PC Build Steps

[anandsap123]

Would I be able to see burn marks? Here are some high quality pics. What do you guys think? http://imgur.com/a/gZu2n

 

[HammerON]

Looks fine. I don't think you need to worry about it.

 

[anandsap123]

Thank you everyone. Once I install OS, update OS, and install drivers I will run Prime95 to make sure. Is it ok if I just leave the motherboard with the GPU and CPU installed on top of the mobo box for one day?

I will wait for a response before I go to sleep.

 

[HammerON]

Threads merged.
Yes it is fine to leave the motherboard with the GPU and CPU installed on top of the mobo box. Some users leave their system that way to bench. I have done so many times with no problems.
Just don't forget to add TIM this time when installing your heatsink

 

[anandsap123]

Thank you HammerON, you watchful Mod you! I will wait till Wednesday to install OS and I will post here about my Prime95 results.

 

[Hellfire]

You're fine. Don't worry to much just get thermal on it now. No crash and only posting you'll be ok

 

[anandsap123]

I will get TIM on it on Wednesday when my case arrives.

Thank you for everyone's help tonight! Thank you TPU!

Will post back here on Wednesday after I have installed everything and after running Prime95

lol if there is no damage this thread will be a great testimonial for Noctua....what a beast cooler.

 

[Hellfire]

It could've been worse.. you could have done this.

 

[Ruyki]

I was interested so I googled a bit and found out that this site did a thermal compound review and also tested without one, in prime 95:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Thermal-Compound-Roundup-February-2012/1490/5

So your CPU should be perfectly fine.

 

[anandsap123]

^Yup....we will not know for sure until Wednesday until I run Prime95 but since the Noctua NH-D14 is the best air cooler that beats even the H100i, I think I will be fine too.

What a great community, TPU is. The fact that I can get a response within minutes to a pressing question and that people will go out of their way to do research for me! Thanks TPU!

 

[Jetster]

Show your appreciation by using that 'Thanks" button over there >

 

[micropage7]

and every you tighten the screw you better using X formation, from upper left to lower right then upper right to lower left, i prefer using washer for screws.
at least it would minimize pressure on the board

 

[anandsap123]

Ok so now we are on to step 2: Since I have everything I need to build EXCEPT the case (thank SuperEggSaver shipping for that) I technically could move on in the build and install OS and drivers right? my question: is it safe to do all that outside the case? connect optical and ssd leave them on the wooden table, install OS? Is that all safe? Also, I WILL have TIM on the CPU this time with the badass Noctua going on top. I will wait to hear from you guys before I move on.

 

[Hellfire]

yeah.... I've ran PC's with no case before. just be careful of course

 

[anandsap123]

ok im doing it now....turns out i put thermal paste on wrong so i have to:

1. remove thermal paste
2. wait 30 min
3. apply new thermal paste
   1. just a pea sized dot on center of cpu
4. reinstall noctua
5. reinstall gpu
6. go into bios
7. set boot priority to optical
8. put in windows disk
9. restart system (making sure ssd is connected)
10. install windows to SSD (Setting maximum/default partition
11. upgrade windows to 8.1 pro
12. turn off system
13. install wireless network adapter
14. turn on system
15. install WNA driver
16. connect to internet
17. install all updates
18. install drivers
19. install antivirus

GAME

 

[Hellfire]

I would not install your GPU without a case, it needs the support of the case.

I'd say run it on onboard and do everything but GPU drivers

 

[anandsap123]

but I POSTed with my GPU just fine...? and the system was off all night but the gpu was still on...

 

[Hellfire]

It'll be ok but I prefer being safer

 

[anandsap123]

ok I am following your advice...now...to get a GPU back to full resolution you ovbiously install the driver for it.

BUT, since i am installing OS with IGPU, do I need to install a driver to get IGPU back to full resolution? Or will that driver come default with Windows 8.1??

 

[Hellfire]

you could probably run on Windows drivers but you can install the IGPU driver if you wish too. (no harm in doing it)

 

[anandsap123]

got it!

edit: thermal paste off, now to wait 30 min to reapply

edit: reapplied thermal paste

edit: reinstalled noctua and connected to cpu fan header

edit: connected SSD and optical with SATA power and data

edit: installing OS NOW!!!

 

[anandsap123]

JUST FINISHED INSTALLING ANTI VIRUS!!!!

 

[Jetster]

It could've been worse.. you could have done this.

 

[anandsap123]

THANK YOU TPU! I have completed all steps! I just have to install everything inside of my case! My dad told me I would not be able to do this by myself, he was right! All I need was the TPU community and my friend Paul! Thank you all! Now that all drivers are installed (except GPU) can I run Prime95? Should I run the "blend" test?

 

[anandsap123]

Quick question: Since I have confirmed that the entire system works, I can transfer the computer into the case as soon as it arrives (tommorow). Do I need to plug the SSD and optical drive into the same SATA ports (on the motherboard) that I have them plugged into now for the devices to be recognized and for the system to boot properly? Also, do I need to plug the wireless network adapter into the exact same PCIE slot? Hopefully I can get a response!