How to assemble a PC as fast as possible
I would like to get suggestion and ideas on how to assemble a desktop computer fast as possible.
Two questions one on hardware and the second on software
hardware
Any pointer on how the PC assembly could be done in the shortest and efficient approach.
Any precautions that must be observed by the installer.
I have the following components to assemble.
2 SATA Hard DISk ( care need for bending angle)
CD ROM
Card reader with FDD
SATA cales
IDE cables
1 Mother Board
1 CPU and heat sink
RAM
LAN card
Case
Fan for case
Graphics card
Software
How to install WinXP particularly on SATA 1
All answer will be appreciated.
Thank you
Two questions one on hardware and the second on software
hardware
Any pointer on how the PC assembly could be done in the shortest and efficient approach.
Any precautions that must be observed by the installer.
I have the following components to assemble.
2 SATA Hard DISk ( care need for bending angle)
CD ROM
Card reader with FDD
SATA cales
IDE cables
1 Mother Board
1 CPU and heat sink
RAM
LAN card
Case
Fan for case
Graphics card
Software
How to install WinXP particularly on SATA 1
All answer will be appreciated.
Thank you
I'm not sure what you are looking for but there is no shortcut. It takes x amount of time to put the pieces together and there is no magic to make it go faster. Obviously you need to be aware of static discharge and keep fingers off of componant connections. If you are in a production environment you could use imaging software to load WinXp, it would only take about 10 to 15 min to copy the os over but if you are not doing this over and over it may not be worth the effort to set this all up.
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Thanks tickz_2 for the quick response.
I agree with you.
I reckon there should be systematic way how to do the process of assembly with the mentioned components.
I am looking for the most effienct steps which will enusre least time is used.
I agree with you.
I reckon there should be systematic way how to do the process of assembly with the mentioned components.
I am looking for the most effienct steps which will enusre least time is used.
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A good tip also is to first visualize what you are going to do, to make sure you understand what has to happen, and to spot possible problems before they occur.
I've assembled several PC's myself, and I can tell you that it's a very interesting experience, but the first time will take some time to get it right.
I've assembled several PC's myself, and I can tell you that it's a very interesting experience, but the first time will take some time to get it right.
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Thanks Infintiy08.
Interesting answer. Noted the points on assembly.
Many points are valid and refresh my memory.
I have assembled PC sometime back using IDE HDD.
This time around I need to use SATA HDD.
In my setup procedure there is mention of heat dissipation for SATA
which need to be addressed. What would be the recommended distance
which I should use for the HDD.
Next about loading the OS on the SATA 1, any points to take care off.
I read that the dirvers for RAID 1 are read via the FDD.
Would appreciate if you could follow up on the above.
Interesting answer. Noted the points on assembly.
Many points are valid and refresh my memory.
I have assembled PC sometime back using IDE HDD.
This time around I need to use SATA HDD.
In my setup procedure there is mention of heat dissipation for SATA
which need to be addressed. What would be the recommended distance
which I should use for the HDD.
Next about loading the OS on the SATA 1, any points to take care off.
I read that the dirvers for RAID 1 are read via the FDD.
Would appreciate if you could follow up on the above.
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>> What would be the recommended distance which I should use for the HDD.
As far apart as possible - your case will have slots for hard disks, so you will probably not have much choice, but prefer not to put two hard disks next to each other.
>> Next about loading the OS on the SATA 1, any points to take care off.
If you have a recent motherboard, all you have to do is properly configure the BIOS - refer to the motherboard manual for that. It will probably auto-detect your drives anyway.
As far apart as possible - your case will have slots for hard disks, so you will probably not have much choice, but prefer not to put two hard disks next to each other.
>> Next about loading the OS on the SATA 1, any points to take care off.
If you have a recent motherboard, all you have to do is properly configure the BIOS - refer to the motherboard manual for that. It will probably auto-detect your drives anyway.
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Thank you guys for the detailed answers.
Decided to split the points.
Decided to split the points.