How to build a PC, the last guide you'll ever need!

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MUSIC CREDIT
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Intro: Laszlo - Supernova
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKfxmFU3lWY
iTunes Download Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/al....bum/supernova/id9368
Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/laszlomusic

Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngsGBSCDwcI
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Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa https://www.instagram.com/mbarek_abdel/
Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 https://geni.us/PgGWp
Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 https://geni.us/mj6pHk4
Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 https://geni.us/Ps3XfE

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro & Step 1: Picking parts
1:05 Defining your build - Gaming considerations
2:05 Defining your build - Content creation considerations
3:08 Defining your build - NAS considerations
3:45 Defining your build - Form factors
5:33 Defining your build - Budget
6:21 Picking parts - CPU
8:32 Picking parts - Bargain hunting
10:08 Picking parts - GPU
11:07 Picking parts - Motherboard
12:14 Picking parts - RAM
14:17 Picking parts - What about ECC RAM?
16:12 Picking parts - Solid state drives
17:20 Picking parts - Coolers
19:29 Picking parts - Thermal compound
20:40 Picking parts - PSU
23:36 Picking parts - Case
25:03 Picking parts - Fan types and use cases
27:43 Picking parts - Fan sizes and connectors
29:36 Picking parts - Hard drives
30:20 Picking parts - RGB
32:13 Picking parts - Tools and supplies
33:10 Step 2: Setting up your work area
34:19 Setting up - Static safety
35:28 Step 3: Motherboard & CPU Install
36:20 Motherboard - Inspecting LGA pins
38:09 Motherboard - Installing the CPU (LGA)
38:57 Motherboard - Installing the CPU (PGA)
40:07 Motherboard - Installing the CPU (HEDT/servers)
42:30 Step 4: Memory Install & arrangements
44:40 Memory - Installation procedure
45:46 Step 5: M.2 SSD Install & considerations
46:44 SSD - Installation procedure
49:23 Cooler - Air mount setup (consumer sockets)
51:24 Coolar - Air mount setup (HEDT/servers)
51:55 Cooler - Thermal compound application (consumer sockets)
52:56 Cooler - Thermal compound application (HEDT/servers)
53:47 Cooler - Mounting air coolers
56:02 Cooler - CPU fan headers
57:37 Cooler - Pre-build test liquid mount setup
58:55 Step 7: Pre-build test setup
1:01:17 First power up
1:02:14 Bench troubleshooting
1:05:20 Step 8: Case preparation
1:06:56 Case prep - Motherboard standoffs
1:08:56 Step 9: Motherboard Installation
1:10:31 Motherboard - Front panel header
1:13:15 Motherboard - Front I/O (Audio)
1:14:32 Motherboard - Front I/O (USB 2.0)
1:15:59 Motherboard - Front I/O (USB 3.x)
1:17:44 Motherboard - "Front" I/O (Legacy)
1:18:19 Step 10: Storage (2.5" & 3.5")
1:20:55 Storage - SATA data cables
1:22:55 Step 11: Fans & Cooling
1:25:02 Fans & Cooling - Radiator setup & mounting
1:27:59 Fans & Cooling - Fan control & power distribution
1:29:12 Step 12: Power Supply
1:30:47 Power Supply - Mounting to the case
1:32:01 Power Supply - Wiring
1:33:50 Step 13: Graphics Card
1:35:48 Graphics Card - Other cards & anti-sag
1:36:21 Graphics Card - Power
1:37:11 Step 14: Cable Management
1:37:59 Step 15: Powering on & Troubleshooting
1:39:49 Common BIOS settings & booting your OS
1:41:12 Conclusion