Computer Assembly

    This instructable will cover the assembly of a personal computer.  I will leave out what parts to pick because that is all dependent on the purpose for your specific computer.  The computer I am assembling is one that I have been upgrading for the past two years.  I needed to install it into a new case and decided to document the process to help others. 

 

The order I used to assemble in can be changed depending on the circumstance of your build, ie. case, CPU cooler, special components, dimension restrictions, newer technology.

 This specific computer was designed around Folding@Home and gaming as well as just having a powerful system for new software and things to come.

Step 1 Step 1: Remove side panels on case

After removing the case from the box, the panels are removed from this case with thumb screws.  Your specific model's manual will have more information if you are unsure for your case.

Included were standoffs for mounting the motherboard, following the included template, thread into the corresponding holes in the case.

Comments

[laef92]

What's the model name of that case you're using? I've been shopping around for a good tooless case to switch too, and that one looks really good.

[roehrt7279]

Cooler Master storm scout

[zodono]

what case is this?

[roehrt7279]

 Coolermaster Storm Scout

[JakeTobak]

 What are the other specs?

[roehrt7279]

CPU: Q6600 2.4 GHz with Thermaltake SpinQ cooler
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L LGA 775
Case: Coolermaster Strom Scout
Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 280
Ram: 4 GB Corsair Dominator DDR2 1066
HHD: 1x1.5 TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 7200 RPM (Main), 1x1.5 TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 7200 RPM (Storage), 2x1.5 TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 7200 RPM (Raid 0)
Optical: Samsung 22X DVD Burner
Audio: SIIG 7.1 PCI Card
Power: Ultra X3 850W modular power supply

[TheChemiker]

Nice, but don't you want more ram than that for all of those other parts? That is a nice graphics card, by the way. I have built a computed and heavily upgraded one, it is alot of fun.

[knexfan9182]

Do you run a website off of that computer?

I couldn't understand why else someone would need that much hdd space.

[georion]

Think .....Closet space............Cabinet space........Attic space............Storage SPACE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More is Always BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[roehrt7279]

There is a new computer on its way, and I will prolly document for a new ible.

[roehrt7279]

 I am a fan of keeping a digital copy of my movie collection.

[92033]

Now...iffen I only knew HOW to change/upgrade my 40gb hard drive to a 120gb or 160 gb in this IBM TinkPad laptop I just got four months ago (refurbished). Model number 23738TU. I emailed Tiger Direct and got no response.

[acepilot32]

One thing you forgot to mention was the actual insertion of the cpu into its socket. though pretty simple its pretty crucial to make it lined up with the orientation arrow and now to force it down

[craig3]

awww man, why couldn't you put this u last weekend? i just built as new computer with the same case haha. I assume you put the front panel Esata cord into the rest of the other sata ports with the hardirves and optical drive?

[roehrt7279]

 The work was done on Friday but I pondered writing one for a few days.  No, I left that cable disconnected.  Even though I had space on the board for the connection, I have no drives that utilize it so there was no need.

[craig3]

aaah, alright, so did i so cool then haha

[iamtoats]

 Nice instructable!
I have the same MoBo.

[sageserver]

 nice rig...  Is the MB full atx? or is the case just big?

[roehrt7279]

 Just called ATX form factor on Newegg.com

[walshr]

Im gonna have to say, nice job, love that you used a LOAD of pictures, but the cable management is horrid. If you ever want to upgrade from aircooling, good luck, those power cables left out like that tend to get a bit stiff, and hard to manuever around.

[roehrt7279]

 The previous case supported water cooling but was too large and loud for convenient transportation for LAN parties and such.  Better cable management can be done with more time done on it.

[roehrt7279]

 This is my first i'ble so any suggestions are welcome. Thank you.

[mrownsalot]

Good instructable, Not too complicated, but still very explaining. Keep up the good work.

[JavaNut13]

When I put my PC together, I had to just follow my nose...

This is very useful! :)

Will

[radiorahim]

Congratulations. It's good.