Why
should you build our own computer?
Have
you ever imagined that you make your own computer instead of just buying them
at computer shop? Buying a branded computer can be a significant investment to
many people, whether a business professional,students or parents that want to
provide it for their kids necessity like doing homework. But learning to build
your own system not only helps you save money, but also ensures your computer
system has everything that you need. Here some guides that can you use in order
to make your own computer.
First
of all, you need to have knowledge on the basic hardware computer. After that
you can buy the components that are needed for you computer. Here are some
components that you can buy. Let's check!
First
you need to know, the computer that you want to build is for what necessity.
Whether it is just used in home office for word processing and email, or you
want a computer for playing games. Different role of computer will give a
different component of computer for the final function. But for the basic
component, it is same for every computer. Make sure the components that you
want to use fit with each other.
Then
we will proceed with on how we getting started to build our computer. Here are
the steps that we should do:
Step 1: Open the case
First, you need to open up the case so that you are ready to put everything inside. You can take the vast majority of PC cases apart in four simple steps.
Step 2: Install the power supply
Since you've opened up your new PC case,the next step to do is to
install the power supply.
Step 3: Install the motherboard
The
motherboard is the backbone of your entire PC that holds and allows communication between many of the crucial electronic components of a system, such as CPU and memory. It also provides connectors for other peripherals.
Step 4: Insert the processor in the
motherboard
If the motherboard is the backbone, processors are the brain of the computer. Almost all processors are multi-core, which means they are essentially multiple processors in one. In order to run the programs that you want, you need to compare each specs and find the processor that is suitable to your computer. Besides, you need to find a processor that is easy to cool and power saving.
Step 5: Install the RAM
The RAM is placed in the proper slots by opening the latches and pushing the RAM in until
the little handles can lock it into position. When pushing, press both
sides of the RAM module with equal force. If RAM sockets have two colors, this
may indicate the priority slots in case if you are not using all available
slots.
Make
sure that you install the RAM in the appropriate matching slots. Check your
motherboard’s documentation to ensure that you are installing the RAM in the
correct location.
Step 6: Install the I/O backplate
on the back of your case
Many
modern cases do not have a pre installed backplate, but your motherboard should
come with its own backplate. Some older cases have pre-instlalled I/O back
plates, but it is unlikely that the case will have an appropriate backplate for
your motherboard.
Removing
the existing backplate may take a bit of force. Sometimes they have screws to
hold them in place, but most are held in only by friction. Pop it out by
pressing on the bracket from the rear side of the case.
Step 7: Secure the motherboard
Once
the standoffs are installed, place the motherboard in the case and push it up
against the I/O backplate. All of the back ports should fit into the holes in
the I/O backplate. Use the screws provided to secure the motherboard to the
standoffs through the shielded screw holes on the motherboard.
Step 8: Insert the graphic cards
and secure it
Remove
the back panel covers that line up with the PCI-E slot. Almost all modern
graphics cards use PCI-E. Some will require you to remove two of the protective
plates as opposed to just one. You may have to punch the plates out of the
case.
Step 9: Adding the drives
Remove
any front panel covers for the drives you are inserting. Most cases have panels
in the front that protect the drive bays. Remove the panels for the locations
that you want to install you optical drives. You do not need to remove any
panels for hard drives. Insert the optical drives in from the front of the
case.
Step 10: Install the hard disk
Slide
the hard drive into the appropriate 3.5” bay in the inside of the case. Some
cases have removable brackets that you can install on the hard drive first
before sliding it in. Once the drive has been inserted into the cage, secure it
on both sides with screws.
Step 11: Connect the power supply
to the motherboard, video card, drives
Step 12: Install more cards and
fans
Connect
your case fan, install new fans and optimize your setup.
Step 13: Put the case back together
and start using the computer
You should not run your computer with the case open. As cases are designed to maximize the air flow, so when the case is open the airflow is
not as effective. Make sure you have screwed the case close. Most cases use
thumbscrews so that you don’t need tools to open and close the case. Then you
can plug in your computer and try to power on it to see the effect of your
works.
