Detailed PC wiring guide - everything you need to know

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

If you get stuck I also have a few other guides on specific things that might be useful and worth watching: Common Mistakes You Might be Making with Your PC Fan Setup! PC airflow tips and tricks kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GsfqlpZbumadk Are you making these mistakes with your RAM? kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJa4mICFebSZhdE Avoid these problems with your all in one CPU cooler kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIfOf2uanqd8d6c Don't make these mistakes with your NVMe SSD installation - NVMe tips and tricks kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJu2n2lqq82SjM0 Where should you put your AIO radiator? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4LGqox-fNl0qNU How to choose the right PSU (which Power Supply Unit you need and how to install it) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn_WlomuptaUqJI Push Pull mistakes to avoid with all in one coolers kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZikaGSte554rcU NZXT USB Hub Please note links listed here include affiliate links which may earn me a commission. Find out more below.*: Amazon US - amzn.to/3IMCCCj NewEgg - newegg.io/nc03c66b46 Amazon UK - amzn.to/42hZHE4 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3os9xp1 Amazon IT - amzn.to/3MChjVl Amazon DE - amzn.to/43qswPq Amazon CA - amzn.to/43xLyDH

[@rpohalloran]

Finally someone willing to go over the wiring instead of blowing though the video to show off their free build. Thank you for taking the time to explain the things the manufacturers don’t.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I always try to go into a lot of detail. So subscribe for more.

[@vincentperiolat4610]

So true!

[@Selftaught]

This is helpful.

[@ronpost587]

Incredible presentation. The way you showed the wiring process both outside and inside the case really made it clear. Don’t know if I’ll attempt to build my next computer myself, but it’s still great to see how it’s done.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks! It's fun to do, you should try

[@MrVoayer]

Fairly detailed instruction video that demands some hands on experience to get acqainted with all the various cables and connectors. This video shall remain a reference point in the case we get stuck ! Valuable and helpful !!!

[@therealsaltyfish]

Quality instruction, helped a lot.

[@MsGhoulz]

Freakin hate the case front panel connectors.

[@praseodi]

fr it took me like 15 mins bc mine arent the block its seperate parts to stick them in

[@loudtwinkiesxd98]

​@praseodi seriously tho. just upgraded my case and it was so tedious. Specially the single cable ones they spin around on the connector and makes it hard to push in place and flush with the Power and reset connectors

[@entityytk]

@@loudtwinkiesxd98can u help me lol I put mine in and it was all spinning but my led wasn’t lighting up then when I plugged in my led it won’t turn on now 😂

[@kassivlasakakis6657]

That what I’m saying

[@Zebiven]

L

[@jmarcossuazo3490]

Dear friend I had more than 10 years that did not assemble a PC and thanks to your channel and the quality of content you have I have been able to do it perfectly. For work reasons I have used the last few years laptops and despite being high-end, once you return to the desktop station you realize the big difference ..., congratulations and keep it up.

[@sethblue5030]

I'm beyond glad I stumped your channel. I'm currently working on my first build ever. Needless to say there's a lot to learn. You're really coming in clutch with the videos!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help!

[@HarryAyA]

Honestly, the exact video I've been needing. At the perfect timing too.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to be useful!

[@David-jq7wr]

Bought my own parts for a new PC build because my current one is massively outdated and found your channel and have been watching your videos. Watching the entire playlist and im hoping by the end of it building my new PC will be a massive breeze. Love your work keep it up.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Hopefully it will be easy

[@CarsByJosh]

I'm currently building my first PC. You just helped me to get everything done easily. Thank you for your detailed video!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help! Take a look at this playlist and you might find some other useful tips! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3Osln6gh7lmqKs

[@the.poptart.princess]

If I could like this video more than once I would. THANK YOU, between this video and the power supply cable breakdown you've really helped me as a first time builder. This is SO clear/ I love the out of case mobo view.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you. I've also got a playlist that you might find useful with other similar videos How to build a gaming PC: kzbin.info/aero/PLlRFhsGPgCG9yKCHtL2_UnwSGitMqao5z

[@stuie2k1]

Really handy video. Very detailed. Doing my first build today so this is much appreciated, thanks!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you

[@vincentperiolat4610]

Ive been looking for a video just like this, thank you!! Clear explanation of the what/where/why on each cable, great visuals (inside and out of the case), AND examples from a few different motherboard brands! Im only half as terrified to do the motherboard swap that I need to today!! 😬

[@gregymcfarland1916]

I was about to give up on my build until I stumbled across this vid. Keep up the great work😇

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad I could help. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@HenryDiego-yq5es]

Thank you I am building my first PC and was a tad confused but your video helped clear a ton of my questions! Keep up the great work!

