Today, I’m gonna build a super powerful gaming PC
And since I’m an adult with bad spending habits, I decided to go all out for my first ever PC
But first, there’s one big problem...
I don’t know anything about computers
So I started researching on how to build a PC,
and I had no idea what I got myself into. I was basically reading gibberish
But after many tutorials, a bit of luck, and an empty wallet,
I was finally ready to start building
Although I didn’t set a budget for this build, I wanted to put a major focus on the processor
and graphics card for the best possible video game- I- I mean… productivity performance
And so, the build starts with the motherboard, which connects most of the components together
I chose the ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero X570 because it should future proof my PC for a while,
and I thought it’d be funny to pick a board with a name that pretentious
*gasps* Free stickers, let's gooo
Okay, I’ll keep it real. This thing looks high tech, and my timbers were SHIVERING
just looking at it. That being said, I was also super pumped to get started :)
After setting the board on top of the box, the first step is the processor
This is an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which is one of the best CPUs available (subtle flex)
Although it’s small, the processor is actually one of the most important parts of a computer,
and this CPU is going to be complete overkill for my system
Handling the CPU, you need to be extremely careful,
holding it only by its edges, making sure not to damage the gold pins underneath
To install it, you need to unhinge this lever to access the CPU socket
Next, align the gold triangle on the CPU with the triangle on the motherboard
Then without applying any pressure,
you simply drop the CPU into the socket and let gravity work its ~magic~
Hook the lever back in place, and just like that, boom, the CPU is installed
I thought this was gonna be the scariest
step but installing the CPU was kind of a breeze - a light air, one might say
Okay, it’s not as bad as I thought
Alright, next up is the ram. This is the popular Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro
SlimLine Edition. And yes, the rest of the part names are gonna be just as long...
I think 32GB should be plenty for a plebeian like myself. But I can always get more later on
The ram goes in these slots here, and since I only have 2 sticks,
they’re going in slots 2 and 4 so my PC can take advantage of "dual channel ram"
Uh, I’m not even gonna act like I know what I’m talking about. I’m just following instructions
To install, unlock the slots with these clips and
make sure to line up the notch in the ram with the notch in the channel
The ram can only go in one direction, so check beforehand to make sure you don’t mess it up,
knucklehead. Then, just push down firmly until the ram clicks into place.
Once ram is secured, the next step is storage. There are a few different options for this,
and I chose M.2 SSDs cause they’re small, light, and plug directly into the motherboard
Today, I have 2TB of Samsung 980 Pro. To install, I unscrewed the face plates covering the M.2
slots. SSDs can come in different sizes, so use the included plug adapters to fit your own needs
I insert the stick at a bit of an angle, press down on the SSD to screw it into place,
and reattach the face plate. Also, if the plate has a thermal pad,
make sure to peel the protective film before screwing the plate back on
Then I repeated the same process for my other SSD, and voila,
I now have a stupid dumb of computer storage
And I was feeling pretty good at this point. If you’ve never built a PC before,
I highly recommend it. It’s honestly
very satisfying and a lot more fun than I thought. Adult legos, as my friend put it.
