Personal Computer Build Project

by NickMushong in Circuits > Computers

57 Views, 1 Favorites, 0 Comments

Personal Computer Build Project

pic1.jpg
pic12.jpg

I have made a PC, this is how I did it!!!!

Supplies

pic4.jpg
pic5.jpg
pic13.jpg

CPU, Motherboard, thermal paste, Ram, PC case with fans, Heatsink.

Place CPU on Motherboard

pic2.jpg

Use the triangle to see the correct orientation. Gently place on the array. make sure it can not move off of it.

Latch the CPU Down

pic1.jpg

Pull the lever back so the metal notch can slide under the pin, pull the lever down and under the hook, don't be afraid to apply some amount of force.

Apply Thermal Paste

pic3.jpg

Put a small pea size amount of thermal paste on the center of the CPU. If you add too much (overflowing on the side), wipe the CPU clean and try again.

Attach Heatsink

pic1.jpg

screw down the heatsink and be careful it is fragile.

Attach Ram to Motherboard

pic7.jpg

Apply even pressure and make sure its facing the right way. You should hear a click.

Attach Motherboard to Case

pic1.jpg

screw in the screws to the standoff holes (very important).

Attach Power Supply

pic5.jpg

screw in the power supply of the back and feed the cables into the main part of the case. Put the CPU 4/8 cable through the hole closest to the IO shield.

Attach Cables to Motherboard and CPU

pic10.jpg

The power cables from the power supply should now go to the motherboard. 20/24 pin goes to the motherboard, 4/8 pin goes to the CPU.

Attach Front Panel Audio

pic11.jpg

connect the front panel audio connections to the output.

Attach Power Switch Cables

pic8.jpg

attach the power switch wires to there labeled spots and make sure the text is facing away from the motherboard.

Attach USB Connecters

pic4.jpg

connect the USB connections to the pins on the motherboard.

Attach Fans

pic14.jpg

connect the three fans to the fan outputs.

Attach Panels

pic4.jpg

Screw the front and back panels on.

Verify Full System Functionality

Connect the computer to a monitor and see if there is a bios beep and display.