Build A Computer
I have never built or tried to put together a list of parts that i would need in order to build a Computer. I’m a true beginner at this. I chose to stay with the same website because they had everything that i needed to completely do this assignment, while creating as little confusion as possible for making decisions. When I do decide to build my first computer I imagine I will shop around for deals as well as have better knowledge on parts and brand names.
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811154068
-I immeadiately noticed the front ports, i look for this feature in a pc.
I like that this case has room for expansion and space for fans (as mentioned in the reviews) and would be plenty big enough for anything i would ever need.
Powersupply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817163109
-I chose to upgrade the PSU to a 600watt rather than use the 300watt that came with the case because when it comes to the Power Supply i think it’s better to be safe than sorry and over compensate if necessary to avoid having problems or having the hassle later on.
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358
-I really was unsure there are so many options i really just had to choose one and I based my decision largely on the previous customer reviews and specifications that were listed. Also, the colorful components and connections seemed like it would make assemblyeasier for a first timer, like myself.
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166
-I simply referred to what the motherboard required and used customer reviews to help me finalize a decision.
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115056
-I chose an Intel processor because it’s what runs on both my laptop and home computer. so, far has been a name i can trust.
Video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121326
-I chose an ASUS video card because it’s a name i recognize and have heard before and it received good reviews.
Hard drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136161
-I chose Western Digital again based on the fact that it’s a name i’ve heard before andthe reviews were good. Additionally, it connects by SATA cables.
Optical drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151188
-I chose Samsung, another name i recognize, received good reviews, and also connects by way of SATA cables.
Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001317
-I chose a Samsung monitor because it’s sharp looking, nicely sized, and the price was decent.
Keyboard/mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109156
-I chose a Microsoft USB keyboard/Mouse Combo because the price was good and I don’t require anything fancy.
OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116515
-I chose XP Professional for an OS, because i prefer it over vista.
Computer Assembly:
-First, remove screws and take out 300watt PSU that comes with the case and replace it with a 600watt PSU.
Then,
-Install CPU and heatsink on the motherboard and plug in the power cord for the CPU fan.
-Read the manual to know where the dual slots for the RAM are then line up the grooves and place the RAM in and push down until it secures.
-Place the backplane that accompanys the motherboard into the case.
-Put motherboad in the case and line the connectors up with the backplane and secure them so that they connect and the screw holes for the motherboard are visible, then Use the wide thread screws to secure the motherboard to the case.
-Remove screws from the drive cage and take it out, place hard drive in the cage and secure it with screws then carefully replace the drive cage so you do not snag any wires then screw in the screws to secure the drive cage.
-Then, Unsecure the screws and Remove the cover from the case,for the CD/DVD-RW, slide it in and resecure the screws to hold it in place.
-plug the switches into the block from the motherboard: power, reset, and hard drive led (careful to match up the negative and positive). Then secure the block to the motherboard.
-Match up and plug in USB connectors from the front of the case to the USB connections on the outer edge of the mother board.
-Then, Insert the video card into the PCIEX16 expansion slot and secure it with a screw and plug 6pin power connector into the motherboard.
-Next, plug the power supply SATA connections into the CD/DVD-RW and hard drives. Then connect a SATA cable (that comes with the motherboard) from the CD/DVD-RW to the motherboard and SATA from hard drive to the motherboard.
-Plug the power supply 24pin power connector into the motherboard.
-Close the case and plug in the monitor, USB keyboard and mouse.
-Power up computer and Install the OS.
Hope that I didn’t forget anything important–
Cheers!