I have a i3 6100 and rx460 4gb combo and it is probably the most underrated system for what it can actually do. Does everything I've set it up against with ease.
Even after years of building PCs it's still nice to watch people build and explain it. I love it. Great video Paul. Hope it helps some new comers coming to PCs.
Paul, i just want to give my thanks to you because this week i just built my first gaming pc and it was so much simplier with this video (and the "first 5 things" video), in 11 minutes you explain what others videos can't explain in 30-40 minutes, so thanks you so much!! Cheers fro Chile!
This video brings back memories. . .I remember using your how to videos on building a pc when you worked for Newegg. Since then I've been very happy upgrading my pc and enjoying knowing how to do it. So thanks Paul. :)
it's usually by people who have used ssd and consider them essential. Going back to mechanical can be hard to imagine. And harddrive can be add easily later without having to move OS
Sammers Well it depends on the person. Having the OS initially set up on an SSD can be extremely helpful because most people eventually get an ssd as you say you did. It is much easier to add a drive for storage than it is to add one for OS especially if you're not tech inclined. a 1tb costs about $50US which is one or two AAA games. I don't think the rate of consumption of the space of an ssd will be so great that youneed a harddrive if you couldn't afford to get one in the first place ie the person who has the cash to get enough games/ big enough games to fill that 250GB quickly is the type who would have bought the harddrive anyway
GTA V alone will fill up almost 1/4 of the storage and i just think SSD's are unnecessary for a beginner build unless you are spending money on fancy LEDs
The logic is that a person will upgrade to have more storage as they need it but upgrading to an ssd is not as simple. If you have enough legal media to fill a 240GB ssd quickly then you'll have had enough to get a 1tb for additional storage. I get what you're saying but I am just presenting an alternate view point as to why an ssd recommendation is quite feasible
First of all,I gotta say that I barely comment on a RUclips Channel,not because I'm arrogant,I'm just lazy. Second of all,I have to thank you for the detailed shots of installing every component/cable/accessory/screw into the motherboard. Finally,Great video! I've learnt so much,starting from the compatibility of the drives and and the motherboard (DDR4-DDR3). I also found out that I'm only missing a new GPU and an SSD to make sure that my PC still has some life into it. I have an i7 3770K which covers most of my gaming and video editing if not all. Again,thank you for an awesome content,you sir have earned my subscription for what it's worth :'D
It's a gaming pc so it should have the decent gpu, the 460 is mehh and it will likely be upgraded in the near future. A 470 is a better bet as you can always buy an ssd afterwards.
***** I have a $2000 Aud (1070 & 6700k) pc and I don't have an ssd (yet). For me personally I would rather have a pc that runs games better with more fps opposed to loading faster. For the OS I am using a WD black and I've turned off all applications on start up and windows is up and running in 25 seconds or so which is good enough. I would not ever swap my 1070 for a 1060 and get an ssd with the extra money saved.
Yeah, if you get a 120GB SSD instead of 240GB, and a slightly cheaper motherboard, you can fit an Rx 470 in the build and the total cost is only about 20$ more than Paul's build. pcpartpicker.com/list/kn32kT
It's great to see you doing a basic 'how-to' now and again for those people who have never built a PC. Unfortunately some people always miss the point and have to tell everyone in the comments. For a first time builder there is a lot of options and many many decisions to be made, it's important to keep it simple to start with. Once a person has a basic system up and running that they have built themselves, they will have gained some experience and confidence to move on to the next level.
Hey, that's a CM Storm SpeedRX Large mouse pad, I have a one like that! One of the best cloth mouse pads, seems to be good as a mat for PC parts too. :D
Paul's Hardware - now imagine it beeing twice as wide (for the keyboard and mouse) with stitched edges. That's my next mousepad, the CM Storm Swift RX XL. :)
I have a few questions. 1. Can I put an Intel i5 processor in this rig? 2. Can I put a higher end Nvidia graphics card in this rig? 3. Is there a "flashier" case that still supports all these parts? I should probably add that I'm extremely new to PC building.
