PC Building Beginner Questions... M.2 speeds, correct PCIE slots and more!

Today we answer some good questions from Reddits BuildaPC subreddit!

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[JDM_UK]

Jay: Phil cut all of that out

Phil: *Laughs and does not cut it out*

[LieftheDragon]

I researched for MONTHS before building my pc, I’m glad you’re helping others as you’ve helped me, even if it wasn’t direct. Huge help when the big creators who are, frankly, masters of their craft, give their 2 cents.

[zacharykeller]

6 months ago, i was too scared to touch a single part in my pre-built PC. Now, thanks to Jay and redditors alike, i have built two PCs (one for me and one for my gf) in a single month, both posted first try too! Dont be afraid to ask questions, 90% of the time, somebody has run into the exact same issue and you can typically troubleshoot any hurdle that comes your way ❤

[shadowwolf]

One thing I'd like to add on the topic of adding a second M.2 Drive is that depending on which M.2 port you put it in (which is also dependent on which exact motherboard you use), you may disable some of your sata ports. To my knowledge this is only a problem if your motherboard has 6 or more sata ports, so lower end boards that will generally have only 4 or a few higher ends that also only have 4 for some reason shouldn't be impacted by this. With that said, check your motherboard's manual to be sure (sometimes this kind of information is also listed in the specs tab of a product page when you buy from an online seller).

Hope you all are enjoying the holidays :)

[TDR-]

Built my first PC in 2015 and have built about a dozen since, but I still find myself watching these videos. Never a bad time to refresh yourself on the basics

[deepakdhingra]

I absolutely love these kinds of videos, as it gives me all types of technical details of random stuff, and increases my knowledge overall. I would love to see it being a bi-weekly thing! Thank you for everything. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are enjoying the holidays! Much love and support! :)

[derek]

Yes Jay, please keep doing these. Even though I have a current build, I'm constantly learning something new from these. Thank you!

[Pinedsauce]

i just recently finished building my 9th PC, but i still love videos like this!

Its extremely informative to both new builders, and also experienced builders who may have missed certain changes in architecture/generational updates!

As always Jay, amazing video and always helpful!

[MakoBunny]

I built my PC for the first time this month largely in part thanks to how welcoming you make the process look and feel. I appreciate the more numbers oriented channels and watch them too now to learn, but yours breaks things down into more understandable chunks. Was able to look up other videos I needed because of it. So thank you and the team for everything you do! Happy New Year!

[gwaites]

Yessss Finally bout everything I need besides a screwdriver but it's so expensive and so much fun but for a 3000$ build I want to leverage EVERY OUNCE. And mannnn I'm a noob. 5 years between my first build and now I got Corsair link planned out and a massive case and some beautiful am5 hardware but screw future proofing and screw fomo for buying "too early". Praying I manage the proper fps and finally play good games let's

[aulii]

PLEASE continue this series! I'm learning so much more than I have from watching reviews of GPUs for example, due to the fact that I'm a newbie. Thanks!

[bobbrown]

Thanks for the Videos Jay and team. On another note o want to thank you for your Singularity videos. I was able to pick up a used Spectre 3 and am going to do my own themed build as my first PC build. Recently retired engineer so we’ll see how much trouble I get into. I reached out to Daniel for support and that dude is as they say down under “A Legend!” Quick responses and happy to help.
Thanks again

[michaelarmstrong]

I’m glad you touched on the bell notification subject. For a month now, every single freaking upload I never got a notification for and I have to turn the bell back on. Luckily I consistently watch you so you’re always in my recommended but if I was to watch multiple people then I would miss uploads.. frustrating

[dweagar]

More of these videos please.. I like seeing other people ask the questions I'm too embarrassed to ask myself

[danieledwards]

This is great content! Best case, we learn new things, worst case we get a review with application. Definitely continue this series!

[TheLordNugget]

My last rig had the ASRock X370 Tai Chi. I had, I believe, a Gen 1 NVMe and an M.2 SATA drive. The top slot was compatible with only the SATA. The NVMe drive had to be in the second slot. I learned this after installing it the way I had assumed it would work and then had to drain the system and disassembly. This is why you all should assemble and test your parts outside the chassis. It makes it worth having a spare air cooler around just for this. Either way, lesson here regarding the M.2 drives is always check the motherboard's manual to see which slots are compatible with what drives....then of course assemble and test outside the chassis.

[joshmaag]

Just built my first pc and thanks to you and a couple other YouTubers it went so smooth. Also your software side video in setting everything up without internet saved my ass so thank you. Maxing out my monitors frames at 190 at 1440p on ultra settings for red dead redemption 2 feels amazing. So does 200+ for Warzone. I’m in love ha

[crisnmaryfam]

7:20 only if the data on those is being used at the same time. If not, they will populate x4 fully while the other ssd goes idle. If you dont have system stuff split between two.. ive seen this.. windows does not always install itself onto a single drive..

[ClellBiggs]

I've been into PCs since the mid 90s and there was still stuff here I wasn't aware of that was useful. Definitely do more.

[pelleg]

Yes, continue even if you are an experienced computer geek
you can't learn too much. Got to learn something new myself
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones 💕