How to assemble ur own Computers

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Select the components that you would like to be in your new computer. This is often the hardest part of assembling a computer, because there are many different computer parts on the market, and ensuring that all the parts are compatible with each other can be a time-consuming process. At a minimum, you will need a case, power supply, motherboard, RAM, processor, processor heat sink/fan, video card, hard drive, CD-ROM drive, network card and sound card. There are many other parts to choose from, such as TV cards, wireless cards, cameras and printers.

2. Step 2

   Find a clear area to work, such as a large table. Carpeted areas should be avoided, due to the chance of static electricity buildup on your clothes.

3. Step 3

   Install the power supply into the case, if they came as separate components. Secure it using the four screws provided.

4. Step 4

   Open the motherboard and line it up to the expansion slots at the back of the case. Place standoffs into the case at any point where a screw hole in the motherboard lines up with the standoff slot in the case. Secure the motherboard with screws, and connect the proper lead to it from the power supply.

5. Step 5

   Connect the cables for the panel lights and switches on the case to the motherboard. Connect any front-panel USB or sound headers.

6. Step 6

   Orient the processor so that the marked corners on the processor and socket line up correctly. Gently slide the processor into place, and lock it down with the lever on the side of the socket.

7. Step 7

   Install the heat sink and fan assembly over the processor, with thermal grease in between them. Immediately hook the power lead from the fan to the motherboard.

8. Step 8

   Slide the RAM into the proper sockets until it clicks.

9. Step 9

   Mount the hard drive and the CD-ROM drive into the case. Connect the IDE or SATA cables to the motherboard. Connect a cable from the power supply to each drive.

10. Step 10

    Install the sound card, video card and network card into the PCI, AGP or PCI Express slots. Connect all the cables they require.

11. Step 11

    Connect all external components, such as the keyboard, mouse and monitor.

12. Step 12

    Boot the machine and install an operating system.