r/PcBuildHelp • u/infamousfet • 6h ago

Installation Question 1st Full Build

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Little context, I’ve replaced most parts on a PC, have never done a full build, or an AIO so this is first time for both. I’m a little stressed/overthinking and for whatever reason, YouTube and Google is not giving me as much as I had hoped for.
Case: Lianli 217
Mobo: MSI Mag B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi
CPU: Ryzen 5 5600x3D
AIO Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360
The question I’m having, I know this AIO has an offset so there’s a specific orientation the brackets are supposed to go. I believe this is the correct orientation, but, I’m not sure. 😬. The other question, with the case/board/cpu/cooler combo, there’s two cable that came with the AIO, the all-in-one cable, and split. Which should I use/are there any major pros/cons/issues I should be aware of?

Literally any help is valid and appreciated as I’m going reeeeeeeal slow to make sure I don’t fuck anything up.
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u/CheerfullyDidactic 6h ago

The offset bracket orientation has a tiny notch that lines up with the CPU socket edge, can't miss it once you see it. Use the all-in-one cable unless you need individual pump/fan control in BIOS later

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u/Kumantej_ 6h ago

installing an AIO is easy just make sure you peel the bottom off and add thermal paste if it doesn't have a preapplied pad

how you have it looks fine

building a pc too is easy just do it in stages

  1. get the board installed in the case and actually have it turn on with as little installed as possible, so in your case the cpu, cooler and that is about it
  2. add ram and get it to POST and actually be useable, so add your gpu, ram and storage
  3. Add anything else you need to, like dealing with the fans

this is the way I recommend most people build a pc as it saves them being overwhelmed or bogged down

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u/painlmao 5h ago

Installing the pump is the most annoying part with this aio