How to Build Your Own Computer - Pckicks episode 7

I'm your host; Tom and welcome to the PCKicks Computer Help Force the place where we Talk computer help about all the time. Last episode I showed the process of installing a Power supply in a computer, today I am going to complete the ensemble And show you the process of building a desktop computer from scratch Taking into account of all the skills we've learned from episodes 2-6 Did you know you already have the knowledge for building your own rig? It's true! Building a computer from scratch is a practice that's been done throughout the ages Right from the simple hobbyist days of the seventies The life of a new computer starts by choosing a case which you'll build the machine with The components you will need to build a basic working computer are as follows A power supply if your case doesn't have one already A motherboard Some memory A CPU A videocard if your motherboard doesn't have onboard video A harddrive And, an optical drive Let's get ready to build the computer Get out your anti-static wrist strap Or failing that touch the case with two hands to get rid of any static electricity Start by opening the case If your case doesn't come with a power supply go out, buy one and install it Second step is to take out the current I/O bracket and install the one that Comes with your motherboard Be careful though as the edges of the I/O bracket can be very sharp Next if your case requires it Take out the spacers and put them into these holes If the required mounting holes are already present take out the motherboard From the packaging and position it into the case and align it to these holes To determine if your case doesn't need additional spacers, remember that the motherboard shouldn't directly touching the case doing that will of course short out The motherboard and damage it After installing the motherboard into the case install the CPU Memory Hard Drive, and Optical drive If you have any; the video card make sure to connect all the needed power cables If you need more guidance of course feel free to check out the PCKicks channel for the Previous episodes where I talked about installing these components Install the LEDs and buttons of the case by looking at the printout of the motherboard These pins are usually located around here on the motherboard If you don't know where to look, refer to your motherboard's manual Before closing up the case Double check to see that your newly built computer can and will boot Once if you hear the fans coming on and a screen familiar to this one Then it means; it's alive! So that's how you build your own computer Building your own computer will not only give you a sense of accomplishment But also gives you an inside look at a computer right from birth Did I also mention the greater control of what goes inside your computer You can also save cash or build that computing rig of your dreams This is Tom signing out from the PCKicks Computer Help Force Liking these tips? Want more? Remember to subscribe And thumbs up! Until then Don't kick it, fix it! This how-to video has been brought to you by the PCKicks Computer Help Force Local service in Toronto Don't kick it, fix it!