How to Assemble a Complete Desktop Computer

Desktop Computer Assembling is easy. It usually takes up to 30 minutes to assemble a Complete Desktop PC. In my other articles I have written about how to install various components of a Desktop PC. Today I am gonna take you through the steps of Assembling a Complete Desktop PC:

1. Gather all the components needed.

2. Attach the Power Supply (PSU) with the PC Case.

3. Install the Processor (CPU) in the Motherboard.

4. Install the CPU Cooling Fan on it.

5. Install the Motherboard in the Case.

6. Make the Front Panel connections.

7. Install the RAM in the Motherboard.

8. Add an Optical Disk (CD/DVD/Blu-Ray) Drive.

9. Add a Hard Disk Drive.

10. Install a Graphics Card (Optional).

11. Install a extra PCI Card if you need.

12. Close the Case.

11. Make the External Connections (Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Printer, Scanner, Power etc.).

12. Start the Computer.

13. Install an Operating System (Windows, Linux, Mac etc.).

14. And finally its over.

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How To Install a Motherboard into a Desktop Computer Case

The components of a Desktop Computer are interconnected via Motherboard. The Motherboard is attached into a Case. This article will explain how to install a Motherboard into a PC Case:

1. Open the Case.

2. Break and remove the fake I/O panel shields from the metal plate behind the case.

3. Screw the standoffs in to attach them with the case.

4. Insert the Motherboard in the Case.

5. Place it on the standoffs.

6. Push the Motherboard sideways to put the I/O panel out through the holes of the metal plate.

7. Attach the Motherboard firmly with screws but don't overtight them.

8. Connect the Motherboard with Power Supply.

9. Connect the Front Panel Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED, HDD LED, Audio Panel and USB Ports with the Motherboard.

10. Connect the Cooling Fan of the Case with the Motherboard and Power Supply Cable.

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How To Install a RAM on a Desktop Computer Motherboard

RAM (Random Access Memory) works as the runtime memory of a Computer. Computer won't start and give multiple sirens/beeps if it can't detect a RAM. Installing RAM is very easy. Here's how to install a RAM:

1. Push the two plastic hooks of the RAM slot on both sides to make space to insert the RAM.

2. Line up the RAM with the slot correctly so that the notch in the bottom of the RAM and the bar in the slot are aligned.

3. Insert the RAM in the slot and push it down until the two hooks from the sides come up and enter the two side notches of the Ram.

4. Push the two hooks in the notches firmly.

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How to Install a CPU Cooling Fan on a Computer Motherboard

Installing a CPU Fan is complicated. I you can't attach it properly and it's loose then your PC will keep shutting down after you turn it on. Here is how to install a Processor Fan:

1. Grab the fan and put some thermal paste under the heat sink.

2. Put some thermal paste over the processor.

3. Turn the four black screws counter clockwise and pull them up.

4. Seat the Fan straight on the Processor port.

5. Insert the four plastic pins through the four holes on the Motherboard around the CPU port.

6. Push in the four screws in the holes and turn then clockwise.

7. Check if the fan is tight or not, If it's loose then attach the screws properly.

8. Connect the fan power cable to the appropriate Motherboard port beside the CPU port.

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How To Add a Processor to a Computer Motherboard

Installing a CPU in the Motherboard of your PC is quite easy. To insert a Processor you need to:

1. Open latch of the CPU socket to the side and pull the lid up.

2. Remove the Processor cover, grab it by its edge, avoid touching the pins.

3. Line up the CPU with the port correctly.

4. Gently insert the Processor into the port.

5. Close the lid and the latch.

6. Install the CPU fan.

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