If you’re someone who desires to build their customized high-end gaming desktop but isn’t aware of the technicalities of the same, then the following is a detailed guide compiled to aid you in doing the same.
Before you undertake the task of building the gaming rig of your dreams, there are a few precautions that you’ll be wise to consider. It is recommended that you ensure that there is no source of static charge present where you intend to build the PC. Along with the same, make sure that all of your parts are compatible with each other.
After you’ve made sure of the precautions mentioned above, you can read on to know more about how to assemble your parts to form a functional and capable gaming machine.
Note: If you wish to go for a gaming laptop instead of a gaming PC, then this guide on gaming laptops would make it easier for you to choose which RAM, Graphics you should buy. Also, if you plan to build your own gaming PC, you would be easily able to find out which graphics can run games on what fps?
So let’s straight dive into the process of building up your own gaming PC:
- Install the CPU
The initial step is to unwrap your motherboard from its anti-static covering to initiate building your system. Be sure to handle every individual part gently and with care. After placing your motherboard on a flat surface, you have to take your selected processor out of its box. Your processor will come packed along with a cooler which is also a vital part to the build as it ensures that the CPU performs optimally in the ideal temperature range. While handling the CPU, make sure to lift it from the extreme edges and not touch any other components of the same.
Your motherboard will have a push arm lever at its center. Gently lift the lever arm to unveil the connections for the CPU. Place the CPU in the socket and align it according to the placement on the motherboard. Don’t apply any force to it. The CPU will generally drop into place automatically when aligned correctly. After ensuring that the CPU is correctly placed, pull the arm lever back to its place until its outer covering pops off. Again, don’t apply too much force to it since you might damage the CPU.
- Install the CPU Cooler
The CPU cooler ideally should always be installed after the CPU. When you take the cooler out of the box, you’ll notice that there is a silver layering on top.
That is the thermal paste that will be in contact with the CPU itself and under no circumstances should you touch it. Handle the fan by its edges and align it according to space on the motherboard around the CPU.
Install the cooler with the thermal paste side facing towards the CPU and should merely be touching the service of the CPU. Screw the cooler in place and attach the four pin cable to the connector on the motherboard.
After installation, you should be able to pick up the entire motherboard by holding the cooler itself.
- Installing the SSD
This is where it might differ a little. If you’re using an m2 SSD compatible motherboard along with an m2 SSD, you’ll find a retention mechanism similar to that of the CPU on the motherboard. Take your m2 SSD out of the box. Make sure that you handle it carefully along the edges. Connect one end of the SSD in place and gently push the other end towards the motherboard and screw it into place. If you’re using optical drives, it is recommended that you connect the drives at the end of the build to ensure efficient cable management. To connect the optical drives, you’ll need a SATA cable that will be included with your motherboard. Simply insert it at the back of the optical drive and insert the other end of the cable to the SATA port.
- Install the RAM
After installing the m2 SSD, the next step is to install the RAM. There will be an elongated connector on the motherboard which will be the RAM slot. The number of RAM slots will vary with different motherboards. Simply drop the RAM in place and apply moderate pressure until you it snaps into the connector. You can install multiple RAM cards for a higher end gaming machine.
- Install the I/OShield
The next step involves the PC case that you will be used to house the motherboard. There will be an I/O shield that will be included with your motherboard. You have to insert it in its appropriate place within your PC case. This doesn’t require to be screwed in and simply snap into place. Although, since it is relatively more fragile, it is recommended that you don’t apply pressure at the center of the shield but at the edges to insert it within the PC case
- Install the PowerSupply
Your gaming pc power supply will either be modular or non-modular. If it is modular, make sure that you are inserting all the wires in their correct positions. Just place it in the lower slot within the PC case with the fan facing the relevant direction. Screw the power supply into the chassis to install it.
- Install the Graphics Card
After installing the power supply, place your motherboard within your PC case and screw it tightly in place. Although, before doing so, make sure that if any components might become inaccessible after screwing the motherboard in place are already installed correctly. The next component is the heart of your gaming machine – the graphics card. There will be a PCI express slot that will be an elongated connector near the CPU housing. Before inserting your graphics card in place, remove the PCI covers from the back of the PC case. These covers will generally be on the side of
where you have installed your I/O shield. Remove them to get access to insert the graphics cards correctly. Place the connectors on the PCI slot and gently press until you hear the graphics card snap into place.
- Connect the wires and Install an Operating System
Firstly, you’ll need to connect the four plus four cable for powering the CPU via your power supply. Connect the cable to a four plus four slot on the motherboard. Next, you need to connect the 20 plus four cable to the motherboard. Next wire that you’ll connect will be for the fan. The wire will be a three pin header which is similar to the one that you used for the CPU cooler.
After connecting all the wires and installing the initial BIOS for the system, you’ll need an external bootable disk or USB drive to install your operating system. The next thing you need to do is turn the system on and bathe in all its gaming glory.
Conclusion
So these were the 8 steps that you can follow to build up your own gaming PC. If you find any difficulty, then you can reach out to us anytime you want. We would be very happy to solve all your problems.
