GeForce Experience PC Build DIY Directions
Pointers before starting your build
Wash your hands
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Start in a clean dry space with good light
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Layout all your parts on a flat surface
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Leave the CPU in its protective cover until ready to install
Put on your static bracelet or properly ground yourself on the PC case
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Do not build your PC on carpet
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1. Prepping your Case
a. Remove both side panels
b. Remove any manuals or plastic from the case
c. Untangle front panel port cables
d. Install Mobo I.O. Shield
e. Install Mobo stand‐off riser pins
i. Tip: When installing the Mobo stand‐off riser pins ensure you match the layout to
the mounting holes on your mobo
2. Installing the PSU
a. Place the PSU in the case and align the screw holes
b. Ensure that the PSU fan is oriented so it pulls in fresh air (This will vary by case)
c. Thread in all 4 screws before fully tightening them
d. Ensure all 4 screws are tightly fastened
3. Installing the Storage Drive
a. Slide your storage drive into an open Storage slot of your case
b. Fasten your drive into the bay using the clip or screws that come with your case (fasteners
will vary by case)
4. Installing the Optical Drive
a. Remove the top 5.25" filter/vanity cover from the front panel of the case
b. Gently rock the protective metal tab blocking the top 5.25" bay opening
i. Tip: The method for removing both the cover and protective tab will vary by case
c. Insert the optical drive into the top 5.25" bay
d. Fasten your optical drive into the bay using the clip or screws that come with your case
(fasteners will vary by case)
5. Mounting the CPU
a. Release the latch arm(s) on the CPU socket retention bracket
b. Lift the lid of the socket retention bracket until it is pointing perpendicular to the Mobo
c. Look for the arrow on the corner of the CPU
d. When seating the CPU into the socket, match the gold arrow on the corner of the CPU to the
black arrow on the corner of the CPU socket retention bracket
i. Tip: The CPU only goes in and fully seats one way. This is very apparent
e. Close the lid of the CPU socket retention bracket
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Fasten the latch arm(s) on the CPU socket retention bracket
i. Tip: This will require a bit of force and will cause the arm to flex slightly
ii. Tip: LGA 2011 CPUs have 2 arms, and there is a required order for opening/closing
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