Is putting together a PC hard?

[robertwiz852]

This is my first time building a PC and I am still very new when it comes to all the components and things like that. From what I have seen on videos putting together a PC looks pretty intimidating. I am spending $1500 on this build and would hate for any of the parts to break on me because of my own mistake. I just want to know if it's as hard as it looks.

My build just incase:
CPU:Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
MOBO:Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
RAM:G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive and Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card
PSU: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Case:NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

 

[Kryptkeeper]

Its not. It just takes patience and care. Plan things out, think about what you want to do before you do it.

 

[ThomasLeong]

Should be simple once you get the hang of it. Everything is clearly manufactured to fit such that one cannot fit a 'square peg into a round hole' as the saying goes. Have the motherboard manual handy. With the motherboard in front of you, have a brief read through the manual (diagrams, etc) to get familiar with where parts should go before you start assembling.

The most delicate part comes early in the process of the build: dropping, delicately, the cpu into the motherboard slot. I'd advise you do this outside of the case, i.e. place motherboard on the box that housed it, un-hinge the lever(s) that clamp the cpu to the motherboard, gently snap off the plastic cover being careful not to drop it onto the motherboard's pins during the process as this would almost guarantee 'bent pins' causing untold troubles of 'this is not working' and 'that is not working' once you fire it all up.

Next, get the cpu out, and work out the direction of the fit. Refer to the mobo manual. If there is one, look for a triangle guide mark on both the cpu and the motherboard indicating the cpu's north or south face/corner. Gently 'drop' the cpu into place, try to move it to ensure it is securely in position, lock up the hinge(s), and Bob's your uncle!

Have your thermal paste ready to apply before securing your cpu fan/liquid AIO. There are youtube videos on how to apply. Basically just a small/large enough blob in the centre of the cpu will do. But if your cpu fan or liquid AIO already has the thermal paste applied ex-factory, you do not need to apply your own.

Enjoy!

 

[Kryptkeeper]

If you have a friend who's comfortable putting a pc together come over and help guide you that would be cool

 

[Xtergo]

No its not, you just need to know what to.
There are millions of pc build guides on youtube watch those (posted links below)

3 year old builds a pc:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiwkSXAGxjE

Build guide:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbDiSMQ_L_k

Now the major concern about beginners when pc is:
> Will everything work ?
> Will i damage anything ?

For safety and protection of your components you need to wear this:
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY
and this is how to use it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB5a3mSElSw

Now other than that have a clean nice table to assemble the pc; just be patient don't drop anything and nothing shall go wrong but always have warranties to cover you.

 

[JonnyDough]

Research. Research. Research. Start with studying up a LOT on ESD before you crack a computer case or handle components. Most new users ruin or damage components and don't even realize it. Damage is not always instantly noticed - your computer may work for a year but the damage could be subtle and present itself much later on. My source? I work for the government in IT.