metal object ever so often during this project will discharge and static buildup you have and with protect components from potential damage

Clothing: Make sure you are not wearing clothing that is likely to create static like fluffy jackets.

Project Area: Work on a solid surface and not on carpet if possible. As carpet is more likely to create static.

Humidity: Adding humidity to the air in a dry climate lowers the ability for static to collect. Turning on a humidifier would be best but something like a running dishwasher can also help.

As static is a large danger to components dust, hair and other things that could interrupt connections can also be a problem. It is best to make sure the area you are working in is clean, your hands are clean, and hair is put up to help prevent damage to components.

Step 2: The Materials

Note: Before putting your computer together it is important to make sure all your components are compatible. As not all are designed to fit together and not all are able to communicate correctly with each other. If you need more information on how to check compatibility please look at these documents or search Google for more information.

• Case
• Motherboard
• CPU
• RAM
• Graphics Card*
• Power Supply
• Hard Drive
• DVD or CD drive**
• Wall cord
• SATA cords

*Some motherboards have built in graphics and do not require a graphics card. This component is for those who need computers for visual intensive programs like editing or gaming.

**If you are installing an OS you need to check if it is a DVD, if so a DVD drive is required or you will not be able to install your OS.

Other:

• Screwdriver
• Small wrench
• Bowl to hold screws
• Access to wall outlet

Overview:

The components I will be useing are

• Haf Cooler Master case
• Gigabyte motherboard
• Intel processor
• Two sticks of Corsair RAM
• EVGA GTX 660 graphics card
• 650 Watt power supply
• SATA hard drive
• SATA DVD drive