Building a PC

[jrp0024]

just ordered the motherboard recommended by matrix!

[HellsJester]

just ordered the motherboard recommended by matrix!

Awesome! Where did you order it from?

[jrp0024]

Newegg for $140. Everywhere else was around $160 and on ebay there were some cheaper ones but i didnt want to risk it with the warranty.

[HellsJester]

Newegg for $140. Everywhere else was around $160 and on ebay there were some cheaper ones but i didnt want to risk it with the warranty.

Good Choice.
I always get my parts on newegg or amazon.

[PeanutButterMunky]

Newegg for $140. Everywhere else was around $160 and on ebay there were some cheaper ones but i didnt want to risk it with the warranty.

I don't blame you.

[HellsJester]

What part are you ordering next?

[jrp0024]

The cpu. More than likely the I5 3570k. Just need to save up a little bit and i need to tear the old computer down so i can use the case and power supply.

Any pointers on what no to do while touching pc parts. Im scared of static electricity burning out something.

[HellsJester]

The cpu. More than likely the I5 3570k. Just need to save up a little bit and i need to tear the old computer down so i can use the case and power supply.

Any pointers on what no to do while touching pc parts. Im scared of static electricity burning out something.

There are static free gloves you can buy. Radio Shack or equivalent near you at all?

[PeanutButterMunky]

The cpu. More than likely the I5 3570k. Just need to save up a little bit and i need to tear the old computer down so i can use the case and power supply.

Any pointers on what no to do while touching pc parts. Im scared of static electricity burning out something.

Buy an anti-static wrist strap... and don't be a derp and do things like touch metal or magnetic crap against the motherboard or drop screws on the board and turn it on. And don't forget to properly place the motherboard screws into the case before putting the motherboard down, etc. so you don't short the board... and many other things.

[jrp0024]

Buy an anti-static wrist strap... and don't be a derp and do things like touch metal or magnetic crap against the motherboard or drop screws on the board and turn it on. And don't forget to properly place the motherboard screws into the case before putting the motherboard down, etc. so you don't short the board... and many other things.

Dam, now im scared of even touching anything lol

There are static free gloves you can buy. Radio Shack or equivalent near you at all?

Yea ill look for some in these coming weeks.

[PeanutButterMunky]

Dam, now im scared of even touching anything lol

The static from your fingers is more than enough to short out any of the components in the case. Just use common sense.

[jrp0024]

yea im looking at some videos on youtube to learn about building a pc.

[HellsJester]

yea im looking at some videos on youtube to learn about building a pc.

First time is very scary but i helped my brother build his then he helped me build mine. Im pretty confident i can build one on my own its pretty easy once you know how things work. I still have no idea how water cooling works but i bet if i had some hands on with that i would understand it pretty easy.

[jrp0024]

Water cooling would probably be another whole beast for me lol. Just finished watching the video and it seems alright i just have to take it slow.

[PeanutButterMunky]

yea im looking at some videos on youtube to learn about building a pc.

It just takes practice. The first time I ever did anything inside a PC I was upgrading the RAM. I felt like I was disarming a nuke... beads of sweat running down my face... lol.

You'll be okay.

[ash91]

I've messed around inside of computers loads and never bothered with any anti static stuff and I'm not careful with what I touch and I've never had a problem.

[PeanutButterMunky]

I've messed around inside of computers loads and never bothered with any anti static stuff and I'm not careful with what I touch and I've never had a problem.

That doesn't mean something bad won't happen. It just means you're very fortunate thus far.

It can and it does happen... not very often... but there's no point in leaving anything to chance.

[jrp0024]

Ok since the motherboard i ordered does not come with wireless built in to connect online. Is there any other ways i can add wifi to the computer?

[keefy]

There are plenty of wifi cards available.

This day and age you will want something with at least "N" capability.

[PeanutButterMunky]

Ok since the motherboard i ordered does not come with wireless built in to connect online. Is there any other ways i can add wifi to the computer?

You can find wireless expansion cards for around 20 bucks or so. Like keefy said, make sure it's wireless N capable.

[jrp0024]

alright thanks guys. i thought i made the wrong decision in buying a motherboard without wifi. Lol

[PeanutButterMunky]

alright thanks guys. i thought i made the wrong decision in buying a motherboard without wifi. Lol

Most custom boards don't have wifi, it's usually something you have to install yourself.

[jrp0024]

Motherboard is finally here!

[HellsJester]

Motherboard is finally here!

Good stuff. Did you order any other parts yet?

[keefy]

gigabyte are good. I bought new board the other day for 50 notes (AMD) its a doddle to update the BIOS (can even do it while in windows) also this board overclocks better, I managed 3.8GHz stable so far unlike my other which crashed anything above 3.7GHz.