new to building

[killerperson]

I have most of my parts just waiting on my cpu and psu both should be here tomorrow. I was wondering if i can install my hard drive right now while i wait for my parts or wait? In which order should i install my parts?

 

[Captainzach]

Or ...

1. attach ram to mobo CPU cooler may make RAM slots inaccessible
2. attach processor to mobo
3. attach cooler to processor + mobo attaching CPU cooler may require access to both sides of the mobo
4. attach mobo to case
5. attach hard drive to case can get in the way of mobo fitting
6. attach DVD drive to case can get in the way of mobo fitting
7. attach PSU to case can get in the way of mobo fitting
8. attach all power cables, case connections, DVD and HDD cables to their various places as tidily as possible
9. attach graphics card to mobo (and case) graphics card may make some motherboard connections inaccesasble
10. attach graphics card power cable

 

[kccp]

Putting your hard-rive in the case will not hurt anything. as long as it does not get in your way doe mobo install. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bUghCx9iso

 

[thx1138v2]

Depending on the case you might want to assemble it outside the case and boot it to the BIOS to make sure you know where everything goes. They are a lot easier to figure out outside the case. Some cases are tight and some aren't but since this is your first time it will probably be beneficial. Once it boots, disassemble it and put it in the case.