Supplies

In order to first start the building process, it is important that the supplies are compatible with each other. The first thing that comes to mind when starting the building process is the case that will store the parts for the computer. Next step is to find a motherboard. Make sure to get a motherboard that fits inside the case you pick, if it is too big for the case or if it barely fits in, then nothing else will be able to fit inside either. Next we'll need a CPU (Centeral Processing Unit) that will go on the motherboard. Intel i5 or i7s are popular among most computers in today's standards. Then it is best to get a CPU fan, as all CPUs tend to get very hot as the computer is on. The next important item is the power supply. It is important to note how many watts the power supply will give, if there is too little, the computer will not run. The next big part is the GPU (Graphical Processing Unit). This essentially allows the computer to display things on screen in the first place. People tend to spend a lot of money on GPUs depending on what they want to do with their computer so it is advised to set a budget and spend a fair amount on GPUs, as they also can vastly improve performance. Next is HDD, or hard drive. This will store data on your computer, in orther words, it is how much space your computer has. 1 Terabyte should be more than enough for anyone, but one could also think about getting an SSD (Solid State Drive), which essentially makes the transfer of the storage faster, at the expense of being a bit more epxenseive. Finally, there is the RAM. The RAM also manages the speed of the transfer of data, however it can stack with the SSD and make things even faster. when one gets efficent and epxerienced with computers, they will want to move through the interface as fast as they can. If there are none equipped, one should also think about getting fans or a coolant system. Though a coolant system is more efficent, it is a bit more risky, as if liquid leaks and gets in the wrong parts, the computer can be ruined. Fans are a lot more safe, but one should make sure there is space for it inside the computer.

Assembly Instructions

It is generally recommended that one should start by assembling the motherboard first. Insert the CPU into the square slot near the middle of the motherboard, as well as plug in the CPU fan ontop of it. RAM and the SSD can also be installed at this point. After the motherboard is finished, it can be screwed into the case. Then one can install the HDD/Hard Drive, since it uaully only requires one cable. Next is the power supply. Be careful when dealing with it as there are a lot of cables involved and it is crucial to match the wires with the right ports or else the computer will not start. It is also recommended to plug in the wires that are from the case to the motherboard so that the buttons, ports, and lights work. These wires can be organized in a clean fashion within the case for ease of access so that one can switch parts if they wanted to upgrade. Next is the GPU which is usually installed near the end so that the space required for the GPU can be verified. Finally, if there isn't any fans on the case, the coolant system/fans should be installed/moved last. This is so that one can make sure that the coolant/air circulation can target the hot areas when everything is assembled. Then one can plug the computer and monitor in and install their desired operating system with a USB. Turning on the computer will boot up a BIOS screen where it attempts to detect the components, then installs the OS. At this point, the building is done!