Explaining Desktop PC Hardware

[@donkink3114]

As a PC builder for the last 27 years this is the most concise explanation I've seen yet. Well done sir, well done!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks, most appreciated. :)

[@dallesamllhals9161]

27? Socket 5? Socket 7 = my first late '97 build

[@KinksKomments]

@@dallesamllhals9161 are you confused? I've been working on computers since 1994, and working on them for pay since 1995 - My first build was an ibm with an 8088.

[@dallesamllhals9161]

@@KinksKommentsSo you don't know about Socket 3 and 7? I was on C64 and Amiga before - x86 Socket 3 = 8088 YAY? :-/ EDIT: And 27 years = 8088...from when?

[@KinksKomments]

@@dallesamllhals9161 Typical troll or bragging idiot. Why do you assume that I was following the tech advance curve at first? But I will answer your aggressive question. First of all I am probably younger than you if you started off on commodore as I had no access to C64 or amiga stuff, didn't even hear of them until after I was already working with Tandy stuff I started learning about computers my junior year of HS (1987) Second, the 1st computer I bought was a Tandy CoCo3, my first pc build was an older kit of a 8088 4MHZ then I went to 80386 16Mhz, then an 80486 33MHz in 1994, I then started building systems that I sold. Thirdly, I was behind the advanced curve for years until I started to purchase and use current high Highest Tech available to my wallet. Does That clear up your confusion any?

[@MarkTheMorose]

Incredible to think that the PC revolution was started simply in order to watch Explaining Computers videos. It worked out rather well. Top animations, by the way.

[@ExplainingComputers]

:)

[@luvvacupa2468]

🤣🤣🤣🫂

[@peterbrown6224]

A fantastic demonstration for someone learning about desktops. The animations were first-rate. Modern motherboards are so easy - it wasn't always that way.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Yes, there were no DIP switches or jumpers to set shown in this video! :)

[@Reziac]

@@ExplainingComputers And worse, undocumented DIP switches and jumpers....

[@ExplainingComputers]

@@Reziac Oh yes, they had to make it challenge! :)

[@hasslerism]

"Rodent" --- finally someone who speaks my language ! - Brilliant explanation Sir !!!

[@QualityJeverage]

Great video, love the clear visuals. I've personally assembled plenty of PCs over the years, so none of this is new information to me, and yet I still watched the whole thing. It's nice to see things laid out with such simplicity, directness, and respect for the viewer. People of all experience levels deserve more content like this!

[@0secdox]

Videos like this open the door for people who never thought they could understand what's inside their computers towers. In my opinion, you have a very unrated channels, and please continue to put out amazing content. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@thomasmcguire2853]

As a consumer of the "magic of filmmaking" I was impressed with your 3-D animations. As a former technical writer I am impressed with the clarity of your presentation.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Many thanks. :)

[@DaystromDataConcepts]

It's all too easy for established KZbin channels to forget that there are new viewers finding these channels all the time and so this beginners guide to PC hardware really hits the spot. Perhaps consider creating a series aimed at total newbies or older people. I think it would be well received.

[@thepowercut]

Fantastic! So well put together and animated. You've just saved thousands of IT teachers around the world many hours of lesson prep!

[@GomorrahsEnd]

"Add a monitor, keyboard and a RODENT"... you got me there Christopher. Good one. Good video sir.

[@jamesaleman]

07:19 "Add a monitor, keyboard and rodent" Well played sir. My only regret was that Mr. Scissors did not make a cameo. It is impressive that your presentation kept experienced PC builders around for the whole show. That speaks a lot to how good the visuals are. The brevity also makes this just the right length. While not highlighted, you even show the power supply and connected cables. We appreciate you. This channel gives you that same excitement of putting on a winter coat for the first time that season and finding money in a pocket.

[@johncundiff7075]

I very much enjoy your Explaining PC's videos Sir! My wife and I "cut the cable TV' well over 2 years ago.. I've been building PC's for people who otherwise "cannot afford one", or single mom's or families in need for over 20 years. People tell me I get the most out of budget boxes. I want to than you for your channel and all that you do.. Channels like yours are why I will never get cable TV again!! Keep up the good work Sir!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks John, much appreciated. And I wish you every success with your PC building. It sounds like you do great work.

[@Antonio-fl3nr]

I waited for a quiet moment to watch this. Amazing work you did, Chris. Thanks a lot.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks for your support, most appreciated. :)

[@lonholmberg8776]

Beautiful execution! As an experienced PC "doctor" it is refreshing to see and hear an explanation that not only shows the depth of a computer, but also does not speak down to people. Echoing another commenter...well done sir..well done!!

