hardest part of building a pc?

i am looking into building a pc. what is the hardest part about it? is it the bios and all of the drivers? or should i just pay a pc store to build it for me?hardest part of building a pc?
I am wondering this too. But from what I have seen it can't be that hard. Don't pay someone to do it, that is outrageous. Just get a guide and build one yourself, like when my parts come in. I think the CPU will be the hardest part, or maybe the mobo. But hell, I never did this before so I don't know :Dhardest part of building a pc?
well it shouldnt be too hard cuz i am getting the coolermaster stacker 830 with the removalble mobo trey. but i am just nervouse about the bios
i would imagine the hardest part would be if the computer didnt boot as with being new to it you would maybe have difficulty fixing the problem
[QUOTE=''gregdpw'']well it shouldnt be too hard cuz i am getting the coolermaster stacker 830 with the removalble mobo trey. but i am just nervouse about the bios[/QUOTE] That is prob the hardest part if you're not a computer engineer. The best thing to do is contact the support of whoever makes the mobo if u have too much trouble. Most mobos are pre-set to whatever OS they support on the front of the box.
yeah i might just have someone build it for me. peice of mind and hassle free
Yeah, but the satisfaction of doing it yourself?!?
how do i import my cart from newegg so i can show you
Think you'll just have to copy and paste the links to the parts you've ordered.
its making sure everything is compatable.
[QUOTE=''Dancing_Panda'']i would imagine the hardest part would be if the computer didnt boot as with being new to it you would maybe have difficulty fixing the problem[/QUOTE]Obviously, but I'd say the hardest thing about building it is connecting all the cables inside. The last one I built just so happened to have nearly everything go to the same spot on the motherboard. It was right below where a round IDE cable connected two hard disks. All the SATA, audio, USB, switches, etc. connected within 4 inches of each other.

I have not ''built'' a computer from scratch yet, but I have done a lot of work on the one I have. With my experience it is the troubleshooting if you have a bad part. I have never installed a cpu and/or mobo in the case yet though, but I can't see that it would be that hard. Just be careful.
You'll all do great if you are following a guide or video and just exhibit some patience. Do not rush and certainly do not force anything. P.C. gamer just did an issue with a complete walk-through (the special summer 2007edition) Tech TV had a video with a complete walk-through that you should be able to get on ebay for a couple of dollars. :D THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO HAVE FUN. REMEMBER THAT ITS NOT A JOB IT IS WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR YOURSELF.
I would say the hardest part is putting the motherboard in place. Having match up the holes... Screwing it down and the screw falls off and have to find it. What pain.
Oh I forgot finding the pins for the LEDs and buttons is usually really annoying.
The hardest part of building a PC to (and I have built a lot of them) is installing the OS. This takes up most of my time. The other time consuming part is connecting the front USB cables depending on your case.
i'd have to say in order of most difficult first:1. wiring. i hate wiring. fortunately as PC technology advances, the cables get thinner! still, it gets confusing sometimes to plug the right stuff at the right place on the motherboard.2. getting the motherboard correctly placed in the case. removable mobo trays really help though, but not all cases have this luxury!3. troubleshooting a problem. it could be during the build or when your booting up for the first time. some of them take a while to fix while others is a quick correction.some of you guys may or may not agree, but this is what I thought from my last couple of builds.
[QUOTE=''Gator20'']The hardest part of building a PC to (and I have built a lot of them) is installing the OS. This takes up most of my time. The other time consuming part is connecting the front USB cables depending on your case.[/QUOTE]Then I should be ready to build three rigs this fall. I have had to install window about 6 - 8 times in the last two months. Linux three times.[QUOTE=''xwengstax'']i'd have to say in order of most difficult first:1. wiring. i hate wiring. fortunately as PC technology advances, the cables get thinner! still, it gets confusing sometimes to plug the right stuff at the right place on the motherboard.2. getting the motherboard correctly placed in the case. removable mobo trays really help though, but not all cases have this luxury!3. troubleshooting a problem. it could be during the build or when your booting up for the first time. some of them take a while to fix while others is a quick correction.some of you guys may or may not agree, but this is what I thought from my last couple of builds.[/QUOTE]All in the name of troubleshooting. :lol:
[QUOTE=''omino'']You'll all do great if you are following a guide or video and just exhibit some patience. Do not rush and certainly do not force anything. P.C. gamer just did an issue with a complete walk-through (the special summer 2007edition) Tech TV had a video with a complete walk-through that you should be able to get on ebay for a couple of dollars. :D THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO HAVE FUN. REMEMBER THAT ITS NOT A JOB IT IS WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR YOURSELF.[/QUOTE]The best post of encouragement so far. I built my first PC not to long ago early last year. I had a basic knowledge of computer hardware, but I rarely opened my own computer. I found a guide online that told me what parts I would need or/and could use. I went to newegg.com to purchase all my parts. The most important part for myself is getting the right type of RAM and CPU that was compatible with my motherboard. Also, if you're getting a powerful video card get a decent power supply. Being extra careful it took me a couple of hours to get the system built. All I used was the instruction manual of my motherboard. This is funny though; I was trying to power up my system for the first time and the switch wasn't on. My dad had to come in and turn it on for me. I was like..''oh yeah, that...''The first time it turned on everything was in working order. Call it beginners luck. I'll tell you this. If you can even manage to pick out the right parts for your computer you will have no problems building it. JUST REMEMBER THIS! The 6 pin connector -- it's being used for PCI Express video cards. The 6 pin connector is attached to your power supply; so if you buy a case with a power supply or a PS unit seperately make sure it has that. You'll be extremely pissed off if you don't. I see on newegg.com that some customers who review video cards get mad because they purchased a PCI Expressgraphic card and fail to realize their PSU doesn't have a 6-pin connector.Believe me. The only thing that is bothersome is the cables. And of course when I really think about it, there's no big deal with that. But make sure you get a motherboard that can be expand on in the future. Right now I have at least $500 to spend to upgrade my computer. And this time I am going to make sure it'll last as long as possible in terms of being able to upgrade it without buying a entirely new HDD or motherboard.
[QUOTE=''gregdpw'']i am looking into building a pc. what is the hardest part about it? is it the bios and all of the drivers? or should i just pay a pc store to build it for me?[/QUOTE] they're the eisiest bits, the hardest are putting in the risers for you motherboard, finding the right screw you need (there are quitea few diffrent types), interpreting the thermaltake armor manual (mylar tapes part) and if you've got vista trying to find ways round your games not working