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Assembling Computers

Assembling Computers from cheap computer parts is easier than you may think this page will give you all the information that is needed for assembling computers by your own. You can read my Cheap Computer Parts list that will teach you about the modern components that are required for a computer, and you can also get all the buying guides of the various components which are needed for assembling computers.(Listed in the main menu).

Assembling computers is not hard. I just want to clear that up from the start, since I'm often surprised when somebody praises me for my computer 'expertise' because I can, for example, install memory in their systems. Installing memory is an exercise roughly comparable in difficulty to cleaning the lint out of a dryer and putting the filter back in the right way.

Modern computer systems are designed to be easy to fit together, and they are. The majority of computer parts are keyed so they will only fit a certain way, for one thing, and everything is standardized. This is not to say that it is foolproof, but perhaps fool resistant would be true.

A couple of years taught me that some folks should not ever be allowed near a computer that is not securely locked behind a bombproof enclosure. But for most people I think, assembling computers from a pile of computer parts just requires a little guidance to get them on the right track.

First we take a look at what are the Things. and information you should keep handy with you, while assembling computers.

1.Screw Drivers
You should keep Screw Drivers of various shapes and sizes, such as screw drivers for "+" shaped and "-" shaped screws of various sizes. Preferably a magnetized one to help you hold the screws cos' you don't want loosing screws while assembling computer.

2.A pair of tweezers
The heading says it all.

3. A roll of self sticking tapes.
It is needed to stick to some open wires so that it doesn't gets shorted with others.

4. A pair of scissors.
To cut various Things.

5. A torch.
To get some light when needed.

Note. Throughout this Guide, we'll assume that you are taking proper precaution to ground yourself whenever you are handling electronic components. Always protect your delicate electronic components from static electricity. I've never done it, but a tiny zap of static can totally fry the sensitive innards of a CPU, RAM stick, or even a motherboard, so ground yourself. For discharging yourself from static electricity touch the metal frame of a computer that is running or hook one of those anti-static wrist straps that you can get at any electronics store to your arm, and put the other end on the metal casing of a running computer, so that a charge can't build up between you and the computer you are assembling.

Here is the list of the various technical words and what they mean that are used throughout this article. It is strongly recommended to read it thoroughly before jumping in, because you don't want looking at this while you are confused in the depth of this article.

1. CPU
Central Processing Unit. It is just the processor whatever may be Pentium or AMD. It is the heart of the computer.

2. DIMM
This is just the RAM module or the RAM circuit whatever you cal it.

3. SMPS
Switch Mode Power Supply. It is the power supply unit from where the various components of the computer gets stepped down voltage (Decreased voltage). It is like a box in the left-top of the case when looked from sideways.

That's all you need to start assembling computer by yourself.

Now we take a look at the various steps that should be taken while assembling computer. Assuming that you are new to assembling computers here is the motherboard close-up from this picture you can know about the various slots into which the various components of the computer are installed. MotherBoard Close-up. Here are the various steps involved for assembling computers.

1. Setting up the motherboard and putting it in the case.
This article will throw lights on setting up your motherboard by putting in the processor(s) and memory into it and fitting the motherboard into the case.

2. Installing the various cards.
This article will teach you how to insert the sound, video, modem and various other cards into the motherboard.

3. Installing the various drives.
Here you will know exactly how to install and configure various IDE drives.

4. Finishing things up.
Here you will know how to configure and hook up the wires and how to tackle with the loose ends of the wires.

5. Installing the Operating System
This page will give you all the in formation on how to install and configure the Operating System and the Drivers needed. Currently dealing only with the most popular Windows XP.

6. Troubleshooting your Computer-1
This section will teach you how to tackle all the problems that may arise.

7. Troubleshooting your Computer-2
This section gives some more troubleshooting tips and tricks to get you going the right way.