How to build a Gaming PC? No Bullsh*t Guide

If you want to build a gaming PC, you will know everything that you need to know after watching this video. These are the components that make up a PC. Processor, motherboard, graphics card, SSD, RAM, PC case, power supply, and CPU cooler. I'm going to tell you everything that you need to know about these components in order of importance. Firstly, let me tell you how to pick the graphics card. There are three things that you need to pay attention to. The

GPU, the brand and model, and the graphics card processor compatibility. I will talk about the third one in the processor section. Let's look at the first two for now. GPU is the graphics chip inside the graphics card. It dictates how well the graphics card performs, which is why it's very important in a gaming PC. The component that you should set aside the most amount of budget for is the GPU, or rather the graphics card. The two things

you need to focus on here are how up-to-date the GPU is and how performant it is in games. Up-to-date GPUs have newer technologies, so they can offer better performance and consume less power while doing so. But the newest GPU isn't always the most performant. For example, even though the RTX 3070 is an older GPU, it's more powerful than the 4060. Yet another example, the GTX 1080 Ti performs similarly to the RTX 3060, but consumes way more power compared to it. The only way to determine which GPU is more powerful is by checking gaming tests and GPU comparisons. Besides this,

you can also ask for help on forums. Now, let's move on to the second thing you need to pay attention to when choosing a graphics card. Brand and model. Brands take the GPU I've just mentioned and sell it after making additions in areas such as cooling. The

cooling performance of a graphics card is measured by the noise levels and the temperatures. The quieter and cooler, the better it is. I've told you everything that you need to know about graphics card brands and models in two tier list videos in this channel. Now, I

want to recommend you graphics cards, but to do so, I need to know your budget, which is why I'll mostly recommend cards that offer high performance for their price. The Intel ARB 580. It's one of the best cards that has come out in recent years that also offers great performance despite being affordable. It has a performance between the RTX 4060 and the RTX 460Ti. The temperatures of the card are pretty good across all models. My second

recommendation is the AMD RX7Y700 XT. It is way more powerful than the RTX 460Ti and it has a performance similar to the 4070. The prices of AMD cards vary a lot depending on the country you live in. In

terms of models, all of them have good cooling performance. You can go with any one of them. RX970 XT. This card has been a hot topic lately. I really like this card, but its prices in Europe are too high. It has a performance similar to the RTX 5070Ti. As it's a new graphics card, it's too early to recommend models. Now, it's time for the

processor. There are three things you need to pay attention to when picking a processor. The first one is the processor graphics card bottleneck that I postponed earlier. The second is

processor performance. And lastly, socket compatibility. First of all, let me tell you about the processor and graphics card bottleneck. If the processor and graphics card performance isn't well balanced, you won't be able to get enough performance from games. Either the graphics card or the processor will perform worse than it should. We call this drop in performance a bottleneck. The bottleneck percentage

is often directly proportional to the amount of FPS we lose. For example, if the GPU usage is at 85% and the CPU usage is at 99% while gaming, you can get 85 FPS in a game, you should be getting 100 FPS from, equal to a loss of 15%. Because of this, you need to pick a processor that can support the graphics card sufficiently. To find the right

processor, you can check out the Passmark top gaming score list. The processors in this list are sorted by their performance in games, meaning the higherranked processor's gaming performance is better than the processor that's ranked lower on the list. You need to pick a processor within your budget that's as high up on this list as possible. After picking your processor,

check gaming test videos on YouTube that feature the graphics card and the processor you chose. For example, there are a lot of videos about the RTX 4060 and Ryzen 5 5600 Duo. Check the usage percentages in the test. You won't have any issues if the bottleneck percentage doesn't exceed 10% or at most 15%. Now, let's talk about processor performance.

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There are tests where both processors outperform each other. So, when choosing a processor, you should check its performance in the games you plan to play. Lately, Intel processors haven't been in a very good position, but that's a topic for another video. Now, let's move on to socket compatibility. The

part of the processor that connects to the motherboard is called the CPU socket, and the motherboard socket and processor must be compatible. For example, you can't install a processor compatible with an AM4 socket into an AM5 motherboard. The socket is more related to the motherboard, but I'm talking about it here as it concerns the processor as well. Also, there is the subject of socket longevity. Socket longevity refers to how long a socket stays compatible with new processors. If a socket is longasting, it will support the processors the manufacturer is going to release in the future, meaning that it allows you to upgrade your processor to a newer one without also upgrading your motherboard. If you want a socket

with high longevity, you should turn towards processors and motherboards with the AM5 socket. The socket that the processor is compatible with should be listed on the page where you're buying it. If you want me to give you a processor recommendation, I mostly recommend you go with AMD processors. They released really successful processors, especially with the Ryzen series. Their socket longevity and the performance is better compared to their competitor Intel. If your budget is tight, I can recommend the Ryzen 57500F or the Ryzen 57600. They are similar

processors. Just try not to go with the 7600X. The 7600X tends to overheat and doesn't perform well with the stock CPU cooler. While I don't recommend it all

