I've been rewatching this video for a week and today I finally built my gaming pc. Sincerely, thank you so much for the work you put into this. It had everything anybody could ever need.
This guy's videos also helped me to build my first PC. I always thought it was really hard but he explains everything like it's the easiest thing in the world. Was very simple to follow along but i did have problems with my USB 3 cable
Just finished my first build today. I did maybe a week of research and just followed your video step by step and it posted with 0 issues except a loose RGB header. This is literally the only video you will ever need to build any modern pc.
@@ChristopherFlannigan thanks a million my man! you stand alone in the amount of details you’re covering in this build video and the professional way of explaining. I applaud you!
Man, I just want to thank you and GOD bless you!!! , you motivated me to get back on my first carrier as a PC technician, back in 2006 I did finish my classes for the A+ certification, and they promised me a high salary, but in 2007-2008 I wasn't able to get a decent job, I did have to put everything on the side and start driving Cdl trucks, finally, I was getting a good salary (6 years later) and well I move to Ups and that's it, I didn't move back to computers, finally I decided to change my old 13 old gaming pc and as soon as I checked the prices and specs. I said to myself forget about it, then I watched your video building a gaming rig using a Msi tomahawk z690 and and I7 12700K, and I said to myself you have to get back! GOD BLESS YOU MAN I did it, now the trucking industry is struggling, and after I did build my rig some guys asked me to fix theirs pcs. You are one if not the most professional guy I ever see building computers, you do not skip any details. Awesome Work thanks again.
Built a pc after my old one of 13 years died on me. This was PERFECT. I did it all last night while following you and booted perfectly first time. WOW. You got a subscriber in me sir!
Just bought my parts and was so nervous to put everything together and found this vid which happened to have almost completely identical components. You’re a godsend seriously.
I'm not even building a computer and I watched this - Chris is a total delight to watch. One of the better build videos I've watched - super informative and great explanations.
Just finished my first pc build in a Lancool 3. It has all worked out without any problems thanks to this guide and your Lancool 3 guide. A big thanks to your clear and detailed instructions. Wishing you all the best and hope your channel keeps growing and gets the recognition it deserves.
Your video is a treasure to newbie builders. For you, millions will be saving 300-400 pounds by being able to build their own gaming pc. Buying pre-built gaming pcs are so expensive and the same pc built by oneself is so much cheaper. ❤😊 Thank you so much for all your hardwork and efforts.
I'm gonna be building my first PC soon and I'm so glad I came across your channel. Straight forward, easy to understand information and then you go and do a build with the case that I had already picked out! Couldn't have asked for more a detailed look than that.
I am watching this in January 2024 ... so according to your message, you might well have built your first pc by now. Have you and if so, did it go ok? I have no idea how to build them, but want to ... so I am interested to know how it went :-)
I build my first pc today using this guide. It posted and the only thing i had gotten wrong was that i didnt connect fan hub to sata connector, but now its working perfectly. Thanks alot for making this so detailed so i didnt need to watch 5 different videos 👍
I've been reluctant to make my own build as it seems daunting! After having a Pre-Built PC for the last 4 years, I finally ordered everything and I am just waiting for this specific MB to arrive before I start putting it together. Your videos are very informative and have definitely help me take the plunge and try this for myself! Thanks from NI!
You are the one that helped me better understand everything about PC building and how to build my first PC! I literally couldn’t of done it without you! I’m glad you make videos like this and I watched every second of this video! I love it!
You're still The Man, Mr. Flannigan! It took me 3 days to watch the entire video (I can't watch anything, anywhere, for more than an hour or so 🙄), but watch it all I did. Your build (unexpectedly) caused me to wax nostalgic because my very first (SUCCESSFUL 😝) build was around the *ASUS ROG STRIX Z270E Gaming* motherboard, and it was *quite* an experience. Thanks again! 👍
Man, BIG THANKS for such a complete and in depth tutorial. I just built my wife a PC today and your video really made it happen quite easily. George &Tricia- Portland, OR, USA
I'm currently doing a NV5 build and I've watched the video you did with that and now this one. You've helped me figure out a ton of things, I can't thank you enough lol
I think I didn't leave a comment back then, but I used this video to build my first pc, specially because I bought the lian li 216, and that made things so much easier, was kinda nervous at the time, but just by following the video along it made me feel more confident, so thank you very much for such an easy and very well detailed guide, since a lot of other youtubers just assume you kinda know all the basics or they usually don't include certain details, amazing work and once again tyvm!
