This is NOT a how-to video. This is a college-level basic introduction to computer building master class! Well done! Reminds me of the videos I did here on TH-cam about 10 years ago. We are birds of a feather!
Carey, that means a lot, coming from you, my friend! I've been a long-time subscriber of your channel, and appreciate your teaching. Just the other day I was amazed to see that the 5 year license to Roboform that I bought through a deal you arranged was expiring in less than a year. Time flies. Keep doing your thing. You have helped so many people!
Carey, I built my first pc all due to your exquisitely detailed instructions. Thank you so much! That build ran like a top for 12 years. You're my pc building hero! :)
What a pleasure watching a PC build video that’s actually instructional, has no annoying background music and no annoying video cuts every 2 seconds. Hands down this is the best PC build video, not only on TH-cam but on the entire internet! Bravo sir! Excellent job.
THANK YOU for this vid. I'm 75 and just finished my first total desktop build. Have replaced components over the decades but this my first 'from scratch' one. Your educational, informative and entertaining video was my TH-cam constant companion throughout my now successful build process. An old dog CAN learn new tricks.
Just watched this video in its’ entirety as I am attempting to do my first build within the next two days as the parts arrive. Words really cant describe how much I appreciate the time and effort to create this video which I’m sure was a massive undertaking.
You win the Internet, this week, sir. Proving there is a need for 4 hour videos… and expertly making the jump up from 15 minutes videos. How? Why? Mind blown.
Thank you! There's definitely a need and an audience for all types of videos. I wanted to make one that provided more detail than normal, so even a first-timer could build a PC.
Now that is what i am talking about!I am from greece and i am 14 years old.I just finished building my pc and i have to say this video deserves a like. It is so detailed and helpful and does not have any music in the background nor any video cuts every now and then.Definitely the best guide i have ever seen.I undoubtedly recommend it to anyone who wants to build a pc.I wish you the best sir.
Have just built my first pc for 13 years and I have to say this has been the best video I have seen on supporting this process by a country mile. I watched this 3 times from beginning to end before starting and have come back to this video another 10 or so times as I have built, changed on reinstalled windows and hardware. I cannot thank you enough with your calm and patient approach to EVERY part of the process, nothing was missing. Even though you did not install a GPU you so kindly covered this so I could. If I could buy you a beer I would. However living on the south coast of England it would be a bit of a journey. PC build: BeQuiet Shadow 800DX case, MSI Z790 Tomahawk WiFi Max, i5 14600K CPU, 32GB 6000MHx RAM, MSI Geforce RTX 4060Ti GPU, Crucial T500 2TB SSD, BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro 5 Cooler and BeQuiet 12M 850W power supply. Thank you.
Sounds like a great build you have there! I'm grateful you were willing to spend that amount of time watching the video! Next time I'm on your side of the pond, I may have to take you up on the offer!
to me this is the best how to build a pc guide on TH-cam yet. Not only does he show the parts he explains why they go where they go. He also shows you the process outstanding. if you can't build a pc after this guide, GOOD LUCK WITH A PREBUILT
Sir, I just got my newly built PC up and running and one of the first things I wanted to do with it was leave this comment. Thanks so much for this video. It was such an incredible help you wouldn't believe it. I've watched a lot of how-to-build videos in the past months, but I had my old laptop running with this video up while I built this PC and having a calming, encouraging influence while I tried not to get overcome with anxiety was fantastic. I understand other creators might want to draw in more views with high energy, but a "slow and easy" approach was just what I needed. Those might be available, but not with such a depth of information and a nice dash of dry humor. I don't know, maybe it's because you're British. I second (and third) all the people saying this is the best video on PC building TH-cam has. Believe me, I think I've watched them all.
The close-ups, like with placing the CPU etc., are much appreciated. As with the editing. A lot of thought and effort have been put into producing this and not something rushed (so as to produce as many as possible, like with many channels). As with several other people here, I've genuinely become more confident to build my own unit. That will be something, at age 64, despite using computers since the late 1980s! This video deserves a lot more views. As with the number of Subscribers here.
This is a course, not just any YT video tutorials. Anyone completing this one would easily be able to assemble a PC. There are so many videos on YT on PC building. However, it is the only one you need to watch.
I must say i think this is the most detailed PC building guide I've come across. It's really easy to follow and super thorough. I love how you went over everything, from choosing the parts to putting them together. Your explanations are clear, and the detailed steps in this guide make the whole process a breeze. Awesome job on making such a helpful video!
Extremely comprehensive guide. I’ve built several gaming computers, thinking I was fairly competent but I’ve learned a lot of detailed information that I didn’t know before. Great job! I’ve been watching for over two hours and just noticed the Flowbee on the shelf. Good on you.
I will soon be building my 1st complete gaming PC in anticipation of MSFS 2024. A fun project to keep my75 yr old mind agile. As such I have been doing my best to learn by watching and reading all I can. A link to this video should be included with EVERY major PC component sold. Your presentation is clear and concise and non-threatening to even basic newbies (I'm not), and anyone with minimal aptitude WILL be able to accomplish a successful build. Thank you for this educational and entertaining presentation. A mini speaker and GPU support bracket are now added to my part list -Thanks again
This is the best "how to build a PC" video I have ever watched. I haven't built my own PC in many years. I really enjoyed learning about all the new components. This video makes me want to build a new one. Thank you!
Sir I just wanted to thank you for probably the most comprehensive how-to video I've ever seen on building computers. I build my own computers since 1995 and seen many videos but yours is on a whole different level so you have my respect and gratitude and God bless you because your guide is a master class guide.