[@markchristmas6950]

Excellent tutorial which helped us resolve the powering up problem.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@markchristmas6950 👍🏼

[@mikehank2896]

question, at 4:32, isn't power swithc suppose to be on top and reset on bottom? not trying to be an "umm actually guy", genuine question cause im trying to follow it with what you did for HDD LED and Power LED

[@dawson5962]

I would like to say thank you for your videos. It helped me a lot builing my first PC! You metioned everything I was confused about.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks for taking the time to say this. I appreciate it

[@liameyles1450]

thank you so much I've been wanting to build my own system this has been the biggest put off i will defiantly be coming back to this for reference truly thank you again you're a legend

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help.

[@vino2476]

Why am I getting recomended this a day after I buit my pc, hope more people see this, I wish I had this info

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Subscribe so you get the tips first 👍🏼🦐

[@FerraTorres]

The moment I heard "Hellooww" I fell in love with your voice.. I really liked how you explain everything in detail, another subcriber here!! 🙃

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks! Glad to help 👍🏼❤️

[@louiienation8497]

This is soo helpful!! I can’t thank you enough!!! God bless your soul man! I’m very confident putting together my first PC now.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Best of luck! Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@MM-ig1iv]

Seems simple enough? For someone like me that's about to attempt his first real pc build. This was much appreciated, and I feel a lot more confident. I'll be dealing with the "4070 super" using that 12v cable so I needed to be clear about that.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yeah it is. Here's a playlist that might help though - How to build a gaming PC: kzbin.info/aero/PLlRFhsGPgCG9yKCHtL2_UnwSGitMqao5z

[@iDunnoMan9000]

Plugging all the cables into the PSU before you install it is SUCH A GOOD SHOUT! I did not do this on my first build and God I wish I did! XD

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yeah it really helps

[@rallyscoot]

Wow that all in one F-panel connector is much better.. Think going to modify my cases too.. Just one plug and done.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yeah it should be the standard

[@danielflores4821]

Make sure you always use the power cords that come with you PSU. If you change your PSU you will have to change all the cables to match your new one.

[@bazza280978]

Excellent content, made life simple for me on my first build. much appreciated :)

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐 I've also got build playlists.

[@robicobi24]

When I built my PC almost a year ago I used the pig tail connectors on the GPU without thinking too much about it. Recently I learnt that that little mistake was the reason I kept getting game crashes and my GPU completely shutting down without apparent reason. Also the PSU was kind of shitty but the cables also didn't help. Almost burnt my 3070 Ti because of a bad PSU. Always buy good PSUs and connect them the best possible way

[@cesarango01]

Was it me, or did he connect the reset and pwr incorrectly?

[@athwlg]

Yea I think he did

[@The_Chxmist]

Glad you updated the last video that didn’t have the f panel things separately

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

👍

[@Pm_Aaron]

This what I've been looking for. And such a detailed presentation is absolutely amazing. Thank you good sir 🙏 👏

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@Viren21]

building the pc is easy just watching the videos makes me confident but for the actual pc cables that always makes me terrified since idk where to connect them

[@kangelane]

Thank you for clearing motherboard and case front panel IO connection, its was useful

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad it helped. You might find some other useful tips here - How to build a gaming PC: kzbin.info/aero/PLlRFhsGPgCG9yKCHtL2_UnwSGitMqao5z

[@infamouschimken6084]

Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank you so much. I'm building my first pc and I'm worrying where all the wires go. Your video is very helpful.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad I could help

[@yougotfelted8297]

Dude this is by far the best guide on youtube.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you. If you liked it you might like this too - How to build a gaming PC: kzbin.info/aero/PLlRFhsGPgCG9yKCHtL2_UnwSGitMqao5z

[@Rexxark1ng]

Just amazing videos man. Exactly what I was looking for, and that too on the same mobo. Hats off to the lovely prawn 🎉

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks! Glad to help you out

[@Wyswietlacz]

Thanks, you really helped me!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad I could help! You might find this playlist useful too - How to build a gaming PC: kzbin.info/aero/PLlRFhsGPgCG9yKCHtL2_UnwSGitMqao5z

[@taotechtao]

I don't miss the f_panel connections all being separate tiny plugs!

