How I Setup My Personal Gaming PC AFTER Building! 💪

Got a new Gaming PC Build in 2022? Here's how I setup my PC Centric personal gaming computer AFTER building! Windows 11 install, XMP and Resize Bar, free tools, benchmarking, overclocking and more! | ⭐ Sign Up For Blinkist Today: www.blinkist.com/pccentric | AD
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This PC: (Products provided by manufacturers)
Aorus Z690 Master Motherboard: locally.link/M0lI (Amazon)
Intel i9 12900K Processor: locally.link/62vI (Amazon)
Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR5 RAM: locally.link/5kkR (Amazon)
Seagate Firecuda 530 SSD: locally.link/0GPP (Amazon)
Corsair 5000D Case: locally.link/FfBs (Amazon)
Be Quiet RGB Fans: locally.link/8vOD (Amazon)
Samsung 860 Evo SSD: locally.link/OfSa (Amazon)
Corsair MP600 SSD: locally.link/058D (Amazon)
Corsair Power Supply (New): locally.link/MGUO (Amazon)
Corsair Cables (Blue, I used black/white): locally.link/nshF (Amazon)
My PC & Setup Gear - Ex review sample (RS), Ex sponsored video (SV)
My PC Case: (RS) locally.link/DrQk (Amazon)
My Desk (RS): locally.link/YsRq (Amazon)
My Oak 'Desk' Worktop: locally.link/Pbt0 (Worktop Express)
A great 1440p 165hz Gaming monitor (RS): locally.link/YckK (Amazon)
4K Benchmarking monitor (RS): locally.link/LFMl (Amazon)
My Personal Monitor (SV): locally.link/K3OB (Amazon)
Philips Hue Strips: (SV) locally.link/YZKl (Amazon)
My Keyboard (SV): locally.link/qUrE (Amazon)
My Mouse (SV): Logitech G Pro Superlight: locally.link/z7Ra (Amazon)
My Work Mouse (RS) - Logitech MX Master 3: locally.link/d00b (Amazon)
My Mouse Mat (S) - Corsair RGB: locally.link/ZPAa (Amazon)
Philips Hue Bulbs (S): locally.link/6Ixp (Amazon)
Philips HUE Play (S): locally.link/lf4m (Amazon)
My Desk 'Legs' Alex Drawers: locally.link/KN7V (IKEA)
My Desk Worktop: locally.link/SmiT (Worktop Express)
My animated wallpapers: / 1029664428197900289
Noblechairs ICON Chair (RS):
OCUK: bit.ly/2GMZSxs
Amazon: locally.link/wYNM
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My Main Camera - Blackmagic Pocket 6K: locally.link/E9Ci (Amazon)
My Main Lens: locally.link/mMmF (Amazon)
My Main Microphone: locally.link/11HF (Amazon)
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0:00 Windows 11 Install
1:46 Installing Drivers
3:45 Geforce Experience & AMD Software
4:37 Tuning Your PC with XMP
5:27 Resizable Bar (Smart Access Memory)
6:23 Tuning The Fan Speed
7:08 Blinkist (AD)
8:10 Hot Tip #1
8:36 Hot Tip #2
9:11 Software I Use
10:44 GPU Tuning
11:22 Anti Virus
11:56 RGB Software
13:36 Gaming Software
15:28 My Editing Software
15:45 Hot Tip #3
15:58 Animated Wallpapers
16:21 GAMING!

[@PcCentric]

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[@BARAAGAMER_YT]

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[@jamesharnish650]

Try single rgb

[@RayBooM_]

How do you know your motherboard manufacturing page since i got a pc off shelf

[@Anonymous-qp5nq]

I might actually get this. One quick question for you: What are the pros/cons of using MSI Afterburner vs EVGA Precision X?

[@agendauer4554]

Where can I find 12 pin to two 8 pins conector cable for RTX?

[@DeeYesBee]

In about 20 Minutes Amazon is arriving with my case, this video couldn't have been made at a more perfect time.

