What To Expect and What You Will Take Away
  • Welcome
  • Benefits of Building Your Own Computer vs. Buying One Pre-built
Assessing Your Needs
  • What Will You Demand From Your Computer?
  • Consider and Set Your Budget
Functions of the Machine: How a Computer Works
  • Learning About Components
  • Walk-through of a Computer's Inner Hardware
  • The Motherboard
  • The CPU (Central Processing Unit)
  • What Is RAM?
  • The Power Supply
  • Learn About Storage Devices
  • What is a Dedicated Graphics Card?
  • Optical Drives; Do You Need One?
  • Optimizing Airflow with Case Fans
  • Hardware review
How to Choose Your Components
  • Best Sources for Buying Computer Hardware
  • Consider Your Motherboard
  • AMD vs Intel
  • Choosing your Ideal Motherboard
  • Choosing the Appropriate CPU
  • Finding the Perfect Case
  • Getting the RAM You Need
  • Choosing the Right Storage Device
  • Acquiring a Suitable PSU
Optional Components to Consider
  • Finding the Right Graphics Card for your Needs
  • Shopping for Your Perfect Graphics Card
  • Aftermarket CPU cooling devices
  • Extra Case Fans
Computer Accessories
  • Input/Output Devices
  • Finding the Right Monitor
  • Choosing your Keyboard/Mouse
  • Acquiring All Tools Needed for Your Build
Time To Start The Build
  • Quick Pre-Build Quiz
  • Quick Run-Through before Commencing your Build
  • Prepare the Case for Installation
  • Installing the Motherboard
  • Installing the CPU & Heatsink w/ Fan
  • Note: Installing Aftermarket CPU Cooling Device
  • Installing RAM Sticks
  • Installing your Storage Device(s)
  • Installing Case Fans
  • Installing Power Supply
  • Installing Graphics Card
Computer Wiring
  • Wiring Overview
  • Wiring the PSU
  • Wiring Case buttons (Power button, USB ports, Audio ports.. etc)
  • Connecting the SATA Cable(s) and Heatsink
  • Check & Re-Check!
  • Test your build
  • Did Something Go Wrong?
Installing your Operating System
  • Congrats! Whats Next?
  • BIOS and Installing the OS
  • Congratulations!