Great video, this a real boss, builded my pc, using 50%-60% of information of this video. Working well, no problems on pc(but I was really attentive and careful when builded it)
Bro I stumbled onto this video and I realized we were using the same mother board, cooler and case I am so happy now as I know how to setup the cooler and the mother board
Great video, will no doubt be extremely helpful for a lot of people. Clear, detailed, excellent job! Can’t wait to see that 216 in stock in the UK. Seems like we’ve been waiting ages for it.
Built my pc following this guide everything was the same except the cpu, gpu, and power supply and glad to say it powered on first try. (3060ti and AMD 7700)
I would like to thank you for conducting such a thorough and easy-to-follow video guide. This video was well organized and provided clear-cut concise instructions. I just finished my first build thanks to this video!
Just finished my first PC build this past weekend with this video on the other PC the entire 15 plus hours lol. Couldn't have done it without this video. Even ran into a hiccup on first boot but figured it out after a few minutes. Wish I could post a pic here!
Chris your channel is outstanding! I always have bought pre-builts and stayed away from hardware, but your vidoes inspired me and guided me to build my first pc this year. I love how much to provide a depth on explanation that is great for beginners, which is always matter of fact and doesn't make you feel bad for being newbie. The comprehensive details, including how to install windows at the end are just amazing, thank you!
Just one question, my gpu has argb, would It be better plugging it into the MOBO rather then the hub? I would like it to show up in the MOBO software as my gpu and not the led strip that shows in your Asus software. Cheers!
Really…thank you .. such videos deserve huge supports I built my pc from scratch following you and everything went just like you mentioned Thank you 🙏 ❤
Fantasic content yet again on a PC build giude the best on the net. A suggestion that I think is needed from you is a comprehensive guide of how to trouble shoot a pc once built that doesn't post !! or does post but then stops booting .ie..the typical error debug codes and boot issues explained well. Your the man to do it no doubt as I'm yet to see a video helping new pc builders that experience issues.. This knowledge would be just as essential as the build itself..debug codes OD /A2 ? and being unable to get into the BIOS for eg.. keep up the fab work Chris..
Can describe how much I've enjoyed watching this guide, what makes it even more interesting that I am getting the same case + aio cooler, Thank you so so much, and I wish you all the best 🎉
Before my build I watched many vids from tech youtubers . I paused often , making many notes on paper so that I was as prepared as I could be for the moment of first boot ( the time when you cant access the net on your still windowless new PC to verify the steps in the process ) . Anyway , after all the heartstopping moments , it all came together . I return here to thank you for your calm and concise manner of explanation . I think your tutorials are every bit as valuable as other more subscribed channels and I wish more lasting success for you . Thanks mate , I owe ya several beers :)
@@javiermartinez4946 Everything is marvelous! I got into a light overclocking, Gigabyte z790 Elite Ax is easy to navigate. For a first time builder and Chris's great step by step guide, I couldn't have gone wrong. ~ $1,900 US - Lian Li 216, XFX 6800XT, Gigabyte z790 Elite Ax, 13600k, Corsair RM1000x, G.Skill 6000, LG 165 Hz OLED monitor YUGE upgrade form GTX 970 MSI Dominator laptop (2015)
Thanks! The best build video at least that I have seen. You take the time to provide additional information on what to I be done and how. But also take the time to go over what is critical or not, what can go wrong and how to fix it. Well done, the best! ...delivered with an interesting accent 🙂
What a great tutorial. I haven't built PCs in 10 years and have recently decided I need a new machine, so finding your tutorial was mega helpful. Also, your presentation is perfect. It's not a show-off (like 80% of the other tutorials I've found), but informative and gets to the point. As concise as possible and as comprehensive as necessary. I have largely completed the computer and it's not your fault that my USB doesn't recognize memory sticks 😉
I am a bit late on this. Recently discovered this channel. You definitely have my sub Chris. What a brilliant guide this is. Although I am no stranger to upgrading PC components. I have never installed a motherboard etc from scratch, into a new case. I have ordered a new Antec NX416L case in White. Got a new motherboard coming for it, and a new M2 SSD drive and standard SSD drive. I will be migrating most of my other stuff into the new case, and this guide will be essential to help me do that. Thanks a lot mate.
