All language subtitles for 3_Putting it All Together Installing The Processor

Now that we've learned what

the computer components
are and how they work,

we're going to assemble
our very own computer,

a full-sized desktop.

Computers are
incredibly fundamental

to the work of an IT
support specialist.

They're used in pretty much
every aspect of the job.

Aside from work,
knowing how to build

a computer might inspire
you to try all kinds of cool stuff.

You could custom build
a gaming rig to play

the most advanced game
at the highest settings,

or like me, make

a home media server for all
your photos and videos.

Knowing how to build
a computer is a skill

that can be useful in
lots of interesting ways.

Before we get started,

let's lay down some ground rules

for this ground-up build.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

We should think about
electrostatic discharge and try to

prevent unwanted static from

harming our very
expensive components.

Have you ever rubbed
your socks on

a carpet then
accidentally zap someone?

That's pretty harmless. But if

you do that to your
new motherboard,

you could completely destroy it.

How do we prevent
static discharge?

We can go about
this in two ways.

You can touch an
electrical device that's

plugged in but not powered on.

Fyi, you should do
this every couple of

minutes when assembling
a new computer.

Another option is to wear
an anti-static wristband,

like the one I have
here. Let me get it.

You connect the
end of the clip to

a non painted metal service like

your computer and then you

strap it on to your
hands, and you're done.

While we're on the subject
of anti-static safety,

I want to call out that
when you buy computer parts,

they'll come in anti-static bags

to prevent accidental
static electricity.

Be sure to keep them
inside the bags

until you need to install
them on your computer.

Now, let's get making
this computer.

We'll start by laying down

the foundation of our computer.

The motherboard. Remember, there

are lots of different
form factors for

motherboards and you
want to make sure

the one new purchase
fits your computer case.

We purchased a
full-sized desktop case

and have a full sized
ATX motherboard.

The motherboard, there
are lots of screw holes

which coincide with the holes
in the desktop case too.

You want to match
up the holes on

the motherboard to the
holes on the desktop.

Once you figure out
which holes to use,

screw in the standoffs.

Standoffs are used to raise and

attach your motherboard
to the case.

In this instance, our case has

built-in standoffs. Let's start

by adding our components in.

We'll start with the CPU.

Let's take that out of
our anti-static bag.

You want to be very
careful with these because

they're very expensive and
you don't want to drop them.

Once we've taken out the bag,

let's lineup the CPU with
the motherboard socket.

Something to note is
this marker right here.

This has to align with the CPU
socket on the motherboard.

Also, don't forget
to make sure you

get compatible CPUs that
fit your motherboard.

We have the LGA CPU in

the LGA compatible
motherboard socket.

Let's go ahead and align
the correct orientation of

the CPU and secure it
in place like this.

Like I mentioned before,

you want to make sure
that the pointers on

the CPU and the
socket are aligned.

The easy part is
putting a CPU in,

the fun part is securing this.

Just note that when you
secure the CPU in the socket,

you do need to use a bit of

force so it's
tightly secured in.

Perfect. Now the CPU is
secured in the socket.

Now that our CPU is in place,

we need to add our heat
sink on top of it.

The heat sink is used to
dissipate heat from our CPU.

I'll show you some cool things.

This part right here,

this is what our CPU
relies on to stay cool.

It takes the heat
from there and then

uses this fan to blow it out.

Before we attach the heat sink,

we need to apply an even
amount of thermal paste.

Let me get that. This
is the thermal paste.

Thermal paste is used to better

connect our CPU and heat sink,

so the heat transfers from
one to the other better.

To get started, apply a dab

of thermal paste and spread
it evenly with a flat object.

Let's do that on
our CPU right here.

The first thing that
you want to do is

slowly apply a slat dab
on the CPU, like so.

Then with a flat object
apply the thermal paste

evenly throughout your CPU
to go halfway right here,

halfway right here,
halfway right here,

and then halfway right here.

Just make sure that it spread
evenly throughout the CPU.

You may have to do this multiple

times to get this correct.

Once you have that in place,

you're going to take
your heat sink and

then you're going to
press it against the CPU.

Something to note is
these screws right here.

They align with the
CPU socket so they can

guide you while you
put the heat sink on.

Great. Once you have all
four sockets aligned,

go ahead and get
your screwdriver

and then tighten
down the sockets.

One thing to do is to make

sure that you screw
opposite sides

first so you know that

the heat sink is
attached securely.

One thing I like to do
again is just to go over

my screws to make sure everything
is tightened securely.

Great. Now that our screws are

tightly on and our heat
sink is secured to the CPU,

you have to plug this
molex to the motherboard.

This is important because
this is what controls

the fan speed via
the motherboard.

Perfect. Now you've fully

installed and connected your
CPU to the motherboard.