The video is very long, I had to watch it in several parts hahahahaha but it's very good, thanks man, but can you help me on how to get Windows 11 and the full Office?
I was about to complain about the lack of Linux-wizardry on this one but saying that "if you complain about that you already know how to install Linux" is probably the single most fair point you could raise here. Touché LTT.
I started watching this video thinking "this is just for those people who've never done anything in their computer before" but after having seen it and having over 25 years experience with building computers and all of that actually learnt a thing or two! What's not a video that I watch completely? Definitely something worth to send to family members when they need to troubleshoot or set up their first PC
Really thorough and useful guide for setting up a new gaming PC. I appreciate the easy-to-follow step by step instructions and attention to detail. A must-watch for any new PC owners or builders.
@@tabbyteacatAs an AI language model, I cannot “write a super duper human sounding comment”, without extra context. Could you please explain more about your needs?
@@PoweredUP_ It's infotainment imo, if I wanna see a lecture I watch a lecture but this is fun AND informative, what could you possibly say against that, if, like in this case, seriousness and clarity are where they belong.
@PoweredUP_ yea most of the cuts are for the next generation tkitok audience, not me, but some are hilarious. A necessary concession to maintain their size.
@@PoweredUP_this is for people who don’t know what they’re doing, and having a stern and serious tone throughout the video is really boring and anxiety inducing. The last thing I need when I’m anxious about something is someone NOT being lax. As someone who has issues with attention, it is far harder to miss a detail when the video is lively and catchy vs when it’s droning on and I blank out. I think the cuts also allow a more visual type of learning, not everyone is an audio learner
I love the "Linux users... I love you, but you already know how to install Linux. Come on." I mean, I think now more than ever more people are considering switching to Linux based desktop operating systems than ever before, but even then the linux community is essentially a very special group of geeky nerds (and I LOVE THAT). I think your videos on daily driving linux and gaming on linux are a good start for getting people into it, though I think an actual overview or guide for Debian, Red Hat and Arch based systems (the most common distributions, or forks of distributions that you'll run into) would be nice for people who are interested in making the switch, or at the very least dipping their toes into the world of Linux. Of course, many people have already done that, but you guys have the resources and the audience to make a big impact, and I think you guys would really knock it out of the park. Anyways, fantastic video guys!
here's your obligatory comment to boost your mesage because... I agree! and he should probably go even further in demystifying Linux like explaining what desktops a Linux system can use or how basic commands work in case you need to install or troubleshoot something!
It's another high effort, slow burner like "How to build a PC". Views will be low for a while but it will pay off in the end like their other multi host video's.
There are many sellers and free tools available to activate Windows. I tried several sources but they all stopped working after a couple of months. After dip research I found a great company and haven't had any issues since.
When I first encountered these, It took me at least an 10-15 minutes to figure that it was a cable dangling by my fan, and it took me nearly an hour to figure out what was coil whine. I don’t even need the video, I wish I just saw this comment way back then
I do like when LTT does a more simple video that's not so extravagant every now and again. THis is something that will stand the test of time... or at least for a pretty long time
Tip for LTT: @4:45 you should use more visuals to explain what you mean by motherboard port vs. Graphics card port. Some might not know how to identify them on their computer.
You helped me build my first self built PC, going between your video and exact references of my own hardware- now I'll be referring to this video to help with software. Thank you for your consice and (truly) helpful videos.
This is the part I dread the most about getting a new PC, setting it up correctly... You need a checklist to make sure you did everything... It would be great if someone with mad organization and office sheet skills could make a checklist including everything on this video and publish it online for the community.
this is why linus tech tips is the best!! thank u so much!!! i'm going to go through the steps with my pc again just so I could make sure that i set it up properly!! literally, thank u so so so much again!
I really appreciate these types of videos, they aren’t exactly useful for me, but for someone who doesn’t understand all of this computer stuff it’s really key for understanding. Thank you.
it's a great video that you can recommend to a friend or family member. and might just be the gateway video for them that leads them down the rabbit hole.
I understand computer stuff, but it's still useful to watch a comprehensive walk-through. Mabe you know 95% of the info already, but that 5% is still something.
Downloading windows 11 has turned out to be THE HARDEST part of building my new pc. After DAYS of troubleshooting, this video going over everything has been a god send 🙏
Switched from desktop to gaming laptop a year ago. Always wondered why sometimes my mouse would just stop working and would have to sleep the computer for several minutes and wake up for it to be recognized again. Disabling USB selective suspend finally fixed that. Thank God.
Recent swap user too. There is a setting for when you close your lid to not turn off PC or put it to sleep. Its the most helpful tool ive found cause i use a 42" 4k tv as my monitor, so i close my lid to keep dust off the laptop insides. All external mouse keyboard so i dont ruin the built in one. just have to game at 60fps 4k rather than 144hz 1080p but its worth it on a 42 inch i think
@@imtoxicAF that definitely is a lifesaver when I connect to a TV. But my problem was that if I was watching a long video with the lid open and not actively using my USB mouse, it would assume that it’s an active I guess and just cut input until I did a sleep or restart. Trackpad would still work fine, but when I have my laptop, not on the go, I generally have a USB mouse and keyboard plugged in and it was driving me nuts that the mouse would just stop working sometimes. lol
@@Quadzillart yeah it prob does that in device manager power settings for that input. but i think it could be default in your bios too. maybe windows latches on some of those bios settings from usb sleep mode. theres always like more than one way to skin a cat ive been told
I’ve built 3 pc’s and would consider myself pretty well read in computers and tech and I still was able to learn a couple of things from this video. Well done guys!
