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• If this is the first time you have built a PC, avoid the use of electric
screwdrivers. While manual screw drivers may require slightly more
strength and time, they also provide finesse and a feel for the proper
threading and tension of the delicate screws used in most PC assemblies.
• Parts should fit firmly together, but not forcefully. If something isn't sliding
in or seating properly, check for any obstructions in the connecting areas.
Also verify that the parts are in the correct orientation.
• Many of the steps in this topic can be done in a different order, but try
your best to follow along if this is your first PC assembly. It's easier and
far more predictable to follow a well-worn path than try to make your own
on the fly.
• Most of all, have fun building your PC. While the reward of using your
custom-built PC is the goal, the journey is the most memorable part.
After you overcome your initial trepidation of assembling expensive hardware
without harming it or yourself, you can venture further into the hardware-
analysis zone that experienced PC builders eventually arrive at. That is
because you will have a PC built with modular parts that can be easily
swapped out and modified to best suit your changing needs.
In the next chapter we're going to start assembling our PC with a great-looking,
functional PC case and a top-quality power supply. Go!
