Matthew Soltys describes the steps taken to complete a custom computer build for a customer. He ordered the requested parts, installed the motherboard, CPU, CPU fan, RAM, and cover plate. He added standoffs and screwed the motherboard into the case. Matthew then plugged in power and front panel connectors and ensured good wire management for airflow and easy component access. Finally, he installed the CD-ROM, hard drive, video card, and operating system before adding drivers and Windows updates.

1. MY GRAD PROJECT
By
Matthew Soltys
Computer Service and Repair
5/20/14

2. The First step was to order the parts that the
customer wanted.

3. Now, we got the parts “lets start the build”

4. This is me getting the motherboard ready for
the CPU and putting in the CPU

5. Then, I got the CPU fan in and the RAM in to.

6. Once I was done with that, I put the cover plate
for the motherboard in the case.

7. Then the stand offs for the mother went in.

8. After, The motherboard went in.

9. And screwed into place

10. Now, The power and font panel connecters get
plugged into the motherboard.

11. This is very INPORTANT, when you do a
custom build you must have good wire
management.

12. Reasons For Good Cable Management
 You're ensuring that stray wires or cables don’t touch the
fans. (Fans can also burn out this way.)
 You can improve airflow throughout the case, so that the
entire system remains cool and stable.
 Good cable organization allows you to find the wire or
cable you need when you have to unwind them to change
out a component

13. Now the CD-ROM and Hard Drive plus the
video card goes In!

15. Now they all get plugged in to the motherboard.

17. Now after this in all done, the OS has to be
installed.

19. Now the install is done

20. After windows 7 professional was installed and
activated I had to install the drivers for
• Nic card (on board)
• Chipset (on board)
• Audio (on board)
• Video (External Card)

22. After the drivers are done, then comes the
100+ updates.

23. All done

24. Work Cited
 Motherboard - https://www.asus.com/us/
 CPU - http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/homepage.html
 Case - https://www.thermaltakeusa.com/
 OS - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/home
 Video card - http://www3.pny.com/homepage.aspx
 Purchased at - http://www.tigerdirect.com/