Note For New Students The first section of my course is designed to be a classroom format, with pictures and documents for learning. If you're looking for a step by step video guide on handling physical hardware, what it is and how to put it together, please skip to the 2nd half of the course (the Lab section).
- Over 1000 students joined in the first week of release.
- Over 2700 students at the time of this writing.
- A big)
- Just added in 2017 - How to build a liquid cooled high-performance gaming PC.
Have you ever wanted to build your own computer?
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Note For New Students The first section of my course is designed to be a classroom format, with pictures and documents for learning. If you're looking for a step by step video guide on handling physical hardware, what it is and how to put it together, please skip to the 2nd half of the course (the Lab section).
- Over 1000 students joined in the first week of release.
- Over 2700 students at the time of this writing.
- A big)
- Just added in 2017 - How to build a liquid cooled high-performance gaming PC.
Have you ever wanted to build your own computer?
Note For New Students The first section of my course is designed to be a classroom format, with pictures and documents for learning. If you're looking for a step by step video guide on handling physical hardware, what it is and how to put it together, please skip to the 2nd half of the course (the Lab section).
- Over 1000 students joined in the first week of release.
- Over 2700 students at the time of this writing.
- A big)
- Just added in 2017 - How to build a liquid cooled high-performance gaming PC.
Have you ever wanted to build your own computer?
Would you like to know what each component does?
Do you want to know how to get the best bang for your buck?
You'll learn how each component connects to each other, their purposes, things to watch out for when purchasing components, and how to decide what parts need to perform better based on the tasks you want the computer will do.
You'll go through the steps of building your first computer piece by piece, with great attention to detail along the way. Afterwhich, you'll learn the process of installing an operating system on the computer, to make the system fully functional and ready to use.
. Later installments may include things like:
- High-end Gaming PC Builds (Done and added to course. )
- Water Cooling (Done and added to course. )
- Home Theater PC Builds
- Raspberry PI Builds
- Hackintosh Builds
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Learning objectives
- Build your first computer from scratch!
- Gain a basic knowledge of pc components and how they interact!
- Learn how to shop for components that have a high dollar-to-performance ratio!
- Build your first computer from scratch!
- Gain a basic knowledge of pc components and how they interact!
- Learn how to shop for components that have a high dollar-to-performance ratio!
Syllabus
Welcome to "How to Build a Computer: A Beginner's Guide" !
In this video, we'll talk about the components we'll be using in our first system such as the Power Supply, CPU, RAM, Storage Devices, and Motherboard. We'll discuss some things to watch out for when building a system.
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Syllabus
In this video, we'll talk about the components we'll be using in our first system such as the Power Supply, CPU, RAM, Storage Devices, and Motherboard. We'll discuss some things to watch out for when building a system.
Test your knowledge on basic computer component terminology.
In this video, we'll take a look at Newegg, the primo website for computer component shopping.
In this video we'll be looking at a few resources you can use to figure out if certain computer parts are compatible with each other, and also whether or not the performance you receive is worth their pricing.
Test your knowledge on online resources, and shopping smart for computer components.
In this video, we'll go through 7 different types of systems and analyze what components should have increased performance in each system.
Test your knowledge about choosing components based on performance requirements.
In this video we'll talk about the dangers of paying too little for computer components.
Test your knowledge on price shopping for computer components.
In this video, we'll go through the components we chose for our first build.
In this video we'll take a look at all of the components of a motherboard, how to identify them, and what each component does.
In this video we'll take a final look at the components of a motherboard, using pictures of the motherboard rather than diagrams.
Test your knowledge of motherboard anatomy.
In this video, we'll take a look at how to install a CPU into a motherboard.
Test your knowledge of installing CPUs.
In this video we'll look at how to install a CPU heatsink and fan on a CPU.
Test your knowledge of installing CPU heatsinks and fans.
In this video, we'll go through the process of installing RAM into a motherboard.
Test your knowledge of installing RAM.
In this video, we'll go through the process of installing a power supply into a computer case.
Test your knowledge of installing power supplies.
In this video we'll start the process of installing our motherboard, starting with the back IO plate, and copper standoffs.
In this video, we'll complete the installation of the motherboard by connecting up power.
Test your knowledge of installing motherboards.
In this video, we'll go through the process of installing our DVD drive and our SSD drive.
Test your knowledge of installing drives.
Here we'll offer some suggestions on what you can do if your completed build doesn't start!
In this video, we'll start the process of installing Windows 7 and drivers for your hardware.
In this video we'll finish installing drivers for our hardware. We'll also take a look at Windows Updates, and how to easily install commonly downloaded software with just one click.