Easily the most informative, educational and detailed video I’ve seen on building a PC. Please continue with more content on some content on AIOs, ram types, storage,RGB.etc.
@@NerdSidekick thanks. I think one of the fears of building a pc is buying all the parts then doing something wrong. but, I won't even try until i feel completely confident. Still have to finish watching this video, was pretty excited with the first 5 minutes.
You, sir, have been the blessing I never thought I needed. I have always wanted to refer to a "How to Build a PC" TH-cam video, but everything just looked so tacky. From annoying music and overused memes to just outright nonsense. Your video is very educational, straightforward, and professional. Thank you so much for this. I will spread this video to educate others as much as I can in response to your efforts and time for this video.
Absolutely FABULOUS tutorial, I have been searching for two weeks on utube to find out how to build a computer. You show every step clear, concise, SLOWLY, most other donot show all of the mouse clicks and dropdown menus like you do. YOU are truly for a beginner as I am, THANK YOU SO MUCH. You have given me the confidence I need to try this on my own. The only thing is on asus website they talk about renaming the downloaded bios file on their tutorial page as a step to perform, but either way you are great.
Thanks for your nice comments! For normal BIOS updates (like I show in the video), you do NOT need to rename the file. The only time you have to rename the file is if you can't get into your BIOS and you have to use the ASUS FlashBack feature. For example, if you lost power during a BIOS update, this might happen. In that case, you can plugin a USB flash drive into a special FlashBack port on the motherboard, press a button on the motherboard, and a new BIOS file will be installed. For this to work, the motherboard will look for a file with a specific name. The BIOSRenamer program will take care of renaming the file correctly so the FlashBack feature can work. This page explains how to do this: www.asus.com/us/support/faq/1038568/
feel good about watching this video after reading your comment. So many other pc building videos seem like their more for people already with pc building skills, or to try and make the video look more professional they skip over too more.
My approach to this video was to teach as if someone had little to no experience building computers. Building one is actually easy when you break it down and take it "slow and easy." Good luck!
Man..this is the most informative and interesting PC build video on youtube. I am lacking confidence in buliding my own PC even after watching so many videos but after watching your step by step guide on PC build I can sure I can build it without any problem. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
thanks man. all the other videos were a bit hyper for me, it threw me off because I am intimidated by building a PC and the last thing i wanted was someone in my face shouting with LED lights everywhere. This video went at the pace I am willing to work at. Cheers
Hello Fred, I rarely comment but this video deserved one. I have built several PCs over the years but not for several years, so I watched your video for new information and clarifications. Yes, I learned a few new things, but I especially appreciate your calm, unstressed, and patient demeanor. This was a great instructional and informational video, so thank you for your all of your effort. Kudos!
I've found this instructional guide just at the right time. I've decided that it's time for me to build my own computer. Being of the same generation as the instructor, I found this not only useful but also reminiscing about when I got my first computer 30 years ago, opening it up and seeing what appeared to be a jumble of wires and cables. Not to mention, hard drives of such proportions, that could break toes if you happened to drop them. This has now given me the boost in confidence to proceed and get this computer built and working. Thank you so much.
Thank you for making this video. It's the most comprehensive pc-build instructional video I've seen. This is a real learning video as opposed to so many that emphasize entertainment over teaching. And you have the perfect demeanor for this.
What a great video. You have done a really great job in telling us how to assemble our own computer. Not only have you explained in detail how to do it, but you have given us close-ups so we can see what you did. By taking the time to show close-up shots it allows us to see exactly what you are doing, where things get connected, etc. The quality of your video includes great lighting, sound, close-ups, etc. I really appreciate the amount of time it takes to get something like this put together. Thanks again for your hard work in making this first class video.
I just saw this video in my recommended youtube home page, I haven't built a computer in about 10 years so this is a really great video. Thank you for taking the time to go slow, teach and explain things. I plan on building a Micro-ATX PC this coming December. Subscribed to you. :)
one of the best instructional videos i have ever seen. i had zero questions when you were done. the explanation and camera work is first class. thank you for your time that you invested in the video. cheers
This is one of the most comprehensive Videos on a computer build. The video editing too is superb. Very calm and I can spend hours listening to you. I will give you 20 out of 10 for not including pesky, distracting and irritating music. Cheers!!!
Your channel is a true gem. Thank you so much i watched the whole thing, im not a tech beginner but i just used this to get my memory refreshed on the whole process, best video ever made on PC building. Love the channel, the style and the charisma. Keep it up!
I haven't built a PC for 30+ yrs, things have changed since my last build, that I knew nothing about. Having watched all the way through, I'm more informed than I was, trying to decypher from the various different startup guides, that assume you are conversant with recent tech: ref computers. I'm not or rather wasn't, I sort of worked out what some were, but found one cable in case that didn't make any sense, then traced cable back to it's origin and found I don't need it anyway. Might have been nice to have list of cables in case, but apart from a quick guide, nothing. This was a problem 35 yrs ago, translation was, to say the least hit and miss. It's much better today, but just using pictograms doesn't help. This is a good refresher course, all the way through there was something to be understood easily. I especially liked the install for win 11. the last install I did was win 98!!! Thanks for helping an old man feel not so stupid as I was before watching.
Never stop learning! That's a great way to live. Thanks for coming on the journey. There's always something new coming around the corner, so I'm glad to help share the latest.
El mejor video de toda la web de como armar una PC paso a paso , eres una persona que explica excelente y de manera magnífica !! Es una clase magistral !! Te felicito , un saludo desde Montevideo,, Uruguay.
