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. 🙏
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'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!
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👍🏽
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! 👌
My son just finished the build last night, with one small problem: CPU overheating and shutting down the system. AIO seemed to be the culprit. I stayed up checking every connection and tightened up the pump block screws (not to overtighten mind you). We got it to POST with no errors and it is sitting in setup at about 43 degrees. Awaiting his return from 8th grade school trip to DC and Paul’s return so we can finish installing everything. Yes, I could do it while my son is away, but I might learn something from Paul and my son can learn too. Thank you Paul.
@@HealthySkepticism1775 I think your fear is valid, but really, there is nothing to worry about. Just do it. You will feel a great sense of accomplishment and get the parts you want. Run into any issues and you have a great community to help out. He is very happy with his system.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
I am so jealous. The two nearest Micro Centers to me are in Chicago and near Minneapolis, both over 5 hour drives. The "Shippable Items" selection sucks because there isn't much of a product selection.
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.
I taught myself how to bend glass tubing for neon sign making just to be able to use glass in water cooled PC builds. Since you can not put anything inside of the glass tubing like you can with plastic tubing because the glass needs to be much hotter you need to do it another way. First you cap one end of the glass tube, I just use duct tape & on the other end I connect a soft tube 16mm OD 12mm ID tube (I use 12mm OD glass tubing). And on the end of the soft tube I use a the bottom half of a pen that fits the open end of the soft tube, that is used as a mouthpiece, and when you heat & when it is time to bend, you give a super soft push of air to keep the glass from collapsing when you bend so you end up with a perfect bend. btw, blowing to hard is worse that blowing to soft, if it collapses a little bit it can still be used but if you blow too hard it will blister out the glass super thin, and all it takes is a super like tap to pop the glass blister. Right now ...and have been for awhile, been building, very slowly, a PC I want to use for streaming where I'll show, teach how to do this stuff on the cheap. btw I also cut my own aluminum plates for custom cases by hand, who needs a CNC machine when all they seem to do is break and cost thousands of dollars I don't have.
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
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.
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!
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.
@@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.
@DARKKNIGHT-ys9ev i ran 1440p with basically the same setup and gpu/cpu usage was 20-50% which is bad. I was getting 50-60fps when I should've been getting well over 100. I got a more demanding monitor and it rips at 99% like it should.
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.
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.
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!
OMG…is having a block connector for the front panel cables a new thing? I have been wanting that in a case since I started building. My huge hands had the hardest time doing those individual pins. Probably my host hated part of building. That alone is a feature worth buying the case for imo!
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.
I bought a 14700kf (no integrated graphics), so I hope the PC builder gods are on my side! Plus the RGB stuff definitely looks annoying, but I went for it anyways.
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.
"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.
Build my high end over time , 4090 last month , 5950X and ASUS DARK HERO MB ,a few years back , that was $3200 GPU CPU and MB , all from Micro Center .
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.
Thanks, the PC I have right now is very out dated because I made it when I was still a teen which was a while ago. This helped me make choices on what parts I wanted to buy; I am a broke collage student so my build was closer to 2500, but once I get this a good job best believe I'm upgrading it. The parts I just got are: Intel Core i9-13900K 3 GHz 24-Core Processor Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX XT 65.57 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler Corsair iCUE SP120 RGB ELITE 47.7 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack Asus ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL40 Memory Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive MSI VENTUS 3X OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card Phanteks AMP v2 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply HYTE Y60 ATX Mid Tower Case
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
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!!!!!
im building a new PC tonight, im so excited. just waiting for my friend to get off work then we are about to put it together. its a 4090, i9, 990 Pro, 64Gb DDR5
Very similar build to mine. I felt a bit meh recently, after turning 49, so I bit the bullet and probably, needlessly upgraded my rig. Paired up with an Asus PG42Q OLED, I'm now set for the next 5+ years. :)
In Canada a high end gaming PC is priced between $5000 to $8000. A high end graphics card can suck up $2500 to $3000 all by itself. Thank god for Memory Express, it would give Microcenter a run for its money for everything under the sun
like 9-10 years ago i build a ROG gaming computer , well it was a gaming computer 9-10 years ago . but i have to say Asus ROG,G.Skill,Corsair,EVGA, make really great parts i have this computer almost 10 years and i didnt have not one problem with it, it still runs and still used it today . 9-10 years ago i pend like $2800. i have Intel Core [CPU] i7-4770K/ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA [CPU] Corsair Obsidian 750D [Computer] EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W, [Power Supply] G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB, [Memory] Asus ROG MARS GTX 760x2 4GB [Video Card} now it have 1660 super Asus ROG RAIDR Express PCI-E 240GB 1TB 2X500GB Seagate HD KLIPSCH Promedia 2.1 Speakers Corsair Hydro Series H100i
my first pc build is gonna be high end literally just for the sheer amount of stuff I need to do on it without ever needing to replace a component for the foreseeable future. it will 100% be an improvement over my current build, which is a laptop with a 2070, and only 16 gigs of ram.