I use OpenRGB to manage all the lighting for my peripherals. The GUI isn't as pretty or as easy to use as the those mainstream ones; but it's extremely lightweight, extremely configurable with plugins, and It will work with all my hardware with a single plugin that barely uses any resources in my system tray.
When putting the PC on the floor on carpet, I’d recommend getting an inexpensive laminated shelf from your local hardware store. You can get one that’s just slightly larger than the case’s footprint, and it gives you vastly improved airflow. Plus, you can slide the entire shelf on carpet when you need to access the back, without having to lift it up.
This is similar to what I've been doing for years. I take a cheap 20.5 x 20.5 x 2 table top (the kind where the legs have screws that drive directly into the bottom of the top) and have it resting on top of the carpet next to my TV. This also limits the size of the case I can get, but it's not that big of a deal since I want my case to be on the smaller side for the times I have to move it next to my desk. The carpet itself is not very thick either, and regular vacuuming really keeps the dust buildup really low. Only ever have to clean the filter maybe every six weeks.
I was about to complain about the lack of Linux-wizardry on this one but saying that "if you complain about that you already know how to install Linux" is probably the single most fair point you could raise here. The same applies to Gentoo. If you are demanding a Gentoo guide, chances are you realistically don't need a Gentoo guide.
@@Finkelfunk Yes because the very reason that you need to be a "wizard" to do this is BECAUSE there' no wide-audience tutorials that are easy to follow for this stuff. They could've done that here and actually solved the problem but instead they're perpetuating it
@@ThompYT The thing is that unless you go for Arch, Gentoo or Void the installation is easier than windows (at leas IMO) it's just a simple wizard, faster and smaller than the Windows install stuff. For example, Pop_Os! Basically installs itself, the hardest thing to do is choose your keyboard layout or partition layout (which you also have to do in Windows and I think is easier with GParted), in case of distros like Arch and that... the books are really good, the archwiki is awesome and the gentoo handbook is incredible, a bit hard to navigate at first but once you know your system it's masive, and this guide is for first time install, so yeah although I think they should have shown some linux distro like Mint, I don't think they should show distros which are for learning or power users.
You should have mentioned the windows HDR calibration tool used to calibrate the min/max nits of the display and how it needs done per display. It makes a very large difference in the HDR quality in Windows 11 (I don't believe Windows 10 supports this HDR calibration, at least it didn't on the version I tested yesterday) Edit: just finished the video and this is my ONLY criticism of the video. Overall wow! Very informative video! Very well done LMG team!
Linus’s voice always felt familiar in some way, but I could never figure it out. The beginning of this video finally made me realize he reminds me of Claptrap from Borderlands 😂
This is way more complicated to the average newbie than you guys think. A lot of the things you have suggested are more meant for somewhat seasoned PC enthusiasts. Even I (not an enthusiast. but avid watcher) find some of the things in this video confusing and daunting, as they show so many different types of configurations and options that most likely won't apply to me or most users at all.
As the family tech support guy™ I can confidently say this is one of the greatest tech guides, and a perfect companion for your fabulous "the last guide you ever need" I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the LTT team, your work is greatly appreciated.
I'm a 17 year old pc enthusiast from India with minimum resources. It was just recent that my father got me a pc case with ARGB fans. But I just installed the cable from the hub to the M.B. 2 days ago but I was unable to make the RGB work With RGB fusion in which the fans did not show up and pressing the mb button on the Hubs remote just made the fans rgb start up once for half a second and then turn off for it to turn back on 2 seconds later. I was unable to fix it for the past 2 days but after watching the video and learning about Signal RGB it randomly works! I also learned a lot of new things like how to stress test and monitor temps and stuff alike. I'm very grateful to this channel and everyone who works so hard to make such awesome, entertaining and informative videos. Please keep making Such awesome videos and thank you for teaching me everything I know about pcs.
I like to think i know my way around windows better than the average person, but a few of these i didnt even know about. Like OOBE. I had no idea you could actually disable the requirement for a microsoft acct. I know you can bypass it by leaving your ethernet unplugged and any wifi antennas removed during setup, which is what I do. But occasionally you still get prompts to set it up, which sometimes does this weird split/merge account "feature" where it either creates an entirely new user on your pc or does some unholy mishmash of what you had before and whats on your microsoft acct if you do set one up. It is so nice to be able to just remove the requirement entirely.
Since I know y'all read the comments here's an idea. How to setup a PC for kids. What software to install, uninstall. Paid or free parental controls etc.
Parental controls are built into Windows. Software to install: nothing, whatever they wanna play. Software to uninstall: anything you don't want them to have. Hope this helps.
@corataylor2205 yeah I know but I mean alternatives if you don't want to use the Microsoft family thing. Or if you want tighter controls or monitoring without literally hovering over them while they use it. While keeping it "kid friendly "
@@evicous9735idk why these guys were such arses for, anyways Microsoft does have its own app for parental controls named Microsoft family safety, you can see how long your kids are on individual apps and can set time limits and much more
The timing of this video is insane! My dad just bought a new computer, and I’m going to help set it up with him literally tonight. Didn’t know about the command for skipping Microsoft account setup. Went to search for it and this video came up, thanks a ton!!
Openrgb is also a good alternative to multiple rgb controlling software, doesn’t detect everything but is pretty lightweight and i believe still in active development
I never understood why people think using a camera to take a picture of your face is more secure than a good password. Instead of somebody needing to go to the trouble of stealing your password all they need is a half decent picture of your face to get in.
My God this video confused the hell out of me. I never remembered there being so many technically complex steps. Especially with driver installation, it seems like he installed everything twice. I love Linus but this video completely lost me. It's so fast paced, it's like a setup speed race or something. I thought it was supposed to be for novice users trying to learn and understand. Hopefully I can find a more in-depth tutorial where someone slowly takes you through it without talking a mile a minute and flashing to a bunch of different screens. This video was a panic attack.