[@mugiryaronald1752]

This is so far the best illustration of what desktop PC hardware components are and their functions, simple, clear and concise, brilliantly put together. Thank you - ExplainingComputers!

[@dvdvnr]

Although I knew all of this before watching this video, the way you explained it, along with the extremely clear animations, still made the video very useful and entertaining. I'd certainly be very interested in seeing a "making of" video on how you did all the animations.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks David. :)

[@jose.inestroza]

A "making of", what a great idea!

[@Dark_eVader]

This is a good suggestion and I believe Chris uses Lightwave 3D which happens to be what I used for my productions for years so I hope that Chris will also feature a future Lightwave 3D beginners tutorial to get others started in doing their own animations for future projects.

[@Mr.Tim.s_Tutoring]

@@jose.inestroza yes I agree about that

[@Wandering_Horse]

Great video, the 3d animation was spot on. I could see that being presented in a classroom environment. I myself just ordered up some components to build a new desktop. The modern architecture of pc's is so clean now.

[@mikhailshi]

Thank you very much for this video. This is incredibly well done, easy to understand and technically correct. I will point this video out to anyone who needs explaining what a computer is made of.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks. :)

[@cokeforever]

Who are those people u talk of?)) The point was we ejoyed putting an ibm pc-compatible together, but how would you "explain" to someone with a dozen years of previous smartphone experience, _why_ would someone assemble a bulky pc at home?!

[@just.nobody]

@@cokeforever There are various purposes of a bulky PC at home. (Or did I not understand what you tried to say?)

[@mikhailshi]

@@cokeforever I help people out at the "buildapc" subreddit and, first, there are in fact lots of people who want to build a bulky PC, and second every now and then some people come up who want to build a computer but know absolutely nothing in terms of what components they need and what they do. Up until now I linked them some webpages with brief explanations, but they tend to be imperfect, not simple enough or vice versa, overly complex. When I said I will point this video out to those who need it I was not speaking theoretically, but from actual experience of talking to people online

[@Reziac]

@@mikhailshi Having been there and done that, I totally agree. "Why do I need all these parts?" Here's a handy video that will start you with sound basics.

[@RoboNuggie]

Incredible work Chris, no one does it like you do....thank you!

[@johnhagen31]

Tight, straightforward and very understandable - excellent, thank you!

[@niallwood]

By far the best explanation of Desktop PC Hardware I've ever seen, whilst most of this is second nature to many of us viewers of your channel, I would show this video to anyone who wanted to learn more! Top quality content as always Chris!

[@maxg4958]

Excellent video, explanation and supporting illustrations. I am in this game for over 40 years, and arguably have no need to watch this, but is was enjoyable to watch. I hope viewers can appreciate the work that has gone into this video.

[@neilw3149]

Excellent 3D rendering and clear and concise information! This truly is one of the best channels for computers. I used to like tinkering with old 80’s hardware as a kid sometimes successfully! It's really rekindled my interest and I cloned a harddrive recently with your help after mine started sounding like a woodpecker was living in it! 👍

[@ExplainingComputers]

Always best when HDDs do not impersonate woodpeckers! :)

[@lawrenceallwright7041]

What's with this "ONE OF the best channels"?

[@christop_bader]

Even an old guy like me can understand this video it helps alot to know what things are when people talk about computer bits & pieces, so thanks alot

[@ronnor58h]

i have watched 100's of you tube vids on computers. I'm getting ready to build my first computer, hence all the research on components. This is a very well-done explanation using your graphics and simplicity of terminology breaking down all the acronyms to layman's terms. Thank you for that, well done. Subbed.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks for this. Good luck with your build. :) You will find many build and related guides on this channel.

[@jordanarpad]

This is the best animated video I have ever seen about assembling a desktop computer. I only missed a bit more elaboration that the HDMI/VGA/DVI ports at the back are fed from the VGA embedded into the CPU.

[@Reziac]

Love how each component's description flows to the next. An ideal intro for the beginner who is just starting to think about building a custom PC.

[@0secdox]

I've already shared to two people who are VERY interested in learning more and how they're PC runs. They're going to thrilled to see this video.

[@groichster]

You should be commended for the huge effort that has clearly gone into the aminations that accompany your punchy explanations. Great work!

[@heedmywarning2792]

Excellent, as usual. And it's always good to keep in touch with the basics.

[@idowebwork]

Top notch animation that takes an overview of the components of a desktop PC. Love this!

