Building a computer is nothing like decoding a treasure hunt map that people usually perceive it to be. In fact, all it takes to make custom built desktop computers is to follow a few steps. Doing this will save you a significant amount of money besides meeting your technology needs. You may buy the computer parts from the market, and customize it based on the benefits you want to get such as performance, storage, memory, speed, and so son. Read the four tips below to build your first PC in a hassle-free way. These tips are likely to make things easier for you.
1. Test all the Parts First
Avoid making the common mistake of building your computer first and testing the parts later. Often there are instances of getting Dead On Arrival (DOA) parts. After doing all the hard work of making the computer, you may find that a part is malfunctioning, which is quite frustrating. The best way is perhaps to install all the parts at first, including RAM, CPU, CPU coolers and plug in your power cables. Thereafter, you need to test the computer. If it runs fine, put them in the cabinet and go ahead building your PC.
2. Plan the Installation Process in Advance
Once you complete the testing, plan out how you will go about making the PC, which ensures that you don’t have to start everything from the scratch. Arrange all the parts to build and check them what fits where. Check all the essential parts such as the backplate of the CPU cooler, graphics card, and others before putting the motherboard into the case. Also, take a look at the power supply to the motherboard. If you have large graphic cards such as the AMD R9 285, you should install the hard drives first, or else you’ll have problems installing them later.
3. Ensure Right Airflow
There is a possibility that you may forget about maintaining the optimum airflow when building your first computer. Ensuring the proper air flow is imperative to prevent your PC from overheating and getting dust. Usually, most pre-built computers have more exhaust fans than intake fans, which create a negative pressure inside the case. Due to this, the air flows restrict to one direction and don't enter all the corners, which leads to gathering more dust in the case.
On the other hand, if you have more intake fans than exhaust fans, the positive air pressure along with filters don’t let much dust gather in the CPU and other parts in the case.
4. Apply the Thermal Paste Smartly
'How to use the thermal paste' may not even sound like a tip. Still the reason we talk about its application is because many people overdo things with it. The right way is to apply a small amount, and that’s it. The next step is to keep your heatsink over it and start screwing it. The type of thermal paste in use may matter as it determines how much of it is needed to apply. The reason behind this is that thermal pastes come in different viscosity levels such as low or very high. Though for the average pastes, the process is pretty simple.
Conclusion
Building your custom PC is exciting though it requires some practice and knowledge. A wrong step here and there may damage the parts such as the motherboard, graphic or memory cards. The ideal way, therefore, is to be patient and take one step at a time. If you are not sure about the process, and still want a custom built desktop computer, take the help of a professional PC services provider.
