Steps to successfully build and run a Gaming Computer

Step 2: Hardware installation.

Step 3: BIOS Settings and OS installation.

Step 2: Hardware installation

After you have all your Hardwares now is the time to assemble your computing machine.

So at the first “Get Your Cabinet ready”.

Every computer cabinet has different configurations so follow the given guide in the package. This article is only to give you a brief idea.

De assemble all the doors and compartments.

Points to keep in mind

First of all make yourself free from any type of electrostatic charge by touching any grounded unpolished conductor or if possible wear electrostatic gloves and use an ESD mat while working on the PCB (Motherboard ) since even a small static charge can damage a PCB.
Keep the work area clean of dust and dirt.
Don’t apply excess force while fastening screws on the board.
Don’t hurry, be patient and do proper research before any connection.
Use proper screws in the proper place.
Don’t forget to remove all the protective plastic sheets from the motherboard.

Install CPU to the motherboard

Use the screws and mounting brackets which come with the motherboard packaging.

Unbox the CPU carefully and don’t touch its pins. Unlatch the CPU mounting point, Follow the installation guide with the motherboard. Put the CPU in its Proper place aligning with the mark on the board and the CPU. Lock the CPU housing latch again, make sure that the safety cap is removed.

After successfully attaching the CPU, install the CPU cooler mounting bracket on the motherboard. You may fix the CPU Cooler right now, but we will do it later.

Install Memory Modules (RAM) on the motherboard

Install memory modules on the board choosing correct DIMM slots. Refer the motherboard publications to know the correct sequence of DIMM slots and put memory modules in the correct sequence.

Keep in mind to use all memory modules of the same specifications and make.

Install SSD or HDD

Remove the thermal pad and install the M2 SSD in the position with the help of a locking screw, put back the thermal Pad again.

Make sure to remove the protective film from the back of the thermal pad.

To install an HDD, insert the HDDs in the housing provided in the case and give connections SATA from the motherboard and power from the PSU.

Install motherboard to the cabinet

After necessary installation put the board in the cabinet aligned with the screw holes.

Fix the motherboard to the cabinet with the screws provided with your cabinet.

Don’t use excess force on fixing screws as it may damage the board.

Install cooling fans and connect them to motherboard

Install the required number of cooling fans as per your system heat dissipation capacity.

Arrange the cooling fans in such a manner that the airflow is maintained throughout the cabinet and maximum cooling is achieved.

Generally front is used as air inlet and back side and top as hot air outlet.

Connect cooling fans RGB and power connectors to the board.

Also install a CPU cooler on the CPU with the help of mounting bracket and thermal paste, and give its power and RGB connections.

Install Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Unpack the PSU and take out all its cables. Place the PSU in its housing which is generally on the bottom of the cabinet.

Connect all the power cables (ATX, PCIe, SATA, peripherals etc.) required for your system and put the extra unused cables back into its box for future needs.

Fix the PSU to the cabinet with the help of screws set provided with PSU.

Note: position the PSU in such a way that its Cooling fan is well ventilated.

After all the installations, put all the cabinet door panels back into place and fasten them if provisioned.

Connect the power cord to the wall socket.