Building a computer by myself. Any suggestions?

As far as the actual building process goes, make sure to treat your hardware with care. Wear an anti-static wrist strap and don't rattle or shake your parts around.

Where hardware knowledge is concerned... know about the parts you're putting together. I mean this in terms of what brands to buy from and whether or not the hardware you chose will actually fit and function together. Hardware just doesn't magically work when you put it together.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Elrasiel

We have a carpet floor. Should I just put the case on the table and are none of the other components (like videocard or processor) alowed to touch the carpet?

Almost everything in that case is totally unnecessary. I just built an entire computer a couple months ago with just a phillips-head screwdriver. Nothing else.

Originally Posted by Elrasiel

Thanks for the advise. Should I still get the static straps?

If your careful and do what Sir VG, nothing bad will happen. Although, to put things in perspective, I work on my computer on my bed.

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