I wonder... *Amazon guy picks up the product for delivery *Sees box,looks at the HUGE EVGA 700 B logo,look little bit down see 700Watt power supply *Turn sides ways,see the bar code sticker,450w. *Yeah the sticker is the one right!-----send it off to delivery. WAT?!?
Very nice and easy-to-follow guide. Well done! One thing I noticed: While you say which cables from the PSU you're going to need and to bundle up the rest again, it would have been good to also show how those connectors look. For those first-timers that might help just building their PC along with your video. You show the connectors later on in the video, but I think that earlier point might cause some headscratching.
Thanks for the help Paul! I'm going to build my first PC next week once all the parts come! I've been watching other videos to really get a hold of things and learn more. Keep up the good work.
Probably the best budget build you can get for 2 reasons. 1 - You actually have a great upgrade path. You have 700 Watts of power so that will last a while and you have a skylake mobo and that allows an i5 or i7 upgrade later on.
Good vid, but I would change few things, if all you are doing is gaming mostly. My build still came to about $485 and it has GTX1060 , it will be much better performance for 1080p gaming. pcpartpicker.com/list/PGr2kT
Dude I am really confused now. How important really is the processor? I had in mind an Intel i5-6500 or i5-6600 since many times I have heard it has a reasonable price and performance. I've never built a PC. As an extra how recommendable is it to overclock the CPU in my first build?
I do! I have multiple other options for that, but this being a beginners' guide I didn't want to use anything that most people wouldn't have available at home
Literally done a config. very very close to this for a friend of mine a couple of days ago since he wanted to get into pc building. He'll love this video.
2 cores still being the entry level in 2016 is rather ludicrous, considering quad cores came out in like 2007 and were mainstream by 2008-2009.. Really we should be up to 8-10 cores instead of 4 for the mainstream, 4-6 instead of 2 for the entry level but thanks to AMD fizzling intel has done absolutely nothing but shrink nodes and optimize instructions for nearly a decade. Getting really tired. Lack of competition sucks.
Yelkwood9 It's because Intel has a monopoly. They just sell new CPUs every few years that are virtually the same, yet they can make prices insanely high due to little to no competition.
i don't comment a lot in any channel, but i do appreciate your video, it means a lot to a beginner!!! by following the tutorial i build my PC first time in my life, although i still made tons of rookie mistakes.
Paul this is such a good and valuable video. I've learned how to piece together and build a pc through your product suggestions and tutorial vids on newegg back in 2012. Thank you and keep making quality vids this will definitely help the new guys/gals who are trying to get into pc gaming and wanna build their own for cheap.
I love the videos. Just finished my first build this morning with an i5 6600k and a MSI GTX 1060 gaming X. I referenced your video through all phases of the build. It really helped me not struggle as much ha ha.
Thanks Paul. I have had my current PC for about 10 years and now that Ryzen 5 has come out I have bitten the bullet and dexided to build my own your guide/s are reallly help me mate thanks
I build PC's for over 25 years and is always cool to see someone teaching this. Many people want to build a PC but they end up spending too much money on pre build computers and sometimes even are robbed on the price for crappy components. Its always good to build your own PC and make some research to what parts to buy and the best that fit for you be that for gaming or to work, and of course adapted to your own budget. Paul made a good job here, simple, direct, with basic explanations. Sometimes people to tend to over-complicate too much a build for a PC. I swear, building the millenium falcon lego set is more complicated lol. GG Paul. ;) Edit: Paul, AMD benchmark, when???? I am stressing lol - you gave us the cherry with that unboxing now we are suffering because you take the cherry from us :P
i will literally buy/take whatever you are willing to sell/ give. i am tryong to build a pc but i am super tight for money slowly saving. I literally am playing on a laptop with a broken off screen connected to a monitor with a 10 dollar keyboard and mouse. the struggle can barely run counterstrike on this. Not going to beg or anything keep up the great work man you rock! super budget pc good build thats the dream
Glad to see more budget minded system builds. And I suspect most budget builders, as I do, reuse peripherals, as well as cases and as many internals as you can.
Nice to see an entry level beginner build. Just made one of these with my son although with a GTX 950 although we opted for a 1TB HDD and he can upgrade later to an SSD.
