This is NOT a how-to video. This is a college-level basic introduction to computer building master class! Well done! Reminds me of the videos I did here on UA-cam about 10 years ago. We are birds of a feather!
Carey, that means a lot, coming from you, my friend! I've been a long-time subscriber of your channel, and appreciate your teaching. Just the other day I was amazed to see that the 5 year license to Roboform that I bought through a deal you arranged was expiring in less than a year. Time flies. Keep doing your thing. You have helped so many people!
Carey, I built my first pc all due to your exquisitely detailed instructions. Thank you so much! That build ran like a top for 12 years. You're my pc building hero! :)
What a pleasure watching a PC build video that’s actually instructional, has no annoying background music and no annoying video cuts every 2 seconds. Hands down this is the best PC build video, not only on UA-cam but on the entire internet! Bravo sir! Excellent job.
THANK YOU for this vid. I'm 75 and just finished my first total desktop build. Have replaced components over the decades but this my first 'from scratch' one. Your educational, informative and entertaining video was my UA-cam constant companion throughout my now successful build process. An old dog CAN learn new tricks.
Have just built my first pc for 13 years and I have to say this has been the best video I have seen on supporting this process by a country mile. I watched this 3 times from beginning to end before starting and have come back to this video another 10 or so times as I have built, changed on reinstalled windows and hardware. I cannot thank you enough with your calm and patient approach to EVERY part of the process, nothing was missing. Even though you did not install a GPU you so kindly covered this so I could. If I could buy you a beer I would. However living on the south coast of England it would be a bit of a journey. PC build: BeQuiet Shadow 800DX case, MSI Z790 Tomahawk WiFi Max, i5 14600K CPU, 32GB 6000MHx RAM, MSI Geforce RTX 4060Ti GPU, Crucial T500 2TB SSD, BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro 5 Cooler and BeQuiet 12M 850W power supply. Thank you.
Sounds like a great build you have there! I'm grateful you were willing to spend that amount of time watching the video! Next time I'm on your side of the pond, I may have to take you up on the offer!
Just watched this video in its’ entirety as I am attempting to do my first build within the next two days as the parts arrive. Words really cant describe how much I appreciate the time and effort to create this video which I’m sure was a massive undertaking.
The close-ups, like with placing the CPU etc., are much appreciated. As with the editing. A lot of thought and effort have been put into producing this and not something rushed (so as to produce as many as possible, like with many channels). As with several other people here, I've genuinely become more confident to build my own unit. That will be something, at age 64, despite using computers since the late 1980s! This video deserves a lot more views. As with the number of Subscribers here.
This is a course, not just any YT video tutorials. Anyone completing this one would easily be able to assemble a PC. There are so many videos on YT on PC building. However, it is the only one you need to watch.
to me this is the best how to build a pc guide on UA-cam yet. Not only does he show the parts he explains why they go where they go. He also shows you the process outstanding. if you can't build a pc after this guide, GOOD LUCK WITH A PREBUILT
You win the Internet, this week, sir. Proving there is a need for 4 hour videos… and expertly making the jump up from 15 minutes videos. How? Why? Mind blown.
Thank you! There's definitely a need and an audience for all types of videos. I wanted to make one that provided more detail than normal, so even a first-timer could build a PC.
I must say i think this is the most detailed PC building guide I've come across. It's really easy to follow and super thorough. I love how you went over everything, from choosing the parts to putting them together. Your explanations are clear, and the detailed steps in this guide make the whole process a breeze. Awesome job on making such a helpful video!
This is the best "how to build a PC" video I have ever watched. I haven't built my own PC in many years. I really enjoyed learning about all the new components. This video makes me want to build a new one. Thank you!
Easily the most informative, educational and detailed video I’ve seen on building a PC. Please continue with more content on some content on AIOs, ram types, storage,RGB.etc.
Extremely comprehensive guide. I’ve built several gaming computers, thinking I was fairly competent but I’ve learned a lot of detailed information that I didn’t know before. Great job! I’ve been watching for over two hours and just noticed the Flowbee on the shelf. Good on you.
I will soon be building my 1st complete gaming PC in anticipation of MSFS 2024. A fun project to keep my75 yr old mind agile. As such I have been doing my best to learn by watching and reading all I can. A link to this video should be included with EVERY major PC component sold. Your presentation is clear and concise and non-threatening to even basic newbies (I'm not), and anyone with minimal aptitude WILL be able to accomplish a successful build. Thank you for this educational and entertaining presentation. A mini speaker and GPU support bracket are now added to my part list -Thanks again
@@NerdSidekick thanks. I think one of the fears of building a pc is buying all the parts then doing something wrong. but, I won't even try until i feel completely confident. Still have to finish watching this video, was pretty excited with the first 5 minutes.
Sir I just wanted to thank you for probably the most comprehensive how-to video I've ever seen on building computers. I build my own computers since 1995 and seen many videos but yours is on a whole different level so you have my respect and gratitude and God bless you because your guide is a master class guide.
Absolutely FABULOUS tutorial, I have been searching for two weeks on utube to find out how to build a computer. You show every step clear, concise, SLOWLY, most other donot show all of the mouse clicks and dropdown menus like you do. YOU are truly for a beginner as I am, THANK YOU SO MUCH. You have given me the confidence I need to try this on my own. The only thing is on asus website they talk about renaming the downloaded bios file on their tutorial page as a step to perform, but either way you are great.