We'll finish up our software installation in this video by showing how to keep your system clean and mean as you use it for the next few years!
Test your knowledge of installing Windows.
Thank you for taking my course! This is our final video for the first installment of this series. Any new Q & A videos will appear in this section. Be sure to watch this video to receive a special students-only coupon code for all my other courses!
In this video, we take a quick look at the parts list for our gaming PC build, as well as things we'll need to put the system together. Note: Don't forget a USB thumb stick. You'll need one with at least 4GB of space.
In this video, we go over all of the purchased parts for our build before we open the boxes.
In this video, we take a look at all of the different parts and areas of the case for our build.
In this video, we go over all of the cables that came with the case, and what their purposes are.
In this video, we go over the side and top drive cages.
In this video, we go over what's included in the motherboard box.
In this video, we take a detailed look at all of the components included on the motherboard.
In this video, we look at the liquid cooling system, from radiator to fans to cooling block.
In this video, we go over the power supply, and all of the cables supplied.
In this video, we start building the PC by preparing the case, and removing one of the fans because we'll be installing it somewhere else in the case.
In this video, we install the back panel into the case, where the motherboard ports will stick out of.
In this video, we go over the standoffs in the case, and be sure they line up with the motherboard mounting holes.
In this video, we get our motherboard installed into the case.
In this video, we start connecting some of the case cables to the motherboard.
In this video, we continue connecting the rest of the case cables to the motherboard.
In this video, we install the CPU into the motherboard.
In this video, we install the M.2 SSD into the motherboard's primary M.2 SSD slot.
In this video, we install our 4 sticks of RAM to the motherboard, totaling 64GB.
In this video, we prep the brackets where our SSD and Spindle HDD will go.
In this video, we install the 1TB SSD and the 8TB HDD.
In this video, we prepare both the case and the cooling radiator by installing the cooling fans.
In this video, we tie up the cables nicely to the liquid cooling unit.
In this video, we complete the installation of the liquid cooler into the case.
In this video, we install the power supply into the case.
In this video, we connect the power cables from our power supply to the various devices in the case.
In this video, we try to wrangle up our cables and make the case look neat.
In this video, we install our massive 1080 video card.
In this video, we install the removed fan into the side panel.
In this video, we attempt to boot our rig, and troubleshoot a few issues.
In this video, we hop into our BIOS and go over the first two tabs in the BIOS, M.I.T. and System Info
In this video, we continue diving into the BIOS features by looking at the Peripherals and Chipset tabs.
In this video, we wrap up our BIOS examination by looking at power management features, and remaining miscellaneous items.
In this video, we download the Windows 10 media to a bootable USB stick.
In this video, we install Windows 10 via USB.
In this video, we hop onto Windows Update and download all of the updates available to us.
In this video, we get our SSD and spindle hard drive formatted so they show up as usable in Windows.
In this video, we'll quickly set our default browser to Chrome.
In this video, we download and install the video drivers for our video card from Nvidia.
In this video, we go over quickly how to use device manager to find devices that need drivers installed.
In this video, we install the liquid cooling radiator to the top of the case, and the cooling block to the CPU.
In this video, we install the Killer networking drivers software and go over its features.
In this video, we update the Intel networking drivers by downloading the drivers directly from Intel's website.
In this video, we update the chipset drivers from Intel.
In this video we install the primary SATA controller drivers.
In this video, we install the secondary ASMedia SATA controller drivers.
In this video, we install the Creative audio drivers and go over the software features.
In this video, we install the Intel Management Engine Interface software.
In this video, we install the Thunderbolt interface drivers.
In this video, we go over how to enable the onboard video card in the BIOS and how to install the drivers for the card.
In this video, we'll update the BIOS software and go over some of the new features.
In this video, we install the first of many motherboard utilities supplied by Gigabyte. OSD, Color, BIOS, Cloud and Easytune.
In this video, we continue to install our motherboard utilities. EZRaid, Fastboot, Charge, PPM, SIV, Smart Backup, Keyboard, Timelock, USB Block
In this video, we continue to install our motherboard utilities. VTuner, CPU-Z, Firmware Updater, Autogreen, Thunderbolt Update, MegaChips
In this video, we complete our installation of various motherboard utilities. Intel Extreme Tuning.
With our system complete, we now start setting up our system for some benchmark tests by installing 3DMark.
In this video, we get our baseline values for benchmarking with 3DMark.
In this video, we'll look at how to overclock the CPU via the BIOS, and go over the benchmark results.
In this video, we go over Gigabyte's video card overclocking software and examine the benchmark results.
In this video, we finally get to playtest some games on our new rig! Fallout, World of Warcraft, and Planet Coaster are covered here.
