In the past year, the hardware division has brought you articles detailing and examining the inner workings of every part of your computer. However, in the process, we appear to have missed the one article that the majority of you crave so much: How to actually build your own computer. Well, the wait is finally over, and so now the hardware division proudly brings you the definitive guide to computer construction. This guide is designed not only to teach even the most green of novices how to build a computer, but it also helps to teach you what the job is on every part of the computer

Introduction
So you've decided to delve into the realm of computer building. That's great! There are several things to keep in mind though before you undertake this project. First and formost, try not to be intimidated by the cost of all the equipment you're handling. Many components take quite a bit of force to install properly, and many first timers are afraid of applying it. This then leads to components that are improperly installed and in the end causes the same problems you wanted to avoid. So don't let it affect you. This guide mentions which parts will require force to insert, so just watch out for it when you encounter it. This does not mean, however, that you should treat the parts carelessly. Handle everything with care, even when you have to apply large amounts of pressure. It is expensive stuff, after all. Second, is what we've all always heard about, and that's static electricity. Now, let me tell you, static can be a big problem. However, if you follow a few easy procedures any issues with it are easily resolved. First of all, try to always have one hand on your case when you're handling a circuit board. This will keep you grounded and negate static's effects. Second of all, only grab circuit boards by the sides, so that you make as little contact as possible with the actual circuitry. The less contact you make, the less chance you have of frying anything. Those are the two biggest issues I've encountered during first system builds; I hope this helps you on your way.