When it comes to home-built computers, very few tools are actually required for the building process. In most cases, the only tool needed for the job is a Phillips head screwdriver. The screwdriver will be used for securing the screws that will hold all of the hardware components in place, such as the motherboard, hard drive, optical drives, and all other components. The only other tool that may be required to prevent damage to the electronics of the computer parts is an anti-static wrist band. The anti-static wrist band can be placed around the wrist of the person working on the computer, and it redirects any static electricity to the metal that the wrist band is attached to. This prevents the unwanted electricity from traveling through the electronic components of the computer.
As with building anything, some skills are required to build a computer. However, the skills are not as advanced as some might think. When building a computer, most components are either fastened in place by screws, or simply snap or slide into place. The only skills required are lining up pins or screw holes, and pushing things into place without breaking them. Older computers require the use of a screwdriver for attaching the brackets of the processor fan to the motherboard. This has been simplified in the last few years, and most processor fans now snap onto the motherboard.
Knowledge is the best tool, when it comes to building a computer. Knowing specific part names, such as the motherboard, processor, hard drive, and memory, will be very helpful. Also, knowing what each part is used for will help ensure the right parts are used for the type of computer that is being built. It is also to know that some acronyms are interchangeable with part names. For example, a processor is also known as a CPU, and memory is also known as RAM. Other acronyms are used to describe the type of slot or connector the component uses, e.g. AGP, PCI, PCIE, PATA, and SATA.
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