Introduction: PC Build
We will be learning how to build a PC. If you build your own PC you are able to put the exact components that you want in it.
Supplies
PC case, ram, hard drive, CPU, power supply, motherboard, standoffs, screwdriver, screws ECT.
Step 1: Case
Unbox your case and put it in your workspace. Take off the side panels so you can access the inside.
Step 2: Unbox
Unbox your items so you have access to them
Step 3: Build PC Outside
Build your whole PC outside of the case to make sure that everything works correctly
Step 4: Power Supply
Plug power supply into the wall
Step 5: Plug in Power Supply
Plug the 20-24 pin connector into the motherboard. Careful this is a keyed connection
Step 6: Plug in Power Supply...
Plug the 4-8 pin connector in to the motherboard this is for the CPU
Step 7: Hard Drive
Plug your hard drive in, this step depends on what kind of hard drive you have we used a M.2 Drive
Step 8: RAM
Put your RAM in. Make sure the notch on the bottom lines up with the notch on the socket. Push it in so it clicks.
Step 9: CPU
Open the CPU socket. Place the pin side of the CPU down with the triangle on the corner in the same corner as a triangle on the motherboard. Close the lid, there will be resistance and the top will be able to pop off.
Step 10: Heatsink
Put your heatsink fan on the CPU. Make sure there is thermal paste on the bottom. Line it up with the holes. Push the buttons on the corners in and twist the arrow away and it should click in. Then plug the fan which is attached to the pins labeled CPU fan.
Step 11: Turning On
Now make sure the button on the back of the Power Supply is on I. Use a piece of metal to start the computer by touching the metal to two pins, on this PC it is labeled PWR BTN. The PC should turn on. You can plug it in to see if it works or u can install a speaker and there should be two beeps but it depends on the computer.
Step 12: Unplug
Unplug the power supply from the motherboard. The rest of the stuff may be left on.
Step 13: IO Shield
Take your IO shield and install it with the words on it facing outward. Do this from the inside and push and the corners will snap in.
Step 14: Standoffs
You need standoffs on your computer to separate the Motherboard from the case. Some may already be installed. Put the standoff screws into the hole. Use the special tool(Pictured) and put it on the standoff and screw the standoff in.
Step 15: Install Motherboard
Install your motherboard. Make sure all the ports are facing outside and fit it to the IO shield. After this is done the standoff holes should align with the the holes on the motherboard now. Screw the motherboard into the standoffs to secure it.
Step 16: Install Power Supply
On the back of the case there is a cutout for the power supply. Put it in with the buttons facing out. If the screw holes align then it's in correctly. Screw it in.
Step 17: Plug Power Supply In
Take the same 20-24 pin and the same 4-8 pin connectors from earlier and feed them through a convenient hole. Plug them both in just like we did earlier.
Step 18: Plug in Case Fan
The case fan should have a 3-4 pin connector on it. Plug it into the fan pins there will be 3 or 4 or them.
Step 19: Plug in Case
There should be lots of cords coming from the case. Plug the USB into the USB slot on the motherboard. Next there is an audio wire(Often Labeled) plug it into the audio spot. Next you need to plug in the front panel audio connectors. These are 1-3 pin connectors that are all right next to each other. They will probably be labeled and so will the motherboard. The Motherboards manual should help you find any connections if you need help.
Step 20: Wire Management
All the remaining power supply wires are not needed in this case. You can Velcro them together and hide them in a convenient place.
Step 21: Put Case Back Together
Put the sides of the case back on!
Step 22: Plug It All In
Plug your computer into your monitor using whatever connector you have we used HDMI. Make sure the power supply is plugged in and that your monitor is plugged in.
Step 23: DONE
You are finished building your PC.
