How to Build a PC - Step-by-Step Guide
Christopher Flannigan
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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 guide to building a £900 PC including putting all the parts together, installing windows, installing drivers 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. Correction to video - rather than just increasing DRAM frequency as shown in the video it would be better to load XMP settings 00:00:00 The Parts 00:03:22 CPU Installation 00:05:41 RAM Installation 00:07:25 M.2 SSD Installation 00:10:06 CPU Cooler Installation 00:26:55 Preparing the Case 00:27:25 Motherboard Installation 00:29:03 Case Cable Installation 00:34:44 Case Fan Installation 00:43:42 Power Supply Installation 00:49:08 Graphics Card Installation 00:51:14 Cable Management 00:52:09 Installing Windows 10 00:56:29 Driver Installation 00:59:21 Adjusting RAM Speed 01:00:55 Outro & Complete Build Footage Parts used in the video (Amazon links are Affiliates Links) • In Win 101C Case UK - https://amzn.to/2JgsNB2 US - https://amzn.to/2JkxbiA CA - https://amzn.to/37LQVVB • ASRock B450 Steel Legend UK - https://amzn.to/38tfyFM US - https://amzn.to/3pmUB68 CA - https://amzn.to/2M9o31r • AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Processor UK - https://amzn.to/3ppWBuj US - https://amzn.to/3hcCGMM CA - https://amzn.to/3nOQuiP • MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC UK - https://amzn.to/38CbymB US - https://amzn.to/3pos946 CA - https://amzn.to/2KTUL60 • Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz UK - https://amzn.to/2WHB3gB US - https://amzn.to/3aGPr0O CA - https://amzn.to/3aFBXCv • Sabrent M.2 NVME SSD QLC (1TB) UK - https://amzn.to/3rq6tpY US - https://amzn.to/37LQU4c CA - https://amzn.to/2WIYQwQ • Corsair CP-9020133-UK TX550M 550 W 80+ Gold Power Supply Unit UK - https://amzn.to/2WK9DGM US - https://amzn.to/2M1zM1L CA - https://amzn.to/3hh7wUu • In Win Polaris Premium RGB Fan UK - https://amzn.to/38z3tyJ US - https://www.amazon.com/InWin-Polaris-RGB-Twin-Fan-Kit-Two-RGB-LED-120mm-High-Performance-Silent-Cooling-Computer-Case-Fan/dp/B075STHJ5L CA - https://amzn.to/3rl44gh • Cablemod Pro Modmesh Cable Extension Kit UK - https://eustore.cablemod.com/product/cablemod-pro-modmesh-cable-extension-kit/ US - https://store.cablemod.com/product/cablemod-pro-modmesh-cable-extension-kit/ CA - https://store.cablemod.com/product/cablemod-pro-modmesh-cable-extension-kit/ • Shakmods 24 Pin ATX Motherboard Black & White Heatshrinkless Sleeved Extension Cable UK - https://amzn.to/3aFN9z6 • Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition UK - https://amzn.to/37KqyPL US - https://amzn.to/34Gwdo5 CA - https://amzn.to/2KTFEcK Affiliate links I am part of the Amazon associates program, this means I get a small commission when you buy through these referral links. A time-lapse of the build can be seen at https://youtu.be/pJM5EYB3GSQ and more photos of the build can be seen at https://pcpartpicker.com/b/Fc6scf Useful Links • How to Make a Windows 10 Bootable USB Flash Drive - https://youtu.be/Xn0kwsQhXxA • AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT Drivers - https://www.amd.com/en/support/graphics/amd-radeon-5500-series/amd-radeon-rx-5500-series/amd-radeon-rx-5500-xt • Motherboard Drivers, ASRock Polychrome RGB & Bios - https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/B450%20Steel%20Legend/index.asp#Download Music Track: Tobu & Itro - Sunburst [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/4lXBHD5C8do Track: Spektrem - Shine [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/n4tK7LYFxI0 Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/shine #PCBuild #PCBuildGuide #InWin
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