I hope you are prepared to dive into the thrilling world of gaming! Imagine yourself all buckled up to take the ride into the endless plethora of games but wait! To start this endless journey you need yourself a gaming pc!
How to build a PC? Well here we discover all the steps that will help you build your own pc! Get ready to learn all the steps of DIY gaming pc build that helps you gather more knowledge about the whole process! So get ready to take notes on how to build a gaming pc!
Assembling a PC could appear difficult especially if it’s your first time working inside the case!.
Moreover, the most challenging aspect of creating a PC, is like any creative endeavor. Getting started is the hardest part. How to build a pc? How to build a gaming pc? Where do you even begin with the literally thousands of components that may be used? Do you choose one GPU and construct your system around it? What will fit within the case you find appealing?
You might discover that building a pc is simpler than you think. With lots of advice from our seasoned builders along the way. This thorough, step-by-step pc build guide will help you put up your very own gaming PC build.
Necessities aside from the PC components
You’ll need to obtain certain tools before beginning to build your own computer setup. Making sure that your workstation and resources are ready in advance will assist to ensure a smooth construction.
A Phillips #2 screwdriver is required for almost anything. A Phillips #0 screwdriver is also required if you’re mounting an M.2 device.
Workspace is another. To work on, you will want a large surface, such as a table. Make sure you’re standing on a non-carpeted surface to avoid an unintentional electrostatic discharge, which might harm delicate components.
Components to build a pc
Get your parts ready to build your own pc; the moment has come. This stage may be as hands-on or as hands-off as you wish; you can extensively investigate each individual component on your own and make a unique build from scratch, or you can discover a pre-made online PC builder and modify it to fit your particular budget and desires. Before you begin, remember the following:
Prior to choosing your components, we strongly advise creating a budget. Upgrades to certain components are always possible in the future.
Also, keep in mind to make a pc builder list before you buy anything; every component must work with every other component.
The main target to consider is the demands on the system. Consider the recommended system requirements for the game you wish to play if you’re designing this PC with that goal in mind.
Here are the parts you’ll want in to assemble a gaming PC:
- CPU, or central processing unit
- GPU: graphics processing unit
- RAM on a motherboard
- Storage
- PSU: Power Supply Unit
- Device cooling
- Operating systems (OS)
- Gaming peripherals
CPU
The CPU, sometimes known as the “brain” of your computer, is in charge of carrying out the instructions that must be carried out when you build a pc in order for programs to execute, giving orders to all other components.
It affects many aspects of your experience, including multitasking, streaming, gaming, and creating content. When constructing a gaming computer, selecting the appropriate CPU is crucial.
When choosing a CPU for gaming, opt for a processor with a high Max Turbo Frequency. Which establishes the maximum clock speed. Performance may be significantly impacted by both metrics.
Your FPS in demanding games will increase thanks to the superior single-threaded performance of a CPU with a high Max Turbo Frequency.
While you juggle many programs (such as your game, Discord, and streaming studio software). Additional cores and threads let you accomplish more at once while keeping your system snappy and streamlined.
Motherboard
As it connects everything. The motherboard serves as the computer’s main circuit board. Wireless cards, optical drives, hard drives, RAM, and graphics cards.
Shopping for a motherboard by size might help you focus your search. The Extended ATX, ATX, microATX, and Mini-ITX form factors are the most popular. These motherboards sometimes include eight RAM slots, with a maximum capacity of 128GB.
With a maximum of four RAM slots, ATX motherboards are only somewhat smaller (12 by 9.6 inches).
MicroATX motherboards (9.6 by 9.6 inches) include up to four RAM slots. Mini-ITX motherboards. The smallest of the four form factors measures 6.7 by 6.7 inches and often includes two RAM slots.
As the components plug into the motherboard, it is important to select one that has space to support both current and future gear.
Dimension is not the sole factor. Your motherboard must be compatible with the components you’ll attach to it, both for your current configuration and any upcoming hardware updates.
Newer motherboards provide the benefit of supporting the latest, cutting-edge standards and technologies. For example, a small number of Intel® 600-Series Chipsets support powerful next-generation components including SSDs, PCIe 5.0 graphics cards, and DDR5 RAM.
Installing the CPU on the Motherboard!
The CPU socket should be visible and protected by a plastic covering. Keep an eye out for the little arrow that is located in one corner of the plastic cap.
There is a little metal lever right next to the CPU socket. The socket tray may be opened by applying pressure to the lever. And gradually pulling it to the side (away from the socket). Remove the CPU from its package after opening it.
When handling the CPU, exercise extreme caution since both the CPU and the CPU socket. These are highly sensitive to physical harm. Avoid contacting the top or bottom pins of the CPU. Since they may be contaminated by the oil or dust on your fingertips.