This is a great video. I have experience in the past servicing and building various electronic devices, but never built my own computer, but looking to upgrade to a gaming computer, and your tutorial explains a lot. Thanks
Thank you sir, absolute respect from my side, I just found this video today, this is already a gem to me, I was preparing my self for building a pc and then this video comes in my feed it's really a best guide for me, again huge respect to you sir subscribed watching the first video itself ❤
Very well done video, I am in the process of acquiring components to build my first computer and really enjoyed the depth of your video. The best I have found so far. Thank you
I just purchased a pre bulilt PC (cyberpower i14400f) and I know how to add memory or another NVMe but I have zero clue how to add more fans onto top into an existing system without adding AIO. The RGB, ARGB, additional controllers confuse heck out of me. How would I add more fans to the top of the case and have them sync with my current color scheme. I’m happy to become a sub. This is perhaps the most detailed video I’ve seen.
Really well done video, nicely paced and I like that you don't assume any viewer knowledge on the various aspects of the build. Great close ups and so on for the "fiddly bits"!
It's always a balancing act with providing the right amount of instruction without making it so basic that people lose interest. But I like to err on the side of assuming people don't know most things. That way they aren't left with missing important info.
An amazing job- only thing I wished is that you had installed a 360mm All-in-one water-cooled unit, as the gaming crowd typically is leaning that way over an air-cooled solution. Yes, I know there are even more complex 'custom built water loops' that could be their own video subject, plus the external air-conditioner or "chiller" units which are truly pushing the envelope, and then the liquid nitrogen for the benchmark crowd. Of course at some point one begins to challenge Dr. Frankenstein... "It's ALIVE!!" Thanks for your talented and well-thought-out presentation, with the added plus of amazing photography and editing. I have built my own PC years back, this is a nugget of information that will help many TH-camrs. Much appreciated!
I found this video to be an excellent source of information, with a high level of detail. I have been watching it for three days and have not yet finished, as I am taking the time to review and understand the content fully. I am using it as a reference for future reference. I would like to thank you for creating this valuable resource. I hope you will continue to publish new and useful content. 🙏
My first PC with included monitor keyboard & mouse in 1995 was an AST running Win 3.1 on a 486 with 8 MB RAM $3000.00. my how far technology has come. I'm currently doing a Ryzen 5 5600g build with all the goodies about A$1000.00 Great tutorial, hardly a Sidekick guidance.
Excelente vídeo educational i am now 61 i have bean building computeres as a hobby since 1987 i find it relaxing i have instaled diferente OS .. i have subscribed wish you well
@@NerdSidekick I just finished it! i didn't even let the case opened, that's how sure i was i got everything right! And, of course, it's all thanks to you kind sir, God bless u!, I installed pwm fans, argb lights, etc, the case wiring was so ez, i almost did it with my eyes closed! YOU ARE AMAZING, this tutorial should be shared on all tech sites!
Hey man, thanks for the tutorial. It was definitely stressful, building my first pc, but you helped me out a lot. Now of course, I had to use different videos and sources for some parts, but it all worked out in the end. Now I just need to install the GOU (on the 9th November because it arrived late).
great video but I did have that exact same case (older version with 2 140mm front fans), and on the back, you removed that one large panel for cable management. Unless Lian Li changed that case's specs, that other smaller cover panel hides a fan hub. My 2 140mm fans were connected to it from the factory, but it was a great place to connect the rear exhaust fan with a long cable. No extensions needed. Just an observation, but this is a good video for anyone considering building their first PC, everything covered all in one!
Superb video. Many thanks indeed. My first build successful. I watched and re-watched this every step of the way. The only thing missing for me was any mention of installing Linux rather than Windows and how that might impact the updating BIOS and installation process. Perhaps you could make a video just of that process on a new-build PC - that would be very helpful. I didn't bother updating the BIOS. Linux installed fine. Thanks again 👍
It's been many years since I messed with Linux, so I am not currently "equipped" to make a video about that topic. My focus has always been on the Windows operating system.
An excellent tutorial! This will be my first full build. I'm retired and on a budget so to be able to purchase the items separately as funding allows is very helpful. My computer is 13 years old and it takes literally days to edit a 25 min. GoPro 12 video. The case, power supply, extra fan, CPU cooler (ARCTIC Freezer 34), Multi-Function Screwdriver Tool Set:, and miscellaneous cables arrived today :) I have one question though. I noticed that Amazon has the Intel® Core™ i7-14700K for the exact same price as the i7-137400K. Is there any advantage to one over the other? Regards, Kevin PS: Thank you so much again.
Glad the video helped you. Good luck with your build! The 14700k is slightly faster than the 13700k. You can compare CPUs with a site like this: cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-14700K-vs-Intel-Core-i7-13700K/4152vs4137 Pricing is always changing, and there can be multiple suppliers on Amazon who can price products however they see fit. It's possible there is some "dumping" going on since these chips had problems.
@@NerdSidekick Very much appreciated for your dedication to helping people like me , BTW , i am 78 years old and i have just assembled my own PC successfully thanks to your tutorial !!! You are a perfect teacher .
The Top video to learn all about how to build a PC. Thank you very much for that! I understand that a lot of free hours went into this video to make something like that, but it certainly worked out perfectly. I wanted to order the parts next week based on your lists, unfortunately not in your country because of the high import tax and shipping costs to the Netherlands. But unfortunately, I've read several posts about the stability issues Intel has with the 13th and 14th Gen CPUs. The offered solutions can only be realized by upgrading via the Bios. If something goes wrong there, your motherboard is probably defective as well. It seems to me that as an absolute beginner in PC building, I'd be better off waiting for Intel to find a definitive solution. What is your opinion on that? Should we start or wait and see?
