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Build a PC

Build a PC

To Build Your Own PC follow our simple step-by-step guide, from a pile of computer parts to the completely assembled PC.
If you find you are having problems, don't worry, you can troubleshoot common PC problems or even register to post a message in our PC building forum to ask for help with your PC hardware.

Preparing to build your own PC

Preparing to build your own PC

Get yourself geared up ready to build a PC with minimum hassle.

Preparing the PC Case

Preparing the PC Case

The PC Case will need some initial preparation before you can start your PC build.

Fitting the Motherboard and Adapter Cards

Fitting the Motherboard and Adapter Cards

Securing the Motherboard inside the PC Case and fitting any adapter cards you may have.

Fitting the CPU and RAM

Fitting the CPU and RAM

Two important components to connect to the Motherboard.

Fitting the Drives

Fitting the Drives

Fitting the Floppy Drive, Hard Drive and CD/DVD drive inside the PC Case.

Connecting the Internal Cables

Connecting the Internal Cables

With everything fitted inside the PC case, make the vital power and data connections between each component.

Connecting the External Cables

Connecting the External Cables

Now that all the components are fitted and connected inside the PC Case, prepare the PC for testing by connecting the peripherals.

First PC Power Up

First PC Power Up

Power up your new PC for the first time.

New PC Troubleshooting

New PC Troubleshooting

Sorting out any initial problems with your newly-built PC





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