How to Build a PC
Step by Step Installation Guide
This guide on how to build a PC will explain step by step how to install each component safely and correctly. If you have chosen all the parts for your new gaming computer build you are ready to put the pieces together to build your gaming PC.
Before getting started, make sure you have read the safety precautions to building a gaming computer article. It covers important information such as the use of anti-static wrist straps so that you don't damage any of your computer hardware. Your PC components come in an anti-static bag, but do not remove them from their bags until you need to. The first step in building your PC is preparing the computer case.
Preparing the PC Case
To build your PC use an area that has enough room, ample lighting, and with at least two nearby mains power outlets. Unpack the computer case and follow the instructions that came with it to remove the outer casing or the side cover panel, depending on the case style. Then lay the case on its side so you have access to the inside of the case so you can install your components.
Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)
You now need to fit the power supply into the case, which is very simple to do. It fits into the large hole at the back end of the case which is usually at the top. Make sure that the power socket and fan outlet face outwards. Secure the PSU with the screws that came with it.
Installing Your Components
Once you have prepared the case and installed the PSU you're ready for the next step, installing the motherboard:
First Boot Up And BIOS Setup
Before attempting the first boot up for your computer, you should check over your new build. Make sure all your components are installed properly. Your monitor, PC case, and speakers should all by connected to a power source in the wall. Switch these on, and then press the On button which should be located at the front of your PC case.The power light on the front of your PC should light up, you should also hear the whim of the CPU fan and any PSU fans, and also the hard drive spinning. A few seconds later you should see some text being displayed on the monitor, and then eventually display something like "unable to load operating system". If this happens then the first boot up was a success and you can continue to the next step in how to build a pc, BIOS configuration.
Install The Operating System
Once you have configured the BIOS for the first time, you can continue to install your operating system. Read our guide to the best operating systems which also includes information on installing the most popular Windows operating systems.Once you have done that, you are all done! Learning how to build a PC isn't so hard after all now is it? Make sure you reward yourself for all the hard work you have put into building your brand new spanking gaming computer. Congratulations.
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