[@kulcsocska]

Is it there? 😂

[@ashenmorayas1112]

Did u get it?

[@DeeYesBee]

@@kulcsocska Haha, It literally just arrived. Hopefully the glass isn't smashed like the last one they sent. . .

[@kulcsocska]

@@DeeYesBee oh.. lets hope!!

[@SuixdeCity]

@@DeeYesBee is it broken

[@shotelcalifornia]

Just finished my first ever build. I had zero experience with PCs and was pretty terrified throughout, but everything is working. I've watched most of these videos 4-5 times in the past few days to be sure I didn't miss anything. It's very impressive how you demystify the process while being entertaining. Ridiculously helpful. Thank you!

[@brucerivas8950]

I'm also new to pc gaming and have parts coming in slowly. I need to know if you can only buy a windows 11 or 10 USB stick (cause I don't have another computer to install windows) and don't need to upload anything on a usb stick to transfer to your pc. Essentially like any drivers?

[@nonyabiz3874]

lol im in ur shoes atm lol just got a 5600x/strix b550 gamingF and gotta switch my old pc cpu/mobo out and put those in and its nerve racking hoping it goes good and works lol

[@Romxnrogers0226]

@@brucerivas8950 I mean it will be just a lot easier to like ask a friend for their laptop or smthn

[@kell7689]

Huge pro tip is to move your Shadowplay temp folder to an HDD rather than the default C:/ location. This folder is constantly writing recorded footage to the drive and can beat up your nice SSD. HDDs handle frequent writes a little better in terms of drive health, so I always put the temp folder there. Another pro tip is to go to mouse settings and turn off enhance pointer precision (mouse acceleration).

[@kell7689]

@@steeledgator it really is a blight for gamers

[@SquackSpencer]

Well..... I agree that SSD's sound more fragile than HDD's, but nowadays they're as durable as any HDD. So you gotta decide between a slightly slower system and replacing a cheaper part, or a blazing fast system and replacing a expensive part. I don't mind, I actually leave it at C. The durability difference isn't that great, the speed I get makes a slight difference and I lose WAY less data if my SSD blow up, since only Windows, and some games where I really need a low loading time gets permanent storage on it.

[@jacobwheatly9300]

Dude I was a Xbox guy for years you gave me the confidence to build my first pc and get everything set up with a few laughs along the way can’t explain how much I appreciate you!!!

[@TheElevationFitness]

Hey Dude, I'm old...like almost 40 old...And just got back into PC gaming after about a 20 year break. Finding your videos incredibly helpful. Great job.

[@felixidk2022]

That's not old lmao

[@abdulkadirosman2816]

@@hugthug420 go to bed kid nearly 40 isnt old

[@JK-tx2rz]

Im the same been playing Xbox and playstation since they came out, just built my first Gaming PC a few months ago. Also 40 years old 🙈🙈🙈

[@vigneshs6050]

the return of the king

[@mug875]

king 👑

[@HP_Games]

the most overlooked tip is: before you download ANYTHING, change the time on your PC. that way you avoid files saying "downloaded tomorrow" (yes that's what it actually says)

[@deadmanwalking1930]

Just in the process of building my pc, so this will come in very handy. Love your channel and helped me so much.

[@mintstandardstudios4190]

It’s been 10 years since I’ve built a PC and done a fresh install of Windows so this was an awesome refresher thank you!! Just finished a fresh build last night after quite a bit of troubleshooting and having to do a late night run to buy a used GPU because my old RX 580 does NOT like to do fresh installs without onboard graphics apparently lol

[@jhamsyt]

I just wanted to say you're awesome, man! You are one of the few PC builder's I've been watching and you've made learning the "book" part of this alot of fun. My new computer components are on their way! Let's GOOOO!!

[@zackkeswick6370]

About to start my 7800x3d and 7900xtx build this week. Glad I found this!

[@awpr8r]

I just build an amazing pc for the first time ever two weeks ago. And pc centric was the main reason why I was easily able to build it with confidence.