@@danulispharonis778 No you're not. I've been building again recently. Some pretty high end machines in fact, and I didn't have to do anything near what they do in the software installation department. Aside from updating the bios with a flash drive, as long as you correctly install Windows and run Windows update fully, then you can usually run the software installer that is specifically made you your Mobo, which will install unique drivers Windows misses, your good. Then it's just a matter of correctly tweaking your BIOS settings for optimal performance and then doing the same in Windows settings. It's not the open heart surgery this video describes. Only other thing I can think to say is be careful using your mobos software installer (for me MSI Center) because it can install bloatware if not careful and most of them are pretty crappy in general for your system. They are good for a first check, but afterwards I uninstall them and let Windows do the work, then I just pay attention to my Mobo manufacturer website from time to time to see if there were any big updates for my board that windows has not kept me current on, but its not usually necessary as long as your system is running good. Don't think you're dumb, you could do this, it's not hard.
At 15:25 you say that you'd have a link to download Windows in the description, but you may have forgotten to add it. The video is great though, thank you for your work!
29:45 careful with different scaling on multiple monitors, there are programs that don't like it, and look blurry, when moving a window between the screens, or completely black out
I recently bought 4 tb m.2 drive and after installing windows, after 20-60 mins of playing video games on it my PC shuts down and after 1 min restarts. I ran stress tests, disk scans, checked psu voltages, temperatures, and everything seems fine. I returned it for a replacement, but do you have an idea what might had been causing that? I am waiting for their side and in a week or so will hopefully get a replacement to test it out, but I am scared I will run into the same problem again. Motherboard: MSI Z590 Unify in slot m_1 The Disk: 4tb GoodRam PX700
Only clicked on the video to say that the “the last guide you’ll ever need” sounds like the MIB movie when the dude gets his new suit “The last suite you’ll ever wear” something along those lines
I literally just built my pc a day before this came out. i wish i had hold off a few days, this vid would have saved so many headaches. good watch though, glad to see i did everything right.
This is a great guide and includes most of the things that I also do right after setting up a PC and installing Windows. I would greatly appreciate such a guide focusing on Linux Mint instead. IMO that is pretty much the most solid replacement for Windows offering a great mix between familiarity and control over the system. Especially since Windows 10 will be EOL in just a year, I have a gut feeling that more people will be moving to Linux than ever.
I doubt it. I think the people who will switch to Linux more or less already know it exists. Most people who have to watch videos like this likely have no idea that Linux even exists. Then you have the issue of familiarity. You can argue that Linux has become more 'user friendly' over the years, but there are still many people who will struggle with a very different looking system, even if it is more user friendly than Windows.
@@JJFlores197 About familiarity: Linux Mint Cinnamon is very much like Windows, I'm sure most users of Windows will know their way around Mint Cinnamon pretty quickly. One of my friends switched the family computer to Debian with Gnome with some extension to make it have taskbar just like Windows. None had issues (family is not tech savvy). The fact that people don't know it exists is likely because there never was a choice in the past 23/30 years when buying a desktop or laptop. You either have a Mac with MacOs or a PC with Windows. I feel like this bundling on the PC should be a thing of the past. If the Linux Mint option is cheaper then more users would make the switch. Especially if they were to only use their browser and the start menu for shutting down the device, which is a lot of people.
@@Nostalgia_Realm You make the argument that LM is like Windows. I agree, but I can assure you many people will have trouble switching to a very different looking system. Have you ever worked in tech support?
As a Linux user. I have a script that will remove things I do not want/use, sure hexchat and transmission are fine, but I have no need for them, it will install all my programs I use, add my NAS to the system, it will then mount my NAS and copy my latest dated backup over and also copy over a backup of my steam library, it will then do an update of the whole system and then clean things up(things downloaded, purge caches, temp files, etc) If you know how to use powershell you too can make the same kind of post install script.
@@hammerth1421 MS keeps reinstalling that shit on Win10. The school sounds like it was run by idiots. Schools have Pro/Enterprise versions of WIndows and thus have the Group Policy Editor. That shit can be disabled in the GPE. Unless that is what you meant
For anyone using an MSI board. ABSOLUTELY update before touching the bios. Enabling rebar or tpm 2.0 on an updated bios will just make you lose VGA signal and you'd either need to flash it with a button if your mobo has it or just warranty replace it repair it.
i’m building my first pc ever atm but I’m using a Gigabyte Aorous b650, will I need to flash it also before or is it good to go out of the box? Thank you
35:00 peace equalizer is my favourite thing ever, especially being able to make everything louder, I have mine at +10db (I find a lot of games to be too quiet these days as I've got less than optimal hearing)
Only problem with that is that things become outdated with time. This is especially true when it comes to software-specific settings and options. They may be ok for certain versions but years later the options may be deprecated, changed, or work differently. It would be like trying to use a guide that was meant for Windows XP on a Windows 11 system....
As I saw that you were going to "System -> Power" at: 22:19 I remembered one of my problems I have with my Pc. When I go to "System -> Power" my Pc is really unresponsive as well as it is, when I Alt+Tab in and out of games. Its like my Pc freezes for maybe 3-5 sec or even longer. I also tried reinstalling windows, made sure I've got every Driver thats needed but am not able to fix it. Maybe someone in the comments here has or had the same problem and knows how to fix it.
Me, watching this at 1AM despite being very familiar with literally every element of this process: "Facinating..." Seriously though, watching this feels like a simulator of the evening after you have just built a new PC. You know that new car smell that, when you get a little whiff of it, takes you back to the last time you got a new car? This is the "new PC smell".
