Installing the expansion cards is normally the final part of building a computer. These days, with mainboards having onboard sound, network and other features, normally the only expansion cards people really need are so they can access a wireless network or perhaps watch TV on their PC. With so many niche purposes computers serve, it’s… Continue reading How to Build a Computer – Installing Expansion Cards
So far, you’ve probably discovered that building a computer isn’t all that complicated at all, and that if you’ve already installed the mainboard, drives and wired up the front panel – you’re about 80% of the way through the build. What we’re going to look at now is perhaps one of the most important steps… Continue reading How to Build a Computer – Routing Cables for Best Airflow
The most difficult parts of building a computer actually all in the planning, and as you’re no doubt experiencing – the task of putting everything together whilst a bit fiddly and time consuming, isn’t actually all that complicated! That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be careful however, as with any piece of technology, most of it… Continue reading How to Build a Computer – Installing Your Drives
Having the memory, CPU, cooler and fan already installed into the mainboard makes things really easy when compared to installing the mainboard first and then having to do everything in a tight, poorly accessible space. It also means that the most valuable components are already installed and out of the way and for the most… Continue reading How to Build a Computer – Installing the Mainboard and Wiring things up
The most important part of a computer is the brain or CPU. That and the mainboard are responsible for controlling all the hardware in your system. For such a critical component, it’s surprising that it actually installs so easily. To make our build easier, we’re going to install the most valuable components first, so they… Continue reading How To Build a Computer – How to Install the CPU and Mainboard