“I'm sorry for asking this irrelevant question but...what do I do to/how do I turn on/power up (like what cables/stuff do i have to plug in and stuff) my desktop after getting done with putting all the components/parts in ? Im quite new to building a pc”
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the 24 ATX pin and the 8 pin go to the motherboard. Then you need a SATA cable for your hard drive/s. And peripheral cable/s for your GPU.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.So i just started getting into it as well. Got myself a cyberpower gaming master prebuilt and decided i want upgrades. So far i upgraded Ram Memory Sticks ( 8G 2130 MHz to 2X 8G 3000 MHz) and A new GPU ( RTX 2060 Super). I Also Tried upgrading the power supply but unfortunately got a dead one but reinstalled the old one and got a feel for how building one works from there. Id say make sure you have manuals and Tutorials ready and follow them as you go. Look up channels like (Linus Tech Tips), or (Pauls Hardware) Take your time. It comes to you quickly after you know how every component fits in. A PC toolkit is definitely suggested as well. Any generic kit will do. Just get an insignia brand kit right here on bestbuy for 12$. You should just start with a prebuilt since you can just replace parts as you go and you can also pinpoint any errors you made as you go that way. Start with RAM then the Case Fans, Graphics Card (unless its something like an Vega 64 or RX 5700-xt or any mid to high tier GPU then you might have to swap the power supply first for something around 750 plus gold never settle for anything lower like plus silver or bronze and id also suggest modular meaning cables are completely detachable from the power supply itself) CPU and then the harddrives. So Going over which cable goes where when plugging wires from the powersupply. 1. Make sure you Route or run through the Cable that says CPU on the top left of the motherboard. It should be a socket with 8 pins ready to be connected. This is basically where the CPU gets Power. Make sure it clicks as you push it in and feel free to use a bit of force too. 2. The next wire will be the ATX cable that has 24 pins. This one goes on the right of the mother board and itll have a socket with 24 holes going diagonally. Push this one in as you did with the CPU. This is what basically powers the motherboard as a whole. 3. Then you have the PCIE cable which you run up through the bottom or the basement of the case to the graphics card. Itll have a 6 pin connector with a 2 pin on the side. Some cards only need 6 but most of them ranging from rx560s to the newest cards like the rx 5700-xt or RTX series cards need the other 2 to make 8. Just push the 2 pin together with the 6 to make 8 and push it in the socket on the front or side facing out towards the glass panel or if there isnt any. The side thats not plugged into the board. Now that you have those plugged in, all thats left is the cords that go to the harddrives and peripherals or fans and coolers ext. 4. Now this can vary depending on what kind of memory you use. Harddrives usually need the SATA Cable but some SSDs like the M.2 can just be plugged into the board. Those slots can be located above where the graphics card is placed on your motherboard. Check manual now on your board layout. Anyways to reach the harddrives which are usually on the front of a case on the lower end if not the basement part of the case, run them through the basement and through the holes of the harddrive slots if you have space. Then make sure all SATA connectors are through. If not see other ways to adjust where to go with the cable. Then plug the first one at the very front of the wire into the harddrive which should always be in the bottom slot then plug the second connector into whatever you have on the top row slot. You can either have another harddrive or a Solid State Drive in the top. Whatever you choose. 5. Now the peripherals or fans This you will definitely need to look at your motherboard layout in the manual as it shows where fans can be plugged into. Make sure that all of them are plugged in especially the CPU fan. Do not run anything until that fan is plugged in. Then do the case fans. When it comes to airflow make sure the fans are at the right side for what you want them to do. Intake fans at the front while exhaust fans at the back of the case or on top right above the CPU. Heat rises so that could double cooling capabilities with an extra fan on top as well as on the back. Make sure you find those fan slots and dont plug them where there is no socket. 6. Now that you have mostly everything plugged in. Make sure the cables for the buttons on the top of the computer are also plugged in. You will not be able to use these without power from the motherboard. Usually these can be located on the bottom right side of the motherboard. Also check manual. This should be all you need to finish up your build. Make sure you have those cables managed together. Its not a need persay but..who doesnt want their wires all neat? Enjoy!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hello, That would be dependent on your components. I'd start by doing a bit more research on google/youtube about what you have specifically and then reach out with any other questions: support.corssair.com
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