1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5 2. Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 6 3. Tools............................................................................................................................. 7 4. Components .................................................................................................................. 8 a) Computer Case ........................................................................................................... 9 b) Power Supply.............................................................................................................12 c) Processor ..................................................................................................................13 d) Motherboard ..............................................................................................................16 e) RAM (Memory) ..........................................................................................................18 f) Hard drive ...................................................................................................................19 g) CD/DVD-ROM ...........................................................................................................20 h) Video/Graphics Card ..................................................................................................21 i) Network/Ethernet Card ................................................................................................22 j) Sound Card.................................................................................................................23 k) Monitor ......................................................................................................................24 l) Keyboard and Mouse ..................................................................................................25 j) Speakers ....................................................................................................................26 5. Assembly .....................................................................................................................27 a. Installing your processor .............................................................................................28

Installing a slot processor ...........................................................................................33 b. Installing memory modules .........................................................................................37 c. Installing the motherboard into your new case. ............................................................38 d. Installing the power supply ..........................................................................................40 e. Connecting the power supply cables ...........................................................................41 f. Installing add-in cards..................................................................................................42 g. Connecting Hard Drive Cables to the Motherboard ......................................................44 h. Connecting Case Cables to the Motherboard ..............................................................45 6. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................46