How to Build a PC - Full Detailed Build Guide (2026)

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A fully in-depth step by step PC build guide. Includes everything from installation of parts, installing Windows OS, installing drivers, XMP setup, Windows settings + More! 🗝️VIP-URcdkey Windows11 Pro Oem Key $22: https://www.vip-urcdkey.com/vu/TS11 🗝️VIP-URcdkey Windows10 Pro Oem Key $16: https://www.vip-urcdkey.com/vu/TS10 Use 28% off code: TS20 ⚒️How To Fix Your PC: https://bit.ly/3cLlyx2 Discord Server: https://discord.gg/techsource 🔥TS Mousepads: https://www.techsourceshop.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶PC Parts ◀ 14900K: https://geni.us/XqdFvp AORUS Z790 Pro X: https://geni.us/TvoRxug Aorus Waterforce X II 360: https://geni.us/B2AAgF G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 7200Mhz: https://geni.us/59jSxA Crucial T705 2TB M.2 SSD: https://geni.us/JAS2 Gigabyte RTX 4080 Super Aero: https://geni.us/A8f4 Gigabyte GPUD850: https://geni.us/slF9r Corsair 6500X: https://geni.us/onQJ6rq Corsair RX120mm Fans x9: https://geni.us/tZmBc ▶Recommended/Alternate Parts◀ Screwdriver Kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DD9VH4BR Electric Screwdriver: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN3SH96N 24pin Cable extension: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCF5N7S2?th=1 Mousepad: https://www.techsourceshop.com/collections/mousepads Power Supply Cable Extensions: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW3SWS37?th=1 USB 2.0 Header splitter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLN686VR RGB and Fan Controller: https://geni.us/n4HfNPX Acrylic Wrist Rest: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3JBK3SX?ref=myi_title_dp ➡️Timestamps⬅️ 0:00 Intro 1:07 - What you Need 4:12 - PC Components 4:58 - Start the PC Build 5:38 - Intel CPU Install 8:18 - AMD AM4 CPU 9:07 - AMD AM5 CPU 10:24 - AMD Threadripper CPU 12:13 - Memory Install 13:39 - M.2 SSD Install 17:00 - Thermal Paste Application 18:03 - Stock CPU Cooler Install 19:48 - AMD Prism CPU Cooler Install 23:01 - Aftermarket Air Cooler Install 27:32 - All in one (AIO) Cooler Install 31:53 - Test PC or Build in Case? 32:12 - Test PC outside of Case 41:32 - Test Boot 43:19 - Prep the Case 43:52 - IO Shield Install 44:38 - Install Standoffs 46:06 - Install Motherboard in Case 46:47 - Hooking up Front Panel Connectors 50:05 - JFP1 Connectors 52:26 - AIO Cooler Orientation 53:52 - Connect the Fans together 54:31 - Deciding Radiator Fan configuration 56:04 - Installing AIO on Top of Case (Horizontal) 57:26 - Installing AIO Vertically 59:47 - Secure Pump to CPU 1:01:17 - Plugging in AIO and Controller Cables 1:04:08 - Setting up Modular Power Supply 1:08:30 - Installing the Power Supply 1:09:18 - Hooking up SSD and Hard Drives 1:12:56 - Deciding on Air Pressure 1:14:24 - Deciding on Case Fan Configuration 1:17:43 - Plugging in Fan Cables 1:19:11 - Daisy Chaining Fans Together 1:21:49 - Plugging Power Supply Cables into the Motherboard 1:23:48 - Installing Vertical GPU Bracket 1:24:34 - Installing Graphics Card Vertically 1:25:13 - Install PCIE Cards 1:25:55 - Installing Graphics Card Horizontally 1:27:34 - Download Operating System 1:28:31 - Plug in PC Cables 1:29:41 - Power on your PC 1:30:12 - Set CPU Fan Header to Max Speed 1:30:58 - Install Windows Operating System onto PC 1:33:47 - Download Motherboard Drivers 1:35:25 - Activate Windows 1:36:26 - Activate Additional Storage Devices 1:37:23 - Update Monitor Refresh Rate 1:37:14 - Change Windows Power Plan and Settings 1:38:11 - Download Graphics Card Drivers 1:38:38 - Enable XMP 1:40:30 - Optimize Windows 1:42:30 - Troubleshooting - Black Screen 1:45:30 - Troubleshooting - Update BIOS 1:46:39 - Troubleshooting - USB Operating System Drive not recognized 1:47:24 - Troubleshooting - Storage Devices dont show up in Windows