how do i build a computer

[Dave]

I can tell you that the major shops around here *always* mount the CPU
and fan before installing the motherboard, I'm assuming they have had
similar experiences to my own.

I don't doubt it, as that would be the fast and easy way to do it. You won't catch me installing anything on a mainboard before it's in the case, though. I've always been a do-it-right-the-first-time, rather than do-it-over-later kind of guy. I guess a good compromise is, if you feel you must populate the mainboard before installing it in the case, get one of those cases with a removable mainboard tray. Then you can do it both ways. -Dave

 

[DevilsPGD]

In message <[email protected]> "Dave"

Whoa, careful there. I don't doubt you might have good results that way,
usually. But It's better not to jostle around the mainboard too much after
the CPU and RAM are installed. It's better to mount the mainboard firmly in
the case, and then install the CPU and RAM. Other than that, it is pretty
easy, like you said. -Dave

That all depends on the particular CPU fan you're using, many require a
bracket on the bottom of the motherboard.

I can tell you that the major shops around here *always* mount the CPU
and fan before installing the motherboard, I'm assuming they have had
similar experiences to my own.