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Are all instructions for computer parts as vague as mine?
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:06 pm
I'll admit to being a severe novice to this but I have done a build before. First I was surprised to see that the motherboard instructions didn't even tell you to install the brass risers. Good thing I remembered this. If I wasn't one step from a complete first timer I would have fried my board. Not one bit of instruction on what to plug into what. Some plugs are obvious and others I've had to use the process of elimination. Why not tell them which connection goes into the Com 1 header? That is all for my amateur bitching.
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Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:07 pm to jmarto1
Instructions?
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:09 pm to jmarto1
My MOBO came with some clear instructions though I didn't read them outside of wiring up my power button and stuff.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:09 pm to jmarto1
pc parts should nott come with instructions
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:11 pm to polarbehr
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pc parts should nott come with instructions
He obviously doesn't belong in the Master Race.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:12 pm to LSU Coyote
No, I do not. I'm not one of those people who knew what to do before even thinking about building a computer.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:12 pm to jmarto1
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First I was surprised to see that the motherboard instructions didn't even tell you to install the brass risers
Do you know why brass is used between the MOBO and case?
Seriously.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:14 pm to jmarto1
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No, I do not. I'm not one of those people who knew what to do before even thinking about building a computer.
You are probably wondering where the HDD/Power LED header is and +/-
There should be a diagram somewhere in the booklet. Pretty simple and straight forward. Almost every MOBO has the exact same layout so once you put one together you can put them all together.
What components did you purchase for the build?
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:14 pm to LSU Coyote
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He obviously doesn't belong in the Master Race.
he will soon though. To OP there are no "instructions" aside from build vids and guides on youtube. If you have any questions not answered in those let us know and we can probably help you out.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:16 pm to LSU Coyote
The case can conduct a current and brass is a poor conductor. It also helps with static electricity. Correct?
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:18 pm to puffulufogous
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he will soon though. To OP there are no "instructions" aside from build vids and guides on youtube.
This.
The "collective knowledge" of the internet is greater than any instruction manual.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:18 pm to jmarto1
Pretty sure they act as a ground for the mobo.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:19 pm to jmarto1
right. if you didn't use the motherboard standoffs, your motherboard would short out every time you ran power to it. don't know about the whole static electricity thing.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:21 pm to LSU Coyote
The diagram does help with most but a couple were not as obvious to someone as new to this as I am. I am using an Asrock z77 Pro 3 board. Do the HD Audio and AC97 connectors serve the same purpose? They only have one spot that they can go and it is labeled HD Audio. They are almost directly attached so I am assuming that I only need one.
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Yes, I've been using this to get me by. Unfortunately the only videos I have found with my specific board have just been unboxing videos. A couple videos I have found where they actually do a build skip past the parts that I need.
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The "collective knowledge" of the internet is greater than any instruction manual.
Yes, I've been using this to get me by. Unfortunately the only videos I have found with my specific board have just been unboxing videos. A couple videos I have found where they actually do a build skip past the parts that I need.
This post was edited on 1/22/13 at 7:23 pm
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:23 pm to jmarto1
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The case can conduct a current and brass is a poor conductor. It also helps with static electricity. Correct?
No bro..
Brass is like 60% copper.
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1/2 right, but it grounds the layers of the motherboard to the case. Everything in your case is grounded.
This post was edited on 1/22/13 at 7:24 pm
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:23 pm to jmarto1
The case rarely comes with any instructions, but its not hard to tell wires go where.
Coyote, I'm about to surprise you with my new build. Hopefully will have it finished this weekend or early next week
Coyote, I'm about to surprise you with my new build. Hopefully will have it finished this weekend or early next week
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:26 pm to bluebarracuda
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Coyote, I'm about to surprise you with my new build. Hopefully will have it finished this weekend or early next week
Dammit lol.. again?
We are fixing to get the new GTX 7xx series or GeForce "Titan" in about 4months. Just wait!
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puffulufogous
Puff I didn't send out your H80 until today. Had my GF bring it to OfficeDepot to ship. I have NO excuses except for being lazy and a new job.
This post was edited on 1/22/13 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:28 pm to bluebarracuda
It doesn't seem overly hard but someone could take the time and be a bit more detailed. Maybe they could have gotten rid of the page that is in Swahili. Hell, it might be harder to find the page that is in English in this particular book.
This post was edited on 1/22/13 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:32 pm to jmarto1
What MOBO did you buy? I need to know this shtt.
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NVM, I see you listed it.
Make sure you are using the Dehumidifier fuction.
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NVM, I see you listed it.
Make sure you are using the Dehumidifier fuction.
This post was edited on 1/22/13 at 7:35 pm
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