[@paollamota]

Great video! Well explained and easy to understand!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@esco136]

thank you so much this video helps me put it together.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad it helped! Hope you enjoyed enough to sub

[@biskwietje]

Great vid nonetheless, but at 4.30 did you put the Power SW on the Reset connection, and the Reset plug on the Power SW connection? ;)

[@OfficialCLANK]

Thanks big time, you saved me $200 ❤

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help

[@RickRidiidir]

TYSM. BRO UR THE ONLY VID THAT ACTUSKKY MADE SINCE U JUST GOT A SUSCRIBER😁😁😁

[@ThomasPancoast]

Your previous video was super helpful! This one is probably even better, but it's too late. 😊

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

sorry!

[@ThomasPancoast]

@@TheProvokedPrawn, I didn't mean it like that! It's been over 20 years since I built a PC and your video helped a lot! Nearly every connector is different from what I was used to. (They did throw in some of the old style power connectors just to comfort me, but I didn't use them) I just didn't notice that you had a newer video until after my build was done. (I'm typing this on the new PC)

[@PurpleHonee]

This absolutely fantastic. Only thing we got confused on was our gpu.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help

[@nyxetera]

@3:46 How do you find this adaptor you speak of? Not sure what it would be called but my case wiring looks just like the one in this video

[@rogeriojr3079]

Helps me a lot bro thx, i didn't find a video in ptbr like this.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

This might help too kzbin.info/www/bejne/roWWZ3x6iLZ1jpY

[@fatboy6154]

If u have a 6 pin and 8 pin gou would it be best to use two separate cables

[@Inacoma84]

Awesome vids keep them coming When will you be showing us the new Corsair Link set up

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

It just arrived this week. I'm hoping late next week. Lots to do but I will get to it soon :)

[@OGruurd]

New sub, nicely detailed examples. Your voice is also awesome. Cheers

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks and welcome

[@ttakey0073]

Muchas gracias! 🙏 me ha ayudado mucho! Es mi primera vez armando mi primera Gaming Pc! Thanks

[@tonistarks2874]

Thank u, needed this!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help

[@Brigand17]

Piershoe: Connected. Life: A lot easier.

[@adrians4463]

How do I get another pcie cable if I need three cables and the power supply only came with 2

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Check if the brand that sells the PSU also sells extra cables. Corsair certainly does.

[@craigwilson1689]

Very helpful, love your videos love the step by step so helpful.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks so much!

[@afkscorpiox]

Did you just connect the power switch on the reset pins at 4:32 ? Sorry for me it is the most complicated part and now I'm super confused haha

[@danielmendez2646]

You always making the best videos

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks Daniel.

[@joshg8089]

Thank you 🙏

[@immagoat8696]

I have a phanteks NV9 case with their own D-RGB controller. You can control all the RGB fans on the case with a button. I prefer that so I don’t have to install and manage another RGB software. My question is: do I have to run a cable from the controller to the MB is this specific scenario? Again I do not want my MB to control the RGB on the fans. I have all the fans/case lighting ran to the hub and SATA power to the PSU. Is that all I need to do in my system?

[@deplan9075]

Hello i have corsair 7000d airflow it has 2 usb a but my motherboard is asus rog strix x670e-e it has only 1 usb a. How can i connect the second one.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You need something like this amzn.to/3NFeUK4

[@deplan9075]

Thank you

[@chulalachannel]

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are COMPUTER SAINT

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help

[@SbrodolaiProtoKhay]

Hello! I have a question hoping someone can answer me: You've connected the cpu cable on the motherboard and then another 4pins cable near it. I saw builds where that 4pins entrance was still unplugged, what does it mean? Also my Computer have that 4pins entrance still unplugged, and my cpu (Ryzen 5 5600x) work with no problem. Thank you in advance

[@BelDawson]

I just bought my new motherboard cpu snd fan, ram it those fiddly power switch and pled, think i got them right. It wont power on though, it flickers a light then nothing. Lights on MB light up for HDD, checked psu seperate that lights up and fan works, so not that. Checked ram putting in seperate. Still wont come on.😢

[@amgjimmy3514]

What if my motherboard only labeled as Pump Fan 1 is that the same as the AIO plug just a different name

[@dragoonxgamer]

Can you help me with my cable management in my gigabyte x570 gaming x cable management I would appreciate that

[@AvengedSevend250]

Gracias por ayudarme a armar mi primera pc ❤

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help!

