How to Build a PC - Step by Step Beginners Guide

Christopher Flannigan February 21, 2025
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So you want to build a PC but you’re not sure where to start, well you’ve definitely come to the right place. Check out one of my full step by step PC build guides which assume no previous knowledge and are perfect for a first time PC builder. Already know what you’re doing then why not check out one of my shorter PC builds, ranging from high end using the latest parts to budget builds, there is something for everyone. On the channel you will also find reviews of the latest tech products, PC building how to guides, case reviews and thermal testing videos. Also over the summer you can expect the odd video of me out fishing on my boat. Please do not use the below email address to ask technical questions (these will not be answered). Please leave your questions in the comments section of the relevant video. This email address is for business inquiries only.

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A full step by step beginners guide to building a PC with the latest generation of hardware including putting all the parts together, installing windows, installing drivers, setting up RGB and overclocking the RAM. This guide assumes no previous knowledge and is perfect for a first time PC builder. Links to parts used in the build are listed below. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 Choosing a Case 00:03:01 Choosing a Motherboard 00:11:41 Choosing a CPU 00:17:07 CPU Installation 00:22:29 Storage Explanation 00:27:05 M.2 SSD Installation 00:35:17 RAM Explanation 00:39:31 RAM Installation 00:41:56 CPU Cooler Bracket Installation 00:44:29 Preparing the Case 00:46:25 Motherboard Installation 00:50:42 Case Cable Installation 00:58:01 Power Suppy Explanation 01:06:52 Power Supply Installation 01:18:06 CPU Cooler Explanation 01:27:26 CPU Cooler Installation 01:38:01 SATA SSD Installation 01:39:52 Case Fan Explanation 01:56:56 Case Fan Installation 01:57:45 Graphics Card Explanation 02:00:59 Graphics Card Installation 02:07:24 Cable Management 02:08:56 Making Windows 11 Bootable USB 02:10:15 Installing Windows 11 02:18:30 Driver Installation 02:21:46 Getting All SSDs to Show Up 02:22:43 Activating Windows 02:23:40 Updating the BIOS 02:25:24 Adjusting RAM Speed 02:26:18 Adjusting Fan Settings 02:31:05 Confirming RAM Speed 02:31:29 Adjusting Windows Settings 02:33:45 RGB Software Demonstration 02:38:58 Thermal Testing 02:43:14 BIOS FlashBack Aorus PC 02:49:22 Setting up Aorus PC 03:04:15 Complete Build Footage 03:05:27 Final Thoughts Parts used in the video (Amazon links are Affiliates Links) Build 1 • Lian Li Lancool 207 UK - https://amzn.to/3NbXHb1 US - https://amzn.to/4h3jjV0 • ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO UK - https://amzn.to/48CxZXr US - https://amzn.to/48tkHw7 • Intel Core Ultra 9 285K UK - https://amzn.to/4gJVTCx US - https://amzn.to/4hHibGs • ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme UK - https://amzn.to/3QrDLTn US - https://amzn.to/3ETkaZy • G.Skill DDR5 Trident Z5 RGB UK - https://amzn.to/3CzkeMX US - https://amzn.to/4eKsAPt • ADATA LEGEND 970 1TB UK - https://amzn.to/40LsOQQ US - https://amzn.to/3utp1eM • Samsung 990 PRO 2TB UK - https://amzn.to/4aL78sR US - https://amzn.to/4aRSIa5 • Phanteks Revolt 1000W UK - https://amzn.to/45zCoa5 US - https://amzn.to/4b4utpS • Phanteks Revolt Cable Kit, Complete Set, Black UK - https://amzn.to/3Lda4Tr US - https://amzn.to/46tIoCA • ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 4080 UK - https://amzn.to/3N8sOFo US - https://amzn.to/3Nl0bFf • Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black UK - https://amzn.to/38uJilL US - https://amzn.to/2KTaXER Build 2 • Phanteks Eclipse G400A UK - https://amzn.to/3EGArAZ US - COMING SOON • B650E AORUS STEALTH ICE UK - https://amzn.to/3OwvGf5 US - COMING SOON • AMD Ryzen 7 9700X UK - https://amzn.to/4dYZOuG US - https://amzn.to/3AYJc7F • Phanteks Glacier One 360 M25 Gen2 UK - https://amzn.to/4i3xjxt US - https://amzn.to/3QmAXH0 • Kingston FURY Renegade RGB White UK - https://amzn.to/3nXAC2y US - https://amzn.to/3LosNfK • Samsung 990 Evo PLUS 1TB UK - https://amzn.to/4fEmam8 US - https://amzn.to/3NCqq9t • Samsung 990 PRO 2TB UK - https://amzn.to/4aL78sR US - https://amzn.to/4aRSIa5 • Kingston KC600 SSD 512GB UK - https://amzn.to/3RxUG6m US - https://amzn.to/3RCyxEc • Thermaltake TOUGHPOWER GF A3 SNOW 850W UK - https://amzn.to/4fZ4Ojh US - https://amzn.to/4fTHKCl • Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5070 Ti MASTER UK - https://www.scan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-aorus-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-master-16gb-gddr7-ray-tracing-graphics-card-8960-cores-tbd US - https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16814932766 Affiliate links I am part of the Amazon associates program, this means I get a small commission when you buy through these referral links Useful Links • Lian Li Lancool 207 Build - Step by Step Guide - https://youtu.be/hjJCTWEUowM • Phanteks Eclipse G400A Build - Step by Step Guide - https://youtu.be/mHO5lvPyUUM • Download Windows 11 - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11 • ASUS Motherboard Drivers & Tools - https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/helpdesk_download/ • AORUS Motherboard Drivers & Tools - https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650E-AORUS-STEALTH-ICE/support#dl • NVIDIA App - https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/software/nvidia-app/ • be Quiet! PSU Calculator - https://www.bequiet.com/en/psucalculator • Air Cooler Installation Guide - https://youtu.be/dgZWoM_KXog?si=avRR6_JlQcd2IO27&t=783 • No Post Troubleshooting Guide - https://youtu.be/Q8LHfWZwChE • Windows 11 Key - https://www.keysfan.com/windows-11-professional-key.html • AIDA64 - https://www.aida64.com/downloads • Puget Systems - https://www.pugetsystems.com/ Music Come 2gether - Ooyy https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/azAniTuUWU/ #PCBuild #PCBuildGuide #gamingpc #buildcomputers #tutorial #beginnersguide #buildingpc #electronics #personalcomputer #budgetgamingpc #budgetpc