How To Build a $3000-$5000 High-End Gaming PC - Step-by-Step Guide
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- How To Build a $3000-$5000 High-End Gaming PC - Step-by-Step Guide
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▷ HOW TO BUILD A PC PART 1: THE BASICS - • How To Build a PC in 2...
▷ HOW TO BUILD A PC PART 2: $900 Budget Build - • How To Build a Gaming ...
▷ HOW TO BUILD A PC PART 4: System Setup and Windows Install - • How to Set Up a New Ga...
► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Picking Up the Parts at Micro Center
2:53 What Makes a High-End Gaming PC Build More Challenging
4:02 Parts List Breakdown
8:58 Motherboard Setup - CPU installation and important connectors
11:15 Motherboard Setup - Where to install PCIE 4.0/5.0 M.2 SSDs
17:42 Motherboard Setup - CPU cooler bracket and DDR5 Memory
21:10 Unboxing and Prepping the Case, RGB LED Pre-planning
25:06 The 4 Types of RGB-enabled Case Fans (by connection)
26:33 Power Supply Installation, initial cable routing
29:00 Motherboard Installation - standoff mounts and power cables
29:32 Basic Case Fan Installation
31:46 AIO CPU Cooler - Radiator - Fan Install, Mounting
35:44 How to Clean and Apply Thermal Paste for a CPU Cooler
38:42 AIO CPU Cooler - Pump / Block Installation
40:39 Plugging in Cables and Cable Management
46:22 Installing the Graphics Card (GPU)
47:56 Build Complete! First Boot and The Peel
► ORIGINAL PARTS LIST: Going all-out with a High-End Build
(NOTE - Micro Center provided the parts, and needed to switch out the originally planned PSU and Case.)
PSU - Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1350 W - www.microcenter.com/product/6...
CASE - Lian Li LANCOOL III RGB - www.microcenter.com/product/6...
CPU ($595) - Intel Core i9-13900K (Newegg) - bit.ly/3D8QK6z
COOLER ($290) - CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD - bit.ly/3x8gfRM
MEMORY ($440) - 2x Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) - geni.us/pbY9cd
MOTHERBOARD ($500) - ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi - bit.ly/3RGfatA
GPU ($2000, don’t pay more) - ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 OC - geni.us/DVCf
STORAGE ($420)
1x WD_BLACK 2TB SN850X PCIe Gen4 SSD - geni.us/f0BBW
2x Crucial P3 2TB PCIe Gen3 SSD - geni.us/OYaO
CASE ($340) - CORSAIR iCUE 7000X RGB - geni.us/tYxrvR
PSU ($280) - CORSAIR HX1200 1200W Platinum - bit.ly/3Xf88NF
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Thanks for watching everyone! In case you missed it, this is Part 3 of a 4-part series, and Part 2 was the $900 budget build that covered a lot of the building basics: ua-cam.com/video/vUu7N8tq4RE/v-deo.html
The parts I use in this video cost well over $3000, as many have pointed out, but that's the starting price range I think builds should be if they're going to use stuff like full RGB fan setups, high-end AIO liquid coolers, and $200+ cases.
Also, the description has been updated with the correct power supply and case. 🙏
meanwhile all the full rgb custom loop setups I see for a i5 12400 🤦♂🤦♂🤦♂
Hope Part 4 goes up soon, seeing as I'll be using this video to set up my own 4090 strix 13900k build by this weekend 👀
Will you please mention how to set up undervolt on this cpu in part 4? I've read a lot about how you can go into bios and switch something so it's not always pushing it closer to 100c, and it doesn't seem to hurt performance much at all.
Thank you for letting me know about the rgb that requires a whole other components to make it change colour or pulse.
I wish the Micro Center near my house was a huge warehouse store like this. Ours is pretty small by comparison, always feels a little cramped. We used to have a Fry's near us that was cavernous and gave me that awesome "Oh, where should I look first?" feeling, but of course they've been gone for several years now.
I wish Phoenix had a Micro Center now that Fry's Electronics is gone. Micro Center, are you listening?
Right?! Bro it’s a friggin’ desert out here, of course we game!!!!