[@K7RRW]

Thanks so much Chris for such a delightful 3D explanation. Clear illustrations, clear understanding. Please keep more coming.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks Robert.

[@mugiryaronald1752]

Thank You Christopher Barnatt for this brilliant illustration using Light Wave 3D and Adobe After Effects to educate us about desktop PC hardware components are and their functions.

[@josephrayle752]

I really appreciate this video. I've just started 'getting under the hood' of an older PC I purchased so I can have something to run Windows and Linux. You cleared up some points of confusion for me!

[@josephanthonymarchetti9695]

Love your videos, Chris!!! Just Please don't make them to short!!! I enjoy informative videos of at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@Lugmillord]

I have to say: This is definitely the best motherboard overview video I have seen so far. Excellent!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks. :)

[@alanthornton3530]

Thank you Chris for a very interesting video, I love the 3d graphics you've used it adds another level of explanation to the video, no doubt that took some time to put together! Another happy Sunday afternoon and as always looking forward to your next instalment.

[@e-vd]

Brilliant! Exactly what I needed. Your content is far and away the best foundational, computer hardware teaching videos on KZbin. Thank you!!

[@Praxibetel-Ix]

This was an amazing video! Everything about PC hardware was thoroughly explained and easy to understand and the CG's the best I've ever seen here on this channel. Cheers to you, Chris! 👏

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks my friend. :)

[@Praxibetel-Ix]

@@ExplainingComputers You're welcome, friend! 😊

[@Praxibetel-Ix]

@@fvefve12 Hey, it's useful in hand-to-hand combat or wrapping it around your head so the Ravenous Bugblatteted Beast of Traal won't see you. ;)

[@lukeb2818]

Great video, the quality of the animations and the comprehensivness of the explanation is unmatched. Well done!

[@foxboi6309]

Subscribed, the way context is explained here is so consice and not too complicated, also the animations help a lot to complement the explanations. Keep up the good work!

[@matfen7978]

And those amazing animations have been made by professor Barnatt himself, beautiful concise explaination

[@ExplainingComputers]

Many thanks.

[@giannistsolebas6962]

These staff should be taught in primary school! This way more kids would find Informatics Science interesting! Excellent work Mr Christopher.

[@jls9225]

Excellent, explaining what is inside your computer for the non technical crowd. Have a good weekend Christopher, As Always, Be Smart and Stay Safe.

[@themasterrogerdelgado]

Best overview of newer tech I've seen to date. I made it part of my high school lesson this week. Thanks for making it!

[@keithmiller9665]

Thank you. Nice length, in and out. Job done.

[@SISSYPUSS]

This is a great Chapter 1 for "PcE's for those who will touch". Your Lightwave work is exemplary and the 'script' is superb! I like the texture on the motherboard fiberglass! Take care, Chris. 😁

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks. :)

[@Seledity]

I love how you made this video. It's very educational and easy to understand. Beautiful rendering and animations, keep up the great work!!

[@kiranr193]

Informative and very well illustrated, enlightens any beginner with details of computer.

[@Colin_Ames]

Outstanding graphics and a clear explanation made for an excellent video. Well done Chris.

[@mikem9536]

Amazing job, clear and to the point without extra non-sense.

[@pablorodriguezvicente3451]

Perfectly explain, with fantastic 3D graphics! Thanks a lot

[@dotter8]

My compliments for the animation. It made everything quite clear. Nice work!

[@gamerlowgraphics]

Amazing explanation! The only thing i found missing is thermal paste and io connector, but that was minor, good job, CE!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thermal paste does not need to be applied in a new build with a stock cooler, as it is pre-applied to the base of the cooler (so we can assume it was there in the video as we never see the cooler base!). :) Which IO connector are you referring to? I'm not aware that any is missing . . .

[@gamerlowgraphics]

@@ExplainingComputers i refer to front io, but since its not critical and minor as i said, its fine if not included at the explanation

[@ExplainingComputers]

@@gamerlowgraphics Ahh yes, I see! :) There are front USB ports on the PC, and they are connected up to USB 3.0 headers -- but never mention it in the video (the wires just appear!). And similarly for the power button and front indicator LEDs.

[@Tornadocholo]

The amount of effort here is amazing, super glad we are still getting such great content, thanks a lot!

[@Snoky5313]

That was a clean and crisp lesson with gorgeous animations! Well done, Sir, and thx a lot for your effort 👌👍😎

[@ExplainingComputers]

My pleasure!

[@boredgrass]

Excellent teaching AND magnificent visuals! I am convinced that there will be young people who, inspired by this video open their pc upgrade their sound- or graphics card and, in a few years embark on a career engineering!

