Try to use a low-energy processor, as this will lower your heating requirements, which will in turn reduce the overall noise of your machine.
If you are planning on getting a solid state drive (more on that below), make sure that the motherboard has SATA III support. Motherboard size is determined by the case that you choose, and vice versa.
Since RAM is inexpensive, get the highest frequency RAM that your motherboard can support. You will want 8-16 GB, either as 4 sticks of 1GB or 2 sticks of 2GB.
Consider a solid state drive for your OS. They are quiet and low power, and quite a bit faster than a traditional hard drive. This will lead to quicker startup times. [3] X Expert Source Matt HamComputer Repair Specialist Expert Interview. 14 May 2021. They are significantly more expensive, however, and may not be suitable for large amounts of storage.
When buying a motherboard and case, make sure that they are compatible sizes. Make sure that the case had adequate fans; if it doesn’t add one or two 120mm fans, which are usually the quietest.
Install the motherboard risers. There will be multiple screw holes in your case for the risers. Screw them in to the holes that correspond with your specific motherboard. The risers are installed with your fingers, and have a hole in the top that another screw can be inserted into. Place the motherboard on the risers. Gently push the motherboard into the I/O plate as you install the screws. Start with the screws closest to the I/O plate and move out from there. Install the processor. Carefully remove the processor from the package, and line up the triangle on the processor socket to the triangle that is printed on the processor. Be sure not to handle the pins, and make sure that you do not force the processor into the socket. Once the processor has been inserted, secure it by locking the socket lever. Install the CPU cooler. If you purchased your processor retail, then chances are the processor came with a cooling fan with thermal grease already applied. If not, you will need to put a thin layer of thermal grease on the processor before installing the CPU fan.
You can use a Windows installation USB flash drive or DVD. [4] X Research source [5] X Expert Source Spike BaronNetwork Engineer & Desktop Support Expert Interview. 9 January 2019. Then choose your language and choose custom install. [6] X Expert Source Spike BaronNetwork Engineer & Desktop Support Expert Interview. 9 January 2019. When you start the Windows Installer it will automatically create partitions and format them. [7] X Expert Source Spike BaronNetwork Engineer & Desktop Support Expert Interview. 9 January 2019.