Loving all these awesome windows tips. I’ve been a pc gamer since I was a kid so I thought I wouldn’t learn much from a video like this but I was wrong! Should definitely do a dedicated windows video (if there isn’t one already!)
As far as routing your Internet. If it's not feasible to run an Ethernet cable all the way to your computer, try using a powerline adapter. This allows you to basically route internet between two power outlets. It's a very useful tool that doesn't get talked about much because there's nothing new about it.
Now this is a certified tech tips video, it might be one of the best setup guides on the internet in general! Only thing I feel that wasn’t touched on was Game Overlays. Almost every game launcher has one and even windows has one itself that I feel are best disabled as they can have a performance impact.
Woah woah woah, Linus man, your validation team missed the totally incorrect colour of the audio input jack, which is pink or pantone 701C. There is no red at all in the specification, but the closest might be the red often used for a right audio channel. After that important episode from Red vs Blue, you would be aware that there's a colour for light red, it's called pink.
Fantastic video, guys. Wouldn't mind more tutorials in general. Windows is simultaneously so old yet so new that there are always a million new things to learn. Whether that's features buried in the crypt of menus or cool software.
I've run into some rather curious motherboard issues in the last few upgrades. Some will enable Intel special storage control modes by default, others have networking that has no default Windows drivers, and others will have aggressive and loud fan profiles. Motherboards have a lot of features (many intentionally that provide benefits!) and settings, and the amount of tuning is based on what the vendor sets as default.
This video is longer than 30 minutes
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Damn, looks like this clickbait is going to cost them another cancelation, already the second this year (the first obviously being shaving)
They're Canadian minutes. They do not count.
Nice and detailed
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The video is very long, I had to watch it in several parts hahahahaha but it's very good, thanks man, but can you help me on how to get Windows 11 and the full Office?
The video is very long hahaha you can get both by downloading it or acquiring the Windows packages
For you which is better? Because if I can save that money, all the better hahahahaha
If it is for money, download them, but at this stage of my life I prefer to buy them complete and have them legally with all their functions.
It is better to buy it on pages like bnh software and you will save a lot of time in your life
@@markjam55 Especially the time one wastes downloading everything that has to do with Windows is incredible.
I was about to complain about the lack of Linux-wizardry on this one but saying that "if you complain about that you already know how to install Linux" is probably the single most fair point you could raise here. Touché LTT.
Sometimes you gotta beat the penguin back with a stick 😂
Dreading the day shaved Linus catches up to the videos
😂
Not wrong. It's like a horror movie where you're not sure when there's gonna be a jumpscare 💀
Ha I was about to say, bearded-Linus kinda ages the video 😆
Nah I’m stoked for it. I’m ready for the nostalgia.
Wouldn't it be the videos catching up with reality?
I started watching this video thinking "this is just for those people who've never done anything in their computer before" but after having seen it and having over 25 years experience with building computers and all of that actually learnt a thing or two! What's not a video that I watch completely? Definitely something worth to send to family members when they need to troubleshoot or set up their first PC
Out of curiosity, what did you learn that was new?
@@deuswulf6193 lots of the bios settings they mention most I've taken as dogma but understanding why they're important the bit I got from it
You're successfully applying the secret to being good in your field : never think that you're too good to learn new things.
This is the perfect compliment to your 1hr 30m video on “How to build a PC”. That video helped me build my very own Gaming PC that I use today.
same
I have both of these videos on my watch later for when I can have a PC
same
I just built mine so this is very good timing
It isn't. Over 20 minutes of windows bullshit? This almost looks like a microsoft add.
Just here to appreciate how hard David went on the acting on this one. That smile while smothering the power supply was *chefs kiss*
Unshaved Linus is gonna be like discovering a broken arrow incident
Anyone know why he shaved?
@@DarkAvenger1234 Probably just felt like it.
@@DarkAvenger1234 afaik only when he's losing some sort of bet or Yvonne allows it
lmao
@@DarkAvenger1234 just like the clean cut linus from CSF
I feel like dennis has a video for it
Really thorough and useful guide for setting up a new gaming PC. I appreciate the easy-to-follow step by step instructions and attention to detail. A must-watch for any new PC owners or builders.
this comment is definitely written by chatgpt
@@tabbyteacatAs an AI language model, I cannot “write a super duper human sounding comment”, without extra context. Could you please explain more about your needs?
The cut scenes are top notch 😂😂😂 pillow on the PSU was chefs kiss
I kinda hate them tbh, makes the whole video more child-ish even though it's meant to be serious and technical
@@PoweredUP_ It's infotainment imo, if I wanna see a lecture I watch a lecture but this is fun AND informative, what could you possibly say against that, if, like in this case, seriousness and clarity are where they belong.
@PoweredUP_ yea most of the cuts are for the next generation tkitok audience, not me, but some are hilarious. A necessary concession to maintain their size.
@@isaacbejjani5116 I indeed agree that some of such parts are nice to have in order to keep interest, but some are just too cringe
@@PoweredUP_this is for people who don’t know what they’re doing, and having a stern and serious tone throughout the video is really boring and anxiety inducing. The last thing I need when I’m anxious about something is someone NOT being lax. As someone who has issues with attention, it is far harder to miss a detail when the video is lively and catchy vs when it’s droning on and I blank out. I think the cuts also allow a more visual type of learning, not everyone is an audio learner
I love the "Linux users... I love you, but you already know how to install Linux. Come on."
I mean, I think now more than ever more people are considering switching to Linux based desktop operating systems than ever before, but even then the linux community is essentially a very special group of geeky nerds (and I LOVE THAT).
