Adivice on hardware install

slegendre · 05-28-2009, 11:36 AM

Hello. I have a dell dimension 8400. I've checked the compatible hardware for my upgrade, made the order, and it all comes in today. I've installed hardware many times before, the difference this time is I'm upgrading the following hardware all at once.

* harddrive
* RAM
* graphics card

My plan is to install all the hardware at once. Meaning, i am planning on sticking the new RAM, graphics card, and harddrive in all at once, then plugging the computer back in and powering up.

My question is this. Is there any issues with installing all the hardware at once- or- should I install each piece separately, then powering up, making sure the system recognizes the new hardware, then powering down and installing the next piece of hardware?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

**Tyree** · 05-28-2009, 12:15 PM

I would install one at a time to be certain the hardware is good. Might save you some grief if there is a problem.
RAM-Graphics card.....if they are ok, install the Hdd and the OS.

slegendre · 05-28-2009, 12:43 PM

Thanks. I'll give that a shot.

05-28-2009, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
slegendre Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP Pro	Adivice on hardware install Hello. I have a dell dimension 8400. I've checked the compatible hardware for my upgrade, made the order, and it all comes in today. I've installed hardware many times before, the difference this time is I'm upgrading the following hardware all at once. * harddrive * RAM * graphics card My plan is to install all the hardware at once. Meaning, i am planning on sticking the new RAM, graphics card, and harddrive in all at once, then plugging the computer back in and powering up. My question is this. Is there any issues with installing all the hardware at once- or- should I install each piece separately, then powering up, making sure the system recognizes the new hardware, then powering down and installing the next piece of hardware? Thanks in advance for your advice.

05-28-2009, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,810 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Adivice on hardware install I would install one at a time to be certain the hardware is good. Might save you some grief if there is a problem. RAM-Graphics card.....if they are ok, install the Hdd and the OS. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

05-28-2009, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
slegendre Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP Pro	Re: Adivice on hardware install Thanks. I'll give that a shot.