Building a computer step by step??

[nicks1222]

I have all the parts and everything where do I begin in order please.
The other parts I have like fans and fan controller and H60 when does that go in too?
This is also my first computer build so everything is new to me. Building it tomorrow. I've cleaned my room.

[lehtv]

It'd help if you listed your parts.

And learn to use google, there are plenty of guides for this sort of thing. Like this newegg video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56k...feature=relmfu

[nicks1222]

1.Kmo3-BK Fan controller
2.2600k
3.PCI Adapter
4.XZ 850 watt
5.H60+XSF-F1252 Size 120mm
6.gtx 570
7.M4 Solid State hard drive
8.Rosewill RCR 1C002
9.Asus Rock Z68
10.200m fan
11.Rip jaws x 8gb
12.Haf X

Sorry It took so long

[Chillin]

0)- All the fans and the Rosewill RCR
1)- Hard drives
2)- PSU
3)- Motherboard with CPU inserted and H60 backside mounting brackets
4)- Do all the wiring for the hard drives, case connections and power cables already, don't forget to allot the two PCI-E connectors for your GTX 570 already (as well as a 4-pin MOLEX if you need it for the H60 fans).
5)- H60 with the fans already mounted on it. If you have two fans on it then make it an exhaust instead of intake (remember to already have installed the backside mounting bracket for it so all you need to do is screw it in!). Make sure to plug the fan and pump connectors into the proper fan ports on the motherboard (refer to manual but should be labeled CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, etc., H60 manual tells you which goes where)
6)- RAM
7)- GTX 570

Try to get as much of the wiring planned out ahead of time as possible, it will make your life much easier as the build goes on. Make sure to double check all the connections and placements twice before pressing the power button. Make sure to rub your hand on the case or PSU before touching any component to discharge any static electricity.

If you need more help then feel free to ask.

[jaydeee]

try this: http://www.kitchentablecomputers.com/index.php
hope it helps.

[bdub5886]

lehtv listed newegg guide which is good, also try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIJx6...qX-hNVqMBio%3D

It is a amd system, but it also shows a corsair cooling unit installation.

[scheherazade]

Put the IO backplate into the chassis before you install the mobo.
Else you're taking it apart again...

-scheherazade

[nicks1222]

Whats an IO. I'm Also have trouble with h60 fans

[Chillin]

Originally Posted by nicks1222

Whats an IO. I'm Also have trouble with h60 fans

What problem are you having?

I have an H60 with two fans so I'll help you as best I can.

P.S. - I forgot to mention that in step 0 to mount the motherboard spacers on the case.

[nicks1222]

H60 I bought to fans my case has another fan do i just install them on the other fan or do i have to remove the fan that came with the case

[Chillin]

Originally Posted by nicks1222

H60 I bought to fans my case has another fan do i just install them on the other fan or do i have to remove the fan that came with the case

That's up to you.

My advice would be to go with whichever fans are quieter, check the dB ratings on the case fans and compare them to the fans you bought.

As for installing, you will have to use a different screw than the one the standard case fans use since it has to go all the way through the fan to reach your H60.

What I did was as follows; the H60 comes with four such long screws, I just used two to screw one fan unto the H60 and another two to connect another fan to the case and hold the H60. Haven't had any problems with that, just make sure not to overtighten too much or you might bend the H60.

[nicks1222]

Putting the PC together is not that hard but the wiring is going to take me a long time i don't understand any of the cables or the fans. Do all the fans connect to the fan controller and the fan controller connect to motherboard?

[Chillin]

Originally Posted by nicks1222

Putting the PC together is not that hard but the wiring is going to take me a long time i don't understand any of the cables or the fans. Do all the fans connect to the fan controller and the fan controller connect to motherboard?

No.

The fans connected to the H60 (and the H60 pump itself) must be connected to the motherboard, the fan pin connectors are labeled "CPU_FAN1", "CPU_FAN2", etc. If you have three fan pins (2 fans + pump) then connected the fan closest to the case and the pump to the CPU_FAN ports and the third fan to another port nearby that can be temp. controlled from the BIOS.

The rest of the case fans connect to the fan controller.

Which exact motherboard are you using, I'll point out which goes where.

[nicks1222]

ASRock Z68 PROFESSIONAL GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard. for the h60 i want to do push pull configuration i can't figure out how to do that or what why i position the fan h60. I didn't know putting the h60 on was going to be so hard for me

[nicks1222]

i need extra screws to do the h60 push pull configuration. What size are they and where can i get them??

[Chillin]

Originally Posted by nicks1222

ASRock Z68 PROFESSIONAL GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard. for the h60 i want to do push pull configuration i can't figure out how to do that or what why i position the fan h60. I didn't know putting the h60 on was going to be so hard for me

Just relax.

Just check a youtube video or the manual to see in which direction the fans push the air, then align them correctly.

As for motherboard placement (note: I made a small error. The blue circle closest to the yellow one's should be #1 choice and the blue circle on the other side of the board should be location #2 (better to use #1), sorry about this):

Originally Posted by nicks1222

i need extra screws to do the h60 push pull configuration. What size are they and where can i get them??

What I did was as follows; the H60 comes with four such long screws, I just used two to screw one fan unto the H60 and another two to connect another fan to the case and hold the H60. Haven't had any problems with that, just make sure not to overtighten too much or you might bend the H60.

