Nt1110 Descriptive Writing

After two days of non-stop researching, calling, and garnering of information, I finally feel ready to proceed with the project. Having never done something like this in the past, the thought of an unsuccessful venture slips in and out of my mind; still, I advance. Opening the sleek white box I reveal a complex electrical component wrapped tightly in anti-static paper. As I peel back the wrapper I am careful not to place too much force on the device; crushing the delicate pins that number the board would be detrimental. Splayed in front of me are the various other components, each with its own definite function, all equally demanding of careful handling. I begin the build by installing the computer’s power supply, a 600-watt weighty black box with jumbled cables extruding from the back side.

Now I move on to the Gigabyte motherboard unit, once again handling it with extreme care to preserve the durability of the piece. Six thumb screws, one at each corner of the board, secure the board in place; each produced a welcoming “Click!” As time continues to progress, the final product begins to take shape; I install the Intel processor, memory, storage and CD drive and I am just a few moments away from completion. Lastly, I have to install is the computer's graphics card; assuming that all of the parts have been installed correctly, the computer should be running in less than three minutes. I place the component into the enclosure and attach it to the designated port on the motherboard and with that, I had fully built the system. I now begin to plug in the power and video cables into the wall and the computer monitor, preparing for the final test. With everything set up the way it should be, I reach out to press the power button located at the top of the computer case. Nothing. Where did I go