can i build the pc parts without the processors

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Mr Kagouris
Since it's coming so soon, go ahead. The main reason we recommend buying all the parts together is so that nothing better comes out in the meantime, but since you're getting it soon that's not a problem. You'll just have to hold the motherboard by the VRM heatsinks when installing it in the case instead of the CPU heatsink.
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Since it's coming so soon, go ahead. The main reason we recommend buying all the parts together is so that nothing better comes out in the meantime, but since you're getting it soon that's not a problem. You'll just have to hold the motherboard by the VRM heatsinks when installing it in the case instead of the CPU heatsink.
 
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Yes you can, but you should have run this build past forums first, you could have done so much better for the money...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($62.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($384.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $884.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-03 09:33 EST-0500
 
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Yes, but...

The CPU has to go in before the CPU cooler, which might have to go in before mounting the motherboard.
Which has to go in before routing all the cables.

Often, it is MUCH easier to put things together when you have ALL of them, and can see how everything goes together.
 
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my budget was 750 , i bought them on black friday
 
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The VRM heatsinks are the metal blocks above and to the left of the CPU socket. Under them are the VRMs which regulate voltage to the CPU. It's recommend you hold the motherboard either from these or from the CPU cooler (obviously from these if you want to install the motherboard before the CPU) when lowering the motherboard onto the stand-offs in the case as they're basically the only parts on the mobo that offer good grip.
 
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so what if i put everything together except for the motherboard? like i will put the power supplies and gpu then when the cpu comes i will unbox the motherboard and put the cpu in.
 
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You can't install the GPU without the motherboard, because it connects into the motherboard. Many builders assemble everything outside of the case, on a non-conductive surface (cardboard), as sort of a test build to see if it boots up. You can connect the power button wires from the case to the front panel header on the motherboard, or you can touch the 2 pins on the front panel header with a metal screwdriver for a second or two to power on the computer. It makes it easier to troubleshoot with everything outside of the case if something isn't connected correctly.
 
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Following one of the guides on YouTube (LinusTechTips has several good ones) for building a PC and just doing the CPU installation later would work. There's no functional reason to do this but I guess just having to install the CPU when it arrives would save you time on that day.
 
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Unless the CPU cooler backplate has to go on before the motherboard is installed, or the preinstalled GPU hampers access to the CPU locking lever, or......


For me, the CPU is the first thing that gets installed on the board, before the board is installed.
 
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i really appreciate for the help guys , can u guys link me some good 'how to build a pc video' that is easy for beginner to learn? btw how did u guys learn about pc building ? i am really curious on how people know all the pc stuff :)
 
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Since when does the Intel stock cooler have a backplate? 😀

And if the GPU was so close as to hamper access to the socket lever you wouldn't be able to install even the stock cooler.
 
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That more of a general comment on the order of operations, rather than specific steps for this specific PC.
 
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Your motherboard's manual will give you step by step instructions for assembling everything, specific to that motherboard. Your case may also come with some instructions. Take your time, and read and understand everything completely (or come back here for questions/clarifications). For my first build, I bought the parts with the help of a tech-savvy friend and pretty much watched him do the assembly. Since then, I have built 3-4 rigs and swapped out CPUs, GPUs, aftermarket coolers, HDDs, etc.
 
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