Thanks for your nice comments! For normal BIOS updates (like I show in the video), you do NOT need to rename the file. The only time you have to rename the file is if you can't get into your BIOS and you have to use the ASUS FlashBack feature. For example, if you lost power during a BIOS update, this might happen. In that case, you can plugin a USB flash drive into a special FlashBack port on the motherboard, press a button on the motherboard, and a new BIOS file will be installed. For this to work, the motherboard will look for a file with a specific name. The BIOSRenamer program will take care of renaming the file correctly so the FlashBack feature can work. This page explains how to do this: www.asus.com/us/support/faq/1038568/
feel good about watching this video after reading your comment. So many other pc building videos seem like their more for people already with pc building skills, or to try and make the video look more professional they skip over too more.
My approach to this video was to teach as if someone had little to no experience building computers. Building one is actually easy when you break it down and take it "slow and easy." Good luck!
Man..this is the most informative and interesting PC build video on youtube. I am lacking confidence in buliding my own PC even after watching so many videos but after watching your step by step guide on PC build I can sure I can build it without any problem. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
What a great video. You have done a really great job in telling us how to assemble our own computer. Not only have you explained in detail how to do it, but you have given us close-ups so we can see what you did. By taking the time to show close-up shots it allows us to see exactly what you are doing, where things get connected, etc. The quality of your video includes great lighting, sound, close-ups, etc. I really appreciate the amount of time it takes to get something like this put together. Thanks again for your hard work in making this first class video.
one of the best instructional videos i have ever seen. i had zero questions when you were done. the explanation and camera work is first class. thank you for your time that you invested in the video. cheers
I've found this instructional guide just at the right time. I've decided that it's time for me to build my own computer. Being of the same generation as the instructor, I found this not only useful but also reminiscing about when I got my first computer 30 years ago, opening it up and seeing what appeared to be a jumble of wires and cables. Not to mention, hard drives of such proportions, that could break toes if you happened to drop them. This has now given me the boost in confidence to proceed and get this computer built and working. Thank you so much.
I just saw this video in my recommended youtube home page, I haven't built a computer in about 10 years so this is a really great video. Thank you for taking the time to go slow, teach and explain things. I plan on building a Micro-ATX PC this coming December. Subscribed to you. :)
Thank you for making this video. It's the most comprehensive pc-build instructional video I've seen. This is a real learning video as opposed to so many that emphasize entertainment over teaching. And you have the perfect demeanor for this.
This is a great video. I have experience in the past servicing and building various electronic devices, but never built my own computer, but looking to upgrade to a gaming computer, and your tutorial explains a lot. Thanks
Your channel is a true gem. Thank you so much i watched the whole thing, im not a tech beginner but i just used this to get my memory refreshed on the whole process, best video ever made on PC building. Love the channel, the style and the charisma. Keep it up!
This is one of the most comprehensive Videos on a computer build. The video editing too is superb. Very calm and I can spend hours listening to you. I will give you 20 out of 10 for not including pesky, distracting and irritating music. Cheers!!!
I just purchased a pre bulilt PC (cyberpower i14400f) and I know how to add memory or another NVMe but I have zero clue how to add more fans onto top into an existing system without adding AIO. The RGB, ARGB, additional controllers confuse heck out of me. How would I add more fans to the top of the case and have them sync with my current color scheme. I’m happy to become a sub. This is perhaps the most detailed video I’ve seen.
Thank you sir, absolute respect from my side, I just found this video today, this is already a gem to me, I was preparing my self for building a pc and then this video comes in my feed it's really a best guide for me, again huge respect to you sir subscribed watching the first video itself ❤
I found this video to be an excellent source of information, with a high level of detail. I have been watching it for three days and have not yet finished, as I am taking the time to review and understand the content fully. I am using it as a reference for future reference. I would like to thank you for creating this valuable resource. I hope you will continue to publish new and useful content. 🙏
I haven't built a PC for 30+ yrs, things have changed since my last build, that I knew nothing about. Having watched all the way through, I'm more informed than I was, trying to decypher from the various different startup guides, that assume you are conversant with recent tech: ref computers. I'm not or rather wasn't, I sort of worked out what some were, but found one cable in case that didn't make any sense, then traced cable back to it's origin and found I don't need it anyway. Might have been nice to have list of cables in case, but apart from a quick guide, nothing. This was a problem 35 yrs ago, translation was, to say the least hit and miss. It's much better today, but just using pictograms doesn't help. This is a good refresher course, all the way through there was something to be understood easily. I especially liked the install for win 11. the last install I did was win 98!!! Thanks for helping an old man feel not so stupid as I was before watching.
Never stop learning! That's a great way to live. Thanks for coming on the journey. There's always something new coming around the corner, so I'm glad to help share the latest.
Excelente vídeo educational i am now 61 i have bean building computeres as a hobby since 1987 i find it relaxing i have instaled diferente OS .. i have subscribed wish you well
El mejor video de toda la web de como armar una PC paso a paso , eres una persona que explica excelente y de manera magnífica !! Es una clase magistral !! Te felicito , un saludo desde Montevideo,, Uruguay.
My first PC with included monitor keyboard & mouse in 1995 was an AST running Win 3.1 on a 486 with 8 MB RAM $3000.00. my how far technology has come. I'm currently doing a Ryzen 5 5600g build with all the goodies about A$1000.00 Great tutorial, hardly a Sidekick guidance.
