Ok so i'm not sure if something like this is on the forums yet but i figured a good refresher would help everyone including myself.
Most threads always say what's good to put in a computer i.e. the case, cpu, psu, hdd, and what have you. I never really see what you use to put it all together with. So i decided i would post the necessary tools for anyone that likes to tinker with computers.
First off is a good non-magnetized screw driver. non-magnetized because magnets can mess up the sensitive components in a computer. pretty much all parts now a days shielded but i use non magnetized just to be on the safe side. If you can get one that has the bits that change out and the driver ratchets all the better.
Next on the list is a screw grabber, this is for having a non magnetized driver. i've seen quite a few styles of these there are really long ones and shorter ones. the longer ones are usually metal, i find these ones harder to use cuz the grabber itself is a bit chunkier than the small ones. This tool is very handy to have in tight spaces of a case if a screw falls somewhere in construction.
The next doo hicky on the list is an anti-static wrist band. This is exactly what it sounds like it keeps you from holding static in your body and discharging it and frying a component on accident. Clip it to the case and you're good to go.
Another piece of equipment i keep in my toolbox is a high quality thermal paste. I personally use arctic silver but any thermal paste will do.
Something else to keep in your box is zip ties. these for tying things down when needed.
Well that's most of what you will need for your toolbox. You can always buy a toolkit for comps at any computer store or somewhere like bestbuy. If you do make sure atleast this stuff is in cept maybe the thermal paste and zip ties. the wrist band might also need to be bought separate but most kits have it now. I hope this helps anyone.
Most threads always say what's good to put in a computer i.e. the case, cpu, psu, hdd, and what have you. I never really see what you use to put it all together with. So i decided i would post the necessary tools for anyone that likes to tinker with computers.
First off is a good non-magnetized screw driver. non-magnetized because magnets can mess up the sensitive components in a computer. pretty much all parts now a days shielded but i use non magnetized just to be on the safe side. If you can get one that has the bits that change out and the driver ratchets all the better.
Next on the list is a screw grabber, this is for having a non magnetized driver. i've seen quite a few styles of these there are really long ones and shorter ones. the longer ones are usually metal, i find these ones harder to use cuz the grabber itself is a bit chunkier than the small ones. This tool is very handy to have in tight spaces of a case if a screw falls somewhere in construction.
The next doo hicky on the list is an anti-static wrist band. This is exactly what it sounds like it keeps you from holding static in your body and discharging it and frying a component on accident. Clip it to the case and you're good to go.
Another piece of equipment i keep in my toolbox is a high quality thermal paste. I personally use arctic silver but any thermal paste will do.
Something else to keep in your box is zip ties. these for tying things down when needed.
Well that's most of what you will need for your toolbox. You can always buy a toolkit for comps at any computer store or somewhere like bestbuy. If you do make sure atleast this stuff is in cept maybe the thermal paste and zip ties. the wrist band might also need to be bought separate but most kits have it now. I hope this helps anyone.