In this video, we complete our gameplay framerate testing with Overwatch.
In this video, we talk about how to stop things from starting from startup by editing the registry.
In this video, we look at a long-time favorite utility called CCleaner to assist in keeping our system clean.
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Activities
Disassemble and reassemble an old PC
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Gain hands-on experience by disassembling and reassembling an actual PC to solidify your understanding of the components and their interactions.
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Find an old or used PC that you can disassemble.
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Carefully disassemble the PC, taking note of the location and orientation of each component.
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Reassemble the PC, ensuring that all components are properly connected and secured.
Watch YouTube tutorials on PC assembly
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Supplement your course learning with visual demonstrations to reinforce your understanding of the assembly process.
Browse courses on
PC Building
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Search for YouTube tutorials on PC assembly.
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Watch tutorials that cover the specific components and steps involved in assembling a PC.
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Follow along with the tutorials to practice and reinforce the assembly process.
Join a PC enthusiast forum
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Connect with other PC enthusiasts and discuss PC assembly topics to exchange knowledge and gain different perspectives.
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Find and join a reputable PC enthusiast forum.
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Introduce yourself and ask questions about PC assembly.
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Participate in discussions and share your own experiences.
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Attend a PC building workshop
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Find and register for a PC building workshop.
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Attend the workshop and follow the instructions of the instructors.
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Ask questions and actively participate in the workshop.
Create a PC assembly guide
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Solidify your knowledge and enhance your communication skills by creating a comprehensive guide on PC assembly.
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Gather information and resources on PC assembly.
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Organize the information into a logical structure.
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Write clear and concise instructions for each step of the assembly process.
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Include helpful tips and troubleshooting advice.
Build a custom PC from scratch
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Put your knowledge into practice by assembling a custom PC from scratch to experience the entire process and gain a deeper understanding of the components and their functions.
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Research and select the components for your custom PC.
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Purchase the components and assemble the PC.
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Install the operating system and necessary drivers.
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Configure and optimize the PC for your specific needs.
Contribute to an open-source PC assembly project
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Gain practical experience and contribute to the community by participating in an open-source PC assembly project.
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PC Building
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Find a reputable open-source PC assembly project.
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Join the project and read the documentation.
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Identify areas where you can contribute your skills.
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Make contributions to the project.
Disassemble and reassemble an old PC
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience by disassembling and reassembling an actual PC to solidify your understanding of the components and their interactions.
Show steps
- Find an old or used PC that you can disassemble.
- Carefully disassemble the PC, taking note of the location and orientation of each component.
- Reassemble the PC, ensuring that all components are properly connected and secured.
Watch YouTube tutorials on PC assembly
Show steps
Supplement your course learning with visual demonstrations to reinforce your understanding of the assembly process.
Browse courses on
PC Building
Show steps
- Search for YouTube tutorials on PC assembly.
- Watch tutorials that cover the specific components and steps involved in assembling a PC.
- Follow along with the tutorials to practice and reinforce the assembly process.
Join a PC enthusiast forum
Show steps
Connect with other PC enthusiasts and discuss PC assembly topics to exchange knowledge and gain different perspectives.
Browse courses on
PC Building
Show steps
- Find and join a reputable PC enthusiast forum.
- Introduce yourself and ask questions about PC assembly.
- Participate in discussions and share your own experiences.
Attend a PC building workshop
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience and guidance from experts by attending a PC building workshop.
Browse courses on
PC Building
Show steps
- Find and register for a PC building workshop.
- Attend the workshop and follow the instructions of the instructors.
- Ask questions and actively participate in the workshop.
Create a PC assembly guide
Show steps
Solidify your knowledge and enhance your communication skills by creating a comprehensive guide on PC assembly.
Browse courses on
PC Building
Show steps
- Gather information and resources on PC assembly.
- Organize the information into a logical structure.
- Write clear and concise instructions for each step of the assembly process.
- Include helpful tips and troubleshooting advice.
Build a custom PC from scratch
Show steps
Put your knowledge into practice by assembling a custom PC from scratch to experience the entire process and gain a deeper understanding of the components and their functions.
Browse courses on
PC Building
Show steps
- Research and select the components for your custom PC.
- Purchase the components and assemble the PC.
- Install the operating system and necessary drivers.
- Configure and optimize the PC for your specific needs.
Contribute to an open-source PC assembly project
Show steps
Gain practical experience and contribute to the community by participating in an open-source PC assembly project.
Browse courses on
PC Building
Show steps
- Find a reputable open-source PC assembly project.
- Join the project and read the documentation.
- Identify areas where you can contribute your skills.
- Make contributions to the project.
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