This is fantastic. I have been watching a lot of guides, and I think I have this down pretty well. I'm going to build my first PC soon. I was mostly unsure of the power switch headers. Also, I have watched a few guides that recommend connecting the CPU, RAM, and AIO or whatever cooler and testing with HDMI either to the motherboard or GPU and jumping the power switch with positive and negative to make sure it posts before installing. Is this something you would recommend? I will have an igpu on the cpu.
Superb video. Many thanks indeed. My first build successful. I watched and re-watched this every step of the way. The only thing missing for me was any mention of installing Linux rather than Windows and how that might impact the updating BIOS and installation process. Perhaps you could make a video just of that process on a new-build PC - that would be very helpful. I didn't bother updating the BIOS. Linux installed fine. Thanks again 👍
It's been many years since I messed with Linux, so I am not currently "equipped" to make a video about that topic. My focus has always been on the Windows operating system.
@@NerdSidekick Very much appreciated for your dedication to helping people like me , BTW , i am 78 years old and i have just assembled my own PC successfully thanks to your tutorial !!! You are a perfect teacher .
The Top video to learn all about how to build a PC. Thank you very much for that! I understand that a lot of free hours went into this video to make something like that, but it certainly worked out perfectly. I wanted to order the parts next week based on your lists, unfortunately not in your country because of the high import tax and shipping costs to the Netherlands. But unfortunately, I've read several posts about the stability issues Intel has with the 13th and 14th Gen CPUs. The offered solutions can only be realized by upgrading via the Bios. If something goes wrong there, your motherboard is probably defective as well. It seems to me that as an absolute beginner in PC building, I'd be better off waiting for Intel to find a definitive solution. What is your opinion on that? Should we start or wait and see?
I started making this video before the Intel problem reached "critical mass" but I might have gone in a different direction if I was buying parts now. However, Intel has extended the warranty for the affected CPUs by two years, and they have provided updated code that manufacturers are releasing in BIOS updates. I'm not afraid to do those updates, and you should not fear doing those, as many motherboards today have mechanisms for recovering from a botched update. BIOS updates should be a regular part of maintaining a computer, especially if you build it yourself. There's always more new CPUs coming out, so investigate what is coming and find something that you can get behind. If you need a new computer, don't be afraid to move ahead.
@@NerdSidekick Thank you for your detailed answer. You are right that if you build your own computer, you should also be able to update the BIOS as part of a maintenance process. And yes, I think I will need a new computer in the near future because the PC I want to replace is now 11 1/2 years old. So there is a chance that the end is slowly coming into sight. So I think I'll wait a little longer to see what Intel is going to do next to really fix the problems. Also, the PC I want to replace has an Intel i7 processor and has never let me down in all these years. So it's also a reason to think about Intel. Thank you again for your answer and the opportunity to build my first PC with the help of a perfect great instruction and learning video from your hand.
great video but I did have that exact same case (older version with 2 140mm front fans), and on the back, you removed that one large panel for cable management. Unless Lian Li changed that case's specs, that other smaller cover panel hides a fan hub. My 2 140mm fans were connected to it from the factory, but it was a great place to connect the rear exhaust fan with a long cable. No extensions needed. Just an observation, but this is a good video for anyone considering building their first PC, everything covered all in one!
You should have mentioned the Lazy Susan in your list of helpful tools. It makes working on opposite sides of the case so much easier. No more lifting, I just spin it around.
Good point. It's not something I normally use when building a computer. I used it to make showing different parts of the computer easier in the video, but it could definitely help make building a computer easier if you use a lazy Susan. Here's a link to the one I show in the video (affiliate link): amzn.to/3LVHJBz
I haven't seen a real video guide like this in 10 years, nice going. I noticed you were using a large usb stick. Many motherboards will only accept a usb with FAT 32 formatting, your 256 GB was not likely formatted in FAT 32.
Thanks for the kind words! The USB drive was NTFS from the factory and that's what I used for the BIOS update. But then the Media Creation Tool that Microsoft provides for installing Windows re-formats the drive as FAT32, with a 32 GB partition. I'll be releasing a video on how to fix that soon.
Fantastic guide, thanks! I Just completed a new build with an AMD Ryzen 3700x paired with an ASUS B550M-A Wifi II mobo. When installing Win 11 Pro, noticed that when the system needs to re-start, the screen just goes blank but the computer doesn't actually restart. I'm able to get into Windows but it doesn't seem fully setup (i.e. no network connection devices have been installed). In bios, I've verified that wifi is enabled. Any thoughts for why the system won't restart? Thanks.
Some things to check: BIOS Update: Ensure your motherboard BIOS is updated to the latest version. Power Settings: Check the power settings in the BIOS. Specifically, look at the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration. Ensure that settings related to "Power on after AC power loss" and similar options are correctly configured. Sometimes, these settings can affect how the system handles restarts. RAM Compatibility and Configuration: Verify that your RAM modules are compatible and properly installed. Secure Boot and UEFI Settings: Enable Secure Boot and disable CSM in the UEFI settings. Drivers and Windows Setup: Manually install the latest drivers for your motherboard from the ASUS website, especially network drivers. PSU and Power Connections: Ensure your PSU is sufficient and all power connections are secure. Check for Hardware Faults: Re-seat all components and run diagnostics on your storage device. Windows Installation: Consider reinstalling Windows from newly downloaded files from Microsoft. Event Viewer Logs: Check the Event Viewer logs for critical errors or warnings.
