How to Build an Ultra Small Form Factor PC... and Fail Miserably

Small form factor PC builds are fun!... until something goes horribly wrong in the end. I thoroughly hope you enjoy this 30-minute tutorial that ends with the PC not being able to boot 😁

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[GregSalazar]

So this is a super long video intended for those who aren't as familiar with PC building or who would like a refresher. If you're only here for the fail, it starts at 24:12. Also: I was measuring _voltage, _ not amperage. I'd need to use the clamp for that. My other multimeter probes. Should have paid attention to that 😅

[crane]

24:47 As someone on a tight budget this is when I go into panic mode and start thinking "oh god what did I do!" lol.

[SunDevilThor]

I love it when things fail in these types of videos to learn what went wrong and how to fix it. It’s a 2-in-1 for the video.

[Actionjack]

Good to see real life not edited out because I have some problem every time I build a PC and I've built quite a few. Good job!

[WGAPGaming]

to answer the title you just ask the verge, im sure they have a video on how to build a pc

[TitanshieldGaming]

I appreciate that you included the bad supply as I believe a lot of people are hesitant and do not attempt to make their own computer for this simple fear or ruining a part. And this video shows them that parts can be non functional on arrival and not to worry there are usually warranties for replacements.

[MaulMontresor]

Even with that small hiccup there I still liked this video. It just goes to show that sometimes you can do everything right but something can still go wrong.

[MikeSmith]

2/10 for lack of "tweezers" and Livestrong bracelets...

[patrickptmonk]

This is almost (minus the small form factor) the title The Verge should have used for their PC build.

[erick]

1:18 Laptop hard drives: *Am I a joke to you?*

[commonman]

iam glad u didn't cut out the failure portion, best Video, this video actually taught me what couldn't work in some aspects, Thank you really great video

[remarpc]

And that's why it's wise to do a POST before stuffing everything inside the case

[aidancommenting]

My case is an Antec P180B and by no means would it _ever_ be classified as small. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if it came with a map. Ridiculously easy to work with (the ODD is mounted from the outside.)

[triatharva]

You know most of the time I always search for your reviews and or hands on videos cuz I can trust your opinion and choices😁😀

[chuckwolf]

A good starting point would be the Asrock A300 Deskmini case, motherboard, and power brick in one

[CDReimer]

PSU tester is a worthwhile investment. I got one to test all my PSUs before I get too far into a build.

[MehMeh]

Built a couple of office PC's in the Inwin Chopin case that has a 150w psu built in. Nice case. Installed a Noctua CPU cooler instead of the wraith and no issues really.

[matthewshoopman]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video! I’m a intermediate builder but always learn new things when people explain step by step how to build a computer. Plus I’m sure it helps new builders as well. I always get frustrated when people on youtube take step by step instructions for granted. Keep videos like this coming. You have a subscriber for as long as you make videos. :)

[tdizzle]

2200g and 2400g are thermal paste not solder so temps will be higher than normal Ryzen chips

[mephustowest]

I don't need to learn how to build a pc, but I really enjoy watching people build these small form factor pcs.