A workstation PC must have three primary features. It is intended for a single user; it is a high-performance machine; and it is usually utilized for computer aided drafting (CAD), software development or scientific applications. However actual assembly is like any other PC, you will want to take into account that PC is going to be running professional software that can potentially take quite a bit of PC power to hold properly.

Instructions

Step 1

Decide function of workstation PC. As workstation is geared to specific task, make sure that all requires for that task will be met. E.g. if you mean to run CAD software on this PC, you want to think buying a dedicated CAD graphics card to develop PCs performance during CAD applications.

Step 2

Buy the parts. The key when shopping for workstation parts is speed. Buy a quick processor with much cache and a fast front side bus. Workstations also advantage from installing as much RAM as motherboard and OS can hold. Hard drives must be bought as a pair, have a high RPM and have as much cache as you can obtain. The case must be easy and professional with much air circulation to avoid overheating. Extra hardware, like CAD video card, may be necessary based on requirements of specific machine. A DVD drive will also be needed.

Step 3

Take out side panel from PC case and lay the case down on its side. Install power supply in proper brackets in case. When it is in place, firmly screw it down.

Step 4

Align motherboard in case and decide which mounting holes align with motherboard. You want sufficient to make sure that you have sufficient to support motherboard completely once it is installed. Take out motherboard from case and install nerve standoffs where you will be screwing motherboard down.

Step 5

Install processor and its heat sink on motherboard. Be cautious to utilize only a thin layer of thermal paste between two.

Step 6

Install RAM in motherboard as per motherboard company's instructions. Few motherboards may need different installation configurations depending on how much RAM and how many modules you are installing. Align motherboard in case with standoffs you installed previous and screw it down. Connect power supply and case LEDs to motherboard.

Step 7

Install hard drive and illustration drive in case, and then fasten them to power supply and motherboard.

Step 8

Install elective video card if you will be utilizing one. You want to attach it to power supply if you are using a high-end card.

Step 9

Change side panel. Join workplace to keyboard, mouse and monitor. Switch on power.

Step 10

Enter BIOS RAID manager and set up two hard drives as a mirrored RAID. The real procedure will differ based on which motherboard you have. Install OS.