Thanks for the video, I've been using it to help me finish my build which is regrettably a bit overconfident. I have a Lancoool III ARGB paired with the z790-E, MSI MEG AI1300P, and the icing on my frustration; Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420. I chose it cause there's an I9-13900K nested inside. It's my second build since 2013, I barely finished high school back then and the build was with the assistance of my local retailer. Safe to say AIO was alien to me, and I only realized it too late that I need a whole walk-in closet to fit it neatly. Didn't get a wink of sleep trying to find the one position that fit, let alone for the best airflow or noise. The factory suggested top-mounted exhaust won't do cause it's so dang thick that if I were to be stubborn about it the fans would be outside of the case with the top cover laying on top of it. In the end, I decided on the front-mount intake with it being a very tight fit, so much so that the radiator sits at the bottom and I just had to secure it with two screws to keep it standing straight. But then it presented another issue, the side panel won't close because the braided hose is a bit too stiff and poked out a bit outside the case dimension.
Amazing guide, bro! Here nothing new for me, but i understand how it usefull for newbies. But i am reccomend a little bit feature. It's more reliable in smaller case. Connect CPU and 24ATX cable in motherboard before instalation, if they removable. Or use special holes for CPU cable and instal CPU cables, bcs in little bit lower cases you dont have free space for comfortable installation. P.S. Sorry for my english, i hope everyone understand me.
Building a PC is like building one's own house. A nervous breakdown is almost guaranteed. But the one I built was fine running Linux. It was only after Windows was added to the mix that I was back at the so familiar routine, needing a complete reinstall every 2 weeks.
Thank you for taking your time to do this very detailed video, I'm planning on getting the 216 down the road. Our computer store here in Canada is Memory Express and they haven't had any in stock for awhile.
I've never had the courage to build my own pc but I have lately been pondering it, and these guides are certainly the best I have yet seen. As a complete noob at this kind of thing, I appreciate the step by step guide. What I'd like to know is how to get everything on my current SSD (it's a square one, not a NVME) into a new build ... I mean, is it as easy as installing it into a new pc or do I have to do something special? Plus I am not keen to buy Windows again (I have Win10) so would like to xfer that too, but tbph I have literally no idea how to do this. Step by step help for me and others like me would be really useful for anyone wanting to transfer current drives into new machines so it works as before. I have to say the Lian Li cases are tremendous, so I'd use one of those.
You can just plug in the old SSD into the new system and it will boot right up. I would first uninstall the old motherboard-specific drivers and software. Then, move the drive onto the new computer and then install the drivers and software for the new hardware. Now the problem you may face is Windows activation. The license agreement that you didn't read but still agreed to prohibits you from moving a Windows install to a new computer. If your copy of Windows is activated with a retail key, you can move the license to a new computer. However, if it is an OEM key, the license agreement states that the key has to stay with the computer and cannot be transferred. In reality, what will happen is that you get an "Activate Windows" watermark and the personalization settings will be disabled. Everything else works the same as if you paid for a license.
HOLY CR@P, DUDE you explained the m2 slots on this board BETTER than ASUS and pretty much every other video I watched, THANK YOU MAN!!!!!! Liked/subbed!!
Just an addition to Storage Explanation, games do benefit greatly with SSD, especially M.2. While it does not improve FPS, it does however improves the game's loading way more faster than HDD, especially to open-world and First Person Shooter such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and other MMO games.
This is probably a stupid question, but I am going to ask it anyway. Given that we know the following: 1) Using cooler outside air and setting up the AIO fans in an 'intake' configuration works better for AIO efficiency and temperatures. 2) Air inside the case will be hotter than outside due to motherboard components, radiant heat from CPU, graphics card, ram, storage etc. 3) Air that has already interacted with the AIO radiator will also be warmer than air pre-AIO radiator. Why do modern cases not simply design an AIO storage slot that doesn't interact with internal air space of the case? For example, if there was a mounting on top of the case which was sideways for the AIO to slot into with fans blowing over the radiator, but not into or out of the case, and a port for the water tubes to extend into the case down to the CPU. Wouldn't that avoid both negative situations that could be caused by the existence of the AIO (either drawing already warm air from the case and being less efficient for AIO cooling, or dumping warmer air heated by the AIO radiator into the case if set up as an intake). I feel like the only downside would be that "you have fairly strong fans blowing sideways near your PC" but it shouldn't be any more or less noisy than the normal configuration options. Functionally you could also argue that a larger case could have 2 separate air chambers, but that seems less reasonable than simply mounting the AIO externally in such a fashion that it doesn't blow into or draw from the case itself. From that perspective most cases are designed in a backwards thinking way, there is a lot of wasted space where older systems stored disc drives, which at this point are generally useless compared to modern m.2 drives. That storage space and the excess open case space could be repurposed toward a completely segregated "coolant" space.
Deepcool coming in with another awesome AIO design! I have the Castle right now because it was so distinct. If I don't build my next one I'll get that for sure!
