fairly new to changing pc parts

[theunknown0]

so im getting ryzen 1600, msi b350 gaming plus and corsair vengeance ddr4 16gb 3000mhz next week and it will be my first upgrade to my pc so i need tips on what i should and shouldn't do, and what tools do i need? Will a multi-bit skrewdriver be enough?

 

[Kasper Jorgensen]

First, make sure those specific RAM are on the motherboard QVL list, else they may not be fully compatible. Ryzen is very RAM picky.

But yes, all you really need is a multibit screwdriver.

 

[leigh76]

Yeah multi bits will be enough.

The number 1 thing is TAKE YOUR TIME!
Carefully followed by DO NOT PANIC!

If you really want to be careful get an Anti Static Wristband, they cost like $1.50

Also, plan everything before you put 1 single screw in.

Check for clearance.

Think about what order to build items etc

After your first build, you will wonder what you were worried about, seriously

We all start somewhere.

Edit:

Do not get cheap no brand paste!

 

[theunknown0]

im going to use the stock cooler so would i need to get extra thremal paste?

 

[theunknown0]

First, make sure those specific RAM are on the motherboard QVL list, else they may not be fully compatible. Ryzen is very RAM picky.

But yes, all you really need is a multibit screwdriver.

so sould i get a slower 2666mhz ram instead since the 3000mhz wasn't on the compatible list?

 

[leigh76]

im going to use the stock cooler so would i need to get extra thremal paste?

Is the stock cooler unused/sealed?
Meaning does it have UNUSED thermal material on it already?

If the answer is yes, you can 'safely' use that.
If the answer is no, then you will need to get some Arctic MX-4 or Noctua NT-H1 or similar.

 

[theunknown0]

im going to use the stock cooler so would i need to get extra thremal paste?

Is the stock cooler unused/sealed?
Meaning does it have UNUSED thermal material on it already?

If the answer is yes, you can 'safely' use that.
If the answer is no, then you will need to get some Arctic MX-4 or Noctua NT-H1 or similar.

everything is going to be brand new

 

[leigh76]

im going to use the stock cooler so would i need to get extra thremal paste?

Is the stock cooler unused/sealed?
Meaning does it have UNUSED thermal material on it already?

If the answer is yes, you can 'safely' use that.
If the answer is no, then you will need to get some Arctic MX-4 or Noctua NT-H1 or similar.

everything is going to be brand new

Cool, its safe to use but personally I would get some "just in case"

Many a time I've had to refit a cooler and forgot I ran out of paste lol

 

[theunknown0]

thanks for the tips guys i cant wait to start working on it around next saturday