How to build a PC

The motherboard is the central hub of the entire computer and is the driving force behind all of your computer hardware.

The Graphics Card is responsible for taking the information from your computer and rendering it as an image on your monitor. This is done by converting the data products on your computer into a signal that your monitor can actually understand, resulting in the vibrant imagery that we gamers love.

The CPU is one of the single most important components inside your computer. It is the brains of the entire operation.

Random access memory, or RAM for short, is responsible for temporarily storing information that your computer needs to access quickly. Unlike traditional storage in a PC, accessing information stored in RAM is extremely fast and is intended for short term storage.

RAM allows your computer to quickly and easily access stored information for your programs and games, which in turn increases the performance of those applications.

The CPU cooler's purpose is to keep CPU running cool and prevent it from overheating, which will throttle overall performance.

The SSD and HDD is responsible for storing computer data. HDD's have been the traditional method for data storage for more than 50 years. HDDs consist of moving parts such as spinning platters in order to be able to store data.

SSD (Solid state drives) provide the sweet spot between price and performance. They make use of flash memory to deliver faster speeds than HDDs. They are only 2.5 inches in size which means they fit nicely in your computer case, leaving more room for other hardware and improved airflow.

SSDs have no moving parts which in turn means that they are not as susceptible to failure, making your data more secure. This is a great advantage over HDDs that a more prone to errors and data loss.

• Pick a Side – Intel or AMD
• Form Factor – Size DOES Matter
• RAM – The Need for Speed
• GPU – Single or Multi?
• Connectivity – Make Sure You Can Connect Everything
• BONUS TIP – Cooling Matters

The first thing to figure out is how much power you need from your power supply. All of the hardware that you have in your PC requires a certain amount of power to be delivered from the PSU in order for them to function. But how do you determine how much power you need? You can check our article for more detail information.

The most important thing when choosing a computer case, also known as a chassis, is to make sure that the case physically fits your hardware and it suitable for the build that are wanting to complete. You have a few size options when choosing a computer case with the most common being Full Tower, Mid Tower and Small Form Factor.

When deciding which CPU cooler to buy, you must make sure you pick one that matches the sockets on your motherboard. Different CPU coolers have different thermal designs , which means they have different thresholds for heat output. If you pick a higher end CPU, you'll likely also need a higher end cooler to avoid throttling.

The size is also important to consider. After all, you must get a cooler that will fit your case and not get in the way of other PC components.

The Graphics Card, or GPU, is probably the most notable part of a PC setup. Similarly, it will likely be the most expensive part of your PC setup.

Think about what kind of games and applications you will use and let that help inform your purchase. If you are doing light gaming on 1080p then there's no need to max out this part. Likewise, if you are an avid 4K or VR gamer then you'll need a higher-end model.

This is the first question that you need to ask yourself. How much RAM do I really need in my new gaming rig? Computer memory comes in a range of different kits and sizes so it is easy to be unsure of how much you should really buy. This is especially important to consider when shopping on a budget.

This is the first question that you need to ask yourself. How much RAM do I really need in my new gaming rig? Computer memory comes in a range of different kits and sizes so it is easy to be unsure of how much you should really buy. This is especially important to consider when shopping on a budget.