Teach you in detail how to assemble a desktop computer

Speaking of computer assembly, I believe most of my friends have seen others assemble computers. They usually assemble the computer quickly. Many friends who don't know how to assemble computers must be envious and want to assemble it by themselves, but some friends who know how to assemble may sneer. Below, the editor will show you the process of assembling a desktop computer.

If you want a high-performance assembled computer, you first need to learn to assemble the host. Many users DIY the host by themselves, which not only allows you to understand the performance of the computer to the greatest extent, but also allows you to align and upgrade it when necessary. So how to assemble a desktop computer? Below, the editor will explain the process of assembling a desktop computer to everyone.

Prepare the installation tools:

Prepare the following 3 tools for installation, and it will be even easier to install the machine.

1. Cross-shaped screwdriver: The screws used when assembling a computer are all cross-shaped. It is best to prepare a magnetic screwdriver for easy absorption.

2. Needle-nosed pliers: Needle-nosed pliers can be used to break off the baffles behind some hard chassis, and can also be used to clamp some small screws, nuts, jumper caps and other small parts.

3. Thermal Grease: Thermal grease is essential when installing the CPU. It can be used to fill the gap between the radiator and the CPU surface to help dissipate heat better.

Matching of processor and motherboard

Computers are divided into two platforms, Intel and AMD. Here we do not say that processors are divided into two brands but that computers are divided into two platforms because motherboards and processors need to be matched. Intel processors must be matched with motherboards with Intel chipsets, and AMD processors must be matched with motherboards with AMD chipsets. At the same time, the interfaces must be compatible. Currently, Intel's interface is LGA1150 and AMD's interface is Socket FM2.

Installing processors and memory sticks

First, unpack the motherboard and microprocessor chip. There is a marked corner on the chip and a marked corner on the motherboard's chip socket. These two corners must be aligned. After alignment, place the microprocessor into the socket.

You do not have to apply any pressure, because if aligned correctly, the microprocessor will be correctly positioned. After that, press it tightly with a lever arm.

After installing the processor, you need to install the heat-conducting fan. First, apply heat-conducting silicone on the processor (to ensure good contact between the processor and the fan heat sink), then put the cooling fan in place, buckle the buckle, and plug in the fan power interface. The fan power interface is generally a row of four-pin interfaces near the processor slot. If you are using a water-cooled radiator, please read the instructions for installation, and I will not repeat them here.

Install the memory stick RAM, find the slot marked "1" on the motherboard, and then press the RAM module firmly in. The force required when pressing in may exceed your imagination. There should also be a rotating arm on each side of this module that can lock the RAM.

There is a notch on the gold finger of the memory stick. This notch is the installation identifier. There is a protrusion in the corresponding motherboard memory slot. Align this notch with the protrusion and press the memory stick into the memory stick. Generally, the buckles at both ends will automatically buckle after pressing tightly. If they are not automatically buckled, you can buckle them manually. If you install dual-channel memory, be sure to install the two memory sticks in the same color slot.

Install the power supply

Due to different chassis, some power supply installation positions are above and some are below. I believe everyone can find the specific location. Power supplies are divided into large fan power supplies and small fan power supplies. The fan and power supply interfaces of the small fan power supply are on the same side. When installing, just face this side outward, align the five screw holes with the chassis, and then tighten the screws. The fan and power supply interfaces of the large fan power supply are not on the same side. When installing, face the power supply interface outward, align the five screw holes with the chassis, and then tighten the screws. The power supply recommends a large fan power supply, of course, the price is slightly more expensive.

Fixing the motherboard and graphics card

In fact, fixing the motherboard is nothing special from fixing objects with screws in daily life. The difference is that the golden screw holder must be placed on the chassis first.

Then align the motherboard screw hole with the screw holder and place it on it, and then tighten the screws.

If a discrete graphics card is configured, insert the gold finger of the graphics card into the corresponding PCI slot of the motherboard, and then tighten the screws, so that the graphics card is fixed.

Install the hard disk and optical drive

Put the hard disk on the fixing bracket from the inside of the chassis and tighten the screws.

Install the hard drive

When installing the optical drive, you need to buckle down the baffle on the front panel of the chassis, then push the optical drive in, put it in place and fix the screws.

Install the optical drive

When fixing the optical drive and hard drive, many people forget to tighten the screws on the back. As shown in the figure below, open the baffle on the other side of the chassis and tighten the screws on the other side to better balance the optical drive and hard drive.

Wiring

Wiring: data cable, power cable, chassis jumper. If the cable is connected incorrectly, there is a risk of burning. This step is very critical.

First, start connecting the motherboard power interface. The power sockets of the current motherboards have anti-error marks. If you insert them incorrectly, you can't insert them. The motherboard power supply interface is divided into two parts: 20/24PIN power supply interface and 4/8PIN power supply interface. The 20/24PIN power supply interface is generally on the outside of the motherboard, and it is aligned and plugged in; the auxiliary 4/8PIN power supply interface is near the processor slot of the motherboard, and it is also aligned and plugged in.

Independent graphics cards need to be powered separately (mid-to-high-end independent graphics cards need independent power supply)

Connect the external power supply interface of the graphics card

The switch and signal light on the front panel of the chassis need to be connected to the row of pins on the lower left corner of the motherboard. As for the specific corresponding position of the socket, we can find out by consulting the motherboard and chassis manual. Generally speaking, we need to connect the host speaker, power signal light, computer switch, and restart switch. The computer switch and restart switch do not need to pay attention to the positive and negative poles when connecting, while the host speaker and power signal light need to pay attention to the positive and negative poles. Generally, the colored line (usually red or green) indicates the positive pole, and the white or black line indicates the negative pole.