I think your videos on daily driving linux and gaming on linux are a good start for getting people into it, though I think an actual overview or guide for Debian, Red Hat and Arch based systems (the most common distributions, or forks of distributions that you'll run into) would be nice for people who are interested in making the switch, or at the very least dipping their toes into the world of Linux. Of course, many people have already done that, but you guys have the resources and the audience to make a big impact, and I think you guys would really knock it out of the park.
Anyways, fantastic video guys!
here's your obligatory comment to boost your mesage because... I agree! and he should probably go even further in demystifying Linux like explaining what desktops a Linux system can use or how basic commands work in case you need to install or troubleshoot something!
I support this proposal
Yeah not all Linux users know how to install Linux. I mean yeah it's easy, but at least to preparing the ISO point should be really helpful.
This and the mentioned videos maybe a bit on the older side. It would be a fresh breeze if LTT would renew one or two videos. :)
Since Anthony is not doing any videos anymore I don't think we'll get those guides anytime soon. He was our best shot at that.
These multihost videos may be more work [?], but they are sure worth the effort - they really drive home the fact that LTT is a TEAM.
It's another high effort, slow burner like "How to build a PC". Views will be low for a while but it will pay off in the end like their other multi host video's.
Thanks for the vid! Now I have Windows 11, what about the product key?
There are many sellers and free tools available to activate Windows. I tried several sources but they all stopped working after a couple of months. After dip research I found a great company and haven't had any issues since.
@@mike__5kp Thanks! I was just about to use a key from GitHub, but I guess now I will not haha thanks! What is the name of the company?
I was just about to use a key from Git Hub, but I guess now I will not haha thanks! What is the name of the company?
Sure my pleasure.. They called is BNH Software.
Thanks! just ordered Win 11 from then and its works perfectly :)
You missed the stage of "what's that noise" as something makes a peculiar noise, be that coil whine or a cable in a fan
When I first encountered these, It took me at least an 10-15 minutes to figure that it was a cable dangling by my fan, and it took me nearly an hour to figure out what was coil whine. I don’t even need the video, I wish I just saw this comment way back then
I RMA'd my laptop because of coil whine lmao
2:30 Deadpool and Wolverine movie prediction lol
Idk why I’m watching this, I have a fully functioning pc
Me too. I just like seeing if anyone does stuff differently than me.
Idk why im watching this, i dont have a pc and i not planning on getting one.
Im going to get a pc :D
@@Dentist_vr congrats, get an anti virus when you do
@@DarkGrayson ok
Linus Tech Tips actually giving Tech Tips is such an absurd concept.
Yeah right? Where's my tech ads
30:50 After enable BitLocker ALWAYS backup recovery key in case windows update design to wipe your key store in TPM.
I do like when LTT does a more simple video that's not so extravagant every now and again. THis is something that will stand the test of time... or at least for a pretty long time
Tip for LTT: @4:45 you should use more visuals to explain what you mean by motherboard port vs. Graphics card port. Some might not know how to identify them on their computer.
The b-roll shots with David are genuinely some of the best you all have done. Keep being awesome!
You helped me build my first self built PC, going between your video and exact references of my own hardware- now I'll be referring to this video to help with software.
Thank you for your consice and (truly) helpful videos.
This is the part I dread the most about getting a new PC, setting it up correctly... You need a checklist to make sure you did everything...
It would be great if someone with mad organization and office sheet skills could make a checklist including everything on this video and publish it online for the community.
@@isrnick just write it down on paper
this is why linus tech tips is the best!! thank u so much!!!
i'm going to go through the steps with my pc again just so I could make sure that i set it up properly!!
literally, thank u so so so much again!
I really appreciate these types of videos, they aren’t exactly useful for me, but for someone who doesn’t understand all of this computer stuff it’s really key for understanding. Thank you.
it's a great video that you can recommend to a friend or family member. and might just be the gateway video for them that leads them down the rabbit hole.
I understand computer stuff, but it's still useful to watch a comprehensive walk-through. Mabe you know 95% of the info already, but that 5% is still something.
@@marcellkovacs5452 that is true, can’t say I don’t at least learn something from these
@@marcellkovacs5452was just going to say, and even if you knew all of it, it works as a decent checklist.
They are good for people like me who are hardware nerds but software noobs 😭
Downloading windows 11 has turned out to be THE HARDEST part of building my new pc. After DAYS of troubleshooting, this video going over everything has been a god send 🙏
Switched from desktop to gaming laptop a year ago. Always wondered why sometimes my mouse would just stop working and would have to sleep the computer for several minutes and wake up for it to be recognized again. Disabling USB selective suspend finally fixed that. Thank God.
Recent swap user too. There is a setting for when you close your lid to not turn off PC or put it to sleep. Its the most helpful tool ive found cause i use a 42" 4k tv as my monitor, so i close my lid to keep dust off the laptop insides. All external mouse keyboard so i dont ruin the built in one. just have to game at 60fps 4k rather than 144hz 1080p but its worth it on a 42 inch i think
@@imtoxicAF that definitely is a lifesaver when I connect to a TV. But my problem was that if I was watching a long video with the lid open and not actively using my USB mouse, it would assume that it’s an active I guess and just cut input until I did a sleep or restart. Trackpad would still work fine, but when I have my laptop, not on the go, I generally have a USB mouse and keyboard plugged in and it was driving me nuts that the mouse would just stop working sometimes. lol
@@Quadzillart yeah it prob does that in device manager power settings for that input. but i think it could be default in your bios too. maybe windows latches on some of those bios settings from usb sleep mode. theres always like more than one way to skin a cat ive been told
This is the type of video I'd find very useful to have in written format, like in the lab's website. Thanks for making this
I’ve built 3 pc’s and would consider myself pretty well read in computers and tech and I still was able to learn a couple of things from this video. Well done guys!
