Testing PC before assembling

[ElementAMD]

In a few months or so, when I get my new parts I want to turn on the PC with it being out of case to see if everything works. I heard if you put a screwdriver on the 2 PWR pins it will short it and turn on the system if the PSU is plugged in and on. Will this work, and is it safe?

 

[boosted1g]

Yes this is just fine to do, as long is you hit the correct two pins.

 

[Chugalug_]

Yup, perfectly fine, just make sure that everything is plugged in correctly, and that your screwdriver doesn't have a conductible handle, might seem elementary, but people do stupid stuff!
Just refer to your motherboard manual if you're not sure where they are.