How to Build a Custom Gaming Computer

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    1. Choosing Gaming PC Hardware
    A lesson with Carey Holzman
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    Want to assemble a great gaming computer for a reasonable price? This tutorial gives you a rundown of the parts you’ll need before you start working.

    Choosing Gaming PC Hardware
    with Carey Holzman

    Want to assemble a great gaming computer for a reasonable price? This tutorial gives you a rundown of the parts you’ll need before you start working.

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    2. Optical Drive & Power Supply
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    It’s time to start setting up your gaming computer! In this tutorial, learn how to secure the optical drive, power supply, and hard drive in your case.

    Optical Drive & Power Supply
    with Carey Holzman

    It’s time to start setting up your gaming computer! In this tutorial, learn how to secure the optical drive, power supply, and hard drive in your case.

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    3. Installing CPU, RAM & Heat Sink
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    Your gaming computer is nothing without the motherboard. In this tutorial, learn how to carefully set up your motherboard with a CPU, RAM, and heat sink.

    Installing CPU, RAM & Heat Sink
    with Carey Holzman

    Your gaming computer is nothing without the motherboard. In this tutorial, learn how to carefully set up your motherboard with a CPU, RAM, and heat sink.

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    4. Installing I/O Shield & Motherboard
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    With the motherboard ready to go, it is time to install it into your computer case. This tutorial shows you how to insert your motherboard safely and securely.

    Installing I/O Shield & Motherboard
    with Carey Holzman

    With the motherboard ready to go, it is time to install it into your computer case. This tutorial shows you how to insert your motherboard safely and securely.

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    5. Checking Cables & Performance Tips
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    Your gaming computer is almost functional! With the motherboard snug in your case, start plugging it into the power supply with the help of this tutorial.

    Checking Cables & Performance Tips
    with Carey Holzman

    Your gaming computer is almost functional! With the motherboard snug in your case, start plugging it into the power supply with the help of this tutorial.

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    burjan d
    not every usb 3.0 is blue
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    Aviv S
    Very informative. Thanks!
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    Terry J
    What is overclocking?
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    James N
    You adjust parameters for the processor to increase its clock speed, AKA, make it go faster. If you know what you're doing, it is wonderful. If you don't, you can destroy hundreds of dollars of computer parts.
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    catelin c
    Do you have some videos about how to build a gaming laptop?
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    chabrawn c
    how do you know what components go together the like mother board and the cpu and the ram etc
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    James N
    Pcpartpicker.com
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