[@IconicFBI]

So late but for some reason I can’t find that cable the one that has HDD LED Power LED+ and minus and all them I don’t have that cable for some reason

[@veasnasay6026]

Thank you for the detailed video. Cheers

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aaparky7039]

Top notch again. By the way do you captain the Aberdeen to Heathrow flight? You sound exactly like him. What gate we arriving at matey?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Hahaha. No. Imagine that. Pilot by day, Prawn by night.

[@oscartruong1950]

4:34 isnt the power sw supposed to go on top? you have it connected at the bottom please get back to me on this because i have it at the top at the moment and the pc wont turn on

[@Seelenverheizer]

that was my thought too. The motherboard says that reset SW should be on the bottom and power SW is on top. He did connect it the other way around

[@ervzx7614]

Hi, at 4:32 shouldn't the power sw be plugged on the top row and the reset one on the bottom? Just curious.

[@rishabhchauhan9535]

Is it normal to have tje pcie connector with only 7 pins out of 8 on the gpu side ?

[@nylmusic-t8b]

mine doesnt have an f panel cable, and it isnt split into multiple smaller ones either. what am i supposed to do?

[@nylmusic-t8b]

nevermind, they were just tucked away

[@Sezai001]

Çok iyi ve gereki bir rehber olmuş.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Çok naziksiniz. Teşekkür ederim.

[@KnoXevity]

Great video! Helped me a ton.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad it helped! Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@riccardosiracusa906]

great great video. my man

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@riccardosiracusa906 thank you

[@OfficialCLANK]

Thanks!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you for the Super thanks. Glad you found it useful. I've got also got a playlist on how to build a gaming PC that you might find helpful

[@newnumide]

Is there a way to convert a SATA power supply connector into a 3 or 4-pin system fan connector that goes directly into the motherboard? I'm building a new PC and my case front dual ARBG fans have a SATA connector and ARGB connector with 3 holes. The fans also seem to have like a 4 or 5 pin connectors that are plugged to that SATA connector.

[@IDesignish]

What will happen if I dont plug in the USB one? Its connected to the long blue one but because of lengh wont fit in the motherboard.

[@JJFlores197]

Its not critical. The USB port on your PC case simply won't work if this cable is not connected.

[@IDesignish]

@@JJFlores197 Thanks for the answer. ok, thats not so bad. My problem is, that I did my first build, all cables are connected but nothing on display. I tried removing the RAM one by one to see if anything changes but it wont. My Asus B450M showing many different orange lights at the back of the board. Can you help me?

[@JJFlores197]

@@IDesignish It doesn't look like that board has a diagnostics LED from what I can tell. I would suggest clearing the CMOS, refer to the board manual for instructions.

[@Wheels2go]

im stuck on my ceres 300 build :c i gotta nzxt z790 motherboard and i dont know how to do the white cords in the back, they attached to fans but idk what to do

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

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[@kobydoherty7272]

yo thank u so much u have saved me

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to help. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@michaeljantech2804]

HAHAHA for some reason provoked prawns voice is orgasmic!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Good?

[@insanelybruh285]

Quick question, do you need the usb cable to be plugged in? Mine says usb 3.0 and cant be plugged in since a part of my case gets in the way? Is this a huge problem?

[@ghghhhh-oc3jt]

No just use the USB on your motherboard

[@Orioneuu]

So if I have 10 fans and 6 are rgb. And I have 2 rgb hubs that can hold 3 each I only need to plug in the cables that power the fans. How many usb ports would I need for the 10 fans

[@Yoked_Gaming]

my motherboard doesnt take the blue usb 3 0 one? why is it made like this my last case came with a black one that fits perfect. i have a b550ma

[@PabloEscobar-f5c]

i have ran out of fan plug in on my motherboard the fans i’m using are 3pin what should i do? my motherboard is the rog b550 and i only see one fam plug in i’m using the h9 flow case which has 4 stock fans

[@markfalina9160]

Does every motherboard have a type-E plug to attach the 3.1 gen2 cable?