I started making this video before the Intel problem reached "critical mass" but I might have gone in a different direction if I was buying parts now. However, Intel has extended the warranty for the affected CPUs by two years, and they have provided updated code that manufacturers are releasing in BIOS updates. I'm not afraid to do those updates, and you should not fear doing those, as many motherboards today have mechanisms for recovering from a botched update. BIOS updates should be a regular part of maintaining a computer, especially if you build it yourself. There's always more new CPUs coming out, so investigate what is coming and find something that you can get behind. If you need a new computer, don't be afraid to move ahead.
@@NerdSidekick Thank you for your detailed answer. You are right that if you build your own computer, you should also be able to update the BIOS as part of a maintenance process. And yes, I think I will need a new computer in the near future because the PC I want to replace is now 11 1/2 years old. So there is a chance that the end is slowly coming into sight. So I think I'll wait a little longer to see what Intel is going to do next to really fix the problems. Also, the PC I want to replace has an Intel i7 processor and has never let me down in all these years. So it's also a reason to think about Intel. Thank you again for your answer and the opportunity to build my first PC with the help of a perfect great instruction and learning video from your hand.
another beast build? lol fired up on another good unit. looks great dude. wow. I hope the corsair don't shut off and stuff/fan. The newer ones do look good tho.
This is fantastic. I have been watching a lot of guides, and I think I have this down pretty well. I'm going to build my first PC soon. I was mostly unsure of the power switch headers. Also, I have watched a few guides that recommend connecting the CPU, RAM, and AIO or whatever cooler and testing with HDMI either to the motherboard or GPU and jumping the power switch with positive and negative to make sure it posts before installing. Is this something you would recommend? I will have an igpu on the cpu.
If you are comfortable with what those other videos recommend, then give it a shot. It may not be necessary. Just make sure you understand the process. Good luck!
@NerdSidekick Well, I appreciate the response! Since this will be my first PC build, I have downloaded your video and have watched it three times already, lol. I think I will secure the motherboard in the case with standoffs and test it that way before cable management. Just to be on the safe side, I will connect the front panel header. I believe the case I'm getting has all the front panel connections in one standard connection, so that makes things easier. I really can't wait to build it.
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This is NOT a how-to video. This is a college-level basic introduction to computer building master class! Well done! Reminds me of the videos I did here on TH-cam about 10 years ago. We are birds of a feather!
Carey, that means a lot, coming from you, my friend! I've been a long-time subscriber of your channel, and appreciate your teaching. Just the other day I was amazed to see that the 5 year license to Roboform that I bought through a deal you arranged was expiring in less than a year. Time flies. Keep doing your thing. You have helped so many people!
Carey, I built my first pc all due to your exquisitely detailed instructions. Thank you so much! That build ran like a top for 12 years. You're my pc building hero! :)
Yes Carey ,I remember those days in studio 1 ,aka your kitchen and your dogs ,and the S.W.A.T team who stopped by for cookies. 😅
@@NerdSidekick my friend your explanation are best wholesome I wanna do those but 😅 I’m not broke literally homeless
Thought see you here great stuff
What a pleasure watching a PC build video that’s actually instructional, has no annoying background music and no annoying video cuts every 2 seconds. Hands down this is the best PC build video, not only on TH-cam but on the entire internet! Bravo sir! Excellent job.
Thank you! Very kind of you to say!
THANK YOU for this vid. I'm 75 and just finished my first total desktop build. Have replaced components over the decades but this my first 'from scratch' one. Your educational, informative and entertaining video was my TH-cam constant companion throughout my now successful build process. An old dog CAN learn new tricks.
This is exactly what I wanted to provide in the video! Thanks for your feedback.
Haha, at 77 I top you by two years. It's a good life.
Just watched this video in its’ entirety as I am attempting to do my first build within the next two days as the parts arrive. Words really cant describe how much I appreciate the time and effort to create this video which I’m sure was a massive undertaking.
Good luck with your build! Let me know if you get stuck. And thanks for watching.
You win the Internet, this week, sir. Proving there is a need for 4 hour videos… and expertly making the jump up from 15 minutes videos. How? Why? Mind blown.
Thank you! There's definitely a need and an audience for all types of videos. I wanted to make one that provided more detail than normal, so even a first-timer could build a PC.
Now that is what i am talking about!I am from greece and i am 14 years old.I just finished building my pc and i have to say this video deserves a like. It is so detailed and helpful and does not have any music in the background nor any video cuts every now and then.Definitely the best guide i have ever seen.I undoubtedly recommend it to anyone who wants to build a pc.I wish you the best sir.
I'm writing this comment using the PC that I built following this video. Thank you very much!
That makes my day! Congrats!
Congratulations
Have just built my first pc for 13 years and I have to say this has been the best video I have seen on supporting this process by a country mile. I watched this 3 times from beginning to end before starting and have come back to this video another 10 or so times as I have built, changed on reinstalled windows and hardware. I cannot thank you enough with your calm and patient approach to EVERY part of the process, nothing was missing. Even though you did not install a GPU you so kindly covered this so I could. If I could buy you a beer I would. However living on the south coast of England it would be a bit of a journey. PC build: BeQuiet Shadow 800DX case, MSI Z790 Tomahawk WiFi Max, i5 14600K CPU, 32GB 6000MHx RAM, MSI Geforce RTX 4060Ti GPU, Crucial T500 2TB SSD, BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro 5 Cooler and BeQuiet 12M 850W power supply. Thank you.
Sounds like a great build you have there!
