PC Build Guide - Picking a Case and Motherboard - DIY in 5 Ep 185
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A DIY PC build can be fun and rewarding, especially if it’s your first time. Here is our guide to building a PC, step by step. We’ll start with how to choose the right a case and motherboard. Other components will be covered in upcoming episodes.
Budget
Consider a budget. It can be tempting to have the latest and greatest of everything, but unless you have unlimited funds, you’ll probably need to scale it back. Think about what you’ll be using the PC for and allocate the most money to the components that are your highest priority. If you will be gaming prioritize the GPU and CPU. If you will be streaming prioritize the CPU and RAM. If you will be editing 8k video prioritize the storage, etc. Secondly, do your research by reading as many reviews of components as you can. Lastly, consider future proofing, it may make upgrades simpler down the road.
Size
What type of casing will you want to house all your components in? Cases come in a variety of sizes to match your motherboard. When thinking about case size, a full tower is generally more than 20 inches high. It’s a great option if you are planning on custom water cooling, tons of storage, multiple graphics cards, multiple fans, etc. plus you’ve got plenty of room to get in there and build, so it can make assembly a bit easier in that respect. A mid-sized tower is most common and is around 18 inches high and 8 or so inches wide. Then there are small form factor PCs in Micro-ATX or even Mini-ITX sizes.
Things to Keep in mind with your case: clearance, aesthetics, airflow, ports
Here are a few things to keep in mind when comparing PC cases.
Clearance: will all the components you want physically fit in it?
Noise: Some cases are specifically made to dampen sound. If you are a streamer or planning to use your PC to record music or podcasts, this may be a great option for you.
Aesthetics: Clear side panels allow you to show off all of the fancy cooling or RGB components. Some cases will have fans already installed, a PSU shroud, or cable management tracks already in place so you will have a simpler time achieving a nice clean look.
Airflow: There are open systems which provide airflow but do leave your system open to dirt and dust and they do nothing to stop the noise of your machine running.
Ports: Make sure the case has every type of port you might need. Most cases come with two front panel USB ports, great for connecting a VR headset.
Motherboards
The motherboard will need to fit in your case you have chosen. If you are planning a complex build, you may want to decide on the motherboard first then choose a case afterwards. The motherboard connects all the most important components of your PC and allows communication between them. There’s a lot of features to consider in a motherboard, most important of which is the CPU support. Different CPUs fit different processor sockets. If you have already selected a specific processor, you’ll want to shop only for motherboards that support that processor. The most common size of motherboard is Standard ATX, and this board fits in a mid-tower or larger. If you are unsure whether a motherboard will fit in your case, you can either compare the physical dimension specs or use a tool like pcpartpicker.com. While not foolproof, it’s a reliable way to double check compatibility and sizing between components, and it also offers a side-by-side comparison of which retailers are selling at the best prices.
The chipset on your motherboard is the part that’s responsible for communication between your CPU, RAM, GPU and peripherals. It also has support for features like M.2 SSDs, USB 3.0 and higher, the latest PCIe, WiFi or Bluetooth support, etc. Once you’ve chosen your motherboard you are well on your way to your own custom rig. The motherboard manual will show you what components go where and then the real hype can begin.
Don’t get too carried away and buy everything. We’ll get into the CPU, RAM, GPU, SSDs in later episodes. If this is your first build keep us posted on your progress and ask your questions below. If you’ve built before, and have a tip to share, please do! While both building or buying your gaming PC achieve the same goal, they take different paths to reach it. Comment below to share which method you typically choose and why!
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Budget
2:00 Case
4:00 Motherboards
5:37 Outro
Budget
Consider a budget. It can be tempting to have the latest and greatest of everything, but unless you have unlimited funds, you’ll probably need to scale it back. Think about what you’ll be using the PC for and allocate the most money to the components that are your highest priority. If you will be gaming prioritize the GPU and CPU. If you will be streaming prioritize the CPU and RAM. If you will be editing 8k video prioritize the storage, etc. Secondly, do your research by reading as many reviews of components as you can. Lastly, consider future proofing, it may make upgrades simpler down the road.
Size
What type of casing will you want to house all your components in? Cases come in a variety of sizes to match your motherboard. When thinking about case size, a full tower is generally more than 20 inches high. It’s a great option if you are planning on custom water cooling, tons of storage, multiple graphics cards, multiple fans, etc. plus you’ve got plenty of room to get in there and build, so it can make assembly a bit easier in that respect. A mid-sized tower is most common and is around 18 inches high and 8 or so inches wide. Then there are small form factor PCs in Micro-ATX or even Mini-ITX sizes.
Things to Keep in mind with your case: clearance, aesthetics, airflow, ports
Here are a few things to keep in mind when comparing PC cases.
Clearance: will all the components you want physically fit in it?
Noise: Some cases are specifically made to dampen sound. If you are a streamer or planning to use your PC to record music or podcasts, this may be a great option for you.
Aesthetics: Clear side panels allow you to show off all of the fancy cooling or RGB components. Some cases will have fans already installed, a PSU shroud, or cable management tracks already in place so you will have a simpler time achieving a nice clean look.
Airflow: There are open systems which provide airflow but do leave your system open to dirt and dust and they do nothing to stop the noise of your machine running.
Ports: Make sure the case has every type of port you might need. Most cases come with two front panel USB ports, great for connecting a VR headset.
Motherboards
The motherboard will need to fit in your case you have chosen. If you are planning a complex build, you may want to decide on the motherboard first then choose a case afterwards. The motherboard connects all the most important components of your PC and allows communication between them. There’s a lot of features to consider in a motherboard, most important of which is the CPU support. Different CPUs fit different processor sockets. If you have already selected a specific processor, you’ll want to shop only for motherboards that support that processor. The most common size of motherboard is Standard ATX, and this board fits in a mid-tower or larger. If you are unsure whether a motherboard will fit in your case, you can either compare the physical dimension specs or use a tool like pcpartpicker.com. While not foolproof, it’s a reliable way to double check compatibility and sizing between components, and it also offers a side-by-side comparison of which retailers are selling at the best prices.
The chipset on your motherboard is the part that’s responsible for communication between your CPU, RAM, GPU and peripherals. It also has support for features like M.2 SSDs, USB 3.0 and higher, the latest PCIe, WiFi or Bluetooth support, etc. Once you’ve chosen your motherboard you are well on your way to your own custom rig. The motherboard manual will show you what components go where and then the real hype can begin.
Don’t get too carried away and buy everything. We’ll get into the CPU, RAM, GPU, SSDs in later episodes. If this is your first build keep us posted on your progress and ask your questions below. If you’ve built before, and have a tip to share, please do! While both building or buying your gaming PC achieve the same goal, they take different paths to reach it. Comment below to share which method you typically choose and why!
Got questions about the video or Kingston products? COMMENT or contact us on SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: twitter.com/kingstontech
Instagram: instagram.com/kingstontechnolo...
Facebook: facebook.com/kingstontechnolog...
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kingston
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