I applaud you for using a manual screw driver. I hate seeing channels use a drill. It's a bad habit to get into. Aluminum is so easy to strip. If that clutch is set too high, bye bye threads. And the only thing I would do differently is plug in the GPU plug before installing the card. Just to make sure you get a complete connection.
I specced a $3000 13700K with a 4080, but only to research the parts. The Asus Z390E has issues with its ethernet port running more than 100Mb/Sec, and cooling a 13700K is a challenge. And the Gen 5 M.2s will need serious cooling, and the M.2 slot might share bandwith with the GPU PCI slot. So... yeah, I'm waiting a couple years anyway because I have a 3080 and I'm waiting for a 5080 or 6070. So I'll see what's going on with Intel, the mobos and the GPUs then.
Just a note, check with the manufacturer data for the headset regarding what plug to use. The Razer ones I have tell me to plug into the FRONT I/O ports otherwise the 7.1 surround sound feature on them won't work. It also means I don't need to worry about how far back I sit due to cable length.
Just an observation, because that happened to me with a dominator x 2 set and my AIO is if you put the tubes towards the right, they do not fit, if you place them other way, they do not have problem. At least that happened to me in an x570 motherboard with an Nzxt AIO
And the usual reminder that the Corsair fans don't actually use a proprietary connector. You can buy or make your own adapters and connect regular fans to the Commander/Control box. I believe the same applies to Phantek's RGB controllers too, but I don't have any experience with those.
Great video - I appreciate the step by step walkthrough and explanation of all of the details! I'm working on my second build and will certainly be referencing this. Keep up the great work!
Just in case you’re building for the first time, populating the top m.2 slot will half the bandwidth of the pcie 5.0 slot for the gpu but just so you know, there are no pcie 5.0 gpus as of today. The top gpu today doesn’t even max out a pcie 4.0 x16 slot.
A question: Remove the cpu lever protector or not? It does not appear that it was done. Any issues down the line if not? Overheating the protector? Looking forward to part 4, after Paul's return from Taiwan. Nevermind: I got my answer in the mobo manual. Answer: YES.
Do not have your tubes on the bottom of your rad in your case. It will Shorten the lifespan of your radiator due to the air being in the pump. Just for anyone that doesn't know
I'm getting ready to put my daily driver into the Lancool 2 Snow. The Lancool 3 was tempting, but Microcenter has the 2 for $115 right now. Bought it today. No foolin
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!
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.
A quick question. Wouldn't you want the radiator fans to pull cool fresh air in through the radiator instead of pushing the heated internal case air up out of the radiator? Can someone explain why this is less preferable?
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.
Case and PSU in video do not match what is in description. Thermaltake is shown in the video but Cosair is listed and Lian Li case is used in video but again Cosair in description.
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 👀
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.
Didnt you build in a Lian Li Lancool 3 case? The case in description is Corsair ICUE 7000X if that was wrong. 😂
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!
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
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! 👌
My son just finished the build last night, with one small problem: CPU overheating and shutting down the system. AIO seemed to be the culprit. I stayed up checking every connection and tightened up the pump block screws (not to overtighten mind you). We got it to POST with no errors and it is sitting in setup at about 43 degrees. Awaiting his return from 8th grade school trip to DC and Paul’s return so we can finish installing everything. Yes, I could do it while my son is away, but I might learn something from Paul and my son can learn too.
Thank you Paul.
These comments make me scared to build my own PC. I'm worried I'll get thousands of dollars into the build then have these types of issues.
@@HealthySkepticism1775 I think your fear is valid, but really, there is nothing to worry about. Just do it. You will feel a great sense of accomplishment and get the parts you want. Run into any issues and you have a great community to help out. He is very happy with his system.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I appreciate that despite having done a few builds already, I always seem to learn something when watching these Paul.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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
I am so jealous. The two nearest Micro Centers to me are in Chicago and near Minneapolis, both over 5 hour drives. The "Shippable Items" selection sucks because there isn't much of a product selection.
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.
@Paul.
Awesome video, I am going to use it to help with my build at the weekend.
*But where is part 4 please?*
Thanks. 💯
The background music that you choose for your videos is always chill and that makes your videos "excellent."
