New SB system and first time building

[tl9015]

Hello!

So I decided to get a SB system alongside to go with my mb 13inch instead of selling and going for a Vaio Z (more $ up front now but way more performance and future proof with SB).

Also, I have now decided to build it myself rather than having NCIX build it for me.

This will be my first time building a desktop and I understand that assembling is not hard. After booting it though, what kind of "tests" should I be doing? At NCIX they do some kind of overnight testing, stress tests etc. and is that all necessary for a brand new computer?

Q: What are your steps after the first power up of a new build?

[Stock]

A: Celebrate and install Windows OS.

[draemn]

As long as you don't get any defective hardware and you plug everything in right, it just works! :D

It's time consuming and you have to be careful not to damage anything (especially about ESD)! Otherwise, it's straight forward and can be very rewarding to turn it on and see it work. As soon as you install widows:

1) install your drivers that came with the hardware (do them until you're forced to restart your computer)and use Disk management to enable any secondary storage drives (if you install more than 1). Don't worry about using the internet or installing programs yet.

2) Restart (or if it restarted for some other reason, continue) and then run Windows Experience Index.

3) Install all of your basic programs (other web browsers, steam, microsoft/open office, etc) and finish installing/updating your drivers and windows. Then set your basic windows settings (simple things that won't screw up your computer like control panel options + start-up items in msconfig, etc). Depending on your hardware/needs and OS version this step may take 30 minutes or 3 hours :P

4) Create a disk image of your new OS with pristine condition and all of your basics installed/updated. Trust me, this is a great idea if you mess anything up in the next couple weeks.

5) Use it like a normal computer and enjoy :D

[_dangtx_]

best thing to do, is make sure you put cpu and ram in, gpu if oboard wont be used/not available and boot it right on the mobo box.

this way you dont go tru the mounting in the case and short/such thing and no boot.

[tl9015]

Originally Posted by draemn

As long as you don't get any defective hardware and you plug everything in right, it just works! :D

It's time consuming and you have to be careful not to damage anything (especially about ESD)! Otherwise, it's straight forward and can be very rewarding to turn it on and see it work. As soon as you install widows:

1) install your drivers that came with the hardware (do them until you're forced to restart your computer)and use Disk management to enable any secondary storage drives (if you install more than 1). Don't worry about using the internet or installing programs yet.

2) Restart (or if it restarted for some other reason, continue) and then run Windows Experience Index.

3) Install all of your basic programs (other web browsers, steam, microsoft/open office, etc) and finish installing/updating your drivers and windows. Then set your basic windows settings (simple things that won't screw up your computer like control panel options + start-up items in msconfig, etc). Depending on your hardware/needs and OS version this step may take 30 minutes or 3 hours :P

4) Create a disk image of your new OS with pristine condition and all of your basics installed/updated. Trust me, this is a great idea if you mess anything up in the next couple weeks.

5) Use it like a normal computer and enjoy :D

What's the ESD that can be damaged you are referring to?

[gingerbee]

install part.
install windows
install drivers
run Ninite Easy PC Setup - Silent Unattended Install Multiple Programs At Once
enjoy your new machine.

[Soultribunal]

Originally Posted by _dangtx_

best thing to do, is make sure you put cpu and ram in, gpu if oboard wont be used/not available and boot it right on the mobo box.

this way you dont go tru the mounting in the case and short/such thing and no boot.

Dan, sorry mate absolutely no reason to do this. Chances of shorting something are remote at best.

ST

[_dangtx_]

Originally Posted by Soultribunal

Dan, sorry mate absolutely no reason to do this. Chances of shorting something are remote at best.

ST

i must've phrased it wrong, bro.

boot it on the mobo box BEFORE going to install it just in case. of the many builds ive done, it teached me not to be lazy and take 2 mins of my time.

if i know the configuration, like what i usually build, not necessary.

if something new?
im gonna be didly sure i see the bios screen before continuing :)

[Soultribunal]

Originally Posted by _dangtx_

i must've phrased it wrong, bro.

boot it on the mobo box BEFORE going to install it just in case. of the many builds ive done, it teached me not to be lazy and take 2 mins of my time.

if i know the configuration, like what i usually build, not necessary.

if something new?
im gonna be didly sure i see the bios screen before continuing :)

Sorry, but I am going to disagree with you Dan. In the countless builds I have done, and have taught people to do, I have yet to see a short out cause an issue. I just don't see it as a necessary step,

ST

[_dangtx_]

the short part was the bad wording :)

just boot it up on the mobo box, on your table, whatever. peace of mind.