Build a PC inside the case, or outside?

Hardware Build a PC
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Based on preference, do you build the computer in the case, or outside the case? I have a thing for building outside the case.

2

I've always tested the first Post Outside the case to make sure its all good and install the heatsink outside the case, unless like my last build where I used a H100i which I only put the mounts on first then did everything inside the case.. =P

3

It's much easier to install the CPU, RAM, and Heatsink with the motherboard outside the case. After that's all done, then I transfer the motherboard to the case and get everything else installed. The graphics cards and other expansion cards are always installed last.

4

I install my CPU, RAM, and heatsink outside, put it in my case, plug up all of my necessary power cables, and test boot. If it works, I plug up my graphics card, HDDs/SSDs/Optical Drives, and fans.

5

i install everything in the case, starting with the psu finishing with the hardrive and then case fans everytime.