[@KeithWeston]

Thanks! Very cool explainer. I've been building PCs for more than 25 years but it's always nice to have a fresh refresher.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks for your support Keith, most appreciated. :)

[@wanyman]

Great video! This would have been great 20 years ago when I was in school. Thanks for all your hard work in making it!

[@jaffarbh]

Although the topic might be simple for advanced users, the story-telling is a joy :)

[@xKB616]

Great video! I built my first PC around 25 years ago. Man how the internals have changed over the years. It’s very exciting when a new kind or type of hardware comes out. In my current build, I’ve only got NVMe drives, no SATA drives at all. Three different drives all together. One is my system drive, gen4 NVMe 500gb. One for gaming, gen4 NVMe 2tb. The last one, gen3 NVMe 1tb for installing applications.

[@0secdox]

I'm thinking about putting together a new PC myself. Do you mind posting your PC components you bought in your build and idk, post to like pastebin or something. I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you, and I hope you're enjoying your new build.

[@luvvacupa2468]

I really enjoyed this very concise and clear tutorial which was further complimented by its impressive in-house graphics production. Thank you, Mr Barnatt. Sterling work. Bless you and I wish you good health.

[@markoburrows]

You put an awful lot of hard work into this video and it shows. It is excellent sir. Thank you.

[@S-I-T]

Very nice modelling on the PC elements. Excellent video.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks Stephen.

[@charlesmills1202]

I've always enjoyed your presentations. So clearly explained and illustrated. Thank you.

[@cmichael42]

There is a perfect video for new PC users. Thank you.

[@ardhityabayuaji7911]

Most anticipated version of 3D version desktop PC! Many thanks for the effort, Chris :)

[@Christopher-N]

Excellent graphics. The inside of computers have changed a lot since I was a child decades ago.

[@EdoDijkgraaf]

Such an incredible amount of work. I think I can finally explain hardware to my mom now.

[@ExplainingComputers]

:)

[@beardeth69]

Really great video. The animations were excellent and your explanations easy to follow with just the right amount of detail. I'm sure this took a truly herculean effort to produce!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks! This video was in production for 4 weeks -- so a lot longer than the case for most of my weekly videos! :)

[@Joe_The_IT_Guy]

Well done! I’m sure it’s a time-intensive way to make content, but it is extremely clear & effective…

[@ptzzzs]

A bit late but while I already know everything mentioned in the video I still liked it. Explanations were nice and clear while not being too technical. The aspect I really liked was the 3D models particularly the light reflections relative to other objects when they get added or removed at the scene like the rodent and monitor, how they change with the changing angles or the camera, the opacity changes when focusing on specific parts, the addition of the tiny pin headers and components on the motherboard, there was alot to like even with just the models. My guess is that the 3D model of the PC and components took you probably days to render something that complex. By the end of it I was thinking "This should be some IT101 class' materials or something. Really nicely explained with a good model to illustrate things.".

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks for this. There was about 3.5 weeks of rendering here, across two machines. Although this includes re-renders also. So probably 2.5 weeks for the final shots.

[@neilhiggins345]

EXCELLENT explanations and graphics!

[@Manian488]

great animation for non technical people ! so well made ! well done !

[@joshuagreenwood-jona1774]

Thanks for clarifying the motherboard chipset. I had always wondered what that square heatsink was for

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks. If you are interested, I have a video just on chipsets here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqS0kmaaiNBngLs

[@kevinsheppard6085]

Really liked the animation, that looked like it took a fair amount of work, and was very much appreciated, thank you.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks. A lot of time was indeed invested here. :)

[@roelfbackus]

Superb graphics and animations. Especially fitting that M.2 slot at 4:32... A lot of work!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks for this. The last thing completed, and which I did the most times, was fitting the M.2 SSD in the intro section. As it happens so fast the "angled-in, flip down, screw-in" parts of the process simply did not work visually. So it was fudged there, but done correctly at 4:32 as you noticed. :)

[@roelfbackus]

@@ExplainingComputers How long did it take to make this animation and how did you do it? 👍 (What program?)

[@ExplainingComputers]

@@roelfbackus This video occupied most of my time for about 4 weeks (although I also took time out to make the recent channel update and Pi Windows 11 videos). The software used was LightWave 3D, although if starting out today I would opt for Blender.

[@srtcsb]

Very nice modeling and animation Chris. Thanks for another great video.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Greetings Steve. :)

[@chriholt]

A great primer, but the graphics you developed were really amazing!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks Chris -- and thanks for becoming a channel member. :)

[@mattybbg6850]

Optical drives, oh the nostalgia, nice one Christopher.