I'm grateful you were willing to spend that amount of time watching the video! Next time I'm on your side of the pond, I may have to take you up on the offer!
to me this is the best how to build a pc guide on TH-cam yet. Not only does he show the parts he explains why they go where they go. He also shows you the process outstanding. if you can't build a pc after this guide, GOOD LUCK WITH A PREBUILT
Sir, I just got my newly built PC up and running and one of the first things I wanted to do with it was leave this comment. Thanks so much for this video. It was such an incredible help you wouldn't believe it. I've watched a lot of how-to-build videos in the past months, but I had my old laptop running with this video up while I built this PC and having a calming, encouraging influence while I tried not to get overcome with anxiety was fantastic. I understand other creators might want to draw in more views with high energy, but a "slow and easy" approach was just what I needed. Those might be available, but not with such a depth of information and a nice dash of dry humor. I don't know, maybe it's because you're British.
I second (and third) all the people saying this is the best video on PC building TH-cam has. Believe me, I think I've watched them all.
That's very kind of you to say. I'm glad you found the video helpful!
And yes, my ancestry is mostly British!
The close-ups, like with placing the CPU etc., are much appreciated. As with the editing. A lot of thought and effort have been put into producing this and not something rushed (so as to produce as many as possible, like with many channels). As with several other people here, I've genuinely become more confident to build my own unit. That will be something, at age 64, despite using computers since the late 1980s! This video deserves a lot more views. As with the number of Subscribers here.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
This is a course, not just any YT video tutorials.
Anyone completing this one would easily be able to assemble a PC.
There are so many videos on YT on PC building. However, it is the only one you need to watch.
Thanks. I wanted the video to be a complete walk-through of the process, especially for beginners.
Best guide I've seen. My stress levels have dropped and I now feel confident I can do it.
Absolutely! Just take your time. Don't feel rushed. You can do it!
I must say i think this is the most detailed PC building guide I've come across. It's really easy to follow and super thorough. I love how you went over everything, from choosing the parts to putting them together. Your explanations are clear, and the detailed steps in this guide make the whole process a breeze. Awesome job on making such a helpful video!
Did anyone else also wake up to this?
I just did
Lmao I fell asleep watching pc videos, I just woke up and this was playing on my phone now Im watching the entire thing.
hahaha just woke up to this
I just did 😃
Yes
Extremely comprehensive guide. I’ve built several gaming computers, thinking I was fairly competent but I’ve learned a lot of detailed information that I didn’t know before. Great job! I’ve been watching for over two hours and just noticed the Flowbee on the shelf. Good on you.
Yeah, pretty nerdy, so that's why it's there. Although, George Clooney cuts his hair with one, so maybe not so nerdy.
I will soon be building my 1st complete gaming PC in anticipation of MSFS 2024. A fun project to keep my75 yr old mind agile. As such I have been doing my best to learn by watching and reading all I can. A link to this video should be included with EVERY major PC component sold. Your presentation is clear and concise and non-threatening to even basic newbies (I'm not), and anyone with minimal aptitude WILL be able to accomplish a successful build. Thank you for this educational and entertaining presentation. A mini speaker and GPU support bracket are now added to my part list -Thanks again
Thanks for your accolades and glad the video was helpful!
Been building computers since 1999. Awesome to see another builder do a good job showing others. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
This is the best "how to build a PC" video I have ever watched. I haven't built my own PC in many years. I really enjoyed learning about all the new components. This video makes me want to build a new one. Thank you!
Glad you found the video helpful! Hope you build a new computer soon!
Sir I just wanted to thank you for probably the most comprehensive how-to video I've ever seen on building computers. I build my own computers since 1995 and seen many videos but yours is on a whole different level so you have my respect and gratitude and God bless you because your guide is a master class guide.
Thank you for your kind words!
Easily the most informative, educational and detailed video I’ve seen on building a PC. Please continue with more content on some content on AIOs, ram types, storage,RGB.etc.
taking notes for this video. may be the real deal, watched 5 minutes and learned so much more than most other youtubers making pc build videos.
Anyone can build a PC if they just take their time and follow the directions. Good luck!
@@NerdSidekick thanks. I think one of the fears of building a pc is buying all the parts then doing something wrong. but, I won't even try until i feel completely confident. Still have to finish watching this video, was pretty excited with the first 5 minutes.
You, sir, have been the blessing I never thought I needed. I have always wanted to refer to a "How to Build a PC" TH-cam video, but everything just looked so tacky. From annoying music and overused memes to just outright nonsense.
Your video is very educational, straightforward, and professional. Thank you so much for this. I will spread this video to educate others as much as I can in response to your efforts and time for this video.
Glad the video was helpful, and thanks for sharing it!
@@NerdSidekick Keep up the good work!
Absolutely FABULOUS tutorial, I have been searching for two weeks on utube to find out how to build a computer. You show every step clear, concise, SLOWLY, most other donot show all of the mouse clicks and dropdown menus like you do. YOU are truly for a beginner as I am, THANK YOU SO MUCH. You have given me the confidence I need to try this on my own. The only thing is on asus website they talk about renaming the downloaded bios file on their tutorial page as a step to perform, but either way you are great.
Thanks for your nice comments!
For normal BIOS updates (like I show in the video), you do NOT need to rename the file. The only time you have to rename the file is if you can't get into your BIOS and you have to use the ASUS FlashBack feature. For example, if you lost power during a BIOS update, this might happen. In that case, you can plugin a USB flash drive into a special FlashBack port on the motherboard, press a button on the motherboard, and a new BIOS file will be installed. For this to work, the motherboard will look for a file with a specific name. The BIOSRenamer program will take care of renaming the file correctly so the FlashBack feature can work. This page explains how to do this: www.asus.com/us/support/faq/1038568/
feel good about watching this video after reading your comment. So many other pc building videos seem like their more for people already with pc building skills, or to try and make the video look more professional they skip over too more.