Always hold the CPU by its edges. The corner of the CPU could have an arrow in it. Aligning this arrow with the socket’s arrow will allow you to insert the CPU.
The CPU must be gently installed. The retention lever can be lowered and pressed back into place. Putting the CPU in place won’t need much force, but pulling the lever would!
Installing the CPU cooler
A CPU cooler can be of a variety of sorts. We advise you to refer to your CPU cooler’s instruction manual while building your own pc for precise installation guidelines.
For certain coolers, a mounting bracket is necessary. The motherboard could already have a bracket connected; if your cooler doesn’t need one, you’ll need to remove it; if it needs a different bracket, you’ll need to replace it. Before installing the motherboard inside the case, make sure you completed this.
In most coolers, the conductive material (which sits on the CPU) is covered with thermal paste. But not all though. You must manually apply the thermal paste before seating the cooler if your cooler does not already have it on it. Squeeze a tiny dot of thermal paste onto the CPU’s center that is a little bigger than a rice grain. Put the cooler on the CPU after that; the pressure will distribute the thermal paste properly.
Although we would suggest you take professional help to install a liquid/ water cooler on your Pc build. As its installation calls for a particular amount of accuracy. Additionally, since it contains liquid, it’s possible that any loose joints can cause your pricey PC to break down.
Installing the RAM sticks on the Motherboard.
First, to build a pc you must know how many slots your motherboard has. The majority of the boards come with either two or four slots. The slots have two or one locks at the bottom or both at the top and bottom of the slot to clip in and lock the RAM stick.
For gaming purposes, it’s better to opt for a minimum of 16GB of RAM. 3200-3600Mhz RAM has the perfect speed for high-end gaming needs. It gives a good breathing space for all the high-end games to run smoothly. Although the higher the RAM the better performance you will get.
However, before clipping on the RAM double check which is the right side up! Be very aware of this step. Because if it is clipped on the wrong side up then you might damage both your RAM stick and also the Motherboard slot!
Choosing the Right Casing.
Now that you have your CPU, CPU cooler, and your RAMs connected you can now place the whole system in your favored PC Casing. There are tons and tons of different casings out there! Some totally discreet and stealthy while others are filled with RGB lighting and are very flashy.
There are two main things when choosing a CPU Casing to build a pc. Firstly the size so that all your components align and fit in their designated slots. And, secondly airflow. Airflow in a CPU casing is very essential. It allows the CPU, GPU, and other components of the system to run smoothly and stay cold while operating.
Many Casings come with ventilation fans pre-installed within them. You can buy and swap them with more powerful ones and also with ones that have full RGB or ARGB lighting if you are willing to go the extra mile to give aesthetic looks to your system.
Installing the Motherboard into the Casing.
However, assuming you have your chosen casing prepare your workstation for the installation.
You should first snap the detached I/O shield—a rectangular metal sheet with cutouts for the motherboard’s ports—into place in the rear of your case (make sure it’s aligned properly). Watch your fingers—I/O shields typically have jagged edges.
You may install the motherboard after the I/O shield is in place. Place the motherboard first, aligning it with the I/O shield, and then double-check that all of your wires are threaded through to the proper locations.
The first screw or the center screw that holds the motherboard in place is mounted with a Phillips #2 screwdriver. Make sure you do not to pull your motherboard across the standoffs that are fastened to the chassis.
Depending on the board, you may need more or fewer screws to attach the motherboard, but an ATX full-size motherboard typically requires nine screws. Fill each screw hole that is accessible.
To the motherboard, connect the power supply. An 8-pin CPU connector located towards the top of the board and a 24-pin connector located on the side are the two major connectors.
Installing the Storage drives.
If your motherboard comes with NVME M.2 slots then locate it.
There is a little screw just across from the narrow, horizontal groove. Consult your motherboard’s user manual if you can’t locate it if you find several M.2 slots.
Utilizing a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the little screw. Keep your cool. Gently tuck the M.2 SSD into the opening. When fully installed, it will be around 35 degrees away from the motherboard. Replace the little screw after pushing the SSD down to secure it in place. It is best to do this before putting the Motherboard into the casing. But you can also do it afterward just have to be slightly more careful not to lose the screws.
When it comes to HDD and drive SSDs the storage typically comes in two sizes: 2.5-inch (HDDs and SSDs) and 3.5-inch (HDDs). The drive HDD and SSDs are way simpler to connect. You will be needing SATA cables to connect them to your motherboard. Many drives come with the SATA cables or you may buy them separately it’s always better to have some cables extra when needed.
