Learn PC Building In 2024 - Gaming, Worker or Budget Builds!

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David Pedley

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1 - Planning A Computer Build Budget and Aims

1 - Understanding PC Components.mp4

21:36

2 - Build budget spreadsheet.txt

2 - Planning Your PC Build Budget.mp4

04:15

3 - Tailoring Tech How to Build for Different Users.mp4

18:02

4 - Used vs New Components Can you save money buying used parts Should you.mp4

08:36

2 - Choosing Components Components InDepth Markets and Specs

5 - Choosing a CPU Central Processing Unit.mp4

33:27

5 - Choosing-a-CPU.pdf

6 - Choosing a cooling solution Air AIO or Water.mp4

12:38

6 - Choosing-a-cooling-solution.pdf

7 - Choosing memory RAM How much is enough.mp4

17:06

7 - Choosing-memory.pdf

8 - Choosing a motherboard Model ranges and specs.mp4

16:55

8 - Choosing-a-mobo.pdf

9 - Choosing a GPU Graphics Card Which chipset should you pick 200 or 1500.mp4

27:04

9 - Choosing-a-GPU.pdf

10 - Choosing internal storage SSDM2 or HDD And how much do you need RAID.mp4

12:33

10 - Choosing-storage.pdf

11 - Choosing a power supply PSU How many watts do I need Whats 80 Plus.mp4

12:25

11 - Choosing-a-PSU.pdf

12 - Choosing a computer case Case sizes types and understanding cable routing.mp4

10:28

12 - Choosing-a-case.pdf

13 - Checklist Questions to answer before you purchase any component.html

3 - Workspace Setup Necessary and optional tools

14 - Setting up your build workspace.mp4

01:31

15 - What do you need to assemble a computer Tools and other useful things.mp4

02:36

16 - ESD Electrostatic Discharge how to and should you protect your components.mp4

03:33

17 - IsopropanolIsopropyl alcohol Optional.mp4

01:30

18 - 5mm socket Optional.mp4

01:36

19 - Cable ties Optional.mp4

01:15

20 - Workspace setup checklist.html

4 - Stepbystep Build Watch me build a midrange gaming PC

21 - Build Steps An overview of the build steps.html

22 - Inserting the CPU into the motherboard Installing the CPU.mp4

05:28

23 - Meet our CPU cooler AIO water cooler.mp4

00:56

24 - Installing the cooler CPU mount backplate For aftermarket coolers only.mp4

02:26

25 - Meet the computer case Overview and familiarization.mp4

05:31

26 - Adjusting motherboard standoffs If you need to.mp4

03:02

27 - Install Motherboard Mounting the motherboard into the case.mp4

02:02

28 - Meet a modular power supply unit PSU.mp4

02:40

29 - Install the PSU into the case.mp4

03:24

30 - Meet our RAM DDR4 and some DDR5 and see the differences.mp4

01:01

31 - Installing memory DDR RAM.mp4

03:53

32 - Installing M2 NVMe SSD drives into the case.mp4

05:42

33 - Installing 25 SSDs into the case.mp4

03:40

34 - Installing 525 HDDs into the case.mp4

04:31

35 - Removing thermal paste should you need to.mp4

02:06

36 - AIR Cooler Intel stock AIR cooler installation.mp4

03:36

37 - AIO Cooler Positioning.mp4

00:53

38 - AIO Cooler Mounting the radiator.mp4

01:55

39 - AIO Cooler Applying thermal paste and attaching the pump head to the CPU.mp4

03:39

40 - AIO Cooler Why we havent installed the radiator fans yet.mp4

01:02

41 - Motherboard Connecting to power.mp4

06:23

42 - AIO Cooler Installing the radiator fans.mp4

13:19

43 - Connecting fans to power and LED connections on the motherboard.mp4

09:03

44 - Case front panel control panel connections to the motherboard.mp4

12:56

45 - Storage Drives power and data SATA connections.mp4

08:31

46 - GPU Installing a GPU Graphics Card.mp4

04:12

47 - GPU Connecting power and setting the support bracket.mp4

03:15

48 - Fire it up First power on expectations and troubleshooting.mp4

04:18

5 - BIOS Operating System Setup and BurnIn Testing

49 - BIOS Tweaking the default FAN curves for silent running.mp4

02:49

50 - Windows Creating installation media and error 0x8007007B.mp4

05:29

51 - Windows Installation No licence necessary.mp4

03:53

52 - WIndows Installation Adding WiFi drivers.mp4

08:56

53 - Installing manufacturer hardware drivers using manufacturer utility Option 1.mp4

01:47

54 - Installing manufacturer hardware drivers manually Option 2.mp4

00:22

55 - Stress testing for any system using AIDA64.mp4

00:09

56 - Stress testing for a gaming system using 3DMark.mp4

04:41

6 - Last but not least

57 - Your Bonus Lecture.html

Description

How to select the right components for your goals, over the shoulder build steps, software setup and burn-in testing!

What You'll Learn?

Understand the component parts of a computer and what they all do, and to read product listings for all components and understand what everything means
Understand different types of computer build (gamer, worker, budget) and how you would tailor component choices to suit these users
Learn how to assemble all components into a computer case, setup software and burn-in test a new computer build
Learn how to install components to upgrade an existing computer.

Who is this for?

Anyone who wants to build their own computer.

Anyone who wants to upgrade their own computer.

What You Need to Know?

No experience needed, you'll learn everything you need to know from the basics up.

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Description
Learn how to build your own computer, whether it's your dream gaming rig, a work from home PC or a budget casual build with my online course.
Learn from a seasoned PCÂ builder, hands-on learning, budget friendly tips, no experience needed.
This course will take you from complete novice to 'know it all' in the world of desktop computer hardware.
Learn valuable skills that will not only allow you to build a PC, but might help you land a job in the tech world!

What you'll learn:
The fundamentals of computer hardware, what each component is and what it does
How to set a budget for a new build
How to allocate that budget to tailor a build to suit you (gamer, home worker, casual user, engineer)
Know how to shop for different components by understanding markets and specifications and what they mean
Full computer assembly, step-by-step over the shoulder lessons where you watch me build a mid-range gaming PC
Know how to install an operating system on a newly built PC (no licence key required)
The basics of debugging build issues
Learn how to benchmark and burn-in test a new build to ensure it's stable and will work when put under load.
Who this course is for:
Anyone who wants to build their own computer.
Anyone who wants to upgrade their own computer.

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David Pedley

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I'm a veteran software engineer with over 20 years experience in the software industry and I've been building computers since building computers became a 'thing'!I've worked for blue chip companies and small start-up firms. Worked on my own and lead teams of engineersI want to pass on my knowledge of computers and hardware to anyone who wants to learn. A basic understanding of hardware is essential to any technical role.

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