My approach to this video was to teach as if someone had little to no experience building computers. Building one is actually easy when you break it down and take it "slow and easy." Good luck!
This is incredible. Best how to video for true beginners. If you never have built a pc (like myself) this will definitely give you what you need.
Thank you!
Man..this is the most informative and interesting PC build video on youtube. I am lacking confidence in buliding my own PC even after watching so many videos but after watching your step by step guide on PC build I can sure I can build it without any problem. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
It's heartwarming to hear! Glad to help.
I've just successfully completed my very first build. Your video was invaluable. ❤
Love to hear about successes! Congratulations!
thanks man. all the other videos were a bit hyper for me, it threw me off because I am intimidated by building a PC and the last thing i wanted was someone in my face shouting with LED lights everywhere. This video went at the pace I am willing to work at. Cheers
Happy to hear it was right for you!
Hello Fred, I rarely comment but this video deserved one. I have built several PCs over the years but not for several years, so I watched your video for new information and clarifications. Yes, I learned a few new things, but I especially appreciate your calm, unstressed, and patient demeanor. This was a great instructional and informational video, so thank you for your all of your effort. Kudos!
I've found this instructional guide just at the right time.
I've decided that it's time for me to build my own computer. Being of the same generation as the instructor, I found this not only useful but also reminiscing about when I got my first computer 30 years ago, opening it up and seeing what appeared to be a jumble of wires and cables. Not to mention, hard drives of such proportions, that could break toes if you happened to drop them.
This has now given me the boost in confidence to proceed and get this computer built and working.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for making this video! Using this to study for my CompTIA A+ exam
You're welcome! I hope the video helps you on your exam!
Thank you for making this video. It's the most comprehensive pc-build instructional video I've seen. This is a real learning video as opposed to so many that emphasize entertainment over teaching. And you have the perfect demeanor for this.
Thank you! Hopefully it helped make the process easy to understand and follow.
clear and clean instructions even a rookie can understand and do it easily
What a great video. You have done a really great job in telling us how to assemble our own computer. Not only have you explained in detail how to do it, but you have given us close-ups so we can see what you did. By taking the time to show close-up shots it allows us to see exactly what you are doing, where things get connected, etc. The quality of your video includes great lighting, sound, close-ups, etc. I really appreciate the amount of time it takes to get something like this put together. Thanks again for your hard work in making this first class video.
Thanks for your feedback. I wanted to make a video that made it very clear how to do the various steps.
Such a underrated video actual proper PC build, thought I would see Carey in the comments. Excellent video well worth full watch and subscribe
Thank you!
I just saw this video in my recommended youtube home page, I haven't built a computer in about 10 years so this is a really great video. Thank you for taking the time to go slow, teach and explain things. I plan on building a Micro-ATX PC this coming December. Subscribed to you. :)
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
one of the best instructional videos i have ever seen. i had zero questions when you were done. the explanation and camera work is first class. thank you for your time that you invested in the video. cheers
That's great to hear! "No further questions, your honor."
This is one of the most comprehensive Videos on a computer build. The video editing too is superb. Very calm and I can spend hours listening to you. I will give you 20 out of 10 for not including pesky, distracting and irritating music. Cheers!!!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Nerd you've really outdone yourself! Excellent work! :)
Thank you!
Your channel is a true gem. Thank you so much i watched the whole thing, im not a tech beginner but i just used this to get my memory refreshed on the whole process, best video ever made on PC building. Love the channel, the style and the charisma. Keep it up!
Thank you!
I haven't built a PC for 30+ yrs, things have changed since my last build, that I knew nothing about. Having watched all the way through, I'm more informed than I was, trying to decypher from the various different startup guides, that assume you are conversant with recent tech: ref computers. I'm not or rather wasn't, I sort of worked out what some were, but found one cable in case that didn't make any sense, then traced cable back to it's origin and found I don't need it anyway. Might have been nice to have list of cables in case, but apart from a quick guide, nothing. This was a problem 35 yrs ago, translation was, to say the least hit and miss. It's much better today, but just using pictograms doesn't help.
This is a good refresher course, all the way through there was something to be understood easily. I especially liked the install for win 11. the last install I did was win 98!!!
Thanks for helping an old man feel not so stupid as I was before watching.
Never stop learning! That's a great way to live. Thanks for coming on the journey. There's always something new coming around the corner, so I'm glad to help share the latest.
Fantastic video. Well done that man. From someone who started his career upgrading IBM PS2 5.25 drives to 3.5, and eventually hard drives!
Quite the journey you've had! The parts keep getting smaller and faster. Thanks for watching!
Planning to build my PC and found the perfect video.
Thank you very much
Glad I could help!
El mejor video de toda la web de como armar una PC paso a paso , eres una persona que explica excelente y de manera magnífica !! Es una clase magistral !! Te felicito , un saludo desde Montevideo,, Uruguay.
¡Gracias por tus amables palabras! ¡Me alegra que esto sea útil para personas de todo el mundo!
Gracias a ti por enseñar de manera tan brillante!
This is a great video. I have experience in the past servicing and building various electronic devices, but never built my own computer, but looking to upgrade to a gaming computer, and your tutorial explains a lot. Thanks
Thank you sir, absolute respect from my side, I just found this video today, this is already a gem to me, I was preparing my self for building a pc and then this video comes in my feed it's really a best guide for me, again huge respect to you sir subscribed watching the first video itself ❤
Glad you found the video helpful!