You got so many perfect tips in there for beginners, great vid Paul. Will be sharing this with friends whenever the self build vs console conversation comes up :-)
Its so great that SSD's have become a viable option for super cheap and beginner gaming PC's! My first SSD was a 60GB OCZ Vertex and it set me back something like $250. Now I just schlep myself down to Best Buy and buy a 240GB SSD for like 60 bucks.
I've built dozens of PC's in my life and have full knowledge of how to build them, but I just need to watch this video anyways cause it's so satisfying...
I don't know why I enjoy these videos, when I've been building my own PCs for 15 years, but I do. Even when they're about low end systems like this one.
I like that you bought into the skylake platform with this build, offering a future upgrade path which a certain other tech youtuber recently did not unfortunately p.s no hate, i like jayz videos i just feel like this build was superior in the long run
Does the age of the motherboard make too much of a difference.I have a Z97-AR and B85M which one should I keep? both between 5-6 yrs old I inherited a PC from an old friend. He has a Z97-AR motherboard. i3-4690CPU+ 480G SSD and my computer has a smaller Motherboard B85M + i7-4770 CPU + 250G SSD I like the fact that by using Z97 I am already up-gradating to a bigger box. (I am into software development and not gaming.) Should I move the i7CPU to the Z97-AR?
Very similar to my build. I have an older i3, 2 stick of 4 GB or RAM, one SSD and one HDD, and I'm planning on getting a GTX 1050 when it comes out since it will be faster than the RX 460 but it will also not require a 6-pin connector.
Always informative, ever charming, that's our Paul! Thanks for the refresher! It's been a while since I've put a system together but I'm about ready to do another (your timing is impeccable). I'm always interested in seeing how others do their assembling. I didn't know about using the PS for a static discharge. Awesome! Thanks again and looking forward to the next video.
With this setup would be better to get a GTX 1050 or the RX 460? Though they are at the same price. Also would it be nice to play simulation games such as FSX,etc..
Great video! But I have problem with my case. It has a side fan and no front fan and I lost the manual. What would be the proper ventilation for this case? It has one aditional fan on the back. So 2 fans total. Please help
That's the easy part, picking out the parts that play nice together and software installs windows/motherboard/vid specific drivers is what I had issues with when i was a beginner. And the order in which you install the drivers is very important as well as rebooting on each driver install regardless if it prompts you for it.. Then bios tuning, benchmarks until your blue.. Then who really cares next, that was the fun part. The 24 hour burn in as well, keep it on !!! Planning my next PC now, not much of a gamer, but I'm going full out anyway. Peace!
something i feel important to note that you didnt: when installing a stock intel heatsink, out of the box the colored wires block the operation of the fan. Not everyone notices and as a result when the system is on the fan can't spin. I would note to those people to properly loosen and secure the 4 pin cpu fan wires away from the fan blades of the heat sink to ensure proper fan operation.
this may be a dumb question with an obvious answer but i'm going to ask anyway could i use an asrock 250 motherboard for this build instead of the 150 as i can't get that motherboard in australia?
Thanks Paul. I built this computer with the upgraded CPU and a M.2 ssd. Works great and your after build steps really made thing easy. I'm currently using on-board graphics and looking for Black Friday deal. Any tips?
Paul. Feedback. I bought the parts mentioned. I don't recall exactly why, but I seem to recall that I bought a different band memory stick, but same size and specs. 1, after I plugged it in and turned it on nothing happened. No fans, no lights. Nothing. I rewatched the video, took wires out and back in etc... tried it again, aske my daughter to look at it, and she suggested I turn it on via the button on the front (duh). 2, I did not own a keyboard, so I went out and bought one. A wireless one. As best I can tell, it is impossible to get to the bios setup via wireless keyboard on a brand new keyboard. CONCLUSION: It seems like it worked. but I will have to wait until I get a wired keyboard tomorrow to verify. Otherwise THANKS A LOT!
Sorry, one more 3, The video card did not have the blue VGA connector. So, since I did not want to buy a new monitor, and wanted to use the video card, I had to buy a converter.
