Gamer Guide 101: How to Set-Up a PC
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So, you want to learn how to build your PC? Look no further. We got your back! Building a PC can be a rewarding experience and sometimes an even stressful one if you know what you're doing.
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First, you need to identify what your budget is. Do you want to play high-end games with complete graphics? or just casually play games with the minimum number of specs? That will be up to you. The average gaming PC is about $800-$1000.
Secondly, you need PC parts.
1. CPU
2. Motherboard
3. Graphics Card (GPU)
4. Decide on RAM- we recommend 16GB.
5. Select Storage- We recommend an solid state drive (SSD) and a hard drive. We recommend 500GB-1TB.
6. Get a Power Supply (PSU): Select a power supply that will provide enough wattage for the components of your chosen PC aprts.
7. Decide on a PC Case: Choose a case that accommodates the parts that has good airflow, and meets your aesthetic preferences. Make sure eit has enough space for your GPU and CPU cooler.
8. Cooling Solution: As stated above, you need a coolers from avoiding your CPU and GPU to overheat.
9. Time to Assemble:
- Install CPU to motherboard
- Attach cooler to the CPU
- Insert RAM into the motherboard
- Install the motherboard into the case
- Install the power supply
- Connect all power cables ton the mother board and components
- Install the GPU
- Connect storage devices
- Cable manage for better airflow
- Close the case
Thirdly, you need an internet connection. Preferably a wired connection also known as ethernet cable. The connection won't make you "lag" and have any other connection issues. Another option is to use Wi-Fi, which you'll need to pay for if you build your own PC. pre-built PCs have built in Wi-Fi cards.
Last but not least, you'll need to setup the Windows software. If you buy pre-built, it automatically comes with it. If you're building a PC yourself, you'll need to buy the software.