[@Corrosionxx]

The resize bar tip gave me a huge FPS boost!! Thank you legend!

[@buraiki]

You are awesome! I have recently built my first gaming rig and thanks to you that I was watching one of your videos to follow up.

[@laron.henderson]

Thank you! Just built my first PC and was able to get my new Windows 11 install activated on my new build!

[@phxly8012]

I was today years old when I found out about task manager always on top. Thank you so so much!

[@emilhellberg1095]

Just finished building mine, had to check this video few times, cheers

[@FreeAdvice4All]

This is exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you, good Sir. Bravo 👏

[@I_amTurok]

Your videos have helped incredibly with my first ever 4070 build. Thank you for these. Very much appreciated. The best part is you move slow and explain, but at the same time quick. Lol alot of videos just leave out small details which yours had.

[@chelsea-atp4470]

Thanks for all the advice! always appreciate it!

[@ciberwikingerlpskellet5535]

Beautiful video. It explains EVERYTHING needed no many goot tips and tricks

[@brianjpayne3968]

I get my pc tomorrow. This video is literally perfect timing. Thank you.

[@BitesTheDusto]

Omg lets go, my pc comes this Friday. Thank you so much for this video

[@user-pj3ev6of9c]

i love your videos man they are a ton of help. when you said "surely you have installed a program before" i knew i was in over my head lol i just purchased my first PC my buddy build it for me. We need a VERY NEW TO PC video next ;)

[@chizzo2069]

Just found this channel! Great content man ... I've always been worried about building a pc! Just got myself a prebuilt but will definitely be building the next one!

[@muhammadalichannawwefan6498]

Really need this vid thanks bro 🤘🏼🔥🔥❤️‍🔥

[@cameronchamberlain1062]

Great!! Gonna use this when I build my first ever rig

[@christiansandoval7904]

Great video. It answered most of my questions thanks!

[@carbonbased7731]

This is EXACTLY the type of video i was looking for 👍👍

[@ULTIMATEGAMINGrs]

i watch a lot pc channels but you are becoming one of my favorite cause you make it fun

[@seancrain4865]

i legit just built an almost identical pc. its my first. was fun building myself. thanks for the video!

[@charlesgilliland532]

the one million dollars bit got a subscribe out of me! Been watching a few of your videos and your personality comes out! Great job and thank you for all the time it takes to put out such quality videos like these.

[@lilyand]

just had my first built pc this is so helpful thanks !

[@GreySkull-OG]

Quality mate,once I have my pc I'll be referring back to this video 👍

[@humer101]

Respect, the guy makes the computer work finally and looks excellent.

[@quellcristfalconer9457]

I rarely watch the sponsored portion of most KZbin videos, but my dude Marcus cracks me up so I said why not. I was pleasantly surprised! Blinkist is fantastic! Good look, shoutout from SoCal ! 🤙🏾

[@ryukjoga]

Oh man, it's been years since i came here. You've changed a lot, but i like it! Thanks for the tips

[@smhjxsh6924]

love the vids man. always so helpful

[@KhalilCombs]

Love your humor man. Thank you for another good video

[@epluribusfunk514]

The animated wallpaper is awesome! Thank You!!!

[@StrongestNerd]

Just finished my first build and I am STOKED!! Ready to play around and f*ck sh*t up!!!

[@scotthayes5386]

I love rainmeter for fun little desktop tweaks like showing the time and day or a sound at

[@bongo3808]

My new rig arrives next week will be walking through this thanks

[@ProfShikari]

This is a fantastic little video that concisely explains the essentials you might need when setting up a PC, I currently have a 2020 ACER Nitro 5 laptop but I’m getting to the point where I might want to start building my very first EVER PC and something like this will be an absolute godsend when I actually have the money (I probably still need the space and convincing my wife it will be worth while) to build it :) P.S. your videos on the $1,000 etc PC are really helping me with ideas for my own build, I have watched plenty of videos on PC builds now and I am confident that I will be able to get it right when I get round to purchasing components/building one :) thank you again Marcus

[@Captain-Chats]

I’m loving my pc currently. Took delivery of some extra ram and a 3080 this week 👊🏼

[@Alexurone]

This looks awesome, exactly what I want for my next build...quiet, not too much/crazy colors and the glass on your box makes it so that the lighting isnt too bright either!

