How To Build a PC in 2023 – Part 1: The Basics
How To Build a Gaming PC in 2023 – Part 1: The Basic 7 Parts
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▷ HOW TO BUILD A PC PART 4: System Setup and Windows Install – https://youtu.be/ecwC780Ohy0
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0:00 How to Build a Gaming PC in 2023 – Part 1
1:00 Peripherals That You Need (Some You Might Already Have!)
1:35 The 7 Basic Parts of a Gaming PC Build
3:25 PART 1: The CPU
7:46 ALSO PART 1: The CPU Cooler (Heatsink/Fan)
9:36 PART 2: The GPU (Graphics Card or Video Card)
15:35 PART 3: The Motherboard
20:08 PART 4: The Memory (RAM)
22:20 PART 5: Storage (SSD or Hard Drive)
25:10 PART 6: The Case
26:53 PART 7: The Power Supply (PSU)
29:01 There’s Always More to Upgrade, More to Learn…
Most Recent Monthly Builds Video – $1200 Gaming PC Parts List:
PLAYLIST: Beginner’s Guide to Building a Gaming PC
► PARTS LIST (March $1200 Gaming PC)
CPU:
Ryzen 5800X3D ($322)
Amazon – https://geni.us/TPCMx | Newegg – https://bit.ly/3OtF0Pu
CPU Cooler Options:
Thermalright Silver Soul 135 Black ($33 Amazon) – https://geni.us/EpP9
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ($40) – http://bit.ly/3J5h03x
ARGB Version $39 at Amazon – https://geni.us/8MNV (several versions for $40-$45)
MOTHERBOARD –
Option 1 – ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS ($140) – http://bit.ly/3xvbWzk
Option 2 – MSI B550-A PRO ($140) – https://geni.us/zCqZ
Option 3 – ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PRO ($150) – https://geni.us/B3gfK1y
Option 4 – Gigabyte B550 Gaming X V2 ($150) – https://bit.ly/3Vq0TSK
MEMORY –
Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 ($46) http://bit.ly/3JVfuR9
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 ($78) https://bit.ly/3tPyidD
CASE
NZXT H510 Flow ($90) – http://bit.ly/3J21zcf
Fractal Design Focus 2 ($70) – https://bit.ly/3TFzoV0
SSD
Kingston NV2 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe ($50) – https://geni.us/IREj
TEAMGROUP MP33 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe ($49) – https://geni.us/BHXffO
PSU
Thermaltake Smart BM2, 80+ Bronze 750W ($70) – http://bit.ly/3mBKler
Silverstone Essential, 80+ Bronze 750W ($80) – https://geni.us/Ul0k2q
Cooler Master MasterWatt 750W ($97) – https://geni.us/8gI62a
VIDEO CARD –
RTX 3060 12GB ($350) –
Zotac / Amazon – https://geni.us/asbIIa
MSI Ventus / Newegg – http://bit.ly/3LNwlFH
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB ($420) –
Zotac Twin Edge / Newegg – http://bit.ly/3GKlo8F
MSI Ventus 3x / Newegg ($420 after promo/MIR) – http://bit.ly/3JpLlLq
RTX 3070 ($540)
Gigabyte Eagle OC / Newegg – http://bit.ly/3yHuZI9
RTX 3070 Ti ($630)
PNY Verto / Amazon – https://geni.us/JKcRUnk
RTX 4070 Ti ($800-$830)
Zotac GAMING Trinity OC / Amazon – https://geni.us/uSN8kf
RX 6700 XT ($360-$370)
ASRock Challenger D / Newegg – http://bit.ly/428WNTc
MSI Mech / Newegg – http://bit.ly/3R6luu5
RX 6750 XT ($410)
AsRock Challenger Pro / Newegg – https://bit.ly/3tUiCpC
MSI Mech / Newegg – https://bit.ly/3F2eie8
RX 6800 ($485)
AsRock Phantom Gaming D / Newegg – http://bit.ly/3J16wC3
RX 6800 XT ($560)
AsRock Phantom Gaming D / Newegg – http://bit.ly/3J6bKfU
RX 6900 XT ($650)
XFX Speedster MERC319 / Amazon – https://geni.us/XwjKt3
RX 6950 XT ($700)
XFX Speedster MERC 319 / Newegg – http://bit.ly/3YA2OoG
RX 7900 XT ($800)
ASRock Phantom Gaming / Newegg – http://bit.ly/3ZQgZHh
2560×1440 144Hz+ Gaming Monitors in the $200-$300 range
$260 (has sold for $210) – HP X27q (2021) – https://geni.us/BUeaG3b
$300 – Gigabyte M27Q-P – https://geni.us/KtavAA
$250 – LG Ultragear 27GL83A-B – https://geni.us/Fydfvm
Ultrawide?
$430-$450 – GIGABYTE M34WQ 34″ 144Hz Ultrawide
https://geni.us/PoG4KEB
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Probably the most annoying video I have ever watched while regurgitating way too much information all at once
Wow, b
This guy can make anyone look smart 😅😅😅 I’m going for it 🤓
This earned a subscribe. Such a great informative video!