I ordered a GTX 1060 but got a GTX Gaming Z 1080 from Amazon. Its like winning the lottery
wth
You dont know how happy I am. I am going going to sell it and get a GTX 1070 and get a better CPU, the i5
Wait...what even happened? So...you ordered a 1060, but a 1080 arrived? Damn...
i ordered GTX 750 ti but i got TITAN X PASCAL
bullshit
I wish I can order 450w and get a 1000w gold PSU. Dang it Paul. You're so lucky.
It happens more often than you'd think, lol.
You dont need a 1000w gold
I have a i3 6100 and rx460 4gb combo and it is probably the most underrated system for what it can actually do. Does everything I've set it up against with ease.
even tho I know how to build a PC I always watch these Beginners videos
Lol same.
They're strangely relaxing.
Holy shit i thought i was the only one
same here, yes i really agree, it makes me relaxed, every time
Even after years of building PCs it's still nice to watch people build and explain it. I love it. Great video Paul. Hope it helps some new comers coming to PCs.
What do you do with the PCs after? Because if you don't use them, I sure could. ;)
Paul, i just want to give my thanks to you because this week i just built my first gaming pc and it was so much simplier with this video (and the "first 5 things" video), in 11 minutes you explain what others videos can't explain in 30-40 minutes, so thanks you so much!!
Cheers fro Chile!
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You'll also need
- Operating System
- Monitor
- Keyboard & Mouse
- Internet Connection
*- A Place to live, food, clothes, love*
noice
This video brings back memories. . .I remember using your how to videos on building a pc when you worked for Newegg. Since then I've been very happy upgrading my pc and enjoying knowing how to do it. So thanks Paul. :)
What is it with build guilds and using SSD's instead of a 1TB hard drive
it's usually by people who have used ssd and consider them essential. Going back to mechanical can be hard to imagine. And harddrive can be add easily later without having to move OS
i just got a SSD but i still would highly recommend getting a big hard drive instead of a small one single SSD for a gaming pc
Sammers Well it depends on the person. Having the OS initially set up on an SSD can be extremely helpful because most people eventually get an ssd as you say you did. It is much easier to add a drive for storage than it is to add one for OS especially if you're not tech inclined. a 1tb costs about $50US which is one or two AAA games. I don't think the rate of consumption of the space of an ssd will be so great that youneed a harddrive if you couldn't afford to get one in the first place ie the person who has the cash to get enough games/ big enough games to fill that 250GB quickly is the type who would have bought the harddrive anyway
GTA V alone will fill up almost 1/4 of the storage and i just think SSD's are unnecessary for a beginner build unless you are spending money on fancy LEDs
The logic is that a person will upgrade to have more storage as they need it but upgrading to an ssd is not as simple. If you have enough legal media to fill a 240GB ssd quickly then you'll have had enough to get a 1tb for additional storage. I get what you're saying but I am just presenting an alternate view point as to why an ssd recommendation is quite feasible
First of all,I gotta say that I barely comment on a RUclips Channel,not because I'm arrogant,I'm just lazy.
Second of all,I have to thank you for the detailed shots of installing every component/cable/accessory/screw into the motherboard.
Finally,Great video! I've learnt so much,starting from the compatibility of the drives and and the motherboard (DDR4-DDR3). I also found out that I'm only missing a new GPU and an SSD to make sure that my PC still has some life into it. I have an i7 3770K which covers most of my gaming and video editing if not all.
Again,thank you for an awesome content,you sir have earned my subscription for what it's worth :'D
Good content. Simple, direct, and helpful for newcomers.
Paul I love your content, you are one of the few people who keeps us all in mind, the not as lucky ones who can't afford the biggest and the best.
I've waited a long tome for SOMEONE to do a simple step-by-step, how to build log.
so this counts right? :-D
+Paul's Hardware Hell yeah!
Honestly this is the best build video I’ve seen. The clarity and editing is perfect. The explanations are just right as well.
Would it make sense to get a cheaper motherboard, a 120gb SSD to get the Rx 470?
Tuchulu to be honest, I'd save a little more for a 1060 6GB
I agree. ^^^
YTRKS but... freesync...