I use OpenRGB to manage all the lighting for my peripherals. The GUI isn't as pretty or as easy to use as the those mainstream ones; but it's extremely lightweight, extremely configurable with plugins, and It will work with all my hardware with a single plugin that barely uses any resources in my system tray.
When putting the PC on the floor on carpet, I’d recommend getting an inexpensive laminated shelf from your local hardware store. You can get one that’s just slightly larger than the case’s footprint, and it gives you vastly improved airflow. Plus, you can slide the entire shelf on carpet when you need to access the back, without having to lift it up.
This is similar to what I've been doing for years. I take a cheap 20.5 x 20.5 x 2 table top (the kind where the legs have screws that drive directly into the bottom of the top) and have it resting on top of the carpet next to my TV. This also limits the size of the case I can get, but it's not that big of a deal since I want my case to be on the smaller side for the times I have to move it next to my desk. The carpet itself is not very thick either, and regular vacuuming really keeps the dust buildup really low. Only ever have to clean the filter maybe every six weeks.
The pillow joke at 1:35 was hilarious
Nice! This is the one kind of video I don't see too often. I'll keep it saved for time I build my own PC in the future.
i love the prioritization of left-aligning the start menu
Now do an ultimate Gentoo guide
After what Linus was doing in the Linux challenge with Pop!_OS... I want to see that car crash
I was about to complain about the lack of Linux-wizardry on this one but saying that "if you complain about that you already know how to install Linux" is probably the single most fair point you could raise here. The same applies to Gentoo. If you are demanding a Gentoo guide, chances are you realistically don't need a Gentoo guide.
I mean the handbook is goated
@@Finkelfunk Yes because the very reason that you need to be a "wizard" to do this is BECAUSE there' no wide-audience tutorials that are easy to follow for this stuff. They could've done that here and actually solved the problem but instead they're perpetuating it
@@ThompYT The thing is that unless you go for Arch, Gentoo or Void the installation is easier than windows (at leas IMO) it's just a simple wizard, faster and smaller than the Windows install stuff.
For example, Pop_Os! Basically installs itself, the hardest thing to do is choose your keyboard layout or partition layout (which you also have to do in Windows and I think is easier with GParted), in case of distros like Arch and that... the books are really good, the archwiki is awesome and the gentoo handbook is incredible, a bit hard to navigate at first but once you know your system it's masive, and this guide is for first time install, so yeah although I think they should have shown some linux distro like Mint, I don't think they should show distros which are for learning or power users.
15:47 I missed this and got stuck for hours, thankfully you used important words like strongly recommended so it was easy to find again
18:59 network controller doesn’t appear here for me though so is there any way to fix that
Bold of Thorum to assume viewers of this channel have a valentine to gift to.
You should have mentioned the windows HDR calibration tool used to calibrate the min/max nits of the display and how it needs done per display. It makes a very large difference in the HDR quality in Windows 11 (I don't believe Windows 10 supports this HDR calibration, at least it didn't on the version I tested yesterday)
Edit: just finished the video and this is my ONLY criticism of the video. Overall wow! Very informative video! Very well done LMG team!
Linus’s voice always felt familiar in some way, but I could never figure it out. The beginning of this video finally made me realize he reminds me of Claptrap from Borderlands 😂
HA that was the first thing I thought from the intro and I immediately went to the comments to see if anyone had the same thought!
Holy shit youre right
Same thing I thought and I was looking for comments to see who mentions it
THANK YOU! Acknowledging that whoever keeps the start menu in the centre is an uncultured monster!
16:30 The F11 is also often used for boot menus.
32:33 i usually just use it to update everything
( “winget upgrade -all“ )
The dedication David puts into those B-roll shots make them even more Hilarious. 😂
This is honestly the sequel of the How to Build a PC video that you made. I thought it was posted around that time, not 7 hours ago! wow thanks LTT
This would have been useful a month and a half ago 💀
Wait why?
This is way more complicated to the average newbie than you guys think. A lot of the things you have suggested are more meant for somewhat seasoned PC enthusiasts. Even I (not an enthusiast. but avid watcher) find some of the things in this video confusing and daunting, as they show so many different types of configurations and options that most likely won't apply to me or most users at all.
I've got this video bookmarked now, so I can share it with family and friends, instead of spending hours at their house setting up their latest toys.
As the family tech support guy™ I can confidently say this is one of the greatest tech guides, and a perfect companion for your fabulous "the last guide you ever need" I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the LTT team, your work is greatly appreciated.
I'm a 17 year old pc enthusiast from India with minimum resources. It was just recent that my father got me a pc case with ARGB fans. But I just installed the cable from the hub to the M.B. 2 days ago but I was unable to make the RGB work With RGB fusion in which the fans did not show up and pressing the mb button on the Hubs remote just made the fans rgb start up once for half a second and then turn off for it to turn back on 2 seconds later. I was unable to fix it for the past 2 days but after watching the video and learning about Signal RGB it randomly works! I also learned a lot of new things like how to stress test and monitor temps and stuff alike. I'm very grateful to this channel and everyone who works so hard to make such awesome, entertaining and informative videos. Please keep making Such awesome videos and thank you for teaching me everything I know about pcs.
I like to think i know my way around windows better than the average person, but a few of these i didnt even know about. Like OOBE. I had no idea you could actually disable the requirement for a microsoft acct. I know you can bypass it by leaving your ethernet unplugged and any wifi antennas removed during setup, which is what I do. But occasionally you still get prompts to set it up, which sometimes does this weird split/merge account "feature" where it either creates an entirely new user on your pc or does some unholy mishmash of what you had before and whats on your microsoft acct if you do set one up. It is so nice to be able to just remove the requirement entirely.