There were a combination of things I was looking for. I was not trying to build an "over the top" computer with the best of everything. This computer was meant to be used in future videos where I can demonstrate a variety of things. So I considered cost. This was a reasonably-priced board. It supported 13th and 14th gen chips from Intel. The problem with those chips had not been realized fully at the time I made the purchase. If I was buying a motherboard now, I might reconsider which CPU I would purchase, which would change the motherboard requirement entirely. But this motherboard has multiple slots for installing multiple NVMe drives, which I tend to use heavily. It supports PCIe 4 and 5 gen devices that I might attach to the motherboard. It uses DDR5 RAM, which is current and fast. All those factors and more were considered when I made the motherboard selection.
Hmm I know that this maybe come as a surprice for you?! But the i7 and i9:s are not the best pick to build a new PC on right now. Youve heard the news on Intels failing last two skues? Awesum video and well executed, mate.
They did just announce that they believe they isolated the cause, and that it can be fixed with software updates. That will probably require BIOS updates from the various motherboard manufacturers.
@@NerdSidekick Theres a broader spectrum of foulty CPU and that is corrosion in the die, and thats not going to be solved by BIOS-upgrades I´m sorry to say. So If I wher a new PC buyer I would not be touching Inte higher skus right now, That´s my 2 cents.
My motherboard doesn't have WIFI, however it has M.2 slots for connecting M.2 WiFi card. The M.2 WiFi card has some wires and so on. Can you show how properly install the card?
and if you have to RMA the board, don't leave your CPU, RAM or M.2 drives in the MB You probably won't get them back! Excellent tutorial. I also follow Carey Holzman, another excellent UA-cam channel for this sort of thing.
Hi i thank for showing the power switch plug i fix my boss pc and the reset switch thank you so much now i am happy i been looking on UA-cam can't find any one but you did thank you again.
This video is nearly 4 hrs ; so maybe 3x that maybe even 4x - so maybe from 12 to 16+ hours with all of the editing involved as a rough estimated time.
Some motherboards now have the In / Out ( I / O ) should attached so you don't have to install the 2 parts seperately ; which makes it easir and faster to install.
@@NerdSidekick Most major brands - do it now. My current Asus has the built in AIO , my previous MSI board had it , my Asrock had it. It's nearly become an un-official standard. Maybe a few ultra cheap / entry level boards might not - but most do.
I never connect the audio cable it will give interference with HDMI and 4K its best to use a USB headset they are isolated so no interference. Its strange how MB and case manufactures are still using audio jacks. Its about time the ditched them.
This is NOT a how-to video. This is a college-level basic introduction to computer building master class! Well done! Reminds me of the videos I did here on UA-cam about 10 years ago. We are birds of a feather!
Carey, that means a lot, coming from you, my friend! I've been a long-time subscriber of your channel, and appreciate your teaching. Just the other day I was amazed to see that the 5 year license to Roboform that I bought through a deal you arranged was expiring in less than a year. Time flies. Keep doing your thing. You have helped so many people!
Carey, I built my first pc all due to your exquisitely detailed instructions. Thank you so much! That build ran like a top for 12 years. You're my pc building hero! :)
Yes Carey ,I remember those days in studio 1 ,aka your kitchen and your dogs ,and the S.W.A.T team who stopped by for cookies. 😅
What a pleasure watching a PC build video that’s actually instructional, has no annoying background music and no annoying video cuts every 2 seconds. Hands down this is the best PC build video, not only on UA-cam but on the entire internet! Bravo sir! Excellent job.
Thank you! Very kind of you to say!
THANK YOU for this vid. I'm 75 and just finished my first total desktop build. Have replaced components over the decades but this my first 'from scratch' one. Your educational, informative and entertaining video was my UA-cam constant companion throughout my now successful build process. An old dog CAN learn new tricks.
This is exactly what I wanted to provide in the video! Thanks for your feedback.
Have just built my first pc for 13 years and I have to say this has been the best video I have seen on supporting this process by a country mile. I watched this 3 times from beginning to end before starting and have come back to this video another 10 or so times as I have built, changed on reinstalled windows and hardware. I cannot thank you enough with your calm and patient approach to EVERY part of the process, nothing was missing. Even though you did not install a GPU you so kindly covered this so I could. If I could buy you a beer I would. However living on the south coast of England it would be a bit of a journey. PC build: BeQuiet Shadow 800DX case, MSI Z790 Tomahawk WiFi Max, i5 14600K CPU, 32GB 6000MHx RAM, MSI Geforce RTX 4060Ti GPU, Crucial T500 2TB SSD, BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro 5 Cooler and BeQuiet 12M 850W power supply. Thank you.
Sounds like a great build you have there!
I'm grateful you were willing to spend that amount of time watching the video! Next time I'm on your side of the pond, I may have to take you up on the offer!
Just watched this video in its’ entirety as I am attempting to do my first build within the next two days as the parts arrive. Words really cant describe how much I appreciate the time and effort to create this video which I’m sure was a massive undertaking.
Good luck with your build! Let me know if you get stuck. And thanks for watching.
The close-ups, like with placing the CPU etc., are much appreciated. As with the editing. A lot of thought and effort have been put into producing this and not something rushed (so as to produce as many as possible, like with many channels). As with several other people here, I've genuinely become more confident to build my own unit. That will be something, at age 64, despite using computers since the late 1980s! This video deserves a lot more views. As with the number of Subscribers here.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
This is a course, not just any YT video tutorials.
Anyone completing this one would easily be able to assemble a PC.
There are so many videos on YT on PC building. However, it is the only one you need to watch.
