[Tfug] building new pc

Bexley Hall bexley401 at yahoo.com
Mon May 11 20:40:19 MST 2009


> 1. Don't forget to put the spacers in between the
> motherboard and the box.

If the spacers are conductive (many are molded nylon parts
but some are metal "standoffs"), be sure to verify there is
adequate clearance around the mounting holes (underside of board)
so you don't belatedly discover you've shorted a signal to
"chassis".

> 2. Spend the extra $50 on a good CPU cooler, make sure it's
> a fit for the CPU socket, and don't use too much thermal
> paste.

Have plenty of paper towels ON HAND so you can wipe the elephant
cum off your fingertips without having to touch things as you
go hunting for the towels!  (been there, done that, got the
T-shirt to prove it...)


      




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