that much, you can go with the Intel Core i5 13400F and the i514400F, which offer similar performance to the 7500F. Their prices can sometimes be cheaper than AMD processors. If you can increase your budget by a bit more, the Ryzen 7 9700X is a great processor for its price. Now, let's talk about the SSD. There are a

lot of things you need to pay attention to in this component, but to not confuse you, I won't tell you about all of these one by one. Instead, I recommend that you get help from the forums. You can get SSD recommendations suited for your build by creating a thread on a forum. I

only want you to know these. The SSD you buy should be at least 1 TB. Considering the size of modern games, SSDs below 1 TB might not be enough. Over time, you might have to delete stuff to free up space. Besides this, some SSD

manufacturers are way better than others. For example, Samsung is one of the best SSD manufacturers and they have many successful SSDs, but some of them are more advantageous in terms of price. So, you should definitely browse forums for the SSD that you want to buy. Besides this, there are PCI Express versions on SSDs. It's a good idea to pick an SSD that has the same version of PCI Express as the motherboard because this version dictates the speed limits of the SSD. PCI Express 3.0 SSDs can reach speeds up to 3500 megabytes per second and PCI Express 4.0 SSDs can

reach speeds up to 7,500 megabytes per second. For example, you can install a 4.0 SSD on a 3.0 motherboard, but you won't achieve its maximum speed since the motherboard's data bus is limited to PCI Express 3.0 speeds. This applies to the other way around as well. You can install a PCI Express 3.0 SSD on a 4.0 0

motherboard, but you will only be able to get PCI Express 3.0 speeds. You won't gain any additional speed benefits. There is also a PCI Express 5.0 version, but I think it's too expensive for the average consumer. I know I went into too much detail again, but you can get help from forums. Now, let me give you some

SSD recommendations. These two SSDs are essentially the same with only the brands differing. Their speeds and quality are more than sufficient. If you can increase your budget by a bit more, this SSD can be a good choice as well. It's a very highquality SSD. Let's move

on to the most crucial component, the one that can fry your entire PC instead of just affecting its performance, the power supply. You need to be very careful when choosing a power supply. As I mentioned before, for the SSD, I recommend seeking advice from forums on the power supply as well. This way,

you'll find out which PSUs are the highest quality and best suited for your build. Don't worry, I won't tell you to get help from forums and then go on to explain a bunch of things like I did for the SSDs. In short, just focus on these. You should choose a PSU with a higher wattage than what your build requires. To find out how many watts your PC requires, you can use PSU calculator websites. By the way, the quality of the PSU is very important. Lowquality PSUs can damage your PC. I now want to make

some PSU recommendations. I can recommend this as an affordable 650 W PSU. It's a very highquality PSU. And if you have a high budget and you want a higher capacity power supply, you can pick this one instead. Now, let's move on to the motherboard. There are five things you need to consider when choosing a motherboard. The compatibility with your processor, the chipset, the number and versions of ports, and finally, the VRM quality.

Let's start with processor compatibility. As I mentioned earlier, when talking about processors, we look at the socket to determine if a processor and motherboard are compatible with each other. You can only install an AM4 processor on an AM4 motherboard. The chipset defines the segment of the motherboard. Motherboards with different

chipsets have different features. Chipsets generally have better features with each new generation, but sometimes an older chipset can be better than a newer one. Therefore, we can't say something clear like the newer one is always better. This is a long video subject in itself. So to avoid making the video longer, I can show the rankings between chipsets this way. The number of ports on the motherboard and their versions are important, too. Like the PCI Express

version in the SSD, the port versions can limit the connection speed, so it is important to pay attention to it. You might not always find this information on the website you're buying from, but you can check the motherboard manufacturer's website instead. Lastly, you should pay attention to the VRM on the motherboard. The VRM is a circuit

that regulates the voltage supplied to the processor. As the phase count and amp rating increase, it will be able to support more powerful processors. If you want to use a high-end processor that consumes a lot of power, you need to pay attention to the VRM. Hardware unboxed comparison videos are great for understanding the VRM and the general quality of a motherboard. Besides that,

you can also get help from forums. I'm going to recommend some motherboards, but it's not right to make recommendations because you need to pick one based on your needs. These recommendations might not be the right option for you. With its $120 price tag on Newegg, this can be a pretty good choice if you're looking for an affordable motherboard. Additionally, I recommend this if you're looking for a more futureproof motherboard. Let me

also recommend a motherboard for Intel processors. As the socket longevity is shorter on the Intel side, I don't recommend investing too much. This motherboard can be a good choice due to its features and quality. Let's jump

into the RAM. When it comes to RAM, there are three things you need to pay attention to. The DDR version, the capacity, and the megahertz and CL values. Like the socket for the

processor, you can determine the compatibility of RAM and a motherboard by checking the DDR version. You can install a DDR4 RAM on a DDR4 motherboard. Regardless of your use case, whether it's gaming or web browsing, the RAM capacity is something you should pay attention to. Nowadays, you should at least go with 16 GB of RAM, though it would be much better if you went with 32 GB instead. That way,

you'll be ready for upcoming games, too. To determine a RAM speed, you need to look at the MHz and CL values. The MHz value should be high, and the CL value should be low. Since DDR5 RAMs still have stability issues, 6000 MHz CL30 RAM is the most suitable option. Quick tip. If you're thinking of buying DDR4 RAM, you should use dual channel. But what is dual channel RAM and what does it do? Dual channel RAM improves performance by using two 8 GB RAM sticks instead of one 16 GB RAM stick. At the end of the day,

you still have 16 GB of RAM, but with more performance than a single RAM stick. This is not necessary for DDR5 RAM as DDR5 RAM already operates like dual channel RAM. They don't require dual channel. Now, let me give you a few

