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How to Build a Computer from Scratch: Complete Blueprint
What To Expect and What You Will Take Away
Welcome (0:23)
Benefits of Building Your Own Computer vs. Buying One Pre-built (2:27)
Assessing Your Needs: Start planning for your build
What Will You Demand From Your Computer?
Consider and Set Your Budget (0:56)
Functions of the Machine: How a Computer Works
Learning About Components
Walk-through of a Computer's Inner Hardware (2:27)
The Motherboard (1:11)
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) (1:56)
What Is RAM? (0:54)
The Power Supply (1:08)
Learn About Storage Devices
What is a Dedicated Graphics Card? (1:45)
Optical Drives; Do You Need One?
Optimizing Airflow with Case Fans (1:04)
Hardware review
How to Choose Your Components
Best Sources for Buying Computer Hardware (1:53)
Consider Your Motherboard (2:33)
AMD vs Intel
Choosing your Ideal Motherboard (12:36)
Choosing the Appropriate CPU (5:52)
Finding the Perfect Case (3:25)
Getting the RAM You Need (4:44)
Choosing the Right Storage Device (4:26)
Acquiring a Suitable PSU (3:31)
Optional Components to Consider
Finding the Right Graphics Card for your Needs
Shopping for Your Perfect Graphics Card (3:55)
Aftermarket CPU cooling devices (7:27)
Extra Case Fans (1:48)
Computer Accessories: The functions of I/O devices
Input/Output Devices (1:23)
Finding the Right Monitor
Choosing your Keyboard/Mouse
Acquiring All Tools Needed for Your Build
Time To Start The Build: Install all hardware necessary to run a computer
Quick Run-Through before Commencing your Build (2:44)
Prepare the Case for Installation (1:27)
Installing the Motherboard (3:26)
Installing the CPU & Heatsink w/ Fan (4:51)
Note: Installing Aftermarket CPU Cooling Device
Installing RAM Sticks (2:19)
Installing your Storage Device(s) (2:59)
Installing Case Fans (2:18)
Installing Power Supply (3:22)
Installing Graphics Card (3:18)
Computer Wiring: Wire everything in the case like an expert
Wiring Overview (2:04)
Wiring the PSU (5:25)
Wiring Case buttons (Power button, USB ports, Audio ports.. etc) (9:29)
Connecting the SATA Cable(s) and Heatsink (3:42)
Check & Re-Check!
Test your build (2:52)
Did Something Go Wrong?
Installing your Operating System: Install an OS Onto a Bare Computer
Congrats! Whats Next?
BIOS and Installing the OS
Congratulations!
Check & Re-Check!
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