Now that we’ve gotten all of the major parts and components installed for our custom PC build, there are a couple of final steps that need to be done before we can boot up the computer and start installing an operating system. Setting Jumpers The number of jumpers that you will need to set will depend on a couple of different factors, but usually, what type of case you decided to use for your build will play a major role. Most commonly, jumpers will need to be wired so that the power button on the front of the computer works, any case and activity lights work, and for front side USB ports, etc… Jumpers are a bit different than any other wiring we have done thus far, because jumpers are not clearly marked on the board and are more difficult to work with.

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How To Build A PC: Setting Jumpers and First Boot

Installing a hard drive and CD/DVD burner is quite easy, and only takes a couple of steps to complete. If you have been following along with our custom PC build series, then you are nearing the final steps to assembling the PC.

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Install A Hard Drive and CD/DVD Burner Drive For Your Custom PC Build

If you’ve been following along with the series, you have already chosen a case, power supply and hard drive for your PC . Also, you should have successfully installed the CPU , heat sink , RAM memory , and mounted the motherboard.

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Install A Graphics Video Card and Power Supply For Your Custom PC Build

Previously in the series, we introduced the basics of computer building and gave a comprehensive overview of each basic part that you will need for the PC build . We also went over what kind of hard drive, case and power supply to buy . At this point, it’s time to get started with the actual build and assembly of the PC.

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Install an Intel or AMD CPU Processor For Your Custom PC Build

Previously in the series, we introduced the basics of computer building and gave a comprehensive overview of each basic part that you will need for the PC build . We also went over what kind of hard drive, case and power supply to buy

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Install an Intel or AMD CPU Processor For Your Custom PC Build