Same here in Western Washington since the Renton Fry's by Boeing field closed two years ago.
i told microcenter i would buy them pizza if we got one in vegas, we have no decent computer shops since fry's left :(
Same, don't have one here. I get so mad hearing like 90% of the channels telling me "Oh, remember to shop at microcenter!" Like, bruh 🥲
I think micro center should buy GameStop and turn a bunch of their retail outlets into mini microcenters. That would be cool
I always enjoy watching a build video. Hardware has changed enough in the past 5 or so years that this guide for a high end build actually contains some pretty useful information that could prevent someone from making a costly mistake. Good video
Hey Paul, thanks for your wonderful and re-fresher modern new PC builds. You're one of the few You-Tubers that keeps 100% focused on the basics of computer tech and genuinely pleasant to follow over the years! Well done, Paul! 👌
I'd call myself an intermediate PC builder, I don't need these how-to videos. But I just love watching Paul explain stuff and put together a nice system. Cheers Paul!
I'm at 25 minutes currently, but I had to pause and prematurely thank you for making such a damn good video. Out of every other video I've been skimming through, you speak so well, and are easy to understand. This video is a gold mine for me. Thank you so much!
I appreciate that despite having done a few builds already, I always seem to learn something when watching these Paul.
Paul, I tip my hat to you, sir. You explained how to build a pc from Start to Finish in such detailed manner. I even admire how you explained the different RGB headers on the MB. I can honestly appreciate a content creator such as you and much respect has been earned. Keep up the good work, M8👍🏽
glad someone noticed
Step 1: acquire $3000
i wish this build was only 3k
If you can’t save up 3000 or make 3000 get a better job
@unknown222unknown it’s not only about making $3000 but also about being able to just spend them on a pc…
@@maxp.2978 why wouldn’t u be able to as a teenager unless your parents are taking your money
Best advise, do what I did buy one or 2 parts when you get paid and save up for the more expnsive ones, before you know it you’ll have a pc
Thanks for Part 3. Building my PC was one thing and pretty easy. My most challenging task comes after I finish my build. I'm ready for part 4.
Can you please release part 4 with this build? I'm building nearly the exact same pc using this amazing tutorial.
Which bits do you need help with bud?
I've used your videos to help me build a few pc's over the years. You are second to none!
This is the video I have been looking for as I want to do an RGB build for the first time. Excellent video and thank you Paul for really explaining every step. Only cable not covered was the Audio connector :) but very thorough and having that removeable top panel to install the AIO is brilliant! Superbly done, thank you.
Really excited for the setup video, I’ve finished building my first ever PC from using this series of videos but have already run into issues with my RAM being unstable with XMP and I didn’t know why. Updated my bios and all good now, but I’m sure there’s plenty I’ve missed! Also interested in knowing what tests I should be running to stress the system and see if it’s all working properly
I sometimes like watching the high-end builds just as much as the low-end ones. From what I've noticed, it seems like the GPU's are always set (usually whatever the most expensive AMD or Nvidia card is), but the CPU part is always interesting because everyone has different tastes. While usually more cores = better, sometimes people will build high-end 6-core builds because that's what they prefer, and they explain why.
Some day I wanna visit a Microcenter and build my own PC. Let's hope they expand into Arkansas soon!
Fellow Arkansan here. I second that!
6 cores for a high end build in 2023 seems so dumb
but thank God for options like the 5800x3D you can still pair that with any high end gpu at a great price and it still one of the best even with the 7800x3d as another option.
Comprehensive, thorough, detailed and meticulously done ! Great job, Paul ! Great job ! Well done !!!
I used to build PC's years ago and I'm wanting to upgrade mine which I last built about 6 years ago and is out of date and a bit slow. I've just watched this to give me a refresher and it has helped a lot so thank you! Really good video and explanation of everything is concise and is exactly how I remember! 👍👍
This would be really good for a beginner to follow, new subscriber here!!
Wanted to say, that particular case comes with an anti sag gpu bracket that attaches to the motherboard out of sight (we have ours on the outermost standoffs to the right (it comes with spacers). The gpu also comes with one, but it would probably be in sight, near the case glass.
Step 1: Buy the most expensive shit you can find.
Step 2: ...
Step 3: NVIDIA profits🤣
In all seriousness, Paul thanks for putting this together. The more people we can get building their own systems and getting into understanding their systems the better. Also great job bringing in the varying parts as well.
Well yea, if you're building top end you're not building AMD lmao
@@HogBruhh AMD is plenty high end man lol building with a 7900xt or higher is what, top 5% of PCs?
