Build Your Own PC Building your own pc is rewarding and educational. Okay, so let's continue with our step-by-step walk through with you.
1. Components
Gather all your components. Okay, to begin with, you will need all the components.
- CPU: This is the brain of your computer, the CPU executes instructions
- Motherboard: This is the main circuit board that houses the CPU, RAM, etc.
- GPU: In this manner, the graphics rendering of animations, videos, and photographs needs to be regulated.
- RAM- temporary memory, which develops the rate of CPU in reading as well as in data-write.
- Storage- There you have to decide between SSD and HDD.
These are the places where your operating system, applications, and files are
- Computer Case - The case can be as it name because it has everything within
- Cooling System - Fans or liquid cooling- that keeps at a regulated temperature
- Operating System - comprises windows and Linux
- Optional - External DVD, hard disk and expansion cards.
2. Prepare Your Workspace
- Non-Static Environment: Use an anti-static wrist strap, or work on a non-static surface so nothing will be damaged by static electricity.
- Tools: you are going to need a screwdriver, thermal paste (if it's not applied on the cooler), and probably pliers or tweezers.
3. CPU Installation
- Raise CPU Socket Latch or Lever found on the motherboard.
- Installation of CPU: Now insert the CPU into the socket. Align the notches on the CPU with the slot located on the CPU socket and gently press it down onto the CPU closing the latch.
4. RAM
- RAM Slots: 2 or 4
- How to install RAM Modules: Align the notches of the RAM module with the slot and press the clips in place by hand
5. Installing CPU Cooler
- Applying Thermal Paste: If the cooler does not have paste applied in advance apply some small amount to the CPU.
- Cooler Installation: Follow the installation instructions of the manufacturer.
6. Installing Motherboard in Case
- Case Preparation: Attach the standoffs to the case for motherboard screws Motherboard Installation: Mounting that considers the I/O shield and then screw.
7. PSU Installation
- Mount PSU to the place in question if
- Connect it: Screw it to place and connect all the required cabling to the motherboard, GPU, Storage Units
8. Storage Drives Installation
- Attach the SSD/HDD: Mount it in the bays or mounting brackets.
- Connection of Data and Power Cables: Connecting to the motherboard and PSU.
9. Installation of GPU
- Identify PCIe Slot: Find which PCIe slot on the motherboard the Graphics Card will connect to.
- Install the Graphics Card: Insert the card into the slot and press firmly into place, locking in with audible clicks. Secure using screws.
10. Connect All the Cables
- Internal Cables: Connect power cables to the motherboard, GPU and storage. If there are any additional data cables required, connect them also.
- Front Panel Connectors: Connect the cables from case i.e. power button, USB ports, and audio jacks to motherboard.
11. Connections
- Check Twice: All connections should be done.
12. Power On and Testing
- Power On: Switch on the power supply and press the case's power button
- BIOS/UEFI: It should ensure all the devices appear by key pressing F2 or DEL button.
13. Installation of Operating System
- Prepare installation media: Now you can either use USB drive or DVD containing installation files of OS
- Install OS: Now follow the on-screen instructions 14. Installation of Drivers and Updates
14. Install Drivers and Updates
- Drivers: motherboard drivers, video card drivers etc.
- Updates: find and install the updates of system.
15. Configure and Enjoy
- Configure: Customize the personalization of the settings for your system also to download/install more software and applications.
- Test: Everything is AOK, and enjoy your new PC!
By following the step-by-step process above you can build your dream PC to your needs and exactly to specifications.
