How to build a Computer

Open The Case

The First step after you have purchased all the parts is by opening the case.Then you should Make sure that the backplate matches the motherboard.

Installing The Power Supply

First you must make sure that your power supply is the same kind as the case(atx,micro atx).In different cases the power supply could be placed in either the bottom or the top. Screw the power supply to the case from the outside.

Setting up the Motherboard

CPU

Some people prefer to have the motherboard in the case but it`s usually easier outside. The first step is to place the cpu(central processing unit) in the socket correctly aligned.Then put the thermal on the bottom piece of the cpu fan.Some come with thermal on it already.Then place it on top of the cpu.The next step is to turn the the clips to where the arrow points.Then connect the cpu fan`s power cable to the the cpu power connector which is located on the motherboard.
Memory(RAM)

RAM is very simple to install.All you have to do is to align the Ram sticks correctly to the sockets on the motherboard.The push in and make sure that it clicks.

Inserting The Motherboard into the case

Insert the motherboard so that the back of the motherboard is aligned with the backplate.Then slowly place it aligned with the case screws.The take a screw and tighten it but NOT to tight because it could cause damage.
Installing The Hardrive

Place it in a hardrive slot which is located in the front of the case.Align and screw.
Installing The Video Card

Place it in a vacant pci slot. And screw it.
Installing Media devices(cd Players,Floppy drives)

Insert it into a vacant slot which is located to the top front and screw it.

Connecting all the cables

Now we have to connect all the cables.First connect the Main power to the motherboard.Then connect the four pin power for the cpu.Then Connect power for hardrive,videocard,cd drive etc..Then we need to connect the hard drive to the motherboard.You can do this via SATA or ATA.Same with the CD drive.For a floppy drive there is a special fdd cable and socket.
Boot!

Boot your pc and make sure that there are no beeps. Go into your bios and make sure everything is set right.