Tips for first time builders

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Some valid points though I disagree with the first point, I've always installed the motherboard first. I would be pretty frustrated being new to the task and having it work fine when it's running on top of your mobo box and then NOT working when it's all plugged in. I've had faulty RAM and a GPU with a broken fan both are fairly easy to swap when the mobo is installed.

http://lifehacker.com/6-essential-tips-for-first-time-pc-builders-1458484291
 
Step 2 makes no sense. If you buy a new CPU with fan, the heatsink comes with a square of thermal paste already attached, there's no need to EVER add any more unless you're using an old heatsink on a new CPU.
 
TJ99 said:
Step 2 makes no sense. If you buy a new CPU with fan, the heatsink comes with a square of thermal paste already attached, there's no need to EVER add any more unless you're using an old heatsink on a new CPU.
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Article omitted it - I assume they cleaned off the heatsink and then applied their own aftermarket thermal paste. Or maybe the writer couldn't even conceive of anyone ever using the paste that comes with the heatsink ;-)

I like assembling CPU, heatsink, memory on the motherboard box (on the anti-static bag)...mostly because I don't like pressing down on the RAM to get it to click in place when the mobo is mounted on spacers in the case. I've never seen any damage from that bit of flexing that happens doing it inside the case but why tempt fate? Installing on the nice flat surface of the box feels much less precarious. Sometimes it's unavoidable to install RAM with the board mounted (upgrades) but I avoid it when possible.

He doesn't specifically mention case selection - definitely pay attention to that. Something that's easy to work on \ in with good airflow is just basic common sense for a system builder.
 
TJ99 said:
Step 2 makes no sense. If you buy a new CPU with fan, the heatsink comes with a square of thermal paste already attached, there's no need to EVER add any more unless you're using an old heatsink on a new CPU.
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Many people believe that the pre applied paste is a cheap mass produced paste, that's why they remove it and add their own.
 
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