The SATA connector pins will be located on the right side or the bottom end of the motherboard. connect using an L-shaped SATA cable to reduce the bending of the cable.
Placing HDD/SSD in the Casing.
Check your case first. Somewhere inside your case, there ought to be a stack of bays of various sizes. They might be tool-free bays if they contain little plastic switches, or they could just be metal brackets. There will be a plastic lever or a switch if the bay is tool free.
You need should be able to draw out the tray by opening or unlocking the lever or switch. In certain 3.5-inch trays that can also accommodate 2.5-inch trays, place your drive in the tray. If so, in order to prevent it from moving, you must attach the 2.5-inch drive to the 3.5-inch tray.
Installing Power Supply
Look at your case and determine the PSU’s placement (likely on the bottom, close to the rear), as well as the PSU’s possible orientation. Ideally, you should position the PSU so that its fan exits the case through a vent.
You can mount the PSU upside-down if it has a bottom vent as long as the bottom vent in your case can get adequate airflow after the computer is assembled.
If your case doesn’t have any vents, put the PSU with the fan facing up within the case and check that it has adequate space. Utilizing the four included screws, secure the PSU to the casing.
Now is the moment to route the associated wires through the case to where they must terminate if you’re using a non-modular or semi-modular power supply (use cable management tools if your case has them).
Installing GPU
With all the things above mentioned you have a running pc setup already. But considering this is going to be your gaming system a designated Graphics Processing Unit or GPU is also necessary to play the games that require better performance GPU. You can alwayse choose a GPU that are some of the best well known for gaming performance!
So, firstly, Check your motherboard, it should have a PCIe x16 slot. It will be the longest PCIe slot and could have a unique color from the other slots.
If more than one slot is available, choose one depending on the placement of other components; you want to give your GPU some room to breathe. To fit your GPU’s I/O (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, etc.) and make it accessible to the exterior of the chassis, you may need to remove I/O covers (little metal tabs obstructing the rear panel of your case).
Before inserting the GPU into the PCIe x16 slot (you might hear a click), You must first be very careful while lining up with the slot’s rear retaining bracket and freed from its antistatic packaging.
The motherboard’s PCIe tab might move into a locked position if the GPU has to be reseated. Once the GPU has been correctly inserted, secure it to the case’s back with one or two screws.
You can always update your GPU with
as this component is easily swappable.Connecting the Peripherals
Now that you have your CPU ready to operate. Next you need your Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, and a Speaker/headphone to use it to its full potential.
Coming to the Monitor, as it will be a gaming setup it is best to get a monitor with a higher resolution (1080-2K or 4K if you have the budget). And also with a refresh rate (120-240Hz) if you are willing to play FPS gaming or are into competitive gaming. The higher refresh rate will give you higher frames and also a smooth transition from each frame to the other.
Keyboards are totally up to you and your personal preference. We certainly would suggest you go for the mechanical ones. This will make you feel more indulged and more connected to your PC with its haptic feedback and clickety-clack sounds. We have shortlisted some of the best mechanical keyboards if you are interested you can check them out.
Mouse and headphones are two of the most important purchases for a gaming PC as these two give you the most instant information while gaming. be that footstep of your opponent from the headphones and swiftly aiming and popping a headshot using your mouse. We’d suggest you not be a cheap scape while buying the mouse and the headphones. We also have gathered up a list of peripherals (gaming mouse and headphones) for your ease if you have a hard time knowing which will be best for your setup.
However, assuming you have all your peripherals gathered around you can now connect them using the USB cables and audio jacks. There will be a few jacks present at the back of the CPU and a few at the front. Similarly a pair of audio jacks as well. Connect them to your preferred location.
Installing OS
It is now necessary if you haven’t already done so to prepare your operating system (OS) on a USB flash drive. (For further information, see “PREP 3: Select your components” above in the operating systems section.)
Connect the USB flash drive that has your operating system, then power on your computer. Press a key to access the system setup or BIOS, according to the first screen you see. To launch BIOS, press the key.
Locate the BIOS screen that displays information about your computer’s hardware. Various motherboards have different BIOS configurations. But you should be able to find a screen that does this and verify that the system is detecting all of the components you’ve inserted so far.
Navigating through the BIOS will bring up the Boot page. Often known as “Boot Order” or “Boot Priority”. If you’re using an SSD, modify the boot order so that your USB flash drive boots up first. And then the disk you wish to use as your operating system.
Start your computer again. The OS installer will appear when your machine starts up using the USB drive. Finish the installation by following the instructions.
Conclusion
Now you have a running gaming pc. The next step is to connect to the internet using the LAN connector located at the back side of your pc and download all important software and updates of your components like GPU and others.
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