How to Assemble a Desktop Computer Things You'll Need Anti-static wrist strap Computer case Motherboard Power supply Processor Thermal paste Heat sink/fan RAM memory cards Hard drive and cable Optical drive and cable Sound card (if not built into motherboard) Video card (if not built into motherboard) Wi-fi card (optional) Screwdriver set Keyboard Mouse Speakers Operating system Monitor 1 Collect all of the parts and place on a well-lit work surface. 2 Place the anti-static wrist strap on your wrist and clip the end to an unpainted part of the computer case. 3 Open the case. 4 Mount the power supply in the case using the screws that came with the computer case. Lift the cables on the power supply away from the case interior. 5 Mount the processor to the motherboard. 6 Place a dot of thermal paste on the top of the processor before mounting http://www.ehow.com/how_6751824_assemble-desktop-computer.html http://www.mysuperpc.com/build.shtml |