Thanks. I wanted the video to be a complete walk-through of the process, especially for beginners.
to me this is the best how to build a pc guide on UA-cam yet. Not only does he show the parts he explains why they go where they go. He also shows you the process outstanding. if you can't build a pc after this guide, GOOD LUCK WITH A PREBUILT
You win the Internet, this week, sir. Proving there is a need for 4 hour videos… and expertly making the jump up from 15 minutes videos. How? Why? Mind blown.
Thank you! There's definitely a need and an audience for all types of videos. I wanted to make one that provided more detail than normal, so even a first-timer could build a PC.
Best guide I've seen. My stress levels have dropped and I now feel confident I can do it.
Absolutely! Just take your time. Don't feel rushed. You can do it!
I must say i think this is the most detailed PC building guide I've come across. It's really easy to follow and super thorough. I love how you went over everything, from choosing the parts to putting them together. Your explanations are clear, and the detailed steps in this guide make the whole process a breeze. Awesome job on making such a helpful video!
This is the best "how to build a PC" video I have ever watched. I haven't built my own PC in many years. I really enjoyed learning about all the new components. This video makes me want to build a new one. Thank you!
Easily the most informative, educational and detailed video I’ve seen on building a PC. Please continue with more content on some content on AIOs, ram types, storage,RGB.etc.
Extremely comprehensive guide. I’ve built several gaming computers, thinking I was fairly competent but I’ve learned a lot of detailed information that I didn’t know before. Great job! I’ve been watching for over two hours and just noticed the Flowbee on the shelf. Good on you.
Yeah, pretty nerdy, so that's why it's there. Although, George Clooney cuts his hair with one, so maybe not so nerdy.
I will soon be building my 1st complete gaming PC in anticipation of MSFS 2024. A fun project to keep my75 yr old mind agile. As such I have been doing my best to learn by watching and reading all I can. A link to this video should be included with EVERY major PC component sold. Your presentation is clear and concise and non-threatening to even basic newbies (I'm not), and anyone with minimal aptitude WILL be able to accomplish a successful build. Thank you for this educational and entertaining presentation. A mini speaker and GPU support bracket are now added to my part list -Thanks again
Thanks for your accolades and glad the video was helpful!
Been building computers since 1999. Awesome to see another builder do a good job showing others. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
taking notes for this video. may be the real deal, watched 5 minutes and learned so much more than most other youtubers making pc build videos.
Anyone can build a PC if they just take their time and follow the directions. Good luck!
@@NerdSidekick thanks. I think one of the fears of building a pc is buying all the parts then doing something wrong. but, I won't even try until i feel completely confident. Still have to finish watching this video, was pretty excited with the first 5 minutes.
Sir I just wanted to thank you for probably the most comprehensive how-to video I've ever seen on building computers. I build my own computers since 1995 and seen many videos but yours is on a whole different level so you have my respect and gratitude and God bless you because your guide is a master class guide.
Thank you for your kind words!
Absolutely FABULOUS tutorial, I have been searching for two weeks on utube to find out how to build a computer. You show every step clear, concise, SLOWLY, most other donot show all of the mouse clicks and dropdown menus like you do. YOU are truly for a beginner as I am, THANK YOU SO MUCH. You have given me the confidence I need to try this on my own. The only thing is on asus website they talk about renaming the downloaded bios file on their tutorial page as a step to perform, but either way you are great.
Thanks for your nice comments!
For normal BIOS updates (like I show in the video), you do NOT need to rename the file. The only time you have to rename the file is if you can't get into your BIOS and you have to use the ASUS FlashBack feature. For example, if you lost power during a BIOS update, this might happen. In that case, you can plugin a USB flash drive into a special FlashBack port on the motherboard, press a button on the motherboard, and a new BIOS file will be installed. For this to work, the motherboard will look for a file with a specific name. The BIOSRenamer program will take care of renaming the file correctly so the FlashBack feature can work. This page explains how to do this: www.asus.com/us/support/faq/1038568/
feel good about watching this video after reading your comment. So many other pc building videos seem like their more for people already with pc building skills, or to try and make the video look more professional they skip over too more.
My approach to this video was to teach as if someone had little to no experience building computers. Building one is actually easy when you break it down and take it "slow and easy." Good luck!
Man..this is the most informative and interesting PC build video on youtube. I am lacking confidence in buliding my own PC even after watching so many videos but after watching your step by step guide on PC build I can sure I can build it without any problem. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
It's heartwarming to hear! Glad to help.
This is incredible. Best how to video for true beginners. If you never have built a pc (like myself) this will definitely give you what you need.
Thank you!
What a great video. You have done a really great job in telling us how to assemble our own computer. Not only have you explained in detail how to do it, but you have given us close-ups so we can see what you did. By taking the time to show close-up shots it allows us to see exactly what you are doing, where things get connected, etc. The quality of your video includes great lighting, sound, close-ups, etc. I really appreciate the amount of time it takes to get something like this put together. Thanks again for your hard work in making this first class video.
Thanks for your feedback. I wanted to make a video that made it very clear how to do the various steps.
one of the best instructional videos i have ever seen. i had zero questions when you were done. the explanation and camera work is first class. thank you for your time that you invested in the video. cheers
That's great to hear! "No further questions, your honor."
I've found this instructional guide just at the right time.
I've decided that it's time for me to build my own computer. Being of the same generation as the instructor, I found this not only useful but also reminiscing about when I got my first computer 30 years ago, opening it up and seeing what appeared to be a jumble of wires and cables. Not to mention, hard drives of such proportions, that could break toes if you happened to drop them.