For people watching this video: With PSUs they are most efficient at 50% load so add up how much wattage all your computer parts use and then double it and that is the wattage your PSU needs to be at. So for example most modern ATX motherboards will use maybes 84w to 100w, an Intel i7 13700k uses 125w, a 3060ti 8GB uses 200w. I believe 3.5" HDDs use about 6w each, not sure about 2.5" SSDs but it is probably roughly the same. Also factor in any RGB/fan hubs you might be using. With these parts you will probably be using 425 to 450w so you need at least 850w PSU though a 1000w PSU would be better. Hope that helps, people.
@bruh Motherboard = 84w CPU = 65 to 254w depending on whether you buy a K or non K processor and if you overclock or not SSD = 6 to 10w HDD = 8w Fans(including a fan controller) = up to 29w Arc A770 or 3060ti = 225w You could get away with a 600w PSU but it would be running near 100% and the fan would be spinning non stop which means you would be wasting 10% to 20% electric due to heat. 850w would be better. 1000w would be even better. 1200w would be perfect. Even higher wattage your PSU's fan might never start spinning up. I suppose it depends on how much money you want to spend on a PSU.
Thanks so much for your videos man, im actually gonna get my parts by may 9 and im for sure use your video you explain really well luckily i bough the exact same case so yeah great to see
The power panel cables are working me. I had 3 left over. I've connected the audio, CPU, MOBO cables. Not sure what the other 3 are (from your video, I figured out: syst fan cable, USB-C cable, and SATA cable to hook up case fans, finally, to make the 3 work. (Also, I do know that I've got to connect the small power panel cable to Syst Fan 1 (?) on my MOBO to make the case fans work? MSI Pro Z690-A Wifi board.) Thanks for this video on how to connect those power panel cables! I needed it! lol
Great video again Chris. I'm stuck at the crossroads of do I want a new desk top or do I want a new laptop. I seem to get so far with one and then decide I should get the other. Keep up the good work, well researched and explained as normal.
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I've been rewatching this video for a week and today I finally built my gaming pc. Sincerely, thank you so much for the work you put into this. It had everything anybody could ever need.
This guy's videos also helped me to build my first PC. I always thought it was really hard but he explains everything like it's the easiest thing in the world. Was very simple to follow along but i did have problems with my USB 3 cable
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What specs your PC have?
Just finished my first build today. I did maybe a week of research and just followed your video step by step and it posted with 0 issues except a loose RGB header. This is literally the only video you will ever need to build any modern pc.
There's literally nobody that includes as much information as this man when it comes to pc building. What a legend 👏🙌
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@@ChristopherFlannigan thanks for the great videos
building* the information is viable irregardless of what you play, it’s what you make of it💪
@@ChristopherFlannigan thanks a million my man! you stand alone in the amount of details you’re covering in this build video and the professional way of explaining. I applaud you!
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Man, I just want to thank you and GOD bless you!!! , you motivated me to get back on my first carrier as a PC technician, back in 2006 I did finish my classes for the A+ certification, and they promised me a high salary, but in 2007-2008 I wasn't able to get a decent job, I did have to put everything on the side and start driving Cdl trucks, finally, I was getting a good salary (6 years later) and well I move to Ups and that's it, I didn't move back to computers, finally I decided to change my old 13 old gaming pc and as soon as I checked the prices and specs. I said to myself forget about it, then I watched your video building a gaming rig using a Msi tomahawk z690 and and I7 12700K, and I said to myself you have to get back! GOD BLESS YOU MAN I did it, now the trucking industry is struggling, and after I did build my rig some guys asked me to fix theirs pcs. You are one if not the most professional guy I ever see building computers, you do not skip any details. Awesome Work thanks again.
hm, hope things get better
Built a pc after my old one of 13 years died on me. This was PERFECT. I did it all last night while following you and booted perfectly first time. WOW. You got a subscriber in me sir!
Just bought my parts and was so nervous to put everything together and found this vid which happened to have almost completely identical components. You’re a godsend seriously.
I'm not even building a computer and I watched this - Chris is a total delight to watch. One of the better build videos I've watched - super informative and great explanations.
I don't think he left anything out. This is the holy grail for pc building .
Just finished my first pc build in a Lancool 3. It has all worked out without any problems thanks to this guide and your Lancool 3 guide. A big thanks to your clear and detailed instructions. Wishing you all the best and hope your channel keeps growing and gets the recognition it deserves.
I’ve just spent the last several hours with you while setting up my new computer. Thanks for the help!
