BASIC PROCEDURE

1 STEP:

PLAN AND TEST BEFORE BUILD

•  ensure that all f the component are working
• read the whole guide before start the process

2 STEP:

MOUNT THE MOTHERBOARD

• open the motherboard box and take out the I/O shield (metal plate that protect the port on the back of the motherboard.
• pull out the motherboard and line up the port on the back with the I/O shield 
• screw standoffs into the case of the motherboard
• video:HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTHERBOARD ON YOUR COMPUTER

3 STEP:

INSTALL YOUR PROCESSOR

• opened up the box and gently take it out
• it is the most fragile part of the build
• make a lined up between the gold arrow (processor) and motherboard processor socket arrowed corner
• make sure it at the same socket type
• set the cooler on top of the processor

STEP 4:

INSTALL RAM

HOW TO INSTALL THE RAM 

• very simple process
• find the RAM socket, lined up the notch in the RAM stick with the notch in the socket, press RAM down to place

STEP 5:

INSTALL THE PCI CARDS

• video cards or other expansion card
• find the topmost slot that fits your card and match it with its plate
• card on top of sockets
• screw the bracket onto the case

STEP 6:

INSTALL HARD DRIVE

• pull out the hard drive tray
• put the drive in, screw and slide the tray back in

STEP 7:

MOUNT THE POWER SUPPLY

• install the power supply and everything
• install power supply before install everything is the best way

 

8 STEP:

PLUG EVERYTHING

• A 24-pin motherboard cable
• A 4-pin motherboard cable
• 6-pin PCI cable
• SATA power and data cables
• molex power cable
• front panel, audio, USB, firewire connectors
• power switch and LED connectors