[@John-t5q4h]

Thank you so much for this

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You're welcome. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@John-t5q4h]

@@TheProvokedPrawn oh, I was subbed already :) Man, just turned on my pc build yesterday and damn leds all over the place in the z790 asus mob, first the white one then red one. No clue what's wrong, checked them cables and reseated rams, ssds, the damn aio even, little paste applled only, all cables connected and no gpu daisy chain. Any clue what can be going on? Pc partpicker says my components match well together (14700kf, thermal right frame, 4070ti, 16x2 kingston, 6000mhz, deep cool aio, 1000rmx corsair) 😢

[@GES1985]

Question for wiring Lian li lancool ii mesh performance case, crosshair viii extreme mobo, and 5950x. Do I need to use all of the cpu power slots on the mobo, or just one of the 2? (There are 2 8pin slots), also: on the mobo, under the psu connector there is a 6pin pcie slot. Do I need to wire this to the psu? I'm assuming it provides power to any pcie components I add, like usb c connections?

[@rextr1054]

Hey i recently build a Pc with 10 fans but the problem is it’s pretty loud the fans are constantly running on max speed and I can’t change it even in Bios the fans just don’t response

[@active2x538]

Hey man I’ve been struggling a lot in building my pc it’s been about 13 hours in now I can’t get anything to turn on. I can’t even find when the USB-C is in my motherboard. I don’t believe it has one my mother board is Asus Rog Strix b-550f gaming Wi-Fi 2 and I’m building in a h6 flow

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Here's my build guide for the H6 Flow - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKWvlHaYq7ire9k But you're right, it doesn't look like your motherboard has USB-C.

[@active2x538]

@@TheProvokedPrawn thanks so I’m in your discord (love your members btw) and I figured it out but I need help setting up these antec 140mm argb fans any guide you have on these specific fans??

[@briantodd6903]

good morning i have an Aorus elite AX V2 B550 mobo i dont see a spot for a PSU to CPU on board there is a cable marked psu/cpu that came with seasonic psu is different than any place on board do i have to have one thank you for your help

[@Loddz_TV]

Hello there✋👋 i just wanted to know do you have to take of the front cover of the pc

[@WristWatcher]

Is it true i can touch a screw and itll dissipate any electrical charge my body may of had?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

No. You need to be grounded. So touch a radiator or something

[@WristWatcher]

@@TheProvokedPrawn instructions unclear Building pc in driveway

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@WristWatcher better than on a carpet to be fair. Japes aside if you're worried Google "ESD mat for pc building"

[@HarryOsirian]

great video. very informative

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks Harry. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@HarryOsirian]

I did and I followed all the steps. Unfortunately my build was not succesful. The motherboard (Asus Z790-H Gaming Wifi) displays a constant red light. Only 1 fan of the 3 additional top fans work. The GPU (Nvidia 3060TI)won't display an image on an external monitor and the PC only powers up and off when I shut down the PSU and not the powerbutton on the case. The PSU was a nightmare and no manual was provide besides a one-page warning (?). Phanteks AMP¨V2 1000W/. Going crazy here 😞@@TheProvokedPrawn

[@thisoldminer]

Do we really need the extra 4 pin connector on the CPU if we have the 8 pin connected? ? I have an asrock Mb and asrock said no. What's your opinion plz? thx

[@atkduchess]

My motherboard doesn’t have the USB-c cable??

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Some don't. If that's the case I'm afraid you just can't have usb-c from the front of your case

[@MrCleanEmpire]

I'm so confused about SATA connectors! I have my B650M K motherboard from Gigabyte and I'm trying to get it wired up with the thermaltake 600w smart series PSU and it has SATA 6 pin connectors. Do I need to connect those? Do I need to replace my PSU? Could you recommend a PSU that can pair with the 5500XT 8gb (400w recommended)

[@syncronisity1]

What about a USB 3.1 gen 2 connector? My Asus Z390 E strix motherboard has one, and I have no idea what to plug into it!

[@JJFlores197]

If your PC case has a 3.1 Gen 2 port, you would plug into that on the board. If not, you leave it empty.

[@neuseieiahn5164]

Where do you get all these cables from?

[@JJFlores197]

Those come with the PC case.