How to build a gaming PC!

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Here's how to build a gaming PC! This is an air cooled build because it's easier for first timers and doesn't require as much maintenance in the long run, but if you want to do some watercooling you would still put the computer together the same way I've shown in the video, you'd just add an AIO cooler as well. Or custom watercooling, but that's a whole different beast all together.
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I used a GTX 970 for my graphics card which is a couple years old, but I'll be suggesting current generation GPUs in the parts lists. You've also got to consider the fact that you're also going to need a monitor and a keyboard and mouse to operate your newly build PC :)
High end gaming PC (affiliate links):
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Intel I7 8700k CPU: amzn.to/2HHfIKA
Gigabyte Aorus Z370 motherboard: amzn.to/2DzToju
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Cryorig H7 RGB CPU cooler: amzn.to/2pmSHVJ
EVGA 650w PSU: amzn.to/2pjUBHw
More reasonably priced PC (still amazing for 1080p gaming):
Fractal Design Define Mini C: amzn.to/2FFEHS9
Intel I5 8600k CPU: amzn.to/2HH9iuW
Asrock Z370 motherboard: amzn.to/2FExYaW
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Timestamps:
1:40 - Motherboard unboxing
1:48 - Install RAM
2:28 - Install CPU
3:05 - Install M.2 drive
4:00 - Motherboard standoffs
4:32 - Prepare/Install PSU
6:16 - Install motherboard
6:51 - Install case fans
7:45 - Install hard drives
8:46 - Install CPU cooler
10:20 - Install GPU
11:21 - Plugging in cables
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[@LnZ_Blu]

Step 1: Have money Step 2: Realize I have no money Step 3: Keep watching

[@DIYTechTube]

Haha! It is relatively expensive

[@gisgoss]

Step 4: sell a kidney. (I’ve done that multiple times.... kidneys are overrated don’t worry.) 😂

[@mr.digital]

OLLIEO your's or somebody else's kidney?

[@gisgoss]

I ran out of kidneys so I borrowed one from a neighbor.

[@mr.digital]

+OLLIEO smart move.

[@ScreaminSeahawk]

You have replaced Bitwit for my favorite KZbin channel. You are straightforward and to the point (even though I do love Bitwit’s humor, lol). In this video, your labeling where things go is priceless. I am about to teach my brother how to build a PC and this is going to be one the goto videos I will show him. We will also be doing some mods and you have the best tutorial videos around for that. They made the average person feel like this stuff is actually doable. Keep up the excellent work!

[@huntergarrison1335]

I know how to build a computer but i watched anyway

[@catbertz]

Nice presentation! I've watched plenty of these over the years, and your workflow was well organized and clearly filmed. 👍

[@DIYTechTube]

Thanks man. I know there's quite a lot of these videos out there :p

[@Rauhaas]

Really, really good job explaining the basics.

[@supragyadhiman2023]

Finally he is back🔥

[@muhammadahsanrashid6823]

Whoa! You made it a very high quality and detailed presentation. Just one suggestion, before building, just do a short review of each component. That way we will now what components line where. Thumbs up btw.

[@DIYTechTube]

Thanks man :) I might do that in the future!

[@viktorsaykov6230]

1. My friend said that he don' t like you 2. He was killed by hitman 3. I am in the prison

[@Markinpuff]

I always like to to update the bios before installing any devices on the motherboard, meaning just what is needed to post. And usually install the video card last on Intel based systems and just stick with onboard video until windows/drivers are installed and ready. I think keeping the first post as simple as possible makes sense. Mostly to allow the bios updates to have the least amount of complexity on the system. These choices are for the most part subjective and usually are developed from previous experiences. I like the way you made your build easy to understand that mostly helps newbies gain confidence by not overwhelming them with technobabble hyperbole, good job..

[@DIYTechTube]

Ah yeah! When you've got experience you learn efficiency. But I think a newbie will just be happy to see it post. Thanks for the kind words :)

[@agustinmaldonado71]

Great job on all your videos. You have me as a subscriber.

