[DIY PC] How difficult is it?

[damienloh]

I read a few threads involve topic about DIY or assemble by shop. The question is, how difficult is it to DIY?

My PC was assembled by shop, because I thought it was difficult to put the mobo onto the case. Is it the case now? The rest of the parts are colour coded and with matching slots so little chance to get it wrong.

 

[twasken]

royfrosty wrote an entire guide on DIY PCs in a very clear and detailed manner. Can check it out here.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/h...mprehensive-diy-pc-dummies-guide-4783384.html

Most important to check is for motherboard standoffs and aligning the CPU in the correct orientation in the mobo socket. The rest should be like assembling LEGO.

Otherwise, have fun with DIY!

 

[colonelsoh]

I started my DIY from these guys ZMwang and Mythmaker around 2010.

Anw u can follow royroy thread or google around. Is actually very simple.

 

[damienloh]

royfrosty wrote an entire guide on DIY PCs in a very clear and detailed manner. Can check it out here.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/h...mprehensive-diy-pc-dummies-guide-4783384.html

Most important to check is for motherboard standoffs and aligning the CPU in the correct orientation in the mobo socket. The rest should be like assembling LEGO.

Otherwise, have fun with DIY!

Thanks for the guide. I believe the CPU pins/ slot still have a way to fit the orientation? I remember the C2D cpu at 1 corner, there's short of 1 pin.

 

[Entry Level PC]

Highest Risk for DIY = Intel MOBO CPU SOCKET PINS tio bent.
Must have SIBEI STABLE hands.

I tio before twice.
So now I humji always get PcThemes or Tradepac to install CPU for me when I buy from them.
The rest I assemble myself.

 

[muddle]

The cpu designed to be foolproof. There will be an indicator at the corner to indicate orientation. I self assembled since the amd thunderbird days.

 

[muddle]

Highest Risk for DIY = Intel MOBO CPU SOCKET PINS tio bent.
Must have SIBEI STABLE hands.

I tio before twice.
So now I humji always get PcThemes or Tradepac to install CPU for me when I buy from them.
The rest I assemble myself.

Hmmm since they moved the pins to motherboard, I always check the socket first. Then plop the cpu in correct orientation. No force required. Then bring the lever down. Then apply a bit of thermal paste. Then put the heatsink.

 

[ykrap1]

very ezy see got hole just plug in

 

[ondooy]

I read a few threads involve topic about DIY or assemble by shop. The question is, how difficult is it to DIY?

My PC was assembled by shop, because I thought it was difficult to put the mobo onto the case. Is it the case now? The rest of the parts are colour coded and with matching slots so little chance to get it wrong.

it's veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy easy.
it's only hard if you don't know how read your manual.

 

[xxhellinvaderxx]

it's veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy easy.
it's only hard if you don't know how read your manual.

and Google..

 

[damienloh]

Manual doesn't say how to put a mobo into a casing right?

 

[damienloh]

Hmmm since they moved the pins to motherboard, I always check the socket first. Then plop the cpu in correct orientation. No force required. Then bring the lever down. Then apply a bit of thermal paste. Then put the heatsink.

Yes no force required to put the CPU.

 

[ondooy]

Manual doesn't say how to put a mobo into a casing right?

dude it's just common sense, see holes in your mobo must match the holes in the case.

 

[JustAnotherTroll]

Manual doesn't say how to put a mobo into a casing right?

just align your input/output panel to the case and the holes should fit nicely onto the casing mounts.. then just screw in all the screws.

cpu will have an indicator in the form of a "cave in" at a side

just requires some observation.

 

[ykgoh]

 

[igniz12000]

DIY-ing is fun and can be considered a "skill" thats useful to learn. I use "skill" because unlike before, nowadays DIYing is really idiot proof. Everything now comes with notches and grooves to make sure you dont accidentally insert or fix something wrongly that I just cant see how you can mess it up unless you did not read the instructions before attempting. Adult Lego is a good way to describe it.

As long as you just double check online that all your parts will fit together hardware wise and you choose a suitable casing before you buy, it should be easy.

 

[XiangKaPager]

buiding a pc is not hard. the hardest part is getting the compatible part and the cheapest price u can get.

 

[muddle]

I still feel building is not hard. Troubleshooting is the hardest. Can drive grown men to tears.

 

[Swordsman]

I read a few threads involve topic about DIY or assemble by shop. The question is, how difficult is it to DIY?

My PC was assembled by shop, because I thought it was difficult to put the mobo onto the case. Is it the case now? The rest of the parts are colour coded and with matching slots so little chance to get it wrong.

if you don't have butter fingers like me then DIY should be fine for you.

 

[Rock-kun]

Highest Risk for DIY = Intel MOBO CPU SOCKET PINS tio bent.
Must have SIBEI STABLE hands.

I tio before twice.
So now I humji always get PcThemes or Tradepac to install CPU for me when I buy from them.
The rest I assemble myself.

Consumer board nia...

You try bending the socket pins on a server board. Good luck and kiss your next month's salary goodbye, because not even your manager can save you. And I kenna before.