I have as well 😊
Your video is a treasure to newbie builders. For you, millions will be saving 300-400 pounds by being able to build their own gaming pc. Buying pre-built gaming pcs are so expensive and the same pc built by oneself is so much cheaper. ❤😊 Thank you so much for all your hardwork and efforts.
I'm gonna be building my first PC soon and I'm so glad I came across your channel. Straight forward, easy to understand information and then you go and do a build with the case that I had already picked out! Couldn't have asked for more a detailed look than that.
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I am watching this in January 2024 ... so according to your message, you might well have built your first pc by now. Have you and if so, did it go ok? I have no idea how to build them, but want to ... so I am interested to know how it went :-)
@@mrnexus8seven949 yea it went fine. after watching a few builds it ended up being pretty straightforward.
I build my first pc today using this guide. It posted and the only thing i had gotten wrong was that i didnt connect fan hub to sata connector, but now its working perfectly. Thanks alot for making this so detailed so i didnt need to watch 5 different videos 👍
Already built 3 during early 2000's. Watching this made me feel like a complete newbie. Much appreciated.
I just built my first ever PC without any major issue thanks to you sir - thank you
I've been reluctant to make my own build as it seems daunting! After having a Pre-Built PC for the last 4 years, I finally ordered everything and I am just waiting for this specific MB to arrive before I start putting it together.
Your videos are very informative and have definitely help me take the plunge and try this for myself!
Thanks from NI!
You are the one that helped me better understand everything about PC building and how to build my first PC! I literally couldn’t of done it without you! I’m glad you make videos like this and I watched every second of this video! I love it!
Tyvm Christopher, great information, I just need a Win 11 key provider for my PC, any ideas?
BNH Software, the best, Enjoy your new PC my friend!
@@permanM15 Thanks I'll try them out!
@@permanM15 It's true, they are very trustworthy, my whole family uses their software and had zero problems in years!!
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You're still The Man, Mr. Flannigan! It took me 3 days to watch the entire video (I can't watch anything, anywhere, for more than an hour or so 🙄), but watch it all I did. Your build (unexpectedly) caused me to wax nostalgic because my very first (SUCCESSFUL 😝) build was around the *ASUS ROG STRIX Z270E Gaming* motherboard, and it was *quite* an experience. Thanks again! 👍
Well done for making to the end, I had to split up the final watch through check as well
Man, BIG THANKS for such a complete and in depth tutorial. I just built my wife a PC today and your video really made it happen quite easily. George &Tricia- Portland, OR, USA
Ive watched many videos as a refresher for my next build and I’ll say yours are the most thorough. Good work sir
Amazing video, especially for a guy who built his last PC, 20 years ago! Thank you.
I'm currently doing a NV5 build and I've watched the video you did with that and now this one. You've helped me figure out a ton of things, I can't thank you enough lol
Just want to say THANK YOU. Your tutorial was life saver building my first pc. I just finished it and all is good! :D
yes its good this is the guy you are looking for when you are a beginner what a genius
I recently built a computer and your video was a huge help to me. Thank you for being so informative and thorough.
I think I didn't leave a comment back then, but I used this video to build my first pc, specially because I bought the lian li 216, and that made things so much easier, was kinda nervous at the time, but just by following the video along it made me feel more confident, so thank you very much for such an easy and very well detailed guide, since a lot of other youtubers just assume you kinda know all the basics or they usually don't include certain details, amazing work and once again tyvm!
You're a lifesaver. Your calm tone and thorough explanation and demonstration helped me through my first build. Thank you!
Great video, this a real boss, builded my pc, using 50%-60% of information of this video. Working well, no problems on pc(but I was really attentive and careful when builded it)
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Huge thanks! This is by far the best full build guide I've come across. I followed your steps and my new rig is up and running great.
Just made my first build with this video. Didn't run into any issues. Thank you x10000
Bro I stumbled onto this video and I realized we were using the same mother board, cooler and case I am so happy now as I know how to setup the cooler and the mother board
Great video, will no doubt be extremely helpful for a lot of people. Clear, detailed, excellent job! Can’t wait to see that 216 in stock in the UK. Seems like we’ve been waiting ages for it.
ive had it in my rig for months and im uk. got it from overclockers
Built my pc following this guide everything was the same except the cpu, gpu, and power supply and glad to say it powered on first try. (3060ti and AMD 7700)
Built my 1st PC from your videos on the o11 Air Mini! Great thermals, great build experience. My PC’s a beast!
Glad to hear it
I would like to thank you for conducting such a thorough and easy-to-follow video guide. This video was well organized and provided clear-cut concise instructions. I just finished my first build thanks to this video!
Building my first pc. Definitely will be using this video for help.