[@DIYTechTube]

Welcome to the channel :)

[@joequaider6275]

Good job. Graphics card connection great point. Although you showed it removing film on the CPU cooler is essential. Didn't on my first build 😭 PSU power requirements for your system build can be figured out on PCPartpicker. Great reference for power requirements and component compatibility.

[@DIYTechTube]

You didn't! Haha wow I bet you were confused about temps for a while

[@joequaider6275]

Dietec embarrassing ... And I just watch Linus do this in a video.

[@65971]

Joe Quaider how in the world can you forget to remove it ?

[@5tarman724]

As usual, a great informative video. Just so happens you’ve used the exact case and motherboard I’m looking at buying, although Fractal have just released a white version of the Meshify which I really love, so I’ll be getting that version.

[@DIYTechTube]

It's a really nice case! You'll be pleased

[@5tarman724]

Dietec thanks. The last PC I built was 20 years ago, things have changed. Watched so many videos now I think I could build a pc blindfold! Going to use a Ryzen 5 1600, a Corsair RM550x psu and some Corsair fans. Just got to make up my mind about the gpu. Can’t wait to get the case first though, I’m in the UK so I’ll have to wait a bit I guess. Thanks again.

[@5tarman724]

Hi, for anyone that’s interested the white version of this case according to Fractal Design will be available to buy from retailers in just over two weeks. Thanks again Dietec for a really informative video.

[@larslovestech]

awesome vid myles...a long time coming too

[@therealAkito]

Is this channel getting more dedication and more support as time goes on? HOW DARE YOU! JK lol hey man long time no see, also hope the channel is doing well. I can see that the fanbase is growing, which is great btw. Anyways just wanted to say hi since I havent been in the channel for a couple weeks now.

[@KevinBesnier]

Really well explained! 👍

[@MTwin03]

Those corsair fans are 👌🏼

[@dannybznz]

Where are those custom GPU plates you made? You have to add one to your build. Good video by the way.

[@DIYTechTube]

Thanks! I'll be modding this build later :P

[@madbomber__2406]

I wish corsair took the hint from most other rgb fan manufacturers and daisy chained their fan leds together. using that lighting node pro makes it near impossible to cable manage well. beautiful build though

[@DIYTechTube]

I agree. It's a lot of unnecessary silliness

[@madbomber__2406]

the real problem is they have the nicest looking fans imo.

[@fajaradi1223]

The Verge should've pay a visit here first

[@user-ur9qq8us4y]

Will you Scratch build a Case in the Future?

[@DIYTechTube]

Probably

[@altsmelon]

I asked on a different video he said he has no plans for it right now but wants to do it in the future.

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

I have the same pc except I have a liquid cooled vega 64. And an Asus motherboard. And no ssds or nvme drives. Still using a 6tb hdd. Also, I have 16gb of ram from g skill trident z 3200mhz non rgb.

[@DIYTechTube]

So not at all the same PC :p Nice case though!

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

Dietec but it's the same case, cpu and fans. I also have a 1000 watt, 80 plus platinum psu from seasonic to run that vega gpu. So, essentially, it's the same pc at least in terms of performance. With some games favouring the vega and some the 1080. But I also game at 1080p 144hz. Thinking of upgrading to 1440p soon.

[@DIYTechTube]

Oh yeah I'm on 144hz 1080p too and am thinking about an upgrade too :p

[@Arik-2103]

You have a liquid cooled Vega 64 but no ssd? You made some weird choices, my friend

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

Gaming Dutchie I actually do have an ssd of sorts but it is only for windows and windows only. The drive is only 32gb. Its about four years old at this point. I am planning to buy a new ssd (a 500gb one) once I save up enough to buy about 3 of those and use them for daily stuff and use my hdds as external storage so that I can remove the hdd cage from the meshify c case and custom watercool it. But I can't with hdds inside because the spot for mounting the Reservoir and pump is in the spot of the hdd cage and you can mount one without removing it unless you mods the case a little and I'm not comfortable enough to start modding a case I bought like five months ago. Not yet, anyway.