Very well done video, I am in the process of acquiring components to build my first computer and really enjoyed the depth of your video. The best I have found so far. Thank you
Thank you for helping me build my first computer! This guide was exactly what I needed
Glad you found it helpful!
I just purchased a pre bulilt PC (cyberpower i14400f) and I know how to add memory or another NVMe but I have zero clue how to add more fans onto top into an existing system without adding AIO. The RGB, ARGB, additional controllers confuse heck out of me. How would I add more fans to the top of the case and have them sync with my current color scheme. I’m happy to become a sub. This is perhaps the most detailed video I’ve seen.
Looks like I need to make a video showing how to add some RGB fans.
Really well done video, nicely paced and I like that you don't assume any viewer knowledge on the various aspects of the build. Great close ups and so on for the "fiddly bits"!
It's always a balancing act with providing the right amount of instruction without making it so basic that people lose interest. But I like to err on the side of assuming people don't know most things. That way they aren't left with missing important info.
Very, Very, VERY good video! divided by topics... a real classroom for beginners... THANK YOU!
Glad it was helpful!
This is a super well-organized and detailed instruction video! Thanks very much!
An amazing job- only thing I wished is that you had installed a 360mm All-in-one water-cooled unit, as the gaming crowd typically is leaning that way over an air-cooled solution. Yes, I know there are even more complex 'custom built water loops' that could be their own video subject, plus the external air-conditioner or "chiller" units which are truly pushing the envelope, and then the liquid nitrogen for the benchmark crowd. Of course at some point one begins to challenge Dr. Frankenstein... "It's ALIVE!!" Thanks for your talented and well-thought-out presentation, with the added plus of amazing photography and editing. I have built my own PC years back, this is a nugget of information that will help many TH-camrs. Much appreciated!
I found this video to be an excellent source of information, with a high level of detail. I have been watching it for three days and have not yet finished, as I am taking the time to review and understand the content fully. I am using it as a reference for future reference. I would like to thank you for creating this valuable resource. I hope you will continue to publish new and useful content. 🙏
Glad it was helpful and hope it continues to make your future builds easier!
Thank you! This guide got me through my first build. I also learned quite a lot from the video and the building process!
Glad I could help!
My first PC with included monitor keyboard & mouse in 1995 was an AST running Win 3.1 on a 486 with 8 MB RAM $3000.00. my how far technology has come. I'm currently doing a Ryzen 5 5600g build with all the goodies about A$1000.00 Great tutorial, hardly a Sidekick guidance.
Excelente vídeo educational i am now 61 i have bean building computeres as a hobby since 1987 i find it relaxing i have instaled diferente OS .. i have subscribed wish you well
THE BEST PC BUILDING GUIDE I HAVE EVER FOUND ON ANYWHERE 😊
Thanks for that!
OMG ❤️ thank you sir, finally someone takes their time
Thank you man, I will now proceed and build my own pc instead of paying others to do it for me! GREAT VID AND I SUSBSCRIBED!
Glad I could help! Hope you post again once you finish!
@@NerdSidekick I just finished it! i didn't even let the case opened, that's how sure i was i got everything right! And, of course, it's all thanks to you kind sir, God bless u!, I installed pwm fans, argb lights, etc, the case wiring was so ez, i almost did it with my eyes closed! YOU ARE AMAZING, this tutorial should be shared on all tech sites!
Love to hear this! Congrats!
I just want to say THANK YOU for all that you have taught me. I have nothing but the utmost respect for you sir.
Tonight i’ll start with my first build. Thank you for this outstanding video. You make it so clear and easy to follow. 🙌🏼🙏🏼
Hey man, thanks for the tutorial. It was definitely stressful, building my first pc, but you helped me out a lot. Now of course, I had to use different videos and sources for some parts, but it all worked out in the end. Now I just need to install the GOU (on the 9th November because it arrived late).
Glad I could help!
PC Pawpaw! Love it! Thank you for this! Subscribed!
Built my first pc today thank so much for the help 😢❤
That's fantastic! I'm so glad this video helped.
Great video. Building a pc seems easy, but all the bios and stuff after always put me off of it. This video did a great job of covering that stuff.
Amazing video. Thank you so much for this blessing. Best instructional pc build video available. Thank you, sir!
You are welcome, and thanks for your kind words!
Great video - Nicely presented , very clear and easy to follow along with. :)
I just wanted to say that I liked and subscribed to your channel. Sincere thanks.
Thank you for a great video. Your time making this video is very much appreciated.
My pleasure!
Thank you so much, can't wait to start building my first pc. Also love your floating lamp-bulp in the back ground!
Hope your build goes well! I love that floating bulb. It never stops.
Excellent video! Well thought out and produced. Thank you.
Much appreciated!
This is the best and informative build guide I have ever watched
Thank you!
Excellent! Very thorough and well explained
Best build and install video I have seen now I understand thank you
You're very kind! Glad I could help.
Best video of its kind on TH-cam
Appreciate that!
Was looking for a video like this for a while, thanks much
great video but I did have that exact same case (older version with 2 140mm front fans), and on the back, you removed that one large panel for cable management. Unless Lian Li changed that case's specs, that other smaller cover panel hides a fan hub. My 2 140mm fans were connected to it from the factory, but it was a great place to connect the rear exhaust fan with a long cable. No extensions needed. Just an observation, but this is a good video for anyone considering building their first PC, everything covered all in one!
The fan hub is shown in the instructions as an options that comes with the "Performance Version" of the case, but is not included with this version.
Superb video. Many thanks indeed. My first build successful. I watched and re-watched this every step of the way.
The only thing missing for me was any mention of installing Linux rather than Windows and how that might impact the updating BIOS and installation process. Perhaps you could make a video just of that process on a new-build PC - that would be very helpful.