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
I taught myself how to bend glass tubing for neon sign making just to be able to use glass in water cooled PC builds. Since you can not put anything inside of the glass tubing like you can with plastic tubing because the glass needs to be much hotter you need to do it another way. First you cap one end of the glass tube, I just use duct tape & on the other end I connect a soft tube 16mm OD 12mm ID tube (I use 12mm OD glass tubing). And on the end of the soft tube I use a the bottom half of a pen that fits the open end of the soft tube, that is used as a mouthpiece, and when you heat & when it is time to bend, you give a super soft push of air to keep the glass from collapsing when you bend so you end up with a perfect bend. btw, blowing to hard is worse that blowing to soft, if it collapses a little bit it can still be used but if you blow too hard it will blister out the glass super thin, and all it takes is a super like tap to pop the glass blister.
Right now ...and have been for awhile, been building, very slowly, a PC I want to use for streaming where I'll show, teach how to do this stuff on the cheap. btw I also cut my own aluminum plates for custom cases by hand, who needs a CNC machine when all they seem to do is break and cost thousands of dollars I don't have.
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've used your videos to help me build a few pc's over the years. You are second to none!
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?
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!
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.
@@DARKKNIGHT-ys9ev def get a 4k oled to go with it.
@@DARKKNIGHT-ys9ev your going to bottleneck your system.
@DARKKNIGHT-ys9ev i ran 1440p with basically the same setup and gpu/cpu usage was 20-50% which is bad. I was getting 50-60fps when I should've been getting well over 100. I got a more demanding monitor and it rips at 99% like it should.
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.
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.
Did you ever have time to do Part 4. Ordered all my parts, but have no windows experience beyond windows XP
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!
Micro center is a staple of PC enthusiast culture. Been going since I was but a wee lad
When is part 4 coming out? 😊
OMG…is having a block connector for the front panel cables a new thing? I have been wanting that in a case since I started building. My huge hands had the hardest time doing those individual pins. Probably my host hated part of building. That alone is a feature worth buying the case for imo!
What can you do for $27.85? That's what I can spend right now.
😂😂😂😂
Microcenter sure is smart with their advertising. Supporting all these PC channels is kind of genius really. Targeted marketing is super effective.
MicroCenter really is a must see for anyone into PC building and tech. It’s like a wonderland. 😂
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.
I bought a 14700kf (no integrated graphics), so I hope the PC builder gods are on my side! Plus the RGB stuff definitely looks annoying, but I went for it anyways.
I hope you're wearing an anti static bracelet.
Don't forget to use at least 8GB of thermal paste.
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???
I just received my Strix Z790-E. My pc partpicker list is a bit over $5,200 so far.
Fair winds and following seas to all.
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.
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.
"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.
Build my high end over time , 4090 last month , 5950X and ASUS DARK HERO MB ,a few years back , that was $3200 GPU CPU and MB , all from Micro Center .
Is cool a $2300 graphics card
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.
Easy: go try to build a mid-range PC
/jk
Facts 😂
Thanks, the PC I have right now is very out dated because I made it when I was still a teen which was a while ago. This helped me make choices on what parts I wanted to buy; I am a broke collage student so my build was closer to 2500, but once I get this a good job best believe I'm upgrading it.
The parts I just got are:
Intel Core i9-13900K 3 GHz 24-Core Processor
Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX XT 65.57 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Corsair iCUE SP120 RGB ELITE 47.7 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack
Asus ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL40 Memory
Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
MSI VENTUS 3X OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card
Phanteks AMP v2 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
HYTE Y60 ATX Mid Tower Case
3k? lol more like 5k
Right
Comprehensive, thorough, detailed and meticulously done ! Great job, Paul ! Great job ! Well done !!!
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.
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
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 appreciate a build guide including BOTH Team blue and red, thank you. Each has their own pro's and cons.
Can't Wait to see Part 4 and all your setup tricks.
im building a new PC tonight, im so excited. just waiting for my friend to get off work then we are about to put it together. its a 4090, i9, 990 Pro, 64Gb DDR5
Very similar build to mine. I felt a bit meh recently, after turning 49, so I bit the bullet and probably, needlessly upgraded my rig. Paired up with an Asus PG42Q OLED, I'm now set for the next 5+ years. :)
Is thermal paste required on this or does the AiO cover that? Sorry if this is dumb I'm just really new to building PC's and don't know much.
