just some advice

[kbit]

0. just a tip to advoid future problems after successfull build.
1. many times new builds go from dream to nightmare in weeks/months 
2. problems include video, booting, quirky behaviour, etc. 
3. turns out this or that was no good, costs $$$$ 
4. could have kept dream from nightmare, how? 
5. keep it cool! 
6. take the time to run cpu/ram stress tests and "fine tune" your cooling solution 
7. took 15c and 10c off my build {cpu/mb temps}, did not cost anything but time{few days} but 3 years later my "dream" still runs as good as then. 
8. for example i put too much thermal paste on {a common mistake}

[Computer Hope Admin]

Thanks for taking some time to post your advice. If you or others are interested in creating a single section of suggestions we could always sticky it.

[Quantos]

Thanks for taking some time to post your advice. If you or others are interested in creating a single section of suggestions we could always sticky it.

That's a really good idea.

[kbit]

 yes that would be handy. i know i had to learn some hard lessons building computers { needless broken hardware , stupid mistakes } i thought overheating is a thing that is often overlooked { didn't occur to me until i just happened to test my cpu } and hence my post . great site, by the way!

[Computer Hope Admin]

New post made feel free to submit your tips and suggestions.

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,125994.0.html

[jason2074]

I like the emoticons/emotions on every tip of advice.
Just remember to start always with one, not zero.