[@garyten13]

A very well thought out video, brilliant ideas, i thought i knew a lot, but this just makes me think again. you got another sub,

[@PcCentric]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Cubes-mc8xs]

Sold my gaming PC when my son was on the way, stupid adult priorities! Living vicariously through you with this one. Pipe dream at the moment haha

[@Faxen22]

i have my first big gaming pc coming together soon so I hope this video can guide me through :)

[@bOmBS-ww6if]

I just build my first PC with with my son it's was a great thing to do to learn and have fun building it I recommended

[@Sketchyderlahh]

Could you do a in-depth video of your bios settings and the meaning of them and even test the cpu gaming profile and the max performance profile, thank you so much for this video and the resizeable bar I was looking for that for weeks

[@PANDAGAMER-nq6ch]

This guy is soo good gives tips and makes it funny

[@coolbreeze7132]

Love you for the activation key transfer ❤️

[@TomZach]

Great video! Loving this channel

[@rain4rusty]

Thanks a lot of great tips here!!!

[@sk4tec]

Hi Marcus, great video as usual. One thing you missed is setting the "Colour Depth" in NVidia control panel. Full colour depth 32 Bit, dynamic range full and if our monitor supports it 10 bpc

[@AlexHagerup]

no

[@TuxicToiger]

@@AlexHagerup wdym no

[@redrock425]

Good tip, Nvidia colours can look a bit washed out otherwise.

[@JEE.j]

Ur so helpful Thanks mate 😎👍

[@55MS55]

This is so helpful thanks👋🏽

[@Tommy1nnovates]

great tip. Tons of value

[@speedgoat7496]

Mate this is excellent video

[@lujan008]

Love the videos keep up the good work

[@nathanbliss2319]

This is a great video man!

[@grasin404]

Ok i couldn't relate to much cause is don't have that good pc but his interactions in whole video was just awesome... Best guys on KZbin I found today... Definitely subing

[@gerrydurande2670]

I'm building my first PC ever next Thursday. It's a 3070 Ti, Ryzen 9 5900x build. I'll probably check out your video on how to build a PC and then come back to this one after I'm done (successfully, I hope). Thank you for all the amazing information, Marcus!

[@jasongonzalez8234]

Congrats planning to build mine by next month

[@mcknightujc]

Building mine within 1-1.5 years, not gonna go rtx 4000 or Intel 13xxxx or amd 7xxxx. If thr 12700k and 3090 can run well now, they'll run well in w years

[@quoththekraven5911]

I just built my first one, 3070 ti with an i9 12900k. Currently running the gauntlet of downloading everything I want/need to start my PC era. Hope it went well for you!

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[@mysticalcals7833]

Love that you put chapters

[@ananyosingh6217]

Great video mate !

[@scrawler197]

Dude damn you have a godly looking cool pc and i play on a laptop but i still love watching your vids about your pc and be happy always subscribed to pc centrik😎😎😎😎😎

[@scrawler197]

Thanks pc centrik 🥰🥰

[@funk541]

You sir are a legend!

[@itz_yeastic]

this content is enjoyable to watch, because I indirectly kindaa experience online, what I cant irl

[@prince.ngubane]

Building my PC today so perfect timing 🥺😌

[@azure6674]

watching this on my PC that just arrived :)

[@minipig780]

This guy is a legend He will definitely be getting 1 mil soon

[@Xaviertroilo..]