[@Megachinima]

I mean I know all this but it's relaxing watching these videos. Christopher does a nice job of explaining everything every step of the way.

[@SuprousOxide]

Love the 3D models and animations you have here.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks. :)

[@thomasgraf1986]

This video should be in a museum. Wonderful!

[@dang48]

As always, very easy to understand. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@martinsmith5028]

I've built a few over the years and I think this is a great video for those judt getting interested in the topic

[@Shawclough]

Excellent 3D models, renderings and animations.

[@johnwalley]

Love the pacing and explanations. And the 3D animation is out of this world!

[@lawrenceallwright7041]

Gorgeous detail on the animation! Right down to the lettering on the CR2032 battery. The fact that at 5:16 you can see the tiny holes in the SATA ports. And stencilling on the motherboard which doesn't even get mentioned in the narrative. What? Is it all over? Excellent work!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks Lawrence. You clearly watched carefully. :)

[@lawrenceallwright7041]

@@ExplainingComputers It would be rude not to. You clearly put a huge amount of time into making this one. I hope you took great satisfaction in the end result because this is TV broadcast quality.

[@reoproedros]

very nice presentation , complete without a word more than that and nothing less .

[@5stereosteve]

This is an excellent explanation, including the de-mystification of acronyms, of what makes PC's work. The graphics and animation are simple, straightforward, clean, up-to-date, and accurate. Thank you for work in putting the video together.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks Steve.

[@borissecluna5782]

I watched this superb video, as with many of your other videos. Christopher, I envy your friends, for having you as their friend.

[@TheTrophyStore]

I remember working on an IBM XT "that was basic computing", I think my Amstrad 464 was more user friendly than the early PC's. Thanks Chris for the great animations and explanations, it is always good to keep upto date with new PC terminalogy and features.

[@ronguin7062]

I had an 8088 Amstrad! rocking my 16 color CGA monitor and 20, yes 20 meg HDD! those were the days !

[@nkclarke]

Your animations are always first-rate. Coincidentally, I searched your channel yesterday to see how you do it. The only one there was quite a few years ago. I hope you decide to do an updated version in the future since I suspect things have advanced significantly since the last one.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks. There seems to be much demand for a "making of" video here.:)

[@jaypormei1881]

Nicest convincing video to kickoff my colleagues learning about introduction of computer literacy lessons. Good job! Keep going!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Good luck with your colleagues! :)

[@camerond169]

Thanks Chris. Amazing graphics!

[@AMDRADEONRUBY]

Greetings nice it's Sunday! I'm always watching your videos have a nice week continue to offer us quality contents as ever :)

[@bobuk5722]

Hi Chris, this would be a really good education resource for junior schools. I'll be showing it to my six year old grandson. It is also I think of great use to much of the older generation. I had a friend who struggled to understand what made a desktop 'tick' and he would have appreciated this very much. He once asked me what the difference was between serial and parallel to give you a feel. A lot of hard work has gone into the graphics and it is those that make this such a valuable resource. It might be worthwhile explaining what the terms GHz and GB mean - and in particular just how big they are. I used to explain Mega bytes to my late friend in terms of paperbacks! Cheers.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks for this. I know some of my videos are used in schools, and this was certainly an intention with this one. :) I thought about explaining GHz, GB, etc, but it all came down to the flow and how info could be sustained in a film of this nature.

[@peteshulver9221]

Always nice to have a reminder and basic explanation what it is and how it goes together ,how about a deeper one for a later show 😀

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks Peter. Now that I've got the digital PC, opportunities exist to use it in deep dives into a range of topics. :)

[@szymonmatuszewski]

Thanks for the video, awesome quality as always, I noticed I am missing a rodent for my PC, thanks!

[@duenodemonte]

Amazing! The animation is just perfecto! Congratulations you are going into a new magic explaining area.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks Daniel. Now that I have a CG PC, who knows what I will do with it! :)

[@klaxoncow]

@@ExplainingComputers Presumably more CG. I mean, you don't have to. But it would seem the logical thing to do with it. :)

[@duenodemonte]

I have good feelings after this very first step, go where ever you consider I will follow you!

[@AndrewAHayes]

I stayed just for the animation which was excellent, many hours of work involved here and many thanks to you Chris for making this!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Much appreciated!

[@PC4USE1]

A very concise and descriptive definition of a modern motherboard and /or PC. It gives the newbie(and some experienced users) a great overview.