1
GeForce
Experience
PC
Build
DIY
Directions
Pointers
before
starting
your
build
o
Wash
your
hands
o
Start
in
a
clean
dry
space
with
good
light
o
Layout
all
your
parts
on
a
flat
surface
Leave
the
CPU
in
its
protective
cover
until
ready
to
install
o
Put
on
your
static
bracelet
or
properly
ground
yourself
on
the
PC
case
o
Do
not
build
your
PC
on
carpet
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
f.
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
