How to Build a PC - Step by Step Beginners Guide 2026
Christopher Flannigan
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So you want to build a PC but you’re not sure where to start, well you’ve definitely come to the right place. Check out one of my full step by step PC build guides which assume no previous knowledge and are perfect for a first time PC builder. Already know what you’re doing then why not check out one of my shorter PC builds, ranging from high end using the latest parts to budget builds, there is something for everyone. On the channel you will also find reviews of the latest tech products, PC building how to guides, case reviews and thermal testing videos. Also over the summer you can expect the odd video of me out fishing on my boat. Please do not use the below email address to ask technical questions (these will not be answered). Please leave your questions in the comments section of the relevant video. This email address is for business inquiries only.
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A full step by step beginners guide to building a PC with the latest generation of hardware including putting all the parts together, installing windows, installing drivers, setting up RGB and overclocking the RAM. This guide assumes no previous knowledge and is perfect for a first time PC builder. Links to parts used in the build are listed below. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:49 Preparing the Case 00:12:54 Choosing a Motherboard 00:21:07 Choosing a CPU 00:25:16 CPU Installation 00:32:23 Storage Explanation 00:38:25 M.2 SSD Installation 00:41:04 RAM Explanation 00:46:24 RAM Installation 00:48:26 CPU Cooler Explanation 00:51:34 CPU Cooler Installation 01:06:16 Motherboard Installation 01:11:01 Case Cable Installation 01:14:25 Power Suppy Explanation 01:23:40 Power Supply Installation 01:31:09 Case Fan Explanation 01:41:40 SATA Drive Installation 01:48:43 Graphics Card Explanation 01:51:50 Graphics Card Installation 01:59:18 Cable Management 02:01:21 Complete Build Footage 02:02:28 Making Windows 11 Bootable USB 02:03:58 Powering On PC 02:05:27 Installing Windows 11 02:09:56 Driver Installation 02:14:12 Updating the BIOS 02:20:12 Adjusting RAM Speed 02:21:57 Adjusting Fan Settings 02:27:02 Confirming RAM Speed 02:27:50 Activating Windows 02:28:48 Getting All Drives to Show Up 02:29:57 Adjusting Windows Settings 02:32:00 RGB Software Demonstration 02:35:12 Thermal Testing 02:42:11 Outro Parts used in the video (Amazon links are Affiliates Links) • HAVN BF 360 Flow UK - https://amzn.to/3MznZHC US - https://amzn.to/4ttO5fP CA - https://amzn.to/4r77Mbz • B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 UK - https://amzn.to/4aeIUHq US - https://amzn.to/4jgiidl CA - https://amzn.to/3YID7p8 • AMD Ryzen 7 9700X UK - https://amzn.to/4dYZOuG US - https://amzn.to/3AYJc7F CA - https://amzn.to/4enoVHt • Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.black UK - https://amzn.to/4a90CxJ US - https://amzn.to/4rfNJYS CA - https://amzn.to/3Mp9lTb • Kingston FURY Beast Black DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MT/s CL30 KF560C30BBEK2-32 UK - https://amzn.to/4bM7ja5 US - https://amzn.to/460FtmV CA - https://amzn.to/46riSA0 • Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB UK - https://amzn.to/4bY6qJy US - https://amzn.to/3FBHvzv CA - https://amzn.to/4206yUa • Lian Li SX1200P 1200W PSU UK - https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lian-l... US - https://amzn.to/4pYrJR9 CA - COMING SOON • Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5070 Ti MASTER UK - https://amzn.to/42BD53d US - https://amzn.to/43Vl16E CA - https://amzn.to/42xhj0I • HOTO Electric Screwdriver UK - https://amzn.to/48SzUWp US - https://amzn.to/3Uk6PPZ CA - https://amzn.to/47CL6pj • Maidesite Standing Desk T2 Pro Plus - https://amzn.to/43Pcv9f Affiliate links I am part of the Amazon associates program, this means I get a small commission when you buy through these referral links Useful Links • Download Windows 11 - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw... • Motherboard Drivers - https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/... • Motherboard BIOS - https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/... • GIGABYTE Control Center - https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/... • NVIDIA App - https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/software... • be Quiet! PSU Calculator - https://www.bequiet.com/en/psucalculator • Motherboard Overview - • B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Overview • No Post Troubleshooting Guide - • How To Fix a PC That Doesn't Boot - Troubl... • Flash BIOS Guide - • How to Build a PC - Step by Step Beginners... • Windows 11 Key - https://www.keysfan.com/windows-11-pr... • AIDA64 - https://www.aida64.com/downloads • Puget Systems - https://www.pugetsystems.com/ Music I'm OK - Ava Low https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/t... #PCBuild #PCBuildGuide #gamingpc #buildcomputers #tutorial #beginnersguide #buildingpc #electronics #personalcomputer #budgetgamingpc #budgetpc
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