This has now given me the boost in confidence to proceed and get this computer built and working.
Thank you so much.
I just saw this video in my recommended youtube home page, I haven't built a computer in about 10 years so this is a really great video. Thank you for taking the time to go slow, teach and explain things. I plan on building a Micro-ATX PC this coming December. Subscribed to you. :)
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Thank you for making this video. It's the most comprehensive pc-build instructional video I've seen. This is a real learning video as opposed to so many that emphasize entertainment over teaching. And you have the perfect demeanor for this.
Thank you! Hopefully it helped make the process easy to understand and follow.
Nerd you've really outdone yourself! Excellent work! :)
Thank you!
This is a great video. I have experience in the past servicing and building various electronic devices, but never built my own computer, but looking to upgrade to a gaming computer, and your tutorial explains a lot. Thanks
Your channel is a true gem. Thank you so much i watched the whole thing, im not a tech beginner but i just used this to get my memory refreshed on the whole process, best video ever made on PC building. Love the channel, the style and the charisma. Keep it up!
Thank you!
This is a super well-organized and detailed instruction video! Thanks very much!
Fantastic video. Well done that man. From someone who started his career upgrading IBM PS2 5.25 drives to 3.5, and eventually hard drives!
Quite the journey you've had! The parts keep getting smaller and faster. Thanks for watching!
This is one of the most comprehensive Videos on a computer build. The video editing too is superb. Very calm and I can spend hours listening to you. I will give you 20 out of 10 for not including pesky, distracting and irritating music. Cheers!!!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Tonight i’ll start with my first build. Thank you for this outstanding video. You make it so clear and easy to follow. 🙌🏼🙏🏼
I just purchased a pre bulilt PC (cyberpower i14400f) and I know how to add memory or another NVMe but I have zero clue how to add more fans onto top into an existing system without adding AIO. The RGB, ARGB, additional controllers confuse heck out of me. How would I add more fans to the top of the case and have them sync with my current color scheme. I’m happy to become a sub. This is perhaps the most detailed video I’ve seen.
Looks like I need to make a video showing how to add some RGB fans.
Thank you sir, absolute respect from my side, I just found this video today, this is already a gem to me, I was preparing my self for building a pc and then this video comes in my feed it's really a best guide for me, again huge respect to you sir subscribed watching the first video itself ❤
Glad you found the video helpful!
I found this video to be an excellent source of information, with a high level of detail. I have been watching it for three days and have not yet finished, as I am taking the time to review and understand the content fully. I am using it as a reference for future reference. I would like to thank you for creating this valuable resource. I hope you will continue to publish new and useful content. 🙏
Glad it was helpful and hope it continues to make your future builds easier!
I haven't built a PC for 30+ yrs, things have changed since my last build, that I knew nothing about. Having watched all the way through, I'm more informed than I was, trying to decypher from the various different startup guides, that assume you are conversant with recent tech: ref computers. I'm not or rather wasn't, I sort of worked out what some were, but found one cable in case that didn't make any sense, then traced cable back to it's origin and found I don't need it anyway. Might have been nice to have list of cables in case, but apart from a quick guide, nothing. This was a problem 35 yrs ago, translation was, to say the least hit and miss. It's much better today, but just using pictograms doesn't help.
This is a good refresher course, all the way through there was something to be understood easily. I especially liked the install for win 11. the last install I did was win 98!!!
Thanks for helping an old man feel not so stupid as I was before watching.
Never stop learning! That's a great way to live. Thanks for coming on the journey. There's always something new coming around the corner, so I'm glad to help share the latest.
Very, Very, VERY good video! divided by topics... a real classroom for beginners... THANK YOU!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video - Nicely presented , very clear and easy to follow along with. :)
Excellent! Very thorough and well explained
Excellent video! Well thought out and produced. Thank you.
Much appreciated!
OMG ❤️ thank you sir, finally someone takes their time
THE BEST PC BUILDING GUIDE I HAVE EVER FOUND ON ANYWHERE 😊
Thanks for that!
Was looking for a video like this for a while, thanks much
Excelente vídeo educational i am now 61 i have bean building computeres as a hobby since 1987 i find it relaxing i have instaled diferente OS .. i have subscribed wish you well
Thank you so much, can't wait to start building my first pc. Also love your floating lamp-bulp in the back ground!
Hope your build goes well! I love that floating bulb. It never stops.
I just want to say THANK YOU for all that you have taught me. I have nothing but the utmost respect for you sir.
This is the best and informative build guide I have ever watched
Thank you!
Very methodological, step-by-step guide. Thank you.
I just wanted to say that I liked and subscribed to your channel. Sincere thanks.
El mejor video de toda la web de como armar una PC paso a paso , eres una persona que explica excelente y de manera magnífica !! Es una clase magistral !! Te felicito , un saludo desde Montevideo,, Uruguay.
¡Gracias por tus amables palabras! ¡Me alegra que esto sea útil para personas de todo el mundo!
Gracias a ti por enseñar de manera tan brillante!
Amazing video. Thank you so much for this blessing. Best instructional pc build video available. Thank you, sir!
You are welcome, and thanks for your kind words!
This is an excellent guide, thank you so much for the video!
You're very welcome!
My first PC with included monitor keyboard & mouse in 1995 was an AST running Win 3.1 on a 486 with 8 MB RAM $3000.00. my how far technology has come. I'm currently doing a Ryzen 5 5600g build with all the goodies about A$1000.00 Great tutorial, hardly a Sidekick guidance.
thank you for your demonstration,very useful.
