1. Before you start ...
The first thing that comes first, make sure you have everything you need to get started. What's good just to go to work does not have everything you need? This can be a bit 'of time, but it's definitely worth it. Once you have all the inventory, it's time to start! In addition to all of your parts, you have a large workspace and two or three hours to focus on the task at hand. Make sure to remember that the carpet and / orstatic is your worst enemy. Static electricity can fry components, and sometimes void any warranty you may have (especially with the control and guarantees ... sometimes you just have bad components). A useful accessory to have with you is a wrist strap - are very cheap and can often be found in your local computer parts store for six dollars or less. A floor carpet is your best place to build. Get your screwdriver, anti-static strap (belt) andDownload the latest drivers part of the web sites of the sellers' and burn to CD - often the drivers supplied with the product will be different versions of data - this can help reduce stress later.
2. Installing the motherboard (motherboard)
Now we can start with the good things: the installation of the motherboard. Remove the motherboard from its antistatic package and place on top of the same pocket. Take care to avoid any potential power "fatal" static.Install the CPU, the heatsink and memory modules. Do this before you screw the motherboard. Since each motherboard is different, you must check the manual as guide you through the installation process. First, lift the lever on the CPU socket, so you can install the CPU. Carefully line up the pins and insert the chip into the socket, not by force, does not fit, unless it is properly oriented. An arrow or a missing pin on one corner of theThe chip will show you how to align things. Release the lever and put the CPU in place.
Then, follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the CPU heatsink and fan that the shows. If you purchased an OEM CPU and a heat sink aside, you can have) a thin layer of thermal compound that came with the heatsink on the chip to ensure good heat transfer (some come with thermal paste already applied.Applying the clip that keeps the power instead of heat sink may require a fair amount. Plug the fan power connector into the motherboard.
Note: Choose the processor first: With the release of new Intel Conroe processors from Intel, AMD has passed as a leader in graphics processing. Not only that, but he also managed to increase energy efficiency. Check the latest reviews ... find this is not hype. Make sure you have more time toChoose the correct processor - is surely the most important decision you will make.
Note: Choose the motherboard after selecting the processor: make sure that when you select the CPU, the CPU is compatible with your motherboard. This is indicated by "taking" of the process - check the detailed specifications and you'll find what your motherboard supports processors. Some only support AMD, Intel and others only certain types of support in every waySure.
Often you can both your process and get your motherboard included - which means that the dealer has the time to ensure that both the motherboard and processor are compatible adopted - is also a way to save a few dollars - not to save time as the installation. Socket A, Socket 939 and Socket 940 are designed to work with Athlon processors, while Socket 478 and the new socket LGA 775 for Intel CPUs. The system chip set (the chips that pass data between devicesand the CPU) is the other component that differs among motherboards, which determines which integrated components (graphics, audio, Ethernet, etc.) will be included. I do not count on using the integrated chipset to run the games, but are fine with the small stuff.