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Looking How to Build a Gaming PC 2023 or just How to Build a PC 2023? We review how to get the Best PC Build 2023 using a step by step pc build guide for gaming or any other use. If you are a new or returning PC Builder, how to build a PC can be very confusing. Maybe you are interested in how to build a gaming pc, or how to build a budget PC but don't know where to start. In this How to build a gaming pc 2023 guide, we cover how to install a CPU, how to install RAM, how to install CPU Cooler, how to install PSU, how to install GPU, how to install SSD, and more. We'll also cover PC cable management, how to bios flashback, and get you a clean looking amazing gaming pc build 2023. In our follow up video, will will show you how to set up a PC after build.

0:00 How to Build a PC 2023
0:39 PC Parts Check
1:13 Tools You Need
2:18 No Right Way, Many Wrong Ones!
2:32 Bios Flashback Check
2:54 Step 1 - Get Motherboard Ready
3:44 Step 2 - Socket the CPU
4:22 Step 3 - Install CPU Cooler
5:27 Thermal Paste Application (if necessary)
6:25 Step 4 - Install RAM
7:05 Step 5 - Install M.2 SSD
8:23 Step 6 - Prepare the PC Case
9:33 Step 7 - Route EPS Cables
10:08 Step 8 - Install Motherboard in Case
10:48 Step 9 - Install PSU
11:47 Routing GPU PCIE Cables
12:08 Step 10 - Connect & Route Cables
13:40 2.5" Sata SSD & 3.5" HDD Install
13:54 Power/Reset Pinouts
14:17 Step 11 - Install GPU & PCIE Cards
15:23 Posting The System
16:07 Final Cable Management
16:55 Bios Flashback Step By Step
19:11 After Build PC Setup Guide

[PCBuilderChannel]

*NOTE: How to Set Up Your PC After Building video coming in the next couple weeks.*
What PC are you building or built lately? What did you do differently? Tell your story in a new comment below!

[Blake]

I'm literally sitting at home, waiting for my components to be delivered (only the motherboard has arrived so far). My last build was 7 years ago so this video was perfectly timed!

[wge]

I did it! I'm a 30 y o woman and honestly pretty proud of myself. I got stuck a couple times because there are ports that were empty but it all turned on and worked on my first try!

[kaitlynnyung]

This was an awesome, easy to follow video! I had no knowledge of building a PC or knowing what components went into building one until I came across your channel. I finally built my PC and was scared to turn it on for a little bit lol. I kept thinking I must have messed it up somehow but it's running!!
Thank you so much Jason!!

[flioink]

Good tips.
I might add : if you're flashing the BIOS, make sure to use a smaller (4/8/16GB) USB stick with flashing led.
I lost two days thinking my motherboard was dead
but it was just a dodgy USB stick that the BIOS for some reason was rejecting.

[shzml]

this guy reminds me the energy of Saul Goodman 😄

[myahridder]

This video could not have been uploaded at a better time! I have been in the process of gathering parts for my first build (am using the MSI B550 and Ryzen 5 5600 for my setup!) and am just now able to start. I have been nervous (but also very excited)! Thank you for taking the time to make this--looking forward to watching and learning more! 🙏🤘✨️

[PLAYER_]

Great video, Jason! Having been building PCs for over 20 years, the best piece of advice is to plan ahead to minimize any potential problems. For example, if the mobo you're looking at states it might need a BIOS flash to post with the CPU... I would just choose another mobo that's already compatible, if possible? Even though flashing a BIOS is painless, it's another step in what becomes multiple steps when building a PC. I can build one in about three, four hours, but I've been doing this for decades, like Jason. A new builder is going to have a certain amount of anxiety and anything you can do to minimize, or eliminate that anxiety is what will make building their first PC a fun and enjoyable experience vs. a frustrating and draining one.

[simonpepper]

I wanted to provide some feedback from my earlier comment two weeks ago. I can confirm having no experience whatsoever other than watching this video I managed to build my PC and it posted first time! The only issue I had were two fans spinning but not lighting up this was a simple fix as you can imagine. The other nervous part for me was seating the CPU however that was easy enough it was only afterwards when I mounted an AIO (not shown in this video) I realised I mounted it wrong after undoing it and trying to pull a way the pump it was stuck due to the thermal paste I pulled so hard the whole CPU popped out I got lucky though no broken pins. If other people in the same situation make sure you undo the lever holding the CPU first if you can get to it mine was AM4. All in though was a huge success it looks awesome and it’s fast. Jason I also used your affiliate links for Windows 11 pro thanks for this series and for link! I got this!

[civsully]

Hey Jason! Finally a timely guide for 2023...Looking forward to the next segment. Will you be including a guide to how to upgrade your Ram and or overclocking Ram somewhere in your upcoming guides? Finally I hope you might provide a written set up guide as well. Clearly the best site for PC advice for every level. Thanks again!

