• I'm 12 and starting to learn to install parts into a computer.
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I'm going to buy my GeForce GTS 250 and 500gb/1TB HDD on Saturday, and going to learn HOW to install it by my dad. Is this a good age to start? I turned 12 on the 24th of August.
Should be fine. It's not that hard.
The earlier, the better. :buddy: Usually, Facepunch will dislike posts coming from 12 year olds, but you seem reasonable.
Age doesn't really matter.
About the same age, when I switched my first GPU. Good luck, though it's not hard..
It's like building with fragile and expensive legos. [editline]o[/editline] Okay, what did I misspell? :ohdear:
Installing GPUs and HDDs seems like a good place to start, considering your age. When installing the GPU, make sure it's lined up with the slot BEFORE you slide it in.
Yeah, good to hear. But apparently you have to touch the case before you do anything or something like that. And apparently you shouldn't do anything with it on the carpet, but we've done upgrading/building it on the carpet HEAPS of times.
[QUOTE=343N;24684214]Yeah, good to hear. But apparently you have to touch the case before you do anything or something like that. And apparently you shouldn't do anything with it on the carpet, but we've done upgrading/building it on the carpet HEAPS of times.[/QUOTE] This is the most important thing when building a computer. Constantly ground yourself to avoid static electricity. If you touch a part with all the built up static electricity in your body you will fry the computer part 9 times out of 10
Better safe than sorry.
[QUOTE=Benf199105;24684254]Constantly ground yourself to avoid static electricity. If you touch a part with all the built up static electricity in your body you will fry the computer part 9 times out of 10[/QUOTE] Could you please elaborate? I don't really understand what you're saying.
[QUOTE=343N;24684214]Yeah, good to hear. But apparently you have to touch the case before you do anything or something like that. And apparently you shouldn't do anything with it on the carpet, but we've done upgrading/building it on the carpet HEAPS of times.[/QUOTE] Yeah it's due to static discharge, it will "kinda" fry your components if you touch them while charged. edit: yeah this forum is like an IM chat room. I'm 30 seconds late.
[QUOTE=TheFoxz;24684298]Yeah it's due to static discharge, it will "kinda" fry your components if you touch them while charged.[/QUOTE] Look at my post above yours, 'while its charged', does that mean when the computer is on? etc. etc.
[QUOTE=343N;24684320]Look at my post above yours, 'while its charged', does that mean when the computer is on? etc. etc.[/QUOTE] You know when you touch somebody on the arm and it "shocks" them? If you do that to your computer components, you can be sure it will never run again.
Yeah, but you're not getting what I'm saying? How am I supposed to KNOW that it's filled with Static? Am I supposed to turn the computer off or something?
[QUOTE=343N;24684349]Yeah, but you're not getting what I'm saying? How am I supposed to KNOW that it's filled with Static? Am I supposed to turn the computer off or something?[/QUOTE] Just briefly touch something metallic that's grounded to the earth (like a water tap) every now and then and you're good.
[QUOTE=343N;24684349]Yeah, but you're not getting what I'm saying? How am I supposed to KNOW that it's filled with Static? Am I supposed to turn the computer off or something?[/QUOTE] No, your body has a small electric charge. You have to touch the metal case to discharge, or else that electric charge might go into the part you're installing, thus killing it.
Hmm.. I'll talk to my dad about this issue. Now, does anyone have a guide? So I can see how it is done. Even though it IS Wednesday...
[QUOTE=343N;24684349]Yeah, but you're not getting what I'm saying? How am I supposed to KNOW that it's filled with Static? Am I supposed to turn the computer off or something?[/QUOTE] Just discharge yourself every now and then, and you will be fine. Though, I've once fried a card.. That sucked ass.
[QUOTE=Hufterkruk;24684399]No, your body has a small electric charge. You have to touch the metal case to discharge, or else that electric charge might go into the part you're installing, thus killing it.[/QUOTE] Alright, is it just before I do it? Or every 5 minutes or so? [editline]08:59PM[/editline] [B]BROKE MY AUTOMERGE!!!!! [/B]Why does it automatically uncap my writing when its all caps?
Basically, keep your PSU plugged in [b][u]BUT TURNED OFF AT THE WALL[/u][/b], that will ground your actual PC. Then just touch a radiator or tap before handling components. That should keep you safe.
The computer won't be full of static, you will. And theres no way to know without using proper anti-static tools or discharging before working on the computer components. The computer should be off and unplugged anyways to prevent you from being electrocuted. Ninjas
Computer parts come in a static bag. So they will always have no charge in them. You discharge yourself but touching a metal piece from inside the computer case.
Wait, can't I just touch my case? Stop confusing a poor young child! [editline]09:03PM[/editline] Argh broke my automerge again!! What is wrong with you people :saddowns:
[QUOTE=343N;24684447]Wait, can't I just touch my case? Stop confusing a poor young child![/QUOTE] Yes. And do it often.
I swear to god when i was 10 i fixed my dads pc when it fell apart.
Bobby's finally done something good!
[QUOTE=343N;24684409]Alright, is it just before I do it? Or every 5 minutes or so? [editline]08:59PM[/editline] [B]BROKE MY AUTOMERGE!!!!! [/B]Why does it automatically uncap my writing when its all caps?[/QUOTE] Because that makes it harder for people to write in all caps.
I usually just touch my sidepanel just before I handle parts. Just make sure you're not standing on a carpet or anything (static electricity hell).
Unplug your PC from the wall and touch some metallic objects BEFORE you start fiddling with your PC.
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