1060 all the way considering you can get themfor $220 shipped for free
y`all bunch o` Nvidia fanboyz :D.
I would like to say that this video came at the perfect time. I'm literally looking at all my pc parts wondering where to stat as I type this.
i'd say cut the ssd and get an rx 470 but other than that great vid!
Cruz Vanderhoorn ssd'd are verry cheap these days so you might aswell buy one for better startup times and launch times
It's a gaming pc so it should have the decent gpu, the 460 is mehh and it will likely be upgraded in the near future. A 470 is a better bet as you can always buy an ssd afterwards.
***** I have a $2000 Aud (1070 & 6700k) pc and I don't have an ssd (yet). For me personally I would rather have a pc that runs games better with more fps opposed to loading faster. For the OS I am using a WD black and I've turned off all applications on start up and windows is up and running in 25 seconds or so which is good enough. I would not ever swap my 1070 for a 1060 and get an ssd with the extra money saved.
Agree.
Yeah, if you get a 120GB SSD instead of 240GB, and a slightly cheaper motherboard, you can fit an Rx 470 in the build and the total cost is only about 20$ more than Paul's build. pcpartpicker.com/list/kn32kT
It's great to see you doing a basic 'how-to' now and again for those people who have never built a PC. Unfortunately some people always miss the point and have to tell everyone in the comments. For a first time builder there is a lot of options and many many decisions to be made, it's important to keep it simple to start with. Once a person has a basic system up and running that they have built themselves, they will have gained some experience and confidence to move on to the next level.
Hey, that's a CM Storm SpeedRX Large mouse pad, I have a one like that! One of the best cloth mouse pads, seems to be good as a mat for PC parts too. :D
+191x7 I use it for both! It's still hanging in there 😁
Paul's Hardware - now imagine it beeing twice as wide (for the keyboard and mouse) with stitched edges. That's my next mousepad, the CM Storm Swift RX XL. :)
I have a few questions.
1. Can I put an Intel i5 processor in this rig?
2. Can I put a higher end Nvidia graphics card in this rig?
3. Is there a "flashier" case that still supports all these parts?
I should probably add that I'm extremely new to PC building.
You're not complaining about the wrong PSU delivery?
I woudn't either
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I learned how to build my first PC watching your 1-3 part "how to build a PC" when you worked for New Egg...thanks dude! I learned so much from you!
I wonder...
*Amazon guy picks up the product for delivery
*Sees box,looks at the HUGE EVGA 700 B logo,look little bit down see 700Watt power supply
*Turn sides ways,see the bar code sticker,450w.
*Yeah the sticker is the one right!-----send it off to delivery.
WAT?!?
Haha! Your profile picture goes with it!
Thanks!
Do you realize how creepy Paul's hardware sounds?
where is he hard ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
you know ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
lmao
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sexcellent ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Very nice and easy-to-follow guide. Well done!
One thing I noticed: While you say which cables from the PSU you're going to need and to bundle up the rest again, it would have been good to also show how those connectors look. For those first-timers that might help just building their PC along with your video. You show the connectors later on in the video, but I think that earlier point might cause some headscratching.
thanks for the feedback! I'll keep that in mind for the next build guide :-D
The fuck i wanna order a 200w potato and get a 700w gold psu :D that'd be nice
it's a 700w bronze
I know it was, i was putting into an analogy of ordering something shit and get something good (e.g evga 750w gold)
lmao i know right
Thanks for the help Paul! I'm going to build my first PC next week once all the parts come! I've been watching other videos to really get a hold of things and learn more. Keep up the good work.
Great, now do a $500 build with used parts from craigslist and OCN and see how much it stomps on this one.
sadly it's hard for us Aussies to get used parts :( not many sellers and not many parts available
o I watched your vids way back in the day
Feels bro haha have to search for builds half my actual budget to account for how expensive it is.
Simply Magic gotta love our economy :(
techYEScity does pretty well down under m8
Probably the best budget build you can get for 2 reasons. 1 - You actually have a great upgrade path. You have 700 Watts of power so that will last a while and you have a skylake mobo and that allows an i5 or i7 upgrade later on.
