[SOLVED] Order of assemblying the PC

[modeonoff]

Hi, is it better to assembly the PC in the following order:

1. Install the PSU to the case.
2. Install case fans if there is any.
3. Insert RAM and NVMe SSD to the motherboard.
4. Insert CPU to the motherboard.
5. Install Noctua heatsink mount.
6. Install NH-D15s.
7. Insert GPU (if available at the moment of assembly)
8, Put the big and heavy motherboard wtih all the components installed into the case.


Q1: Is it recommended to update the BIOS when I turn on the machine for the first time? As you know, sometimes updating the BIOS causes troubles.

Q2: Before putting everything into the case, is it better to turn on the components to see if there is any DOA?

Q3: When I made my first PC 20 years ago, I put the motherboard into the case first before inserting the components. These days the heatsink and GPU are so big. Not sure which order of assembly is better.

 

[13thmonkey]

swap 7 and 8 around, the GPU would just be a big wobbly lump outside of the case

 

[SkyNetRising]

Obviously - you install GPU only after motherboard has been placed into enclosure.

Installing CPU cooler depends on enclosure used. If enclosure has cutouts for easy access to underside of motherboard, then you can install custom CPU cooler after motherboard has been placed into enclosure.

You update BIOS only, if it is necessary (if it solves some problem). Keep in mind that failed BIOS upgrade will brick your motherboard.

Yes - you can try turning pc on, before putting everything into enclosure. I usually don't do that.

 

[CountMike]

3 > 4 >2 >5 > 7 > 1 > 6
CPU into MB socket because you can't install cooler parts without it. You need the backplate and its' mount for cooler and that's difficult to do while in the case even when there's an opening for it. Than comes RAM as it may be partially covered by CPU cooler. M'2 can also be installed at same time. Once you have all those in the case you can install PSU and arrange wiring. GPU should be left for last, you cant even install it until MB is in the case anyway. See if you can plug in everything including wiring because GPU can cover a lot of things.

 

[modeonoff]

Installing CPU cooler depends on enclosure used. If enclosure has cutouts for easy access to underside of motherboard, then you can install custom CPU cooler after motherboard has been placed into enclosure.

I use Dark Base Pro 900 rev 2.

 

[SkyNetRising]

The enclosure has cutouts for easy access to underside of motherboard.

 

[Vic 40]

You could install the mounting bracket for the cpu cooler on the motherboard outside the case,after putting the motherboard in the case install the cooler itself. With Noctua's system is it not necessary to do these right after each other.

 

[modeonoff]

Thanks. It looks like there is a delay in the delivery of my GPU. Will there be a problem with Windows 10 and Linux if I use it for a while and when the GPU arrives, just plug it in?

 

[CountMike]

Depnds on CPU and if it has IGPU included, you never said which is it.

 

[Vic 40]

Since you probably use an Intel cpu should that be fine. With an AMD apu as well,just guessing you use Intel.

 

[modeonoff]

I use i9-9900k. As I recall, at least many years ago, when I changed/added some new hardware, Windows thought I installed it in another machine and had licensing issues.

 

[CountMike]

Yes there's IGPU in it Intel® UHD Graphics 630 windows should find driver for it. Since you are building brand new system you probably going to need a new license for it.

 

[Vic 40]

I use i9-9900k. As I recall, at least many years ago, when I changed/added some new hardware, Windows thought I installed it in another machine and had licensing issues.

This might happen when changing motherboard,but not just a gpu. Also with windows 10 you can create a microsoft account,link the activation key for windows 10 to it and you should be fine.

 

[modeonoff]

Hello, I am making a dual-boot workstation. I plan to install Windows 10 and Linux, one on each NVMe SSD. In this case, which of the following options is better:

1. Insert both SSD into the motherboard and then put the whole thing in the case. Then, install each OS to the corresponding SSD one by one.
2. Insert only one SSD into the motherboard and then put the whole thing in the case. Install one OS. Then, take out the 1st SSD and put in the 2nd SSD. Install the 2nd OS. Then, put the 1st SSD back to the computer.

Also, in each case, which OS do you recommend to install first?