https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:39:41 +0000 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:21:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12309 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67243&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67243 Author: ksquared
Subject: 12309
Posted: 28 Aug 2019 at 3:21am

Ray62 wrote: I would install the CPU with cooler and it's fan, the RAM and the GPU and place it on the desk. Connect the PSU, Monitor and test, if you can go to the bios, loading defaults and restart. Then switch off, unplug the PSU and install the drive (M2 or SATA HDD), where you want to place your OS. ... Believe me, if there will be problems with the setup/installation, it is more easy to deal with as if everything is in the case and nothing works...

OK, I was typing while Ray62 was posting, but I'll put the cooler/fan on too before installing in the case.

I agree that it would be optimum to test it outside of the case, but this case does look big enough that if there is a problem it should be possible to work on. What I'm thinking is I'll have the case laying on the side, so the motherboard is horizontal during installation and testing.
]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:21:58 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67243&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67243 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67242&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67242 Author: ksquared
Subject: 12309
Posted: 28 Aug 2019 at 3:16am

Thank you very much for the helpful suggestions.

I had been thinking along similar lines regarding installing the CPU prior to installing in the case. I was debating then about when the heatsink/fan should be attached, I'm not sure how difficult it is once in the case.

I hadn't thought of installing the ram, but I'll do that too.

I just wonder if there are any "gotchas" that I should be watching out for. I've already put the power supply in, and then took it back out and attached all the wiring for it, since it seemed pretty difficult to do once installed.

Does anybody put the power supply in the top slot instead of at the bottom slot?

Thanks again.]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:16:21 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67242&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67242 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67241&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67241 Author: Ray62
Subject: 12309
Posted: 28 Aug 2019 at 3:12am

Ok, i forgot mouse and keyboard... ]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:12:27 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67241&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67241 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67240&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67240 Author: Ray62
Subject: 12309
Posted: 28 Aug 2019 at 3:11am

I would install the CPU with cooler and it's fan, the RAM and the GPU and place it on the desk. Connect the PSU, Monitor and test, if you can go to the bios, loading defaults and restart. Then switch off, unplug the PSU and install the drive (M2 or SATA HDD), where you want to place your OS.

After the installation and checks, if everything runs OK, shut down and unplug the PSU.

Remove the GPU and HDD (if you use no M2) and install the board in the case. Then move on with the rest.

Believe me, if there will be problems with the setup/installation, it is more easy to deal with as if everything is in the case and nothing works...]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:11:43 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67240&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67240 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67232&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67232 Author: butchboy
Subject: 12309
Posted: 27 Aug 2019 at 8:58pm

I used the Lian Li 011 Dynamic, pretty similar to yours. I usually pop in the ram and the CPU first, put the board in, and then connect the rest (gpu, cooler, fans, etc). It's all personal preference, but with the Lian Li case, you have plenty of room to maneuver either way you go.]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:58:09 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67232&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67232 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12309&PID=67208&title=newbie-question-about-motherboard-installation#67208 Author: ksquared
Subject: 12309
Posted: 27 Aug 2019 at 7:57am

I admit I'm a novice, so all help is appreciated.

For building the computer, is it better to first assemble everything to the motherboard (X570 Phantom Gaming X) and then install, or is it better to install the motherboard right out of the box into the computer case (Lian Li 011 Razer) and then install the rest of the items?

I'm thinking I'd set the case on the side, install the motherboard, and then start installing everything else. It seemed that long ago with a computer I built that the motherboard tray came out of the case, but it doesn't seem to be removable now with this Lian Li case.



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