This is fantastic. I have been watching a lot of guides, and I think I have this down pretty well. I'm going to build my first PC soon. I was mostly unsure of the power switch headers. Also, I have watched a few guides that recommend connecting the CPU, RAM, and AIO or whatever cooler and testing with HDMI either to the motherboard or GPU and jumping the power switch with positive and negative to make sure it posts before installing. Is this something you would recommend? I will have an igpu on the cpu.
this video came up in my suggestions and I found it interesting since the creator used the same MB, memory and NVME that I did for my recent upgrade.
Superb video. Many thanks indeed. My first build successful. I watched and re-watched this every step of the way.
The only thing missing for me was any mention of installing Linux rather than Windows and how that might impact the updating BIOS and installation process. Perhaps you could make a video just of that process on a new-build PC - that would be very helpful.
I didn't bother updating the BIOS. Linux installed fine. Thanks again 👍
It's been many years since I messed with Linux, so I am not currently "equipped" to make a video about that topic. My focus has always been on the Windows operating system.
it was so chill, informative and peaceful watching this, plz keep doing what you do
Thank you so much for your tutorial . I can now build my own PC with confidence .
Great to hear!
@@NerdSidekick Very much appreciated for your dedication to helping people like me , BTW , i am 78 years old and i have just assembled my own PC successfully thanks to your tutorial !!! You are a perfect teacher .
That is amazing! Great to hear you got it done. Was this your first?
@@NerdSidekick Yes , it is . Your tutorial gave me the know how , the confidence and lots of dopamine when I completed the build. Lots of thanks.
Wow this is really detailed 😮 love this helpful video! Thanks a lot!
Best video of its kind on UA-cam
Appreciate that!
Thank you I’ll you this guide to build my first gaming pc
Built my first pc today thank so much for the help 😢❤
Wow, this is leagues better than the LTT video. This is actually comprehensible!
The Top video to learn all about how to build a PC. Thank you very much for that! I understand that a lot of free hours went into this video to make something like that, but it certainly worked out perfectly. I wanted to order the parts next week based on your lists, unfortunately not in your country because of the high import tax and shipping costs to the Netherlands. But unfortunately, I've read several posts about the stability issues Intel has with the 13th and 14th Gen CPUs. The offered solutions can only be realized by upgrading via the Bios. If something goes wrong there, your motherboard is probably defective as well. It seems to me that as an absolute beginner in PC building, I'd be better off waiting for Intel to find a definitive solution. What is your opinion on that? Should we start or wait and see?
I started making this video before the Intel problem reached "critical mass" but I might have gone in a different direction if I was buying parts now. However, Intel has extended the warranty for the affected CPUs by two years, and they have provided updated code that manufacturers are releasing in BIOS updates. I'm not afraid to do those updates, and you should not fear doing those, as many motherboards today have mechanisms for recovering from a botched update. BIOS updates should be a regular part of maintaining a computer, especially if you build it yourself.
There's always more new CPUs coming out, so investigate what is coming and find something that you can get behind. If you need a new computer, don't be afraid to move ahead.
@@NerdSidekick Thank you for your detailed answer. You are right that if you build your own computer, you should also be able to update the BIOS as part of a maintenance process. And yes, I think I will need a new computer in the near future because the PC I want to replace is now 11 1/2 years old. So there is a chance that the end is slowly coming into sight. So I think I'll wait a little longer to see what Intel is going to do next to really fix the problems. Also, the PC I want to replace has an Intel i7 processor and has never let me down in all these years. So it's also a reason to think about Intel. Thank you again for your answer and the opportunity to build my first PC with the help of a perfect great instruction and learning video from your hand.
I really like this video, and would like to see more like it. Looking forward to your future videos - THANKS
great video but I did have that exact same case (older version with 2 140mm front fans), and on the back, you removed that one large panel for cable management. Unless Lian Li changed that case's specs, that other smaller cover panel hides a fan hub. My 2 140mm fans were connected to it from the factory, but it was a great place to connect the rear exhaust fan with a long cable. No extensions needed. Just an observation, but this is a good video for anyone considering building their first PC, everything covered all in one!
The fan hub is shown in the instructions as an options that comes with the "Performance Version" of the case, but is not included with this version.
Honestly, This is just Rick Steves traveling the world of high-end gaming pc's.
Almost 4h video.. holly sh.... How to bybass TPM should be covered in video too :)
This is such a good video! It’s sad to see you stoped uploading
Thank you.
I'm definitely still posting! More to come soon!
Just simply Beautiful🌹 . You feel this song in and out
You should have mentioned the Lazy Susan in your list of helpful tools. It makes working on opposite sides of the case so much easier. No more lifting, I just spin it around.
Good point. It's not something I normally use when building a computer. I used it to make showing different parts of the computer easier in the video, but it could definitely help make building a computer easier if you use a lazy Susan. Here's a link to the one I show in the video (affiliate link): amzn.to/3LVHJBz
Did anyone else also wake up to this?
I just did
Lmao I fell asleep watching pc videos, I just woke up and this was playing on my phone now Im watching the entire thing.
Great video mate well explained part by part and the OS, BTW Windows 7 greatest operating system of all time speaking of back in the day.
Thank you this video is was masterfully delivered !
Glad you enjoyed it!
