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How To Build A Gaming PC - FULL Beginners Guide
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This guide walks you through assembling a gaming PC from scratch, including overclocking the GPU and RAM, installing Windows, and setting up essential drivers. It’s perfect for absolute beginners who want a hands-on, detailed walkthrough with troubleshooting tips along the way.
Key steps
- Install CPU into the motherboard socket carefully.
- Insert RAM sticks into the correct slots on the motherboard.
- Connect the GPU to the PCI-E slot and secure it.
- Install the power supply and route cables neatly inside the case.
- Connect all front panel cables (power switch, USB, etc.) to the motherboard.
- Install Windows using a USB drive and activate it with a key.
- Overclock GPU and RAM using MSI Afterburner and benchmark performance.
Questions & answers
Can I use a cheaper case instead of the Rosewill Nautilus?
Yes, the description lists a cheaper case alternative.
What should I do if my PC doesn’t turn on after assembly?
Check the power supply switch position and ensure the front panel power switch cables are correctly connected.
Description from the creator
►Gaming Benchmarks: bit.ly/2kHhbYa
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►Full Parts List (UK)◄
iFixit ToolKit (Optional): amzn.to/2ivpa9h
Anti-static Wrist Strap (Optional): amzn.to/2B6WONZ
Comfast WIFI Adapter (Optional): amzn.to/2AWso0n
i3-8100: amzn.to/2ixRlVp
MSI Z370-A PRO: amzn.to/2AZEK8l
G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (3200Mhz): amzn.to/2AX1MfT
WD BLUE 1TB: amzn.to/2B7mcn4
Zotac GTX 1060 6GB: amzn.to/2iuzhv0
EVGA 500W: amzn.to/2ivqby7
Rosewill Nautilus: amzn.to/2jokfrU
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►Full Parts List (CANADA)◄
iFixit ToolKit (Optional): amzn.to/2B6SOgp
Anti-Static Wrist Strap (Optional): amzn.to/2ksHqo0
Comfast WIFI Adapter (Optional): bit.ly/2ACe2j9
i3-8100: bit.ly/2AfilUW
MSI Z370-A PRO: amzn.to/2kqLaGO
G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (3200Mhz): bit.ly/2k0Bb74
WD BLUE 1TB: bit.ly/2B6pO8J
Zotac GTX 1060 6GB: amzn.to/2ksP0iH
EVGA 500W: bit.ly/2jogHG6
Rosewill Nautilus: bit.ly/2ivSi09
Cheaper Case Alternative: bit.ly/2ACF2iP
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►Drivers Install◄
Cheap Windows CD Keys: bit.ly/1SRZr4g
Windows 10 Media Tool: bit.ly/1KwZCCq
Windows 8.1 Pro Media Tool: bit.ly/1Pk1qOT
MSI Drivers 1: bit.ly/1MpH98e
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MSI Drivers 3: bit.ly/2jYMmx1
MSI Drivers 4: bit.ly/2zRO4qZ
Graphics Driver: bit.ly/2seaNbS
►Overclocking Software◄
Heaven Benchmark: bit.ly/2BOIUgK
MSI Afterburner: bit.ly/1KdL48f
►Troubleshooting Tips◄
1) If your PC doesnt turn on (No fans are spinning):
- Flip the switch behind your Power Supply from O to | (SEE 15:50 in video)
-Make sure the front panel cables are connected correctly, most importantly the 'Power Switch' pin is in the correct spot. (SEE 12:51 in video)
2) Your PC boots, but screen is black (no output)
-Check and make sure the CPU connectors are fully seated in the CPU header labeled CPU_PWR1 on the motherboard. (SEE 10:56 in Video)
-Make sure the HDMI/Display port cable is connected to both the GPU and the monitor. If its connected to the back of the motherboard, its gonna display a black screen.
-Make sure the input on your monitor is the same as the source of your HDMI/DP cable. If the cable is in HDMI 1 port in the back of your monitor, make sure your monitor source input is set to HDMI 1.
-Make sure the PCI-E connector is hooked up to the GPU and that its fully seated. (SEE 10:28 in Video)
-Make sure all of your ram sticks are fully seated. If above fail, turn off PC, remove all ram sticks and re-insert them in again.
3) You boot to BIOS, but PC doesnt recognize the USB stick and doesnt boot to windows setup screen.
-Make sure all the USB cables are connected properly to the USB headers on the motherboard (SEE 11:05 and 11:56 in Video)
-Connect your USB stick to the back of the PC, do not use the front usb headers.
-Restart PC and hit F8 repeatedly until Boot menu opens up. Then select the USB drive on the list and it will boot straight from it.
-Installation on USB drive is either incorrect or corrupt. Re-install windows files on USB (SEE 14:53 in video)
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