Since I know y'all read the comments here's an idea. How to setup a PC for kids. What software to install, uninstall. Paid or free parental controls etc.
parental controls😂
Parental controls are built into Windows. Software to install: nothing, whatever they wanna play. Software to uninstall: anything you don't want them to have. Hope this helps.
@corataylor2205 yeah I know but I mean alternatives if you don't want to use the Microsoft family thing. Or if you want tighter controls or monitoring without literally hovering over them while they use it. While keeping it "kid friendly "
@@evicous9735idk why these guys were such arses for, anyways Microsoft does have its own app for parental controls named Microsoft family safety, you can see how long your kids are on individual apps and can set time limits and much more
@@evicous9735 build a Pi VPN or something and turn on filter to block "not family friendly" websites?
The timing of this video is insane! My dad just bought a new computer, and I’m going to help set it up with him literally tonight. Didn’t know about the command for skipping Microsoft account setup. Went to search for it and this video came up, thanks a ton!!
0:31 "It's 10 PM, do you know where your kids are" vibes
Openrgb is also a good alternative to multiple rgb controlling software, doesn’t detect everything but is pretty lightweight and i believe still in active development
20:09 “if you don’t like software you can’t control lurking in your system”
Installs Windows
😂😂😂
I hope translations are added to this video in the future, this is fantastic guide and the international community will appreciate the effort.
20:31 Why not just right click the .inf file and click 'install' instead of going through the all 'update driver' shenanigans?
Oh, he didn’t go all out and say that Windows Defender very much suffices as an “anti-malware shield” (so we’re often told, at least)
I never understood why people think using a camera to take a picture of your face is more secure than a good password. Instead of somebody needing to go to the trouble of stealing your password all they need is a half decent picture of your face to get in.
Don’t they look for movement and subtle lighting changes?
12:37 VT-x yes, but VT-d as well. VT-d allows VMs to directly address hardware features like WiFi cards or drive controllers.
My God this video confused the hell out of me. I never remembered there being so many technically complex steps. Especially with driver installation, it seems like he installed everything twice. I love Linus but this video completely lost me. It's so fast paced, it's like a setup speed race or something. I thought it was supposed to be for novice users trying to learn and understand. Hopefully I can find a more in-depth tutorial where someone slowly takes you through it without talking a mile a minute and flashing to a bunch of different screens. This video was a panic attack.
Couldn’t agree more
It’s because they’ve set up a million pcs so they think that’s how everyone is supposed to be
Yes I thought I knew a bit about pcs but now I feel dumb
@@danulispharonis778 No you're not. I've been building again recently. Some pretty high end machines in fact, and I didn't have to do anything near what they do in the software installation department. Aside from updating the bios with a flash drive, as long as you correctly install Windows and run Windows update fully, then you can usually run the software installer that is specifically made you your Mobo, which will install unique drivers Windows misses, your good. Then it's just a matter of correctly tweaking your BIOS settings for optimal performance and then doing the same in Windows settings. It's not the open heart surgery this video describes.
Only other thing I can think to say is be careful using your mobos software installer (for me MSI Center) because it can install bloatware if not careful and most of them are pretty crappy in general for your system. They are good for a first check, but afterwards I uninstall them and let Windows do the work, then I just pay attention to my Mobo manufacturer website from time to time to see if there were any big updates for my board that windows has not kept me current on, but its not usually necessary as long as your system is running good. Don't think you're dumb, you could do this, it's not hard.
26:23
hi ltt, i built my first pc last week using your videos to help and it all went very smoothly! thanks for your very helpful guide 💚
You're on timing with this one for me 😂
At 15:25 you say that you'd have a link to download Windows in the description, but you may have forgotten to add it.
The video is great though, thank you for your work!
29:45 careful with different scaling on multiple monitors, there are programs that don't like it, and look blurry, when moving a window between the screens, or completely black out
8:24 the manual Is upside down 🙃
I'm glad they mentionned Resizable BAR
I recently bought 4 tb m.2 drive and after installing windows, after 20-60 mins of playing video games on it my PC shuts down and after 1 min restarts.
I ran stress tests, disk scans, checked psu voltages, temperatures, and everything seems fine.
I returned it for a replacement, but do you have an idea what might had been causing that?
I am waiting for their side and in a week or so will hopefully get a replacement to test it out, but I am scared I will run into the same problem again.
Motherboard: MSI Z590 Unify in slot m_1
The Disk: 4tb GoodRam PX700
this is what I'm talking about. Thanks Linus and team for finally setting the record straight with a start to finish process. Great video!
Only clicked on the video to say that the “the last guide you’ll ever need” sounds like the MIB movie when the dude gets his new suit “The last suite you’ll ever wear” something along those lines
I almost always forget a few of these items each time I set up a new system. This video is a great resource.
I literally just built my pc a day before this came out. i wish i had hold off a few days, this vid would have saved so many headaches. good watch though, glad to see i did everything right.
I thought the thumbnail showed a microwave.
What kind of microwave are you using💀
This is a great guide and includes most of the things that I also do right after setting up a PC and installing Windows. I would greatly appreciate such a guide focusing on Linux Mint instead. IMO that is pretty much the most solid replacement for Windows offering a great mix between familiarity and control over the system. Especially since Windows 10 will be EOL in just a year, I have a gut feeling that more people will be moving to Linux than ever.
I doubt it. I think the people who will switch to Linux more or less already know it exists. Most people who have to watch videos like this likely have no idea that Linux even exists. Then you have the issue of familiarity. You can argue that Linux has become more 'user friendly' over the years, but there are still many people who will struggle with a very different looking system, even if it is more user friendly than Windows.