Now, it’s time to mount the motherboard. The case I went with is the Corsair 5000X
So after removing the side panels, I laid the case down on its side and located
the mounting holes for the motherboard. Then I gently slid the board into place,
making sure to line up the back I/O panel with its opening
Finally, I used the included screws to secure the board in place
And now we’ve only got a couple more parts before this thing is an absolute UNIT
Next up is the power supply. And as the name suggests, this is what powers the pc
I got a 850W PSU which should be more than enough for my computer
First, I followed a guide on which of the included cables to plug in beforehand, and this thing came
with a lot, so I didn’t end up using all of them, but I’ll specify which ones I did use in a bit
Next, I positioned the power supply at the bottom back of the case,
making sure the fan was facing the dust filter
When mounting the PSU, it’s important to tighten the screws in a criss-cross
pattern to ensure each corner is mounted with even pressure
Now, we move to the CPU cooler. Just like SSD’s, there are a few different options for cooling:
air coolers which use fans, liquid coolers which circulate coolant around the case,
and all-in-one's which are kind of like an air/liquid hybrid
I went with the Corsair Elite Capellix AIO, because it seems like a happy medium,
plus it was one of the prettiest coolers available
First up, I had to attach the fans to the radiator. I decided to mount my radiator to
the top of my case, so I made sure to attach the fans in a way to push air up and out as exhaust
Lucky for me, my specific case came with three fans already pre
installed for air intake on the front of the case
Once all the fans were mounted, it was time to attach the pump header to the CPU
The pump came with some pre-applied thermal paste, and after replacing
the brackets to fit my motherboard, I attempted to mount the pump header.\
But it’s no surprise that I managed to mess that up
So I used some rubbing alcohol to clean off the pump header and CPU,
and tried to apply some of my own thermal paste
I’m pretty sure I used way too much, but I wasn’t gonna go through that again, so I just carried on
And after a bit more struggling, I finally managed to screw the pump header in place
I finished it off with a bit of aesthetic changes, and then it’s on to the big boy
Now, for the star of the show -- the graphics card
If you know anything about GPUs, you probably
know that they’re basically impossible to find right now
I got super lucky, and was able to find not just any GPU,
but the ASUS TUF RTX 3080, which is basically like a GPU infinity stone
Alright, that was a bad joke. Cut that, cut that!
(…)
To mount the GPU, I first needed to unscrew some of the back plates. Then I clip the
graphics card into the PCIe slot with a bit of pressure, and secure the back with some screws
And just like that, the GPU is installed. At this point,
everything is plugged in and all that’s left is the cables
Coming from the power supply,
I first connected the large 24-pin cable to the right side of the motherboard
Next up was the CPU cables, which plugged right into the top left corner
Then the PCIe cable, which plugs into the GPU. Different cards can have a different
amount of connectors. In my case, I have two 8-pin connectors, so I made sure to occupy both of them
Finally, there were all of the case cables,
which each went into their respective spots on the bottom edge of the motherboard
I also plugged in all the fans,
but a certain idiot forgot to record that part. But it is what it is
And just like that, all of the parts were finally connected. It’s kinda poetic in a sense
I spent a while on cable management,
then finally plugged in the power connector for the moment of truth
It should work. If I turn this on, it should work. But...
AHHH I'm so nervous!
YEAHHHH!
Oh my gawwww
LET'S GOOOO
*dying animal sounds*
I know, I’m as surprised as you are. I didn’t OOF it up! Let’s goooo.
Alright, we’re nearly there! After plugging in my screen, keyboard, and mouse, and spending
WAY too long trying to set up Windows, I finally installed the OS and all the necessary drivers.
Then I ran a userbenchmark test and this thing is actually off the charts.
Oh my gawwww, look at these numbers!
sheeeee
And now, I can finally fulfill my dream of becoming a pro gamer.
Finally, I put the side panels back on and peeled
the plastic to officially take this from a build to a built.
I'm so happy with it :)
The process was definitely a lot, but my Fortnite/Roblox machine is complete.
Hello! Yes, it's me -- the guy who posted two videos and disappeared for a year.
And if you remember me...
Hi... I'm back...
Okay, you're probably wondering, where the hell have you been the past year?
And my answer?
*suspense*
I'll tell you when you're older. ;)
Maybe in a future QnA or something???
teehee
But all that matters is, I'm back now -
Harder, better, faster, stronger than ever
And this time, I'm just gonna go all in
I swear, I swear more videos are coming!
So if you like this one, drop a like, comment, subscribe,
SMASH THE BELL, and follow me on instagram if you want
And yeah, let me know what you guys think of this thing :)
That's all from me, and I'll see you guys with a new video next year
Bye! ;)