Is there a Wesite that tells how to build a PC ?

[Dave]

Does anyone know of a WebSite that describes in detail the steps required to
build a Pentium 4 PC. Hopefully one that has photos and detailed
decsriptions of the steps required.
Thanks.

 

[Dave]

Does anyone know of a WebSite that describes in detail the steps required
to build a Pentium 4 PC. Hopefully one that has photos and detailed
decsriptions of the steps required.
Thanks.

What you are looking for is called a motherboard user's manual. ALL steps
necessary to build a Pentium 4 PC will be covered (and most of them
illustrated) in the motherboard user's manual. The few steps that aren't
covered might be covered in a PC case user's manual, if your case came with
instructions at all. You can download a motherboard user's manual for free
in the support section (or "download" section) of the web site for any
DECENT brand of motherboard. Note that you can do this BEFORE you purchase
a motherboard. Examples follow. -Dave

http://www.biostar-usa.com/downloadmain.asp
http://download.aopen.com.tw/Default.aspx?sDropDownCategory=Manual&Website=
http://www.epox.com/USA/downloads.asp?class=MANUALS

 

[SteveH]

Does anyone know of a WebSite that describes in detail the steps required
to build a Pentium 4 PC. Hopefully one that has photos and detailed
decsriptions of the steps required.
Thanks.

Try here:
http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/

HTH
SteveH

 

[`AMD tower]

maximum pc magazine has published many detailed articles on building pc's.
I'm pretty sure you can find
what you want at their web site.

 

[brad.houser]

http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/howtodiy/index.html

BH

 

[Dave]

Thanks. I was hoping for a site that had decent photo's along with
descriptions.
Text can easily be misunderstood, but with a photo often very clear.
For example, With my current computer that I just built I couldn't line up
the MoBo holes with the case holes.
Wound up stripping 3 of the 6 screws so I had an insecurely mounted MoBo. No
support on the part that the Power supply plugged into.
BAD. MoBo would pull up and warp whenever the PS connector needed to be
unplugged.
WHAT NOW ?!?

A couple days later I thought of a way to fix this. A pretty neat idea.
Putting it into words not so easy - very easy to misunderstand or not
understand at all.
A photo would be instantly understood.

Before my previous sytem died in an instant, I had a pictorial PC building
site in my favorites, but of course they were lost when my HDD's got fried
when PS Blew up

Anyone know of a Pictorial Build your own PC WebSite ?

 

[Dave]

Thanks. I was hoping for a site that had decent photo's along with
descriptions.
Text can easily be misunderstood, but with a photo often very clear.
For example, With my current computer that I just built I couldn't line up
the MoBo holes with the case holes.
Wound up stripping 3 of the 6 screws so I had an insecurely mounted MoBo. No
support on the part that the Power supply plugged into.
BAD. MoBo would pull up and warp whenever the PS connector needed to be
unplugged.
WHAT NOW ?!?

A couple days later I thought of a way to fix this. A pretty neat idea.
Putting it into words not so easy - very easy to misunderstand or not
understand at all.
A photo would be instantly understood.

Before my previous sytem died in an instant, I had a pictorial PC building
site in my favorites, but of course they were lost when my HDD's got fried
when PS Blew up

Anyone know of a Pictorial Build your own PC WebSite ?

 

[Dave]

Thanks. I was hoping for a site that had decent photo's along with
descriptions.
Text can easily be misunderstood, but with a photo often very clear.
For example, With my current computer that I just built I couldn't line up
the MoBo holes with the case holes.
Wound up stripping 3 of the 6 screws so I had an insecurely mounted MoBo. No
support on the part that the Power supply plugged into.
BAD. MoBo would pull up and warp whenever the PS connector needed to be
unplugged.
WHAT NOW ?!?

A couple days later I thought of a way to fix this. A pretty neat idea.
Putting it into words not so easy - very easy to misunderstand or not
understand at all.
A photo would be instantly understood.

Before my previous sytem died in an instant, I had a pictorial PC building
site in my favorites, but of course they were lost when my HDD's got fried
when PS Blew up

Anyone know of a Pictorial Build your own PC WebSite ?

 

[Frank]

This site has some very nice color photos: http://www.mysuperpc.com/
and
http://www.mysuperpc.com/build/pc_msi_k8n_neo_connect_power_supply.shtml
Although the site instructs you how to build with an AMD processor, the
basic assembly instructions would apply to an Intel-based system. Use
the web site instead of the book he offers to sell, because the book
photos are in black and white.
For installing a P4, it doesn't get any better than the Intel web site.
Look at
http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/res...cal_reference/99345.htm#processorinstallation
I can also recommend two books with good pictures:
Build The Ultimate Custom PC, by Kingsley-Hughes;
Repairing And Upgrading Your PC, by Thompson

 

[Dave]

Thanks so much ! Those were some excellent links !

 

[BobbytheBrain]

Does anyone know of a WebSite that describes in detail the steps required to
build a Pentium 4 PC. Hopefully one that has photos and detailed
decsriptions of the steps required.
Thanks.

The author used an AthlonXP, but the process is basically the same.

http://www.mechbgon.com/build/index.html


A book is another option you might want to consider for your needs.
One with plenty of pictures is "Maximum PC Guide to Building a Dream
PC". They put together an AMD64 754-type system. I borrowed a copy
from my local library and found it more helpful than something found
on a website.