You need: A table A swiss knife and hopefully a screwdriver on it. Tweezers Anti static band CPU applicator how to test: LOL installed locked in 60fps for benchmark
Bitwit, if you make a cut in the middle of the bag of zip ties going across the zip ties, you can easily get the ties out without spilling them all over the place when you grab the bag from the wrong end. I've been a pro audio installer for years, and this has been a huge time saver for my team and I. Thanks for the great vids!
If there ever was a reason to keep sober its building a PC.. afterwards its almost mandatory to celebrate until you even forgot you buildt one and the finished pc in the morning will leave you wondering what the heck just happened.
From years of building Heathkits, I found an easy way to keep small parts such as screws and other hardware from rolling away. Simple put them in an empty egg carton! You can also add a description for each item on a small piece of paper.
Yeah, it's just annoying dropping screws in the case. But really, you don't need something ridiculous like a $50 mat. Just don't build on carpet and ground yourself.
Jinχ it'll be fine keeping it on carpet, so long as the inflow/outflow isn't on the bottom, and people don't usually recommend building on carpet, though I've built 3 in my room on carpet with no problems, but just to be safe it's best not to do it.
To make bitwit a good name, make a logo and channel art, and apply them as ur profile pic and channel art then the name would look a lot better on the channel.
Most of these things in the video I have because of construction and mechanical work. I use a makita 18v impact to put in screws with a magnetic bit holder for a drywall gun to put computers together, it's super fast and I have a good feel for it from so much use. Plus it's got a light!
I purchased a Modmat probably about a year ago. Back in November I migrated my components from an old case into a new one, as well as upgrading my cpu cooler. The mat was really useful for grounding myself out and giving me a clean surface to work. I cleaned the mobo and repasted, repadded everything and took all of my heatsinks off to clean and repad them.
Nice list. I have built 2 computers, one is water cooled. Your spot on when you mentioned to have these tools ahead of time. I don't have a magnetic anything so I now plan to get some. Good job
I never heard of a magnetic tip screwdriver until now, it's so simple, but all I can say is that's a bad ass idea. I can't tell you how many times I've been unscrewing a PC or laptop and when I drop a screw, as I'm looking for it I literally whisper to my self "Well, I'll never see that again, fuck me".
I just built a new desktop and as with every build, found it relaxing and fun. One of the items came with white gloves, and I promptly tossed them. I would suggest a set of needle nose pliers as you may have small rubber gromits and the like to place and or remove, depending on the build.
If you are water cooling and need to mount a reservoir a small level and or square can be useful. A stepped bit can be useful for passthroughs. A ruler is just useful for a lot of this all around especially when new to watercooling. At least that has been my experience so far. And double sided tape for helping mount things is a godsend.
umm can i help you build a basic workbench (building a workbench sturdy enough for woodworking really isnt that hard or expensive, hell even ones that fold up onto a wall) or something less shit than that table... im not local so i cant like do it for you..
Got all my magnetic tools and bowls to keep small screws in when I built my PC. Loved having them around just because they were useless for other task, too. Loaned them to a friend building his PC and then he moved out of state and I never saw them again. Don't let friends borrow stuff unless you KNOW they are good friends and aren't going to take advantage of your stuff. Anyone ask now I just link them to a few products on amazon that aren't that costly. I'm sure they whisper some stuff under their breath, but I at least keep my tools.
Screw organization? Ice cube tray, with magnets glued to the bottom or the stronger type of magnetic strips. I know this video is older but I started using ice cube trays after seeing it on a electronics repair/modding channel and added the magnet part myself.
Hi bitwit or whoever is reading this. I'm going to build my first ever gaming pc :D but I'm not sure what all I would need. I would appreciate any help thx guys
I raid the produce section of my local supermarket for those twist ties,excellent for cable management and the price is right. My complaint about plastic wire ties is the sharp piece that can be left sticking out if you do not cut close enough. Cost and the leftover piece of a plastic tie is another issue.. Love that magnetic dry erase board. Those would be very good if you are working on a laptop,so many more screws and the screws do have some differences.
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I can't use the skinny screwdrivers. I could never get a good grip, torque, and leverage to screw anything in properly. I love the all-in-one and larger screwdrivers with excellent grip. The problem with those, it's not good for tight spaces in the chasis. This is the best all-around PC hardware tools video. Exactly what I needed. Thank you!
I work on multiple PCs per day, and as long as you are careful and light on the trigger, an electric impact gun can tighten down screws in less than a second, and when you are building multiple systems per day it saves both tonnes of strength and time, I never had an issue with stripping screws or damaging other components