Hey man im thinking about getting a gaming pc but cant quite afford it right now so im trying to perfect it as much as possible, i just wanted to let you know how helpful you have been to my decision making. Just wanted to thank you and tell you how great your content is so keep it up and keep doing what your doing

[@448Sak]

You just gotta find deals locally I just picked up a pc with 2 monitors for 100$ comes with a x4 and a gtx 750

[@ronnyb5890]

just buy one piece at a time, i did that over 8 months, once you have all the pieces you can put them together, that way you don have to pay the whole sum at once, and like some people have mentioned, look at for discounts, cheers

[@xerxesYt123]

The funny skits/jokes adds that personal fair into the videos, way better than the majority of the videos on KZbin.

[@Enjoi__]

Watching this 11 months in the future and getting my first PC for Christmas and when you said “Colin” at 14:30 I was spooked that’s my name lol

[@johng4357]

Thank you for the resizable bar location in the bios, i was struggling with that!

[@kylerush2362]

How did you pull up the options search?

[@DokSpec]

So i wondering... After that Hard Day .....come Home...how i get a smile on my face.and then BOOM 💥new Video from you.thanks so much lovin your Videos 👌 best greetz from Germany

[@robertweekes5783]

Props on the Corsair Dominator RAM. It’s just the best looking RAM money can buy, no contest. 🤩

[@Doc_Hollladay]

resize bar and i'm stealing your fan curve!!!!! - thanks man!!!

[@nickbarrera]

I just built my first PC today and I’m binging this guy‘s videos

[@GaudialisCorvus]

Very useful video!

[@theblower069]

Hello Centric A good video for beginners getting into building a pc and setting it up. just a thought on the RGB setup to save you time of instaling 2 or more pieces of software to control your RGB why not give Signal RGB a try, i use it and it`s very good also simple to use. See what you think.

[@creed3173]

I already know im gonna be watching this video over and over. I am buying all the parts for my pc at microcenter this weekend and im honestly a little scared, but this video seems like its gonna work like a charm for me. Wish me luck

[@redrock425]

How did it go? It really is easy these days with YT etc to help. Before plug n play and the era of IRQ conflicts it could be a nightmare!

[@Indece]

Bro dropped hella gems and I’m here to pick them up 💎💎

[@AimTide]

love your videos

[@altromusic]

Bro you literally make me laugh so much. Not even kidding you're my favourite youtuber now!

[@legoman332]

My MB will be arriving today and then itll be time to start building my pc!!

[@Hc4697]

That case is great

[@sagnikmaulik]

I was hoping for a cable management setup guide for clean desk but this is cool too.

[@XxMannyxX]

i just got windows activated because of this thank you so much

[@nomful]

thanks i just finished buildinggg

[@dracoslayer537]

First time I ever built my pc it didn’t work. I went to sleep and tried again the next day and everything came out fine! This takes time don’t worry and trust the process!

[@levelnext1183]

dope stuff man

[@fletch4882]

Awesome content

[@TerrannotOP]

i love your content, easy subs

[@dan14632]

For RGB control, give Signal Rgb a go, I have a mixture of corsair, alphacool and ek rgb components I can control all in that one program.

[@zooloomuzik]

another vote for SignalRGB

[@jredz85]

And another one!! Lol it’s the goat fr. Especially when you figure out how to configure the layouts.

[@CormanToth]

Looking into this, I've seen some comments saying that the program was super resource intensive and was decreasing overall performance; is that still the case?

[@huntersimmons8318]

If you don't like multiple softwares for controlling rgb I'd suggest giving Signal RGB a try. I just switched to it and it controls my lian li strimmer, Corsair ram, Asus mobo and rog strix GPU and I was able to get rid of disgusting aura sync and icue.

[@rolgolding]

Great software and it has veeery nice effects too. I have the free version and it looks beautiful.

[@jrmoh]

Perfect timing

[@_GMAYHEM]

Very informative

[@redx4real]

I loved the rig, it’s a lot better and more colorful than mine though😂, and thanks for telling us where you got the animated wallpapers, I was really curious I just never thought to ask😅

[@BREEZYM6015]

I use Wallpaper Engine too and absolutely love it. There are so many customizable wallpapers to choose from.