Just finished my first PC build this past weekend with this video on the other PC the entire 15 plus hours lol. Couldn't have done it without this video. Even ran into a hiccup on first boot but figured it out after a few minutes. Wish I could post a pic here!
Chris your channel is outstanding! I always have bought pre-builts and stayed away from hardware, but your vidoes inspired me and guided me to build my first pc this year. I love how much to provide a depth on explanation that is great for beginners, which is always matter of fact and doesn't make you feel bad for being newbie. The comprehensive details, including how to install windows at the end are just amazing, thank you!
Wow! this is how all build guides should be... Quality bro!
Just one question, my gpu has argb, would It be better plugging it into the MOBO rather then the hub? I would like it to show up in the MOBO software as my gpu and not the led strip that shows in your Asus software.
Cheers!
Building my first computer currently and your videos have helped immensely. Can’t thank you enough!
I learned how to build pc's when my wife wouldn't let me touch her first store bought pc. That was in 1995. Still at it.
Great video.
This video gave me the courage to build my first PC! Got a C5 error at first boot, but fixed it by pushing down the RAM stick on one side.
Wow, finally a comprehensive instructional with no fluff. Thank you, best TH-cam video ever!
Best PC build guide on TH-cam.
Really…thank you .. such videos deserve huge supports
I built my pc from scratch following you and everything went just like you mentioned
Thank you 🙏 ❤
That is exactly what I was looking for; thank you for taking the time to create this. The detail you went into has helped me.
You're very welcome!
Fantasic content yet again on a PC build giude the best on the net. A suggestion that I think is needed from you is a comprehensive guide of how to trouble shoot a pc once built that doesn't post !! or does post but then stops booting .ie..the typical error debug codes and boot issues explained well. Your the man to do it no doubt as I'm yet to see a video helping new pc builders that experience issues.. This knowledge would be just as essential as the build itself..debug codes OD /A2 ? and being unable to get into the BIOS for eg.. keep up the fab work Chris..
Thank you so much for this video! Thanks to you I not only learned about the components that make a pc run, I was able to build my own very first PC
Can describe how much I've enjoyed watching this guide, what makes it even more interesting that I am getting the same case + aio cooler, Thank you so so much, and I wish you all the best 🎉
Before my build I watched many vids from tech youtubers . I paused often , making many notes on paper so that I was as prepared as I could be for the moment of first boot ( the time when you cant access the net on your still windowless new PC to verify the steps in the process ) . Anyway , after all the heartstopping moments , it all came together .
I return here to thank you for your calm and concise manner of explanation . I think your tutorials are every bit as valuable as other more subscribed channels and I wish more lasting success for you . Thanks mate , I owe ya several beers :)
Tried a bunch of youtube tutorials and this one was the one that helped me finish my build!
another one of these "build as you see" i must say.first video i see covering both AMD and Intel side by side .absolutely great work.
I built my PC following along with Christophers Lian Li 216 build in December, flawless instructions, so happy with my build and 216 case
How is it working and what was your total spent
@@javiermartinez4946 Everything is marvelous! I got into a light overclocking, Gigabyte z790 Elite Ax is easy to navigate. For a first time builder and Chris's great step by step guide, I couldn't have gone wrong. ~ $1,900 US - Lian Li 216, XFX 6800XT, Gigabyte z790 Elite Ax, 13600k, Corsair RM1000x, G.Skill 6000, LG 165 Hz OLED monitor YUGE upgrade form GTX 970 MSI Dominator laptop (2015)
@@sotg671 that’s awesome! I wonder if that set up will be good for video streaming and editing….
Thanks! The best build video at least that I have seen. You take the time to provide additional information on what to I be done and how. But also take the time to go over what is critical or not, what can go wrong and how to fix it. Well done, the best! ...delivered with an interesting accent 🙂
Glad it was helpful!
What a very comprehensive video!
What a great tutorial. I haven't built PCs in 10 years and have recently decided I need a new machine, so finding your tutorial was mega helpful. Also, your presentation is perfect. It's not a show-off (like 80% of the other tutorials I've found), but informative and gets to the point. As concise as possible and as comprehensive as necessary. I have largely completed the computer and it's not your fault that my USB doesn't recognize memory sticks 😉
I am a bit late on this. Recently discovered this channel. You definitely have my sub Chris. What a brilliant guide this is. Although I am no stranger to upgrading PC components. I have never installed a motherboard etc from scratch, into a new case. I have ordered a new Antec NX416L case in White. Got a new motherboard coming for it, and a new M2 SSD drive and standard SSD drive. I will be migrating most of my other stuff into the new case, and this guide will be essential to help me do that. Thanks a lot mate.