I didn't bother updating the BIOS. Linux installed fine. Thanks again 👍
It's been many years since I messed with Linux, so I am not currently "equipped" to make a video about that topic. My focus has always been on the Windows operating system.
it was so chill, informative and peaceful watching this, plz keep doing what you do
This is an excellent guide, thank you so much for the video!
You're very welcome!
An excellent tutorial! This will be my first full build. I'm retired and on a budget so to be able to purchase the items separately as funding allows is very helpful. My computer is 13 years old and it takes literally days to edit a 25 min. GoPro 12 video. The case, power supply, extra fan, CPU cooler (ARCTIC Freezer 34), Multi-Function Screwdriver Tool Set:, and miscellaneous cables arrived today :) I have one question though. I noticed that Amazon has the Intel® Core™ i7-14700K for the exact same price as the i7-137400K. Is there any advantage to one over the other?
Regards,
Kevin
PS: Thank you so much again.
Glad the video helped you. Good luck with your build!
The 14700k is slightly faster than the 13700k. You can compare CPUs with a site like this: cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-14700K-vs-Intel-Core-i7-13700K/4152vs4137
Pricing is always changing, and there can be multiple suppliers on Amazon who can price products however they see fit. It's possible there is some "dumping" going on since these chips had problems.
Very methodological, step-by-step guide. Thank you.
I really like this video, and would like to see more like it. Looking forward to your future videos - THANKS
Top Shelf Masterclass. Thank you!
Thanks! That means a lot!
Thank you so much for your tutorial . I can now build my own PC with confidence .
Great to hear!
@@NerdSidekick Very much appreciated for your dedication to helping people like me , BTW , i am 78 years old and i have just assembled my own PC successfully thanks to your tutorial !!! You are a perfect teacher .
That is amazing! Great to hear you got it done. Was this your first?
@@NerdSidekick Yes , it is . Your tutorial gave me the know how , the confidence and lots of dopamine when I completed the build. Lots of thanks.
thank you for your demonstration,very useful.
Wow this is really detailed 😮 love this helpful video! Thanks a lot!
The Top video to learn all about how to build a PC. Thank you very much for that! I understand that a lot of free hours went into this video to make something like that, but it certainly worked out perfectly. I wanted to order the parts next week based on your lists, unfortunately not in your country because of the high import tax and shipping costs to the Netherlands. But unfortunately, I've read several posts about the stability issues Intel has with the 13th and 14th Gen CPUs. The offered solutions can only be realized by upgrading via the Bios. If something goes wrong there, your motherboard is probably defective as well. It seems to me that as an absolute beginner in PC building, I'd be better off waiting for Intel to find a definitive solution. What is your opinion on that? Should we start or wait and see?
I started making this video before the Intel problem reached "critical mass" but I might have gone in a different direction if I was buying parts now. However, Intel has extended the warranty for the affected CPUs by two years, and they have provided updated code that manufacturers are releasing in BIOS updates. I'm not afraid to do those updates, and you should not fear doing those, as many motherboards today have mechanisms for recovering from a botched update. BIOS updates should be a regular part of maintaining a computer, especially if you build it yourself.
There's always more new CPUs coming out, so investigate what is coming and find something that you can get behind. If you need a new computer, don't be afraid to move ahead.
@@NerdSidekick Thank you for your detailed answer. You are right that if you build your own computer, you should also be able to update the BIOS as part of a maintenance process. And yes, I think I will need a new computer in the near future because the PC I want to replace is now 11 1/2 years old. So there is a chance that the end is slowly coming into sight. So I think I'll wait a little longer to see what Intel is going to do next to really fix the problems. Also, the PC I want to replace has an Intel i7 processor and has never let me down in all these years. So it's also a reason to think about Intel. Thank you again for your answer and the opportunity to build my first PC with the help of a perfect great instruction and learning video from your hand.
Advantage than just drill a hole in the buffertube and route a gripline that way? Frac takes the option to use a slingplate for singlepoint sling
Great video mate well explained part by part and the OS, BTW Windows 7 greatest operating system of all time speaking of back in the day.
you are a savior sir! lots of love
Wow, this is leagues better than the LTT video. This is actually comprehensible!
Wow! LTT is hard to beat! Thanks for your kind words!
this video came up in my suggestions and I found it interesting since the creator used the same MB, memory and NVME that I did for my recent upgrade.
Thank you I’ll you this guide to build my first gaming pc
another beast build? lol fired up on another good unit. looks great dude. wow. I hope the corsair don't shut off and stuff/fan. The newer ones do look good tho.
Thank you this video is was masterfully delivered !
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is fantastic. I have been watching a lot of guides, and I think I have this down pretty well. I'm going to build my first PC soon. I was mostly unsure of the power switch headers. Also, I have watched a few guides that recommend connecting the CPU, RAM, and AIO or whatever cooler and testing with HDMI either to the motherboard or GPU and jumping the power switch with positive and negative to make sure it posts before installing. Is this something you would recommend? I will have an igpu on the cpu.
If you are comfortable with what those other videos recommend, then give it a shot. It may not be necessary. Just make sure you understand the process.
Good luck!
@NerdSidekick Well, I appreciate the response! Since this will be my first PC build, I have downloaded your video and have watched it three times already, lol. I think I will secure the motherboard in the case with standoffs and test it that way before cable management. Just to be on the safe side, I will connect the front panel header. I believe the case I'm getting has all the front panel connections in one standard connection, so that makes things easier. I really can't wait to build it.
Just simply Beautiful🌹 . You feel this song in and out
Excellent thorough video!
Much appreciated!