How hard is building a computer?

[Theoretical]

How hard was building a computer for you? What are your Specs/Framerate?

Just the other day I bought all the parts for a PC I’m building. Considering I’ve never built a PC before, the idea I’m going to be building a computer I spent 1,000$ on, is nerve racking! So, how hard is building a computer? And how much performance am I going to get on the one I just bought all the parts to?

[Specifications Below]:


Windows 7: Home Premium

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Intel Core i5-3470 Processor:http://goo.gl/vGTMQ

MSI B75MA-P45 Motherboard:http://goo.gl/B0J8g

XFX Radeon HD 7870 Graphics Card:http://goo.gl/j3P3g

8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 RAM:http://goo.gl/l2SxW

500W Corsair CX500 Power Supply: http://goo.gl/fnlR9

1TB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drive:http://goo.gl/stXpE

NZXT Source 220 Case:http://goo.gl/WdXKl
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LCD Monitor:
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS197D-P-18-5-Inch-LCD-Monitor/dp/B005PAIVII/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Optical Drive:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YIG9AQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002YIG9AQ&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

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-Theori

 

[IDontBuckFabies]

ill be completely honest with you. If this your first time building a computer it may depend, make sure you look up online the steps for building a computer and the hazards as well(things like putting the motherboard on anything but the box it comes in) . what I would recommend is to try it with your father or maybe a friend. All in all its easier than it looks. sorry for may bad English(Im German and trying to learn) hope i could help!

 

[Zeno]

All things considered, it's a pretty easy process, but if it's your first time you might want to check out this tutorial:

 

[Theoretical]

ill be completely honest with you. If this your first time building a computer it may depend, make sure you look up online the steps for building a computer and the hazards as well(things like putting the motherboard on anything but the box it comes in) . what I would recommend is to try it with your father or maybe a friend. All in all its easier than it looks. sorry for may bad English(Im German and trying to learn) hope i could help!

Great english though! I do speak (very, very little) german, but you probably wouldn't understand it it is so bad. I will be building it with a friends father and a friend.

 

[Theoretical]

All things considered, it's a pretty easy process, but if it's your first time you might want to check out this tutorial:

I've watched that video before xD-- Twice. I've been watching almost every computer tutorial out there. x3 so nervous about messing this up. Thanks nonetheless!

 

[ejegun]

You have to make sure to ground yourlsef on your PC's case with one of those armbands, if you know what I mean, you could also just touch your case all the time. But thats kinda complicated. Just make sure to not screw it up. I did it myself and it took me a while, but you don't need to be a genius to do it. If you dont have already, get a Processor-cooler! That is really important because the stock ones are normally really loud and annoying. Also, you should really, really, really, really.... Consider getting an SSD, they're super awesome if you run your OS on it. I have one and it takes me less than a minute from pressing the power button to loggin into MCSG

Good Luck supplying it!

 

[Matt_The Dreamer]

If there is a computer store nearby, I'm sure they would give you tips!

 

[CAmadeusA]

Its fairly easy if you follow the instructions to the letter... If I were you, I would get http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Solid-Hybrid-2-5-Inch-ST1000LM014/dp/B00B99JUBQ/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
for your harddrive instead... It'll speed up your computer x10...

 

[Aido_m1]

With all this help you shouldn't have any trouble