Thank you so much for this video, finally got around to building a PC of my own and this video helped me get through without any problems!
Thanks for the video, I've been using it to help me finish my build which is regrettably a bit overconfident. I have a Lancoool III ARGB paired with the z790-E, MSI MEG AI1300P, and the icing on my frustration; Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420. I chose it cause there's an I9-13900K nested inside.
It's my second build since 2013, I barely finished high school back then and the build was with the assistance of my local retailer. Safe to say AIO was alien to me, and I only realized it too late that I need a whole walk-in closet to fit it neatly.
Didn't get a wink of sleep trying to find the one position that fit, let alone for the best airflow or noise. The factory suggested top-mounted exhaust won't do cause it's so dang thick that if I were to be stubborn about it the fans would be outside of the case with the top cover laying on top of it. In the end, I decided on the front-mount intake with it being a very tight fit, so much so that the radiator sits at the bottom and I just had to secure it with two screws to keep it standing straight. But then it presented another issue, the side panel won't close because the braided hose is a bit too stiff and poked out a bit outside the case dimension.
Amazing guide, bro!
Here nothing new for me, but i understand how it usefull for newbies.
But i am reccomend a little bit feature. It's more reliable in smaller case.
Connect CPU and 24ATX cable in motherboard before instalation, if they removable. Or use special holes for CPU cable and instal CPU cables, bcs in little bit lower cases you dont have free space for comfortable installation.
P.S. Sorry for my english, i hope everyone understand me.
I watched your vids without subscribing for a while now. After watching this specific vid, you are worth subscribing. Great video man. Thanks!
This is the first youtube video I actually press the like button for in years. Gooooood job for real.
It can't get more detailed than this. Enjoyed watching the whole thing
The most helpful knowledgeable and informative. He does not miss! Thanks Christopher please keep it going!
Amazing shots and music for completed build footage
Thank you for this guide, I used it to build my pc and I am so grateful for this guide. Great step by step explanation! Have a wonderful day!
Building a PC is like building one's own house. A nervous breakdown is almost guaranteed. But the one I built was fine running Linux. It was only after Windows was added to the mix that I was back at the so familiar routine, needing a complete reinstall every 2 weeks.
Thank you for taking your time to do this very detailed video, I'm planning on getting the 216 down the road. Our computer store here in Canada is Memory Express and they haven't had any in stock for awhile.
a 1200 watt PSU is crazy though
Your videos are amazing I always use them when building and always use them to teach my friends .
I've never had the courage to build my own pc but I have lately been pondering it, and these guides are certainly the best I have yet seen. As a complete noob at this kind of thing, I appreciate the step by step guide. What I'd like to know is how to get everything on my current SSD (it's a square one, not a NVME) into a new build ... I mean, is it as easy as installing it into a new pc or do I have to do something special? Plus I am not keen to buy Windows again (I have Win10) so would like to xfer that too, but tbph I have literally no idea how to do this. Step by step help for me and others like me would be really useful for anyone wanting to transfer current drives into new machines so it works as before.
I have to say the Lian Li cases are tremendous, so I'd use one of those.
You can just plug in the old SSD into the new system and it will boot right up. I would first uninstall the old motherboard-specific drivers and software. Then, move the drive onto the new computer and then install the drivers and software for the new hardware.
Now the problem you may face is Windows activation. The license agreement that you didn't read but still agreed to prohibits you from moving a Windows install to a new computer. If your copy of Windows is activated with a retail key, you can move the license to a new computer. However, if it is an OEM key, the license agreement states that the key has to stay with the computer and cannot be transferred. In reality, what will happen is that you get an "Activate Windows" watermark and the personalization settings will be disabled. Everything else works the same as if you paid for a license.
Thanks for the hard work in putting this comprehensive guide together 👍
Excellent video! I really appreciate your efforts and the detail.
Glad you liked it and thanks
HOLY CR@P, DUDE you explained the m2 slots on this board BETTER than ASUS and pretty much every other video I watched, THANK YOU MAN!!!!!! Liked/subbed!!
Found this site yesterday. I really like the content.
Thanks
Just an addition to Storage Explanation, games do benefit greatly with SSD, especially M.2. While it does not improve FPS, it does however improves the game's loading way more faster than HDD, especially to open-world and First Person Shooter such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and other MMO games.
Thank you Chris, just in time for my build in the coming weeks!
Your welcome
This is probably a stupid question, but I am going to ask it anyway. Given that we know the following:
1) Using cooler outside air and setting up the AIO fans in an 'intake' configuration works better for AIO efficiency and temperatures.
