System build guide

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This would have been very useful for me when I made my first build, also in an Antec 300 case.

 

[Muzy]

question:

My new built just arrived today, and wondering, which way shall I install the graphics card.

Install everything except for 580gtx on Asus Z67 then after windows install the card or

put everything on the mobo including the 580GTX and install windows ?

thanks

 

[Phenomenologica]

Just plug the card in first, that way you can stick the monitor cable in it straight away and not have to mess around moving it from the motherboard to the card after.

 

[David_VI]

I'm upgrading my parents system using the old parts from my old system.

I've not re-applied thermal paste, but temps aren't bad and its working, however I want to do that today.

Its a Q6700 and i'm using an Asus Silent Knight (which seems not very silent at all ).

What thermal compound should I get? and how do I remove the previously applied compound from the CPU and the heatsink?

Thanks
David

 

[Phenomenologica]

MX-4 and IC Diamond come highly recommended. As to removing the old stuff, isopropyl alcohol does the job nicely.

 

[David_VI]

Is ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound - 4g okay?


Cheers

 

[philipp3185]

Great guide, especially for a first time builder like myself. Nice to have something to refer to. Keep up the good work and thanks.

 

[David_VI]

I used Mx-2 and all went well! Also got some TIM cleaning stuff which made it easier. However when I first booted temps went upto 90C, I removed the heatsink and plonked it back and temps around 35C.. Although I believe its bad to not re-apply thermal compound if you remove the heatsink.. But it appears to be fine.

Alright for my first ever thermal compound applying! Might have used a bit too much however!

David

 

[phil-k]

Excellent tutorial

 

[weyland yutani]

I'l definately reffer to this thead when I build my rig, these forums are a wealth of information!

 

[blitzwing85]

Thanks for doing this (even though it was 2 years ago now). Received delivery of my first build your own PC today and will be attempting it this evening.

 

[mikex]

Yeah cheers for this, gonna be building my first system today and this is helpful.

 

[Tune]

Yeah cheers for this, gonna be building my first system today and this is helpful.

how did it go?

 

[Muzza1875]

Help! the front panel headers for my new case have been listed on each one so i know which is which however it says refer to motherboard Manuel for where to connect them.I have lost my mobo Manuel and i cant seem to find one online.
Is this a case of hit and miss? will i break my pc if i put headers in wrong place when checking to see which is which?

cheers

 

[Montala]

Help! the front panel headers for my new case have been listed on each one so i know which is which however it says refer to motherboard Manuel for where to connect them.I have lost my mobo Manuel and i cant seem to find one online.
Is this a case of hit and miss? will i break my pc if i put headers in wrong place when checking to see which is which?

cheers

Personally I wouldn't try experimenting as you could do some serious damage.

Most motherboard manuals are available somewhere on line, usually from the manufacturer's websites, and the actual model number should be printed somewhere on the board itself.

What information do you have on the mobo?

 

[Muzza1875]

Personally I wouldn't try experimenting as you could do some serious damage.

Most motherboard manuals are available somewhere on line, usually from the manufacturer's websites, and the actual model number should be printed somewhere on the board itself.

What information do you have on the mobo?

Hey thanks for the reply

Managed to find a manual eventually, up and running now

Cheers

 

[Montala]

Well done... I always love a happy ending!

 

[Tibbz2]

Awesome guide! ^^

Can't wait to get building at Xmas!

 

[GTO656]

Nice no guide for AMD builds?

 

[seb500]

Nice guide, great for those beginners!