[HunterMael]

I've never owned my own PC in my life. Grew up in an "anti-tech" household. I'm now 25, and while shopping for a laptop for school, I decided I should just build my own PC. That was 3 weeks ago. I have spent every second of my free time since then learning, at least half of that time on this channel. I then spent nearly **20** Hours assembling it. While I can only post through the motherboard and have some major GPU troubleshooting to do, I have build a technically-functional PC, mostly due to the info from these video. This video and Linus Tech Tips "how to build a PC the last guide you'll ever need" in particular got me through so much of the building process. Thanks for all the help! Hoping to get this gpu figured out within the next few days and be working/gaming soon 🤞

Update: GPU fixed, working on software 🎉

[infamous]

This is exactly what I was hoping for! I definitely feel more confident in building my computer. I have 4 more parts to get. I’m still lost on what to do after you build, so I can’t wait for that video!

[MrStillfree]

Thank you for the content!
I've just built a new setup this January. First of all, cant express how much a decent case helps with the process (I had o11 d evo)
Good reminders about peeling off a plastic from m.2 heatsink, and taking off a pci-e slot cover from GPU. I built around 10 PCs for the last 3 years, and derped and forgot to do both couple times :)
Also some basic advice that could be useful as well:
- Be sure to prepare flash drive with BIOS beforehand, if you are upgrading your only system (might seem obvious, but I actually had friends, who didn't realize that and came to me for help)
- If your motherboard has BIOS Flashback you might as well do that every time before assembling your PC regardless of whether it posts or not. More often than not your MB will have outdated BIOS, so why not take it off your mind right away and chill.
- If you have CPU with in-built graphics you can try first post w/o discreet graphics card to confirm everything works. Especially for beginners. It takes like 2 more minutes, but it either ensures that everything works w/o graphics, so if it does not post with graphics you've already narrowed it down to one issue. Or if it actually does not post w/o graphics, you wont be scared as much as in another scenario (because graphics is normally the most expensive part, and you might instantly think there's an issue with it)
- If you have many case fans, think which ones will be intaking air, which ones exhausting, and how you will set them up before putting everything else inside the case. You might not have enough space to maneuver if you have already installed everything else
If you have AIO:
- If you have a complicated AIO assembly, or any assembly in your case, and you wont to try a first post before put everything into a case, you could put AIO WITHOUT thermal paste, so you dont need to re-apply it in case you end up needing to remove the pump from CPU for some reason. There will be enough contact even w/o thermal paste for your CPU not to overheat for a few minutes.
- Decide which side you want your tubes to go before installing the radiator for AIO.
- Make sure you place the radiator the way its tubes contact is at the same level or above the pump (e.g. either orientation at the top, or tube facing top for a vertical mount, don't mount radiator at the bottom, even if the case allows it)

[michaelthompson]

Despite building my own PCs for 20+ years (yes time flies 😵) …. I watch these videos now and again as a refresher is always good to keep you on your toes 🥰😇👍.
NOTE: check case / cpu fans are aligned to the correct direction for your case design …. Generally front to back airflow (case fan frame 3–4 prong reinforcement bars facing the case rear and the open fan blades at the front).

[KnightDelta]

One of the things that helped me build my first pc was looking at guides and downloading the motherboard manual and reading it while parts are on the way, figuring out which wires are used and what goes where

As such, my advice for everyone is to read the motherboard manual in advance, as well as watch a guide like this.

Also, as Jason said, extra thermalpaste won't hurt. I messed up installing cpu cooler and had to wait for thermalpaste to be delivered.

Edit: Also, if u have the case already, familiarising urself with it is worth it. Maybe even preplanning cable management (I did this and it sped up my pc building by a mile). My noob self spent a full half an hour at least figuring out which wire in my case was for argb (had to disconnect from pre installed hub and plugging an adapter >.>

[nerfherder]

This channel is underrated af. Whenever anyone asks me for information on PC building, this has become the first channel I recommend for beginners. For more experienced builders, I point them to Gamer's Nexus, but those are my two biggest recommendations at this point.

[BeleducMartello]

"If it doesn't fit don't force it." Learned that from Charlie Harper

[jerrytwolanes]

Jason, How little can you spend to build a dedicated pc to play sim racing (iRacing) only. It needs to meet or exceed all minimum specs on a curved monitor in 1440. If of course you wanted to spec out multiple resolutions

[liamh]

Excellent as always. I followed your advice before Christmas and me and my son built his first gaming PC in a day. The only thing we found to be tricky was installing the fiddly cables on the motherboard and tidying up the wiring of the rgb fans. One word of advice with AMD: if you install the standard Wraith fan don’t throw the retention bars away! I did and when - this week - we came to install a liquid cooler I found that it would only mount on the retention bars.

[CoolDude]

This is just wild. I am about to build my first PC in over 4 years and you just happened to use the exact case I chose. This guide will definitely come in handy. Thanks for your attention to detail.