So you don't really need them, but if you must get them then check your local hardware store for the following screw sizes:

6-32 x 30
6-32 x 35
UNC 6-32 x 40

The needed length 30mm, 35mm or 40mm depends on the length/thickness of the 2nd fan you want to apply.

1"1/4 is approx. 30mm so for regular 25mm (thick) fans the 6-32 x 30 fit perfectly.

Here's another detailed H60 mounting guide for http://www.corsair.com/blog/mounting...l-motherboard/

Some more pictures of an H60 in push-pull (remember, the air should be aimed to exhaust from your case, so make sure the two fans are pointed in the same direction):

(Note: this guy did what I did and only used two screws on each fan)

[nicks1222]

Thank you Chillin you making this easy for me. One question though I have Scythe DFS123812-3000 "ULTRA KAZE" 120 x 38 mm fan. I was going to used that instead of the intake fan they give me for h60? Will that work or do i have to used the same size fan> If its not to much trouble can you tell me what size screw the other screws are a bit to small. "remember, the air should be aimed to exhaust from your case, so make sure the two fans are pointed in the same direction):" So you mean I should have both fans blowing hot air out right. So far I have everything on my motherboard now except the cpu fan plugs. Once I've finished with all motherboard issues it comes to the wires can you please help me with that; should I have the psu fan upside down so it blowing the hot air out right or does it matter.

[nicks1222]

Well anyway I'm done for today. I be back on later around 5:00pm.

[Agent-A01]

h60 screws are too small for 38xmm fans, you will need to go to home depot/lowes or some other hardware store to match the size of the screws and get longer ones. or you could use zipties

[Chillin]

Originally Posted by nicks1222

Thank you Chillin you making this easy for me. One question though I have Scythe DFS123812-3000 "ULTRA KAZE" 120 x 38 mm fan. I was going to used that instead of the intake fan they give me for h60? Will that work or do i have to used the same size fan> If its not to much trouble can you tell me what size screw the other screws are a bit to small. "remember, the air should be aimed to exhaust from your case, so make sure the two fans are pointed in the same direction):" So you mean I should have both fans blowing hot air out right. So far I have everything on my motherboard now except the cpu fan plugs. Once I've finished with all motherboard issues it comes to the wires can you please help me with that; should I have the psu fan upside down so it blowing the hot air out right or does it matter.

The fan mounts for the H60 fit 120mm fans, but the screws might not go long enough to fit an aftermarket fan that may be thicker. Though on a personal note, I would make the strongest fans the intake fans and the weakest fans you have the exhaust fans, thus helping create a positive pressure case (you can Google this).

And yes, fans on the H60 should all be facing to get hot air out of the case.

As for the PSU, if your case (which I'm 99% sure the HAF X does) supports venting the PSU downwards (holes on the bottom of the case) then do it.

Here is one fan zone model in regards to intakes and exhausts that might be good for you to follow:

[nicks1222]

OK thanks I Covered my computer. I'm going to use zip ties on my solid sate drive too. So here are the things I have left H60 fan and tighten them to case; After that is the wires and plunging in everything to the motherboard. Whats the total time all this stuff going to take me 5hrs lol. OK for the top fan I only have one fan for cooler air what is the degree of difficulty to install one down the road if I decide too.

[Chillin]

Originally Posted by nicks1222

OK thanks I Covered my computer. I'm going to use zip ties on my solid sate drive too. So here are the things I have left H60 fan and tighten them to case; After that is the wires and plunging in everything to the motherboard. Whats the total time all this stuff going to take me 5hrs lol. OK for the top fan I only have one fan for cooler air what is the degree of difficulty to install one down the road if I decide too.

Very simple, pop off the top and screw it in. I have 9 or 10 fans (sorry, lost count) running in my CM 690 II Advanced and the only problem I had with the fans was one of the screw's head wore out so now I can unscrew it .

In order of importance:

-Front
-Bottom
-Rear (H60)
-Top
-Side

Organize your remaining fans accordingly. If you want a great deal on fans then get what I did:

COOLER MASTER R4-S2S-124K-GP 120mm Case Fan 4 in 1 pack
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103052

These are the same fans that come by default with CM cases and are very quiet, cheap and move enough air.

[nicks1222]

for the fan h60 i put two screw like this to hold is it alright to do that

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x O

o= Screws

I also positioned the fans to have the air flow blowing out Sorry for all question i just what to make sure this goes right i will take some pictures soon so you know where I'm at.

[nicks1222]

For the fans on the case do i need to flip them to have cool air blowing in or is that already done for me

[Chillin]

Originally Posted by nicks1222

for the fan h60 i put two screw like this to hold is it alright to do that

O x


x O

o= Screws

I also positioned the fans to have the air flow blowing out Sorry for all question i just what to make sure this goes right i will take some pictures soon so you know where I'm at.

Yes, just make sure not to overtighten or you might bend the H60 (remember, you are just making sure the fan stays in place).

Originally Posted by nicks1222

For the fans on the case do i need to flip them to have cool air blowing in or is that already done for me

Just look at the blades to see which direction they are blowing.

For example, in the following picture the air direction is going down:



As for the wiring, every few steps just semi-organize the wires into neat bundles, it will make your life easier going on.