i'm looking to build my own PC in the near future, but i've realised i'm not sure of what parts i actually need in order for it to run. obviously i know about essentials such as a CPU, RAM, a MOTHERBOARD etc., but wondering if there's more obscure items i might need (such as cables, screws) that the ordinary dude might not know about.
i'd be grateful if someone could make a basic checklist for me.
thanks in advance!
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Anonymous2007-05-22 23:16 ID:Tp3j975o
yeah you need some thermal interface material. Jiz will work fine
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Anonymous2007-05-23 0:49 ID:uvirbIZU
You'll need a few screwdrivers. Nothing tiny like eyeglass size, just gather the normal/medium sized ones you probably have in the house. The case will come with all the screws for everything. The motherboard should come with most if not all of the ATA/SATA cables you will need, and beyond those there aren't any other cables inside your computer that don't have one end permamently attached to something.
You need thermal paste (usually doesn't come with the cpu, and if it does you should research if it is any good or not), and isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol from the store) to clean the surface before applying the paste. Purely optional items to get are an anti-static wrist strap and compressed air (tetrafloruene), although you'll only need that if you are reusing any old components that will be dusty.
If you don't have a nice table or a very large carpet free area to work on then gather some old newspapers to stand on so your feet aren't rubbing the carpet.
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Anonymous2007-05-23 2:02 ID:qlIVdEDo
no. if you have no idea what to get in the first place then just call those retards at Dell.
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Magnetic screwdrivers rock hard when recovering dropped screws, but they can mess with any kind of storage device if left near them too long. Also, make sure that whenever you work on the inside of a computer you dispel static electricity by touching something metal besides the computer. You can blow out sensitive electronic devices if you don't.