Not very beginner friendly. I was just at best buy with the mentality of buying a rog ally and thought, why not just build a PC and grow into the PC world. This video killed the ambition to build one because I feel like anything I buy i might fry or mess up myself. 😂😂😂 I don’t understand a word you saying. I feel like a child in elementary and the college professor just came to give a class.
Thank you for the great video! I appreciate your teaching ability, and you have inspired me to keep researching to build my own first gaming pc when I felt like giving up. Thanks again, and I’m looking forward to learning more from you!
Hey what spec do I need foe a gaming pc because I’m new to gaming pc
This video is great but iot made me realize how little money i saved up for a good-intermidiant PC😭
This video right here a year ago gave me the confidence to do my own build. Still running strong a year later!
I am way too dumb to be watching this video… I just wanted to get out of buying new PS and Xbox systems..😢😢😢
Excellent video Tech for 25 years and still learned a lot thank man!!!
Very helpful, thank you!
My brain hurts😂😂😂
Thank you so much for this video. I’m completely new to PC building and was looking for a video that breaks down each component and the important specs to look for. I took notes and it was easy to follow along
Extremely helpful… not even building a PC because I am bound to screw it up, but its important to know what pre-built I buy and what exactly the heck it is I am buying!!!! Especially the upgrade ability with PCI 4-5 etc.
One of my coworkers sent me a link to one of your videos as you’re one of few people he watches for build guides. Im thankful he did. I’ve learned more from this one vid than the handful of others i watched. Definitely subbing! Thank you paul. You’re videos are gonna help me build my first gaming pc 😁 cheers!
Thanks!
good video
Im just getting into IT Support and I felt like I wanted to learn more. This video just thought me that I wont be able to afford to build a gaming computer. 🤣😂Still, I found this video to be highly interesting and found that a lot of what i am learning in my course, I could understand in this video. Thanks
i needed to learn about pc for my son and this saved me
thank you
Question if you were building a gaming pc how much would it cost to make it run like the ps5? Also can I use my tower thats 12 years old? And connect it to my uktra smart 4k tv????
Rad video. Thanks for all the info.
As someone how has been thinking about building a PC this is THE BEST Video I have come across yet! I am sooo happy to finally get a basic understanding of what is what and the way you explain is amazing! Thank you
New to this and I have a question. What helps a PC boot up quicker? I bought my buddies gaming PC but man it takes 15-20mins just to turn on and open up any application/game
should i try a local dealer – i cannot find one though ?? thanks……
hi there i hope you are well . i am impressed of this video. now i can know how to build a pc thank you so much
I was doing research and all and I still have no idea if I should go for AMD or Intel, any advise please?😅
This guy got some basics but man he sucks on elaborating
The last time I was into computers 9th gen intel was the latest.Can’t believe how time flies.
I am a complete noob to PC building. This is the beginning of my research and I thank you for the informative video. I have a question.
If I’m after a gaming and video editing rig, what do I need to focus on? I want to be able to do game modding as well, I’m looking at Starfield and plan to learn more about modding with that game. Thanks!
This was so helpful! Thank you!
Super helpful. Thank you.
Excellent tutorial! Thanks!
Great video! Thank you for all the detail. I am moving from an iMac to PC for photo editing in LR and hope to build my own PC. So your intel is very helpful for this beginner. Thank you again. Joseph
Ive never felt so stupid when watching other videos on the same topic. This is the first one where I was actually able to understand and retain the information. I now feel like I have the base level of understanding required to do research for my optimal build. Thank you.
Very Useful
This video is soooo good. I love you explain things so simply for us beginners!
Just starting to get into pc building lest i get left behind by my gaming buddies. I will be saving this video for near future views as i explore more people and ideas to listen to. Thanks much!
Appreciate the videos Paul. Way easier to understand than most others.
How much was your Setup Hrooo
Your explanation very good. No annoying element. 👍🏻🔥🔥
I want to build it to be small
This is the basics??? Lol no thanks. I’m going for a walk.
Thank you so much for this. I’m completely ignorant about PC hardware and it’s function. I’ve finally decided to build my PC and I know what parts I need but nothing about their purpose and the specs I should look for to meet my usage needs.
Thank you for making this so clear! Very helpful.
Thanks for the vid ! I’ve been watching for pc builders and their costs for a future replacement rig, but there were many little nuances which you’ve explained to me now ! Thanks Paul’s Hardware ! ( I think I’m getting better at understanding how to get a decent gaming rig without falling for the ‘sales spiel’ for unnecessary ‘peripherals’, before I part with cash !! Ha ha ha !…) x. 😇
This not “how to build a pc”. This is the components to build a PC
Thanks
This is a great video 👏🏼
I’ve been considering building my first pc as a gift to my wife and your video has given me so much confidence to do it after almost losing hope seeing other much more complicated videos out there. You have an excellent way of explaining things and use such great analogies that make it easy to understand. Thank you, i’m very excited to order the parts and build it soon!