RAM recommendations. If you are looking for an affordable DDR5 RAM, I recommend the Patriot Viper Venom series. There is also a RGB variant for a little bit more expensive. If you want a DDR5 32 GB RAM, I once again recommend the Patriot Viper Venom series. They are really

affordable. I'm recommending this as there are compatibility issues above speeds of 6,000 MHz. If you're looking for a cheap and highquality DDR4 RAM, you can buy this. They are very highquality RAMs. This DDR4 32 GB RAM is really affordable, too. Now, next up is the case. There are three things you

need to pay attention to when picking a case. Firstly, the dimensions. Secondly, the airflow. And lastly, the pre-installed fan count. All components

of the PC are placed inside the case. Therefore, it is very important for the parts to be able to fit inside it. Do not pick a case without checking the length of your graphics card, the size of your motherboard, and the size of your CPU cooler. The only function of a

case that could be considered important is the air flow. The air needs to comfortably enter the case, and later the hot air needs to be exhausted. If the air flow isn't good, components will overheat and performance will worsen. For good air flow, it's important that the front panel of the case has a mesh design. Additionally, some cases come with pre-installed fans. These fans have

a major effect on the air flow. If you pick a case with at least three pre-installed fans, you won't have to make additional spending towards extra fans. I won't make any suggestions for cases because case selection is mostly about personal preference. Next up is the CPU cooler. I sorted the components by their order of importance, but I wasn't really sure where to place the CPU cooler. There are three things you

need to pay attention to in CPU coolers. The processor and cooler compatibility, the type of cooler, and the dimensions. The socket that I mentioned in the motherboard and processor sections also comes into play when picking a CPU cooler. You may face compatibility issues if the necessary brackets are not included with the CPU cooler. Make sure

to check out which brackets are included with the CPU cooler you buy. Quick tip, AM4 socket coolers can also be installed on AM5 processors. If you already have an AM4 compatible CPU cooler, you can use it for AM5 processors as well. Additionally, the CPU cooler you choose also depends on the processor you plan to use. While the stock cooler is sufficient for the 12100F, you'll need a more powerful cooler for the 12700 KF.

The required cooling capacity is usually determined by the TDP rating. For a processor with a TDP of 105 watts, a cooler rated for the same TDP should be sufficient. You have to watch review videos on YouTube if you want a good CPU cooler. I'm not too sure about recommending forums on this one. A lot

of forum users think liquid cooling is much better than air cooling. Now, let's take a look at the different types of CPU coolers. There are two main types of cooling, air cooling and liquid cooling. While liquid cooling should be used for high-end processors, air cooling can be used for mid-range processors, some high-end air coolers can also be used for powerful processors. Reminder, air coolers provide similar performance to 240 mm liquid coolers. If you're on a

budget, opting for air cooling makes more sense. I think that liquid cooling is mainly useful for processors that tend to overheat. Other than that, it doesn't make much sense. I also need to tell you about CPU cooler dimensions. Not all coolers are in the same dimensions. The cooler needs to be able

to fit the case. When choosing air coolers, you should pay attention to the height of the cooler. For liquid coolers, you should consider the radiator size and sometimes the radiator thickness. You can find this information on the cooler manufacturer's website.

Let's move on to the CPU coolers I recommend. I recommend this as the cheapest recommendation. While other coolers at the same price have four heat pipes, this one comes with six heat pipes. If your budget is a little bit higher, you should definitely pick this one. It performs better than most 240mm

liquid coolers. You can buy this, too, which is one of the best air coolers. It is a really powerful cooler for its price. If you are determined to buy an affordable liquid cooler, the Intermax Lickmax Flow series is pretty good for its price. And if you want a high-end liquid cooler, you can pick this one. Now you know everything there is to know about PC parts. But besides these, there

is one more really important thing that you need to know about. Never, but never buy all parts from a single store. You can find the same part for much cheaper on different stores. PC part picker can be useful, but feel free to browse other websites you know and trust. Also, if you don't want to make any mistakes or overspend on any components, share all the parts you picked on a forum before buying them. Get opinions from other

users. They might recommend a better part and prevent you from overspending. All right, let's finish the video slowly. Just one last thing. If you want to keep your browsing safe while looking up all these parts, PIAVVPN has you covered. Links in the description. If you like the video, don't forget to hit the like button. If not, feel free to

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