2) Air inside the case will be hotter than outside due to motherboard components, radiant heat from CPU, graphics card, ram, storage etc.
3) Air that has already interacted with the AIO radiator will also be warmer than air pre-AIO radiator.
Why do modern cases not simply design an AIO storage slot that doesn't interact with internal air space of the case? For example, if there was a mounting on top of the case which was sideways for the AIO to slot into with fans blowing over the radiator, but not into or out of the case, and a port for the water tubes to extend into the case down to the CPU. Wouldn't that avoid both negative situations that could be caused by the existence of the AIO (either drawing already warm air from the case and being less efficient for AIO cooling, or dumping warmer air heated by the AIO radiator into the case if set up as an intake).
I feel like the only downside would be that "you have fairly strong fans blowing sideways near your PC" but it shouldn't be any more or less noisy than the normal configuration options. Functionally you could also argue that a larger case could have 2 separate air chambers, but that seems less reasonable than simply mounting the AIO externally in such a fashion that it doesn't blow into or draw from the case itself.
From that perspective most cases are designed in a backwards thinking way, there is a lot of wasted space where older systems stored disc drives, which at this point are generally useless compared to modern m.2 drives. That storage space and the excess open case space could be repurposed toward a completely segregated "coolant" space.
Deepcool coming in with another awesome AIO design! I have the Castle right now because it was so distinct. If I don't build my next one I'll get that for sure!
Very quiet. Their pumps always are
bro has the best guides on yt
Great video for the layman. I love TH-camrs like this whose sole aim is to help people.👍👏👌
OMG the best PC build video ever 👏👏👏
Interesting ROT(rule of thumb)1:15:41 fan faces suck, simplest way to remember what position to place the fans
Thank you so much! I absolutely love how straight forward you are, detailed very smooth.
For people watching this video: With PSUs they are most efficient at 50% load so add up how much wattage all your computer parts use and then double it and that is the wattage your PSU needs to be at. So for example most modern ATX motherboards will use maybes 84w to 100w, an Intel i7 13700k uses 125w, a 3060ti 8GB uses 200w. I believe 3.5" HDDs use about 6w each, not sure about 2.5" SSDs but it is probably roughly the same. Also factor in any RGB/fan hubs you might be using. With these parts you will probably be using 425 to 450w so you need at least 850w PSU though a 1000w PSU would be better. Hope that helps, people.
@bruh
Motherboard = 84w
CPU = 65 to 254w depending on whether you buy a K or non K processor and if you overclock or not
SSD = 6 to 10w
HDD = 8w
Fans(including a fan controller) = up to 29w
Arc A770 or 3060ti = 225w
You could get away with a 600w PSU but it would be running near 100% and the fan would be spinning non stop which means you would be wasting 10% to 20% electric due to heat. 850w would be better. 1000w would be even better. 1200w would be perfect. Even higher wattage your PSU's fan might never start spinning up. I suppose it depends on how much money you want to spend on a PSU.
This video is basically perfect! Thanks for taking time making it!
Thanks so much for your videos man, im actually gonna get my parts by may 9 and im for sure use your video you explain really well luckily i bough the exact same case so yeah great to see
You are the absolutely best guide I have ever found. Thank You so much for all your work..
The power panel cables are working me. I had 3 left over. I've connected the audio, CPU, MOBO cables. Not sure what the other 3 are (from your video, I figured out: syst fan cable, USB-C cable, and SATA cable to hook up case fans, finally, to make the 3 work.
(Also, I do know that I've got to connect the small power panel cable to Syst Fan 1 (?) on my MOBO to make the case fans work? MSI Pro Z690-A Wifi board.)
Thanks for this video on how to connect those power panel cables! I needed it! lol
Back in school again. Excellent class. Thank you..
Absolutely great. So much useful information.
Great video again Chris. I'm stuck at the crossroads of do I want a new desk top or do I want a new laptop.
I seem to get so far with one and then decide I should get the other.
Keep up the good work, well researched and explained as normal.
Thanks, not an easy decision
Thank you so much for this video! It helped me build my first PAC in over 15 years, your the man!
Thank you nearly put my extra ssd in that m.2_3 😮
Just wanted to say thanks. I have the same MOBO so it helped to visually see and confirm each step with your video as reference.
Love your videos man. I will be buying this case very soon. Really liked your review video of it
It's hard to beat
Best video I've ever seen
Thank you
This video will help a lot when I start my build coming weeks
I was looking for a guide like this. Thank you for making it so clear.