@@mikem2253 and yet 4090 clears it. That’s real high end 🥱
@@mikem2253 LOL yeah AMD plenty high end... My new 7950x3D with 4090 benches in the top 1% on 3DMark... and runs a helluva lot cooler than 13th gen Intel. This is actually my first AMD PC since the Athlon XP 1800+ in 2001... I figured since AM5 is new that now is a great time to say bye to Intel. No regrets... this PC is an absolute beast. PCPP link is in my profile.
@@TRC_WA And there is a possibility it will burn out like many other 3d models
Your the best Paul, you helped me with my first build 5 years ago and now Im upgrading my PC setup looking for a little refresher
The background music that you choose for your videos is always chill and that makes your videos "excellent."
Very helpful! The last time I built a computer from scratch was at the dawn of the 32-bit architecture; processors barely hit 1M transistors (although most popular in our neck of the woods
were 300K-500K) hitting a booming 16MHz; 6 MB was a phenomenal amount of memory; 5.25" FDD is perfect and 3.5" just started showing up.... and 20MB HDD was WOW... So, quite a bit changed. Quick question - is Part 4 out yet?
This is so crazy. I used your old new egg videos to help me build my first PC back in like 2016
same
Yep, this one was my go-to from way back when: ua-cam.com/video/d_56kyib-Ls/v-deo.html
@@Gino_Valley SAME. That video is responsible for bringing me into computers. I wouldn't be here without it.
This was the one I’ve been waiting for. Thank you this is fantastic. Much appreciated.
I appreciate a build guide including BOTH Team blue and red, thank you. Each has their own pro's and cons.
Great guide Paul. Just built my dream system... 7950x3D with 4090... 16TB SSDs... 64GB DDR5 6000... I'm set for 5 years. My first AMD system since the Athlon XP 1800+ in 2001... upgraded from a 10900k/3090. This new build benchmarks 50-75% higher than my old system. An absolute beast.
7950X3D?
Wow, that really feels like a waste... Not that it's a bad CPU, just...
If you wanted to content create, get the non-3D version
And if you wanted to game, 7800X3D is the way to go...
@@HyperScorpio8688 or get 7950x3d and disable one CCD when you want to play and enable it if you for some reason need the extra cores, you get both, but you got a point and i agree with you
@@bindxpoxt The 7950X3D shold've had a load balancer on board
THEN yes you'd be right. Why should I keep hacking around when it should just *work*?
@@HyperScorpio8688 yeah 7950x3d was a trap
@@bindxpoxt you don't need to disable CCD. Either AMD's windows balancer will be used (but it's not a very good one), or (as for me - much better option, I think I'll use it myself when\if I'll buy 7950x3d) - you can just switch prefered CCD in bios to the one with additional cache, so cores with 3d cache will be used first (everywhere and everytime, including gaming) and only after that will be used "normal" cores. And when we are talking about rendering, compiling, etc - all of this is usually using all the avalable threads, thus preffered cores don't matter in this case. So, enabling such bios option makes 7950x3d, imho, the best multipurpose cpu: practically the best for gaming (most of the time ~ on par with 7800x3d ) and at the same time a very good one (only ~5% slower than 7950x) for productivity. And in addition - 7950x3d is much more power efficient than every other cpu with similar performance (7900x\7950x\12900k\13700k\13900k).
P.s. don't know if all bioses have such option, but at least asus rog bioses have.
Truly excelllent build Paul. Thorough detail in the components, and the why. I went to the Torrence Micro Center and you're right, it is an awesome store.
The part of storage was gold! As a beginner, even after a lot of building tutorials, I didn't even know this stuff. Now I'm aware where to pay attention to!
I feel like including a Thunderbolt card installation on higher end builds would be worth it in the future. I know I spent a good while working through random issues with that and it did throw a small wrench into my cable management
Excellent Guide Paul. I shall head out right now and build the aforementioned $AUD 4,500 PC post haste... As soon as I save up for it, so hopefully some time around 2030.
A huge thank you to mico centre Paul and Joe as always 👏👏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
built my first pc 7 years ago and this video was a great refresher, thank
I would be interested in a comprehensive comparison of all the different hub controllers as to ease of use, integration with other fans, potential problems, software usefulness/ease of use and overhead on a system. I know it is quite subjective but I think its good information yo have when going shopping.
When is part 4 coming out? 😊
Great vid, i really enjoyed the breakdown of installing m.2 drives in the optimal slots and the detailed information you provided about direct cpu connected drives vs drives going through the chipset.
