How To Assemble A Basic Desktop PC

Step 2 Gather Tools and Supplies

Gather the tools you will need for the project:

• Screwdriver (for slotted and Phillips head screws)
• Wire cutters and strippers
• Needle-nosed pliers
• Utility knife
• Small flashlight
• Adjustable wrench
• Small container to hold screws
• Heat sink compound
• Grounding Strap

You may not use every single one of these tools in every installation, but it is best to have all of them on hand in case you have a use for them.

Warning: Using incorrect tools for a task (such as turning a screw with a knife blade) can cause equipment damage and bodily injury.