In Canada a high end gaming PC is priced between $5000 to $8000. A high end graphics card can suck up $2500 to $3000 all by itself. Thank god for Memory Express, it would give Microcenter a run for its money for everything under the sun
like 9-10 years ago i build a ROG gaming computer , well it was a gaming computer 9-10 years ago . but i have to say Asus ROG,G.Skill,Corsair,EVGA, make really great parts i have this computer almost 10 years and i didnt have not one problem with it, it still runs and still used it today . 9-10 years ago i pend like $2800. i have
Intel Core [CPU] i7-4770K/ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA [CPU]
Corsair Obsidian 750D [Computer]
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W, [Power Supply]
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB, [Memory]
Asus ROG MARS GTX 760x2 4GB [Video Card} now it have 1660 super
Asus ROG RAIDR Express PCI-E 240GB
1TB 2X500GB Seagate HD
KLIPSCH Promedia 2.1 Speakers
Corsair Hydro Series H100i
my first pc build is gonna be high end literally just for the sheer amount of stuff I need to do on it without ever needing to replace a component for the foreseeable future. it will 100% be an improvement over my current build, which is a laptop with a 2070, and only 16 gigs of ram.
Great videos. One question? When you going to do a video of Step 4, "finishing the build?"
Can we get the part 4 video please??? or at least a timeline on when you will put this out.
I built a pc with same case and GPU came out great and has superb airflow
I applaud you for using a manual screw driver. I hate seeing channels use a drill. It's a bad habit to get into. Aluminum is so easy to strip. If that clutch is set too high, bye bye threads. And the only thing I would do differently is plug in the GPU plug before installing the card. Just to make sure you get a complete connection.
I specced a $3000 13700K with a 4080, but only to research the parts. The Asus Z390E has issues with its ethernet port running more than 100Mb/Sec, and cooling a 13700K is a challenge. And the Gen 5 M.2s will need serious cooling, and the M.2 slot might share bandwith with the GPU PCI slot. So... yeah, I'm waiting a couple years anyway because I have a 3080 and I'm waiting for a 5080 or 6070. So I'll see what's going on with Intel, the mobos and the GPUs then.
if cooling is a concern you should give ryzen a shot. much more power per watt
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
Doesn't Newegg have a price match policy? I'd imagine it'd be cheaper to do that with the Micro Center price combined with an employee discount.
Just a note, check with the manufacturer data for the headset regarding what plug to use. The Razer ones I have tell me to plug into the FRONT I/O ports otherwise the 7.1 surround sound feature on them won't work. It also means I don't need to worry about how far back I sit due to cable length.
This was the one I’ve been waiting for. Thank you this is fantastic. Much appreciated.
built my first pc 7 years ago and this video was a great refresher, thank
Just an observation, because that happened to me with a dominator x 2 set and my AIO is if you put the tubes towards the right, they do not fit, if you place them other way, they do not have problem. At least that happened to me in an x570 motherboard with an Nzxt AIO
Never gets old.
Thanks Paul.
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.
And the usual reminder that the Corsair fans don't actually use a proprietary connector. You can buy or make your own adapters and connect regular fans to the Commander/Control box. I believe the same applies to Phantek's RGB controllers too, but I don't have any experience with those.
Great video - I appreciate the step by step walkthrough and explanation of all of the details! I'm working on my second build and will certainly be referencing this. Keep up the great work!
Just in case you’re building for the first time, populating the top m.2 slot will half the bandwidth of the pcie 5.0 slot for the gpu but just so you know, there are no pcie 5.0 gpus as of today.
The top gpu today doesn’t even max out a pcie 4.0 x16 slot.
A question: Remove the cpu lever protector or not? It does not appear that it was done. Any issues down the line if not? Overheating the protector? Looking forward to part 4, after Paul's return from Taiwan.
Nevermind: I got my answer in the mobo manual. Answer: YES.
Do not have your tubes on the bottom of your rad in your case. It will Shorten the lifespan of your radiator due to the air being in the pump. Just for anyone that doesn't know
I'm getting ready to put my daily driver into the Lancool 2 Snow. The Lancool 3 was tempting, but Microcenter has the 2 for $115 right now.
Bought it today. No foolin
For me its easier to instal any cable extentions on the mobo before placing it in the case
This video came at a great time considering we have VERY SIMILAR parts without even knowing it. Thanks for the great content!
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!
Except the power supply cables that was too fast and I didn’t understand where it go and what. Brilliant explanation and tutorial overall. Thanks
Where is the 4th and final
Part about setting up windows and updating everything etc?? Is it named something else otherwise I can’t find it.
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.
*I got same specs pc same 4090 strix oc & i9 13900k*
Still using 1080p 60hz old monitor
A huge thank you to mico centre Paul and Joe as always 👏👏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
best PC build channel I have come across so far, thank you
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.
A quick question. Wouldn't you want the radiator fans to pull cool fresh air in through the radiator instead of pushing the heated internal case air up out of the radiator? Can someone explain why this is less preferable?
It's great to hear/see that you're utilizing the 3D printer to enhance this build.
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.
Case and PSU in video do not match what is in description. Thermaltake is shown in the video but Cosair is listed and Lian Li case is used in video but again Cosair in description.