I would love to see a comprehensive tutorial on water cooling. Great job Paul. I actually used your tutorials to build my first pc. Now I want water cool it all. Thanks
Dear Microcenter, in the Pacific Northwest the closest store is almost 18 hours away, for me, in Tustin. A store right between Seattle and Portland could be about an hour and a half from each big city. Or maybe you could be an hour south of Seattle, which is 2 hours north of Portland, oh I don't know maybe is the south end of Puget sound area.
Built one of these a few months ago and it's insane overkill of a beast. Just for fun I ran black ops 2 with fps unlocked and it ran at almost 1000 fps. I have a 4080 and 13700k with ddr5. 30k Cinebench score.
How.mich was the total.cost?
@@chillnspace777 I believe 3600 but that's because I have 10 rgb fans in the nzxt H9 flow. Thermaltake lcd 360 aio, msi z690, 2tb samsung nvme, 1000w pwr supply. The graphics card, cpu, and ram was about 2k so there's cheaper routes than what I took with the same hardware basically. The only fires that start with the 4080 are the fps counter encase you were wondering about the plug.
Paul, this is thee video series I needed. Brilliant stuff, my man, thank you!
Great tutorial Paul! Although not in the market for a high end build, the information in this video is just priceless for an enthusiast or noob alike.
FYI -- if you're using an Arctic Liquid Freezer II, it's recommended to connect to the "CPU_FAN" or "CPU_OPT" fan connection on the motherboard instead of the "AIO_PUMP", as connecting it to the AIO_PUMP connection will make the pump run at 100%, whereas with it connected to the CPU_FAN/CPU_OPT connection, the AIO pump speed is also regulated along with the AIO fans.
To add to your insight:
Okay people, Arctic liquid freezer ii pump should always be running at 100%. It's a small pump despite the large radiator size and the flow rate can barely move the liquid fast enough. I know this, because I am currently using the 420mm version in my Fractal Define 7XL case.
It's a good cooler and it is the only cooler that can tame my slightly undervolted 13900ks. However, the actual pump is still stuck on last gen, with limited flow rate. You want the pump at 100% always to remotely mimic a proper liquid cooling. Don't regulate it. Ever. Keep the pump 100% at all times if you actually care about your CPU temp. Radiator fan speed is the only thing that matters, which is well controlled right out of the box.
@@csguak Thanks for clarifying this.
Ever since Frye's Electronics closed their doors we really need 3-4 of these here in Phoenix!
Same in the Sacramento area. I used to have 2 Fry's within a 45 mile radius of me. Now, I only have crappy BestBuys. In my town, its Walmart or Staples with a small and crappy selection of parts at high-end prices.
Extremely helpful tutorial, thank you for your dedication!! Now I can finally understand the concepts behind building my own gaming PC :)
(I was so stressed out with all the "tutorials" that don´t actually explain anything)
This video came at a great time considering we have VERY SIMILAR parts without even knowing it. Thanks for the great content!
I'm literally about to do my build in a couple hours and was wondering how helpful it'd be if this video had been uploaded before I started 😂 And this is literally all the same parts that I have!
same with me man hahah. i got my pile of parts right here ready to build. have fun!!
Good luck with your build m8, enjoy!
Paul...This is one of the best PC Build Guides I have seen in the last few years. You were very thorough. You made the component choices and installation process seem pretty straight forward. Your explanations for all of the wiring setup was great...especially going through the RGB fan hookups. That was pretty darn confusing to me when I built my computer a couple of years ago.
Thanks for all of your time and attention to detail. It is really appreciated.
Dude I have a question.
Is everything written on the motherboard and supply cables and fan cables where they are going to be attached?
Can't Wait to see Part 4 and all your setup tricks.
Thank you for this video. You explained everything thoroughly and it was extremely helpful!
What can you do for $27.85? That's what I can spend right now.
😂😂😂😂
I hope you're wearing an anti static bracelet.
Don't forget to use at least 8GB of thermal paste.
Wiggling gpu cable side to side a little helps it latch and secure it into place with a lot less pressure.. also once you think it’s latched, do the same wiggle wiggle (but pulling back) to see if it backs out… fail safe way to verify its properly inserted.
thanks Paul. when I decide build a new deep learning system. I think I should look for your video. the best one in you tube. thanks from a coworker!
Where is part 4???
It is quite dangerous to blow cash onto meaningless part once you start budgeting around a 4090, you thought you paid $1600 already so why not paying another X amount of dollar annnnnd you walk out of the store with 5k worth of component.