@@JJFlores197 About familiarity: Linux Mint Cinnamon is very much like Windows, I'm sure most users of Windows will know their way around Mint Cinnamon pretty quickly. One of my friends switched the family computer to Debian with Gnome with some extension to make it have taskbar just like Windows. None had issues (family is not tech savvy). The fact that people don't know it exists is likely because there never was a choice in the past 23/30 years when buying a desktop or laptop. You either have a Mac with MacOs or a PC with Windows. I feel like this bundling on the PC should be a thing of the past. If the Linux Mint option is cheaper then more users would make the switch. Especially if they were to only use their browser and the start menu for shutting down the device, which is a lot of people.
@@Nostalgia_Realm You make the argument that LM is like Windows. I agree, but I can assure you many people will have trouble switching to a very different looking system. Have you ever worked in tech support?
I love the new beard
23:35 amazing wallpaper 10000/10✨️
David looks like he's having so much fun doing the cutaway scenes. Love that guy!
As a Linux user.
I have a script that will remove things I do not want/use, sure hexchat and transmission are fine, but I have no need for them, it will install all my programs I use, add my NAS to the system, it will then mount my NAS and copy my latest dated backup over and also copy over a backup of my steam library, it will then do an update of the whole system and then clean things up(things downloaded, purge caches, temp files, etc)
If you know how to use powershell you too can make the same kind of post install script.
@@hammerth1421 MS keeps reinstalling that shit on Win10.
The school sounds like it was run by idiots.
Schools have Pro/Enterprise versions of WIndows and thus have the Group Policy Editor.
That shit can be disabled in the GPE.
Unless that is what you meant
For anyone using an MSI board. ABSOLUTELY update before touching the bios. Enabling rebar or tpm 2.0 on an updated bios will just make you lose VGA signal and you'd either need to flash it with a button if your mobo has it or just warranty replace it repair it.
Why would you use VGA?
i’m building my first pc ever atm but I’m using a Gigabyte Aorous b650, will I need to flash it also before or is it good to go out of the box? Thank you
Pov: I didn't
Linus: "30 minutes"
Video: " nuh uh 37:52"
35:00 peace equalizer is my favourite thing ever, especially being able to make everything louder, I have mine at +10db (I find a lot of games to be too quiet these days as I've got less than optimal hearing)
Also I hate how I have to keep Icue open 24/7 just to control the AIO
15:14 yes we do
I remember back in the day when I watched one of these videos from you guys, now I know every step but still enjoy the nostalgia.
24:00 sh!t, been using windows for so long and this is the first time I've heard of this option! How did I miss it?!
You should make this into a book, so I can keep a reference book to go back to and see what I did wrong. I would buy it.
Only problem with that is that things become outdated with time. This is especially true when it comes to software-specific settings and options. They may be ok for certain versions but years later the options may be deprecated, changed, or work differently. It would be like trying to use a guide that was meant for Windows XP on a Windows 11 system....
As I saw that you were going to "System -> Power" at: 22:19 I remembered one of my problems I have with my Pc.
When I go to "System -> Power" my Pc is really unresponsive as well as it is, when I Alt+Tab in and out of games. Its like my Pc freezes for maybe 3-5 sec or even longer. I also tried reinstalling windows, made sure I've got every Driver thats needed but am not able to fix it. Maybe someone in the comments here has or had the same problem and knows how to fix it.
Me, watching this at 1AM despite being very familiar with literally every element of this process: "Facinating..."
Seriously though, watching this feels like a simulator of the evening after you have just built a new PC. You know that new car smell that, when you get a little whiff of it, takes you back to the last time you got a new car? This is the "new PC smell".
Loving all these awesome windows tips. I’ve been a pc gamer since I was a kid so I thought I wouldn’t learn much from a video like this but I was wrong! Should definitely do a dedicated windows video (if there isn’t one already!)
I am SO GLAD that ltt made this video. When I got my first gaming pc a while back I felt fairly lost on how to get the best out of it
Really appreciated the accessibility mention in the vid. Would be amazing to see a full windows accessibility video for all sorts of impairment.
As far as routing your Internet. If it's not feasible to run an Ethernet cable all the way to your computer, try using a powerline adapter. This allows you to basically route internet between two power outlets. It's a very useful tool that doesn't get talked about much because there's nothing new about it.
You guys probably had the most fun shooting B-roll for this video than for anything else
Just starting this, but I love the pillow smothering scene. Brilliant, especially the small, evil smirk at the end!! 😂
Now this is a certified tech tips video, it might be one of the best setup guides on the internet in general! Only thing I feel that wasn’t touched on was Game Overlays. Almost every game launcher has one and even windows has one itself that I feel are best disabled as they can have a performance impact.
LOVE the tuff white case. It's so easy to build with
Woah woah woah, Linus man, your validation team missed the totally incorrect colour of the audio input jack, which is pink or pantone 701C.
There is no red at all in the specification, but the closest might be the red often used for a right audio channel.
After that important episode from Red vs Blue, you would be aware that there's a colour for light red, it's called pink.
Fantastic video, guys. Wouldn't mind more tutorials in general. Windows is simultaneously so old yet so new that there are always a million new things to learn. Whether that's features buried in the crypt of menus or cool software.
I've run into some rather curious motherboard issues in the last few upgrades. Some will enable Intel special storage control modes by default, others have networking that has no default Windows drivers, and others will have aggressive and loud fan profiles. Motherboards have a lot of features (many intentionally that provide benefits!) and settings, and the amount of tuning is based on what the vendor sets as default.
Makes my skin crawl watching you sprinkle dirt onto the components 1:47