I haven't seen a real video guide like this in 10 years, nice going. I noticed you were using a large usb stick. Many motherboards will only accept a usb with FAT 32 formatting, your 256 GB was not likely formatted in FAT 32.
Thanks for the kind words!
The USB drive was NTFS from the factory and that's what I used for the BIOS update. But then the Media Creation Tool that Microsoft provides for installing Windows re-formats the drive as FAT32, with a 32 GB partition. I'll be releasing a video on how to fix that soon.
Excellent thorough video!
Much appreciated!
Only criticism would be to power on the PC prior to doing the cable management to make sure it boots properly
Yes, good suggestion!
you are a savior sir! lots of love
Fantastic guide, thanks! I Just completed a new build with an AMD Ryzen 3700x paired with an ASUS B550M-A Wifi II mobo. When installing Win 11 Pro, noticed that when the system needs to re-start, the screen just goes blank but the computer doesn't actually restart. I'm able to get into Windows but it doesn't seem fully setup (i.e. no network connection devices have been installed). In bios, I've verified that wifi is enabled. Any thoughts for why the system won't restart? Thanks.
Some things to check:
BIOS Update: Ensure your motherboard BIOS is updated to the latest version.
Power Settings: Check the power settings in the BIOS. Specifically, look at the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration. Ensure that settings related to "Power on after AC power loss" and similar options are correctly configured. Sometimes, these settings can affect how the system handles restarts.
RAM Compatibility and Configuration: Verify that your RAM modules are compatible and properly installed.
Secure Boot and UEFI Settings: Enable Secure Boot and disable CSM in the UEFI settings.
Drivers and Windows Setup: Manually install the latest drivers for your motherboard from the ASUS website, especially network drivers.
PSU and Power Connections: Ensure your PSU is sufficient and all power connections are secure.
Check for Hardware Faults: Re-seat all components and run diagnostics on your storage device.
Windows Installation: Consider reinstalling Windows from newly downloaded files from Microsoft.
Event Viewer Logs: Check the Event Viewer logs for critical errors or warnings.
Excellent video.
This is amazing. thank you
Thank you. Glad you like it!
You are the best, thank you ever so much!
Why did you pick a Z790 ASUS motherboard P model? What type of board were you looking for?
There were a combination of things I was looking for. I was not trying to build an "over the top" computer with the best of everything. This computer was meant to be used in future videos where I can demonstrate a variety of things. So I considered cost. This was a reasonably-priced board. It supported 13th and 14th gen chips from Intel. The problem with those chips had not been realized fully at the time I made the purchase. If I was buying a motherboard now, I might reconsider which CPU I would purchase, which would change the motherboard requirement entirely. But this motherboard has multiple slots for installing multiple NVMe drives, which I tend to use heavily. It supports PCIe 4 and 5 gen devices that I might attach to the motherboard. It uses DDR5 RAM, which is current and fast. All those factors and more were considered when I made the motherboard selection.
Is this a new song?Havent seen it being promoted anywhere but I’m loving 💌 it
I love this guide!
Hmm I know that this maybe come as a surprice for you?! But the i7 and i9:s are not the best pick to build a new PC on right now. Youve heard the news on Intels failing last two skues?
Awesum video and well executed, mate.
They did just announce that they believe they isolated the cause, and that it can be fixed with software updates. That will probably require BIOS updates from the various motherboard manufacturers.
@@NerdSidekick It's not a fix; barely a band-aid. Also chips already effected are basically guaranteed to die as the damage is already done.
@@NerdSidekick Theres a broader spectrum of foulty CPU and that is corrosion in the die, and thats not going to be solved by BIOS-upgrades I´m sorry to say. So If I wher a new PC buyer I would not be touching Inte higher skus right now, That´s my 2 cents.
THe case you used to install your motherboard in was that a full tower?
The case I used is a mid-tower, which is smaller than a full tower. amzn.to/3zMFLAn (affiliate link)
Wouldn't "Location" need to be on so the clock auto-synchs your time?
Han Solo "hanging out" in the back! 🙌
My motherboard doesn't have WIFI, however it has M.2 slots for connecting M.2 WiFi card. The M.2 WiFi card has some wires and so on. Can you show how properly install the card?
and if you have to RMA the board, don't leave your CPU, RAM or M.2 drives in the MB You probably won't get them back! Excellent tutorial. I also follow Carey Holzman, another excellent UA-cam channel for this sort of thing.
You need to update microcodes for the processor anyway. Otherwise the video is a very helpful.
Hi i thank for showing the power switch plug i fix my boss pc and the reset switch thank you so much now i am happy i been looking on UA-cam can't find any one but you did thank you again.
Glad I could help!
You are Legend 🙏🙌
best video ever .
Thank you and thanks for watching!
This is great! How long did it take you to produce this?
This video is nearly 4 hrs ; so maybe 3x that maybe even 4x - so maybe from 12 to 16+ hours with all of the editing involved as a rough estimated time.
You don't want to know!😀
Some motherboards now have the In / Out ( I / O ) should attached so you don't have to install the 2 parts seperately ; which makes it easir and faster to install.
Which brand or brands have you seen this on?
@@NerdSidekick Most major brands - do it now. My current Asus has the built in AIO , my previous MSI board had it , my Asrock had it. It's nearly become an un-official standard. Maybe a few ultra cheap / entry level boards might not - but most do.
I never connect the audio cable it will give interference with HDMI and 4K its best to use a USB headset they are isolated so no interference. Its strange how MB and case manufactures are still using audio jacks. Its about time the ditched them.