Great vid…newbies take notes, and it is a good refresher for prior builders!
Never gets old.
Thanks Paul.
3k? lol more like 5k
Right
"How to build a high-end gaming PC in 2023"
Save up all your money for a GPU and then throw it into a used case with literally any other shit you have lying around.
Thank you, great video. Your detailed small steps are wonderful for beginners like me!
Excellent video mate. Looking forward to part 4.
Is cool a $2300 graphics card
Easy: go try to build a mid-range PC
/jk
Facts 😂
Thank you for this video series Paul! Great stuff
best PC build channel I have come across so far, thank you
Running out of content Paul?
Hardly. This is a series he's been doing for a while. A lot of UA-camrs are doing update build guides for current gen tech.
Thank you! That was very helpful getting me caught up on a modern build. Its been a few years.
Can't wait for part 4, I'm going to be building a new am5 system in the next week or so. I'm pretty comfortable with the building itself, but I'm not too hot on expo, motherboard settings and the like.
@Paul.
Awesome video, I am going to use it to help with my build at the weekend.
*But where is part 4 please?*
Thanks. 💯
Been following since the newegg days. You're vids are crazy informative and to the point. Keep it up man. (also that AIO bracket mmm yes, looks like its time for a new case.)
Thanks for this video. Looking forward to part 4. Hopefully it's released soon.
Thank you Paul, for all the info and the lovely build.
Thank you for going over the manual. I used the M.2_1 slot for my OS on my z690-E build over a year ago. I’m going to fix that right now.
My dream setup! Micro Center is opening a store here in Indianapolis in a few months and I'm hoping to get these exact parts. Now I have a guide to walk me through it!
i am using the same mother board and CPU, so this has been really helpful. i only have a few pieces so far, i am excited to get started
This tutorial is simply excellent ! Thank you Paul !
Yesssss thankyouuuuu!!!!! This series has been a god send! I got my gpu finally but now i have to think if i want to do a high end am5 setup since i can afford it and to use microcenter newr me for some more common parts cause its great! I finally have the funds and now want to get the best x3d system for my 7900xt to get me perfect 1440p gmaing but also chance for 4k later after its widly adopted but it's m also a nut and enthusiest and cant wait to see what options i can get myself to even potentially get oc options for even more fun and benchtest pushing!!!!!
I love Micro Center. My last three builds parts all came from Micro Center in Brentwood MO
Thanks! Very timely for me since I will be building a new PC.
One of the coolest looking builds ive seen in awhile🍻
Micro center is a staple of PC enthusiast culture. Been going since I was but a wee lad
Just a fact for ppl using the new corsair AIO, they are using their new CORSAIR XTM70 Extreme Performance thermal on all the latest AIO. This thermal paste is extremely good! So no need to replace it.
this is the best tutorial. I've seen plenty. ty
More RTFM, excellent! A very beefy PC, looking forward to seeing how it runs. Thanks Paul 👍
A Great video to archive for future builds.
Stoked to see a build in this case, as I bought it and it's sitting in my closet til I finish buying my components.
If by some miracle Micro Center ever brought their stores over to the UK and one happened to be in my area I don't think I would ever leave.
Great video can't wait to build my first pc in the second half of the year
You the man Paul! Thank you sir.
thanks for giuding for ssd slots for searching that ! Helped me very much !
That was the best ever thermal paste apply way , chapeau bas 😊😊😊😊
good info about the M2's! i was confused about this after i realized my latest MB had a pcie-5 slot up there
Great video, looking forward to part 4.
Love this case! I can't say enough good things about it!
Great video!!!! I will be on pins and needles waiting for the next part!!!! First boot and set-up in bios is always the thing I spend a LOT of time on getting it JUUUUUUSSSST right!!! *** I've just seen this video is 5 months old and part 4 is ALREADY available!!! YEA!!!!! ***
Thanks for this level of quality content !
man that note about m.2 placement is gold. Makes you go "hmm".
Love watching a good build video, hoping to one day build myself a high end!!!
Every time I see these builds I cry since there is no Microcenter near me in the PNW. It's like the holy grail of computer stores, how I long to see one.
Very helpful. Thank you for making this video
Also... I really enjoy watching your videos. It takes me back when I purchased my first 486-dx in 1990. I also bought a 270 mb harddrive and the guy I worked with said I would never use all the space on it. Just thought you would get a laugh at that.