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How to Build a Computer from Scratch: Complete Blueprint
What To Expect and What You Will Take Away
Welcome
Benefits of Building Your Own Computer vs. Buying One Pre-built
Assessing Your Needs: Start planning for your build
What Will You Demand From Your Computer?
Consider and Set Your Budget
Functions of the Machine: How a Computer Works
Learning About Components
Walk-through of a Computer's Inner Hardware
The Motherboard
The CPU (Central Processing Unit)
What Is RAM?
The Power Supply
Learn About Storage Devices
What is a Dedicated Graphics Card?
Optical Drives; Do You Need One?
Optimizing Airflow with Case Fans
Hardware review
How to Choose Your Components
Best Sources for Buying Computer Hardware
Consider Your Motherboard
AMD vs Intel
Choosing your Ideal Motherboard
Choosing the Appropriate CPU
Finding the Perfect Case
Getting the RAM You Need
Choosing the Right Storage Device
Acquiring a Suitable PSU
Optional Components to Consider
Finding the Right Graphics Card for your Needs
Shopping for Your Perfect Graphics Card
Aftermarket CPU cooling devices
Extra Case Fans
Computer Accessories: The functions of I/O devices
Input/Output Devices
Finding the Right Monitor
Choosing your Keyboard/Mouse
Acquiring All Tools Needed for Your Build
Time To Start The Build: Install all hardware necessary to run a computer
Quick Run-Through before Commencing your Build
Prepare the Case for Installation
Installing the Motherboard
Installing the CPU & Heatsink w/ Fan
Note: Installing Aftermarket CPU Cooling Device
Installing RAM Sticks
Installing your Storage Device(s)
Installing Case Fans
Installing Power Supply
Installing Graphics Card
Computer Wiring: Wire everything in the case like an expert
Wiring Overview
Wiring the PSU
Wiring Case buttons (Power button, USB ports, Audio ports.. etc)
Connecting the SATA Cable(s) and Heatsink
Check & Re-Check!
Test your build
Did Something Go Wrong?
Installing your Operating System: Install an OS Onto a Bare Computer
Congrats! Whats Next?
BIOS and Installing the OS
Congratulations!
What Is RAM?
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