[@blackshark2762]

Good gob . I love your videos

[@nelsonguinchigliani6515]

x favor modificate un sentey k20 dame una idea veo todos tus videos bueno soy de mendoza argentina y aca no podemos poner la gama q ponen ustedes pero me gusta ver mi pc tunning grasias x las ideas

[@vega1287]

have vou checked that there where no staples in the mainboard box i almost killed my mainboard that way

[@DIYTechTube]

There aren't! But why would it have mattered anyway? The thing had no power

[@otakugodkh]

i love your videos .you really good .i want you to make videos ,how to build back plate vga with picture anime ?

[@DIYTechTube]

Stickers!

[@mikespike79]

Hi well done! Is 650W PSU enough just saw another video and they installed 1200W with similar specs?

[@DIYTechTube]

650w is enough, 1200w is ridiculously overkill

[@Speed_7545]

you know u can just pop the mesh out from the bottom?

[@DIYTechTube]

Yep! That doesn't really change how you build the computer though :p

[@AquaLady153]

Been watching build videos like mad to get the courage to try it. There's no video that's so in depth about cable types, where they go and what they look like. Thanks for this small consideration with a huge impact. The thing that scared me the most are all them dammed wires! 😁

[@mert1o148]

is that the corsair crystal if it is i have the same to i will make i video

[@AquaLady153]

Fractal Design Meshify C

[@LaLouie_]

When are you going to modify the Meshify C?

[@DIYTechTube]

Maybe after my current mod! I'll just do it when I don't have a client build in progress

[@zhammer2237]

If you was to build a pc, after you installed windows, would you install the drivers that came on the cd for your motherboard and GPU, then run windows update, then your finished, or after you installed windows, would you run windows update, go to the motherboard and GPU's website after windows update finished installing, and get all the drivers from the websites?

[@DIYTechTube]

I never touch the CD that comes with anything. I do windows updates first, then go to the websites and update hardware if needed from there

[@zhammer2237]

Dietec How do you know if you need the drivers?

[@DIYTechTube]

Usually windows updates are all you need. You'll know if you need drivers because some programs won't work without them, and if something doesn't work then you have to seek out drivers. A lot of time drivers install automatically as well

[@elvaslion]

Is the RAM correctly installed? On the manual says Channel A is DDR4_2 and DDR4_4 and on the board we see that those are the two closest to CPU. Am I correct or am I getting it wrong?

[@DIYTechTube]

You're right, sometimes it says to put them in B first

[@mertcfg1770]

I have the i7 8700k to and the motherboard and the fans

[@mertcfg1770]

But i have an gtx 1080ti from asus

[@mert1o148]

i bought the z270 from asus strix and that did not work so we had to buy a new one and that is the z370 from gigabyte

[@ninjayute77]

still waiting on that meshify c mod video !!

[@65971]

Drug Abuse as a person who has the case and wants to mod it i am too waiting for this to see if i can snatch some cool ideas

[@PILTO1]

Tja cool video

[@ahmadmelhem1499]

I need a decent reasonable pc that can run fucking league of legends so smooth and nice

[@DIYTechTube]

See if the one in the description fits your budget. The cheaper one

[@sxrrenity]

Can you buy me a computer I don’t have money and I’ve always wanted a pc

[@DIYTechTube]

Eh maybe tomorrow

[@LunarStrike]

Dietec you promised

[@hungerforimprovement5800]

Very clear thanks bro , SUBCRIBE and more Likes

[@ettorespongano8021]

Ahhhh quality

[@alphaartax1044]

Bad motherboard, bad VRM, bad overclocking potential. The rest is perfect.

[@degass699]

HELLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@ZeroGravityo]

First Kappa