Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The moment we've all been waiting for! 🎉 In this episode of my Beginner PC Build Series, we're installing the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC graphics card, finishing the case fans, cleaning up cable management, and completing the final hardware checklist before the very first boot.
If you've never installed a graphics card before, don't worry. I'll walk you through everything step-by-step, including choosing the correct PCIe slot, preventing GPU sag, properly connecting GPU power, installing ARGB fans, and avoiding common beginner mistakes.
By the end of this video, the hardware build is officially complete—and next episode, we finally power it on and enter the BIOS!
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💻 Full Parts List: pcpartpicker.com/user/snubsie/saved/#view=Htk84D
📺 Watch the Full PC Build Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeYHKbaShxTHQVUHZfM8_44pjyI9LLzfe
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor ($519.00 @ Amazon)
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CPU Cooler: Asus ROG Ryujin III ARGB Extreme 89.73 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($389.99 @ Amazon)
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Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($234.99 @ Amazon)
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Memory: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($1359.99 @ Newegg - OOS) x 2
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Storage: Kingston NV3 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($311.99 @ Amazon)
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Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/vPeg7N
B&H: bhpho.to/4bpm9m9
Storage: Kingston FURY Renegade G5 2.048 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($424.99 @ iBUYPOWER)
Amazon: amzn.to/4pTv8QB
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/N9AYrN
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Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card ($1699.99 @ B&H)
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Case: Asus A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.98 @ Amazon)
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Power Supply: Asus TUF Gaming 1000G 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.99 @ Amazon)
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Case Fan: Asus TUF GAMING TF120 ARGB White 76 CFM 120 mm Fan ($14.99 @ Amazon)
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Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/QjVx5z
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Case Fan: Asus TUF Gaming TR120 ARGB 77.4 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($68.54 @ Amazon)
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Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/55OBVD
B&H: bhpho.to/46KcvYO
#PCBuild #RTX5080 #GamingPC #BuildAPC #GraphicsCard #ASUS #PCBuilder #DIYPC #ComputerBuild #TechTutorial
Installing the Graphics Card
01:07 What Does a GPU Actually Do?
02:26 Meet the ASUS TUF RTX 5080 OC
03:24 Preparing the PCIe Slot
04:22 Install the Graphics Card
06:00 Preventing GPU Sag
07:03 Connecting GPU Power Safely
08:27 Installing the Remaining Fans
10:03 Fan Hub & ARGB Connections
11:25 Cable Management Cleanup
12:36 Final Hardware Checklist
14:13 The Moment Before the First Boot
16:05 Next Episode Preview
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The moment we've all been waiting for! 🎉 In this episode of my Beginner PC Build Series, we're installing the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC graphics card, finishing the case fans, cleaning up cable management, and completing the final hardware checklist before the very first boot.
If you've never installed a graphics card before, don't worry. I'll walk you through everything step-by-step, including choosing the correct PCIe slot, preventing GPU sag, properly connecting GPU power, installing ARGB fans, and avoiding common beginner mistakes.
By the end of this video, the hardware build is officially complete—and next episode, we finally power it on and enter the BIOS!
💜 Subscribe so you don't miss the first boot!
💻 Full Parts List: pcpartpicker.com/user/snubsie/saved/#view=Htk84D
📺 Watch the Full PC Build Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeYHKbaShxTHQVUHZfM8_44pjyI9LLzfe
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor ($519.00 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/3O70PIU
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/YRWkZq
B&H: bhpho.to/3PjZZcr
CPU Cooler: Asus ROG Ryujin III ARGB Extreme 89.73 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/4bkdodD
Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/DyDM4q
B&H: bhpho.to/46EWdR4
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($234.99 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/3NI9tO0
Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/bORgn6
B&H: bhpho.to/4ubyfa7
Memory: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($1359.99 @ Newegg - OOS) x 2
Amazon: amzn.to/49SZug7
Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/2anB4G
Storage: Kingston NV3 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($311.99 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/4bSOyBO
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/vPeg7N
B&H: bhpho.to/4bpm9m9
Storage: Kingston FURY Renegade G5 2.048 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($424.99 @ iBUYPOWER)
Amazon