Good vid, but I would change few things, if all you are doing is gaming mostly. My build still came to about $485 and it has GTX1060 , it will be much better performance for 1080p gaming.
pcpartpicker.com/list/PGr2kT
h-how
BSG ??? I posted the link to pc parts picker...just click it and you will see HOW...lol
pukka5 *mind blown*
Hey man, can you include some benchmarks for your PC? I'd appreciate it!
Dude I am really confused now. How important really is the processor? I had in mind an Intel i5-6500 or i5-6600 since many times I have heard it has a reasonable price and performance. I've never built a PC. As an extra how recommendable is it to overclock the CPU in my first build?
I'm getting ready to build my first gaming rig in a couple of months, and I am learning so much watching these videos, thank you!!!
You build 'puters all day, but you don't have a hex-driver for the mobo mounts? Fer shame, doc ;-p
I do! I have multiple other options for that, but this being a beginners' guide I didn't want to use anything that most people wouldn't have available at home
Fair enough ;)
Literally done a config. very very close to this for a friend of mine a couple of days ago since he wanted to get into pc building. He'll love this video.
Awesome, prefect timing then! :-D
Who else knows what movie that "Excellent" (in the intro) is from? lol
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure!
party on dude
Thanks for the reply!!! Keep up the sick vids
Excelsior!
X] Ah crap! I always thought it was from Wayne's World!
Your Newegg vids like this are the reason I built my first PC. It became an addiction. I blame you for my addiction PAUL!!!
+G4M5T3R thank you!! I will gladly accept your accusation 😆 #blamepaul
Damn you, Paul. #blamepaul
***** Keanu Reeves, seriously.
***** Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
I hate i3s.
i3s are office PC cpus, or media centre PC. Even better Pentium Dual Core and overclock it, if you are an (unjustified) Intel fan.
Cosmin D. To me a G4400 or the i5 6400/6500. Nothing in between.
2 cores still being the entry level in 2016 is rather ludicrous, considering quad cores came out in like 2007 and were mainstream by 2008-2009.. Really we should be up to 8-10 cores instead of 4 for the mainstream, 4-6 instead of 2 for the entry level but thanks to AMD fizzling intel has done absolutely nothing but shrink nodes and optimize instructions for nearly a decade. Getting really tired. Lack of competition sucks.
Yelkwood9 It's because Intel has a monopoly. They just sell new CPUs every few years that are virtually the same, yet they can make prices insanely high due to little to no competition.
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just because they can doesn't mean they should
i don't comment a lot in any channel, but i do appreciate your video, it means a lot to a beginner!!! by following the tutorial i build my PC first time in my life, although i still made tons of rookie mistakes.
Tyler Yu haha same . Im just waiting on the processor and ramstick to come in tomorrow and i will have built my first gaming pc.
Paul this is such a good and valuable video. I've learned how to piece together and build a pc through your product suggestions and tutorial vids on newegg back in 2012. Thank you and keep making quality vids this will definitely help the new guys/gals who are trying to get into pc gaming and wanna build their own for cheap.
Thank you very much!! I try to be helpful :-D
I built a pc exactly like this one 2 weeks ago and now im watching this video smiling because i know i did a good job choosing the parts :)
I love the videos. Just finished my first build this morning with an i5 6600k and a MSI GTX 1060 gaming X. I referenced your video through all phases of the build. It really helped me not struggle as much ha ha.
nothing like a good old pc building video... thanks for this, always very satisfying
Thanks Paul. I have had my current PC for about 10 years and now that Ryzen 5 has come out I have bitten the bullet and dexided to build my own your guide/s are reallly help me mate thanks
I build PC's for over 25 years and is always cool to see someone teaching this. Many people want to build a PC but they end up spending too much money on pre build computers and sometimes even are robbed on the price for crappy components. Its always good to build your own PC and make some research to what parts to buy and the best that fit for you be that for gaming or to work, and of course adapted to your own budget.
Paul made a good job here, simple, direct, with basic explanations. Sometimes people to tend to over-complicate too much a build for a PC. I swear, building the millenium falcon lego set is more complicated lol. GG Paul. ;)
Edit:
Paul, AMD benchmark, when???? I am stressing lol - you gave us the cherry with that unboxing now we are suffering because you take the cherry from us :P
i will literally buy/take whatever you are willing to sell/ give. i am tryong to build a pc but i am super tight for money slowly saving. I literally am playing on a laptop with a broken off screen connected to a monitor with a 10 dollar keyboard and mouse. the struggle can barely run counterstrike on this. Not going to beg or anything keep up the great work man you rock! super budget pc good build thats the dream
A year passed and this is still one the best videos for noobs like me. Bravo and thank you
Thanks for the guide Paul just finished my first build based pretty much on this build. Keep up the good work man!
whenever i see a new motherboard i just want to pop out the black plastic thing its so satisfying
Great video, I love how you explained each step carefully and in a basic way so I could understand. Keep up the good work!
It's always nice when I see you or Kyle do a more "basic" video every now and then.
Glad to see more budget minded system builds. And I suspect most budget builders, as I do, reuse peripherals, as well as cases and as many internals as you can.
Nice to see an entry level beginner build. Just made one of these with my son although with a GTX 950 although we opted for a 1TB HDD and he can upgrade later to an SSD.
You forgot to mention that the triangle on the front panel connectors indicates the positive cable, something that is omitted from most manuals.
Very detailed video, what I actually missed watching any other RUclips "PC build" video. Tnx
You got so many perfect tips in there for beginners, great vid Paul. Will be sharing this with friends whenever the self build vs console conversation comes up :-)
Nice video Paul! Even though I've built a couple of PCs, I love watching these kinds of videos
I build my first PC and use this video as a guide. It helped me a lot thanks mate
Very nice entry level build and tutorial. Thanks for your service to the community, Paul.
+Nathan Mitchell thanks for your very kind comment Nathan, glad to be of service! 😁
Its so great that SSD's have become a viable option for super cheap and beginner gaming PC's! My first SSD was a 60GB OCZ Vertex and it set me back something like $250. Now I just schlep myself down to Best Buy and buy a 240GB SSD for like 60 bucks.
I've built dozens of PC's in my life and have full knowledge of how to build them, but I just need to watch this video anyways cause it's so satisfying...
I don't know why I enjoy these videos, when I've been building my own PCs for 15 years, but I do. Even when they're about low end systems like this one.
I like that you bought into the skylake platform with this build, offering a future upgrade path which a certain other tech youtuber recently did not unfortunately
p.s no hate, i like jayz videos i just feel like this build was superior in the long run
I once ordered a 64 GB iPad from amazon and they sent me a 128 GB. A welcome upgrade.
This is the best guide for PC building iv'e found. I'll use it when i build my PC in like 4 days :)
This is something I'd be fully confident in sending to someone if they asked me how to build a computer/wanted a good lower budget parts list
+Jeevsus that's what it's made for! 😆 lol
i'm so obsessed with these PC videos.
How about light editing?
i3 6100 won't fail you, the hyperthreading really helps.
Amazing video! Straightforward, thoroughly explained and very well edited. +1 sub for you my friend.
Does the age of the motherboard make too much of a difference.I have a Z97-AR and B85M which one should I keep? both between 5-6 yrs old
I inherited a PC from an old friend. He has a Z97-AR motherboard. i3-4690CPU+ 480G SSD and my computer has a smaller Motherboard B85M + i7-4770 CPU + 250G SSD
I like the fact that by using Z97 I am already up-gradating to a bigger box. (I am into software development and not gaming.)
Should I move the i7CPU to the Z97-AR?
Thanks Paul your video's are a great learning tool. I'm a beginner to PC's and I have learned a lot from your videos. Again thank you so much!
i loved this, definitely boosts my confidence to build my first rig later this month!! thank you!!
I could easily build a parts list with local prices but i still love watching these vids
I did a build in that case a week ago and it had a reset switch, just saying. Love your videos keep it up!!
Is this still a good build to start with almost 3 yrs later? Want to get into pc gaming
Very similar to my build. I have an older i3, 2 stick of 4 GB or RAM, one SSD and one HDD, and I'm planning on getting a GTX 1050 when it comes out since it will be faster than the RX 460 but it will also not require a 6-pin connector.
Always informative, ever charming, that's our Paul! Thanks for the refresher! It's been a while since I've put a system together but I'm about ready to do another (your timing is impeccable). I'm always interested in seeing how others do their assembling. I didn't know about using the PS for a static discharge. Awesome! Thanks again and looking forward to the next video.
+CS Wilson Draws This is like the nicest comment ever, thank you!!
With this setup would be better to get a GTX 1050 or the RX 460? Though they are at the same price. Also would it be nice to play simulation games such as FSX,etc..
hell yea
Very thorough and comprehensive guide thanks dude! 😄
wouldn't a previous gen board with a used i5-i7 be a much better idea? Just a thought since it's an i3
Great video! But I have problem with my case. It has a side fan and no front fan and I lost the manual. What would be the proper ventilation for this case? It has one aditional fan on the back. So 2 fans total. Please help
Paul! Id absolutely love to see a hackintosh build on your channel!
A series from this would rock
what if the outlet set you have is not grounded?
ShadowedNemesis
Good to Know
this is one of the best how to build a PC video, very well explain
That's the easy part, picking out the parts that play nice together and software installs windows/motherboard/vid specific drivers is what I had issues with when i was a beginner.
And the order in which you install the drivers is very important as well as rebooting on each driver install regardless if it prompts you for it.. Then bios tuning, benchmarks until your blue..
Then who really cares next, that was the fun part. The 24 hour burn in as well, keep it on !!! Planning my next PC now, not much of a gamer, but I'm going full out anyway. Peace!
Should i get Red or White LED's in my Black and Red pc build, in the NZXT noctis 450 case?
What's the best graphics card for a budget build that has higher performance that the one used in the video
I have a different case and i would like to have 16 gb ram what do you suggest i use?
something i feel important to note that you didnt: when installing a stock intel heatsink, out of the box the colored wires block the operation of the fan. Not everyone notices and as a result when the system is on the fan can't spin. I would note to those people to properly loosen and secure the 4 pin cpu fan wires away from the fan blades of the heat sink to ensure proper fan operation.
How do I know that the parts I bought for my PC will be compatible ?
So once you have Windows Installed, you can go to the network settings and connect to your Wi-Fi, right? or do you need a Wi-Fi adapter with that?
i just used a wifi adapter
this may be a dumb question with an obvious answer but i'm going to ask anyway could i use an asrock 250 motherboard for this build instead of the 150 as i can't get that motherboard in australia?
CaseyDoesNightcore then you need an i3 7100 cpu
I couldn't find a video this good and finally, I can order my parts etc, thank you!!
Thanks Paul. I built this computer with the upgraded CPU and a M.2 ssd. Works great and your after build steps really made thing easy. I'm currently using on-board graphics and looking for Black Friday deal. Any tips?
Super awesome video Paul, can't wait for the follow ups
I have trouble aligning the motherboard to the standoffs and IO shield... They don't match. My case's size is ATX and my mobo is a micro ATX
Paul. Feedback. I bought the parts mentioned. I don't recall exactly why, but I seem to recall that I bought a different band memory stick, but same size and specs. 1, after I plugged it in and turned it on nothing happened. No fans, no lights. Nothing. I rewatched the video, took wires out and back in etc... tried it again, aske my daughter to look at it, and she suggested I turn it on via the button on the front (duh). 2, I did not own a keyboard, so I went out and bought one. A wireless one. As best I can tell, it is impossible to get to the bios setup via wireless keyboard on a brand new keyboard. CONCLUSION: It seems like it worked. but I will have to wait until I get a wired keyboard tomorrow to verify. Otherwise THANKS A LOT!
Sorry, one more 3, The video card did not have the blue VGA connector. So, since I did not want to buy a new monitor, and wanted to use the video card, I had to buy a converter.
Thanks for the specific step by step vidoe on pc bulit.
I have a Gainward 7600 GS video card, can you recommend an upgrade ?