Never built a computer before, any tips/things to avoid?

[l_b]

So I'm building a PC for the first time ever, I've ordered all the components and they should arrive tomorrow. Do you have any useful tips or things to avoid while building it?

Also share any good guides you've found if you can.

Thanks.

[Perp]

Never let your rabbit(if you have one) run around inside your room while you're building your computer. It'll chew your wiring to shit.

[dill333]

Before touching anything components, you should always touch the case to ground yourself. It's not that hard, just read the instructions given with the components, look at a few guides that are on the internet, and post here if you have any problems.

[Craig Willmore]

[QUOTE=dill333;33064139]Before touching anything components, you should always touch the case to ground yourself. It's not that hard, just read the instructions given with the components, look at a few guides that are on the internet, and post here if you have any problems.[/QUOTE]

Make sure it's an unpainted portion of the case.

[FFStudios]

Honestly everything goes where it looks like it goes. Everything is labeled and colour coded and it's EXTREMELY hard to screw things up unless you're trying to force something in and it breaks.

Just make sure you've got standoffs in the case before you put the motherboard in, ground yourself, don't plug in the power until you're completely done in the case, etc etc.

[Reapaninja]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls[/media]

[Kwaq]

plug in the led lights in the right way up

[Sgt. Napalm]

[QUOTE=FFStudios;33064488]Honestly everything goes where it looks like it goes. Everything is labeled and colour coded and it's EXTREMELY hard to screw things up unless you're trying to force something in and it breaks.

Just make sure you've got standoffs in the case before you put the motherboard in, ground yourself, don't plug in the power until you're completely done in the case, etc etc.[/QUOTE]

At the same time, don't be afraid to put a bit of muscle on it, especially for RAM. You're probably not going to break it.

[Alcapwne]

be really careful in placing the cpu in, it has to go straight vertically downwards, not angled at all

[ffffff-]

Configure your case fans properly, proper airflow makes a world of difference to cpu/gpu temps and will prolong their operational life. The fans on the front of your case should draw cool air in, similarly fans on the back and top of your case should push hot air out.

[l_b]

Just thought I'd post here to say how it's gone.

All the components arrived in one piece and on time. I started late in the day so I didn't have time to finish it, but I got all the core components setup properly and it booted! I was SO happy, after being extremely cautious and paranoid about breaking something. So then I installed it in the case and all I have to do now is install the hard drive, DVD drive and the case fans/power button/USB etc, then spend an hour or so doing all the software.

Thanks guys!

Also here is the build if anyone is interested:

[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/261289-msi-p67a-gd55-b3-p67-socket-1155-8-channel-hd-audio-atx-motherboard-p67a-gd55-b3"]MSI P67A-GD55-B3 P67 Socket 1155 8 Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard[/URL]
[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/251596-intel-core-i5-2500k-3-3ghz-socket-1155-6mb-cache-retail-boxed-processor-bx80623i52500k"]Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3GHz Socket 1155 6MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor[/URL]
Asus GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini HDM Out PCI-E Graphics Card
[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/173122-corsair-4gb-2x2gb-ddr3-1600mhz-pc3-12800-xms3-i5-memory-kit-cl9-9-9-9-24-1-65v-cmx4gx3m2a1600c9"]Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 XMS3 i5 Memory Kit CL9(9-9-9-24) 1.65V[/URL]
[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/245376-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus-socket-775-1156-1155-am2-1366-am3-processor-rr-b10-212p-gp"]Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Socket 775, 1156,1155 AM2, 1366, AM3 Processor Cooler[/URL]
WD 1TB 3.5" SATA-III 6Gb/s Caviar Black Hard Drive - 7200rpm 64MB Cache
[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/191197-coolermaster-cm-690-ii-advanced-case-rc-692-kkn2"]Coolermaster CM 690 II Advanced Case[/URL]
[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/257232-corsair-tx-650w-v2-psu-80plus-bronze-certified-cmpsu-650txv2uk"]Corsair TX 650W V2 PSU - 80plus Bronze Certified[/URL]
Sony Optiarc AD-5260S 24x DVD±RW & DL SATA Optical Drive OEM Black

Cost = ~£776 ($1240)

[DwarfOverlord]

[QUOTE=LiamBrown;33095378]Just thought I'd post here to say how it's gone.

All the components arrived in one piece and on time. I started late in the day so I didn't have time to finish it, but I got all the core components setup properly and it booted! I was SO happy, after being extremely cautious and paranoid about breaking something. So then I installed it in the case and all I have to do now is install the hard drive, DVD drive and the case fans/power button/USB etc, then spend an hour or so doing all the software.

Thanks guys!

Also here is the build if anyone is interested:

[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/261289-msi-p67a-gd55-b3-p67-socket-1155-8-channel-hd-audio-atx-motherboard-p67a-gd55-b3"]MSI P67A-GD55-B3 P67 Socket 1155 8 Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard[/URL]
[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/251596-intel-core-i5-2500k-3-3ghz-socket-1155-6mb-cache-retail-boxed-processor-bx80623i52500k"]Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3GHz Socket 1155 6MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor[/URL]
Asus GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini HDM Out PCI-E Graphics Card
[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/173122-corsair-4gb-2x2gb-ddr3-1600mhz-pc3-12800-xms3-i5-memory-kit-cl9-9-9-9-24-1-65v-cmx4gx3m2a1600c9"]Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 XMS3 i5 Memory Kit CL9(9-9-9-24) 1.65V[/URL]
[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/245376-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus-socket-775-1156-1155-am2-1366-am3-processor-rr-b10-212p-gp"]Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Socket 775, 1156,1155 AM2, 1366, AM3 Processor Cooler[/URL]
WD 1TB 3.5" SATA-III 6Gb/s Caviar Black Hard Drive - 7200rpm 64MB Cache
[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/191197-coolermaster-cm-690-ii-advanced-case-rc-692-kkn2"]Coolermaster CM 690 II Advanced Case[/URL]
[URL="http://www.ebuyer.com/257232-corsair-tx-650w-v2-psu-80plus-bronze-certified-cmpsu-650txv2uk"]Corsair TX 650W V2 PSU - 80plus Bronze Certified[/URL]
Sony Optiarc AD-5260S 24x DVD±RW & DL SATA Optical Drive OEM Black

Cost = ~£776 ($1240)[/QUOTE]

How much did the 560 Ti cost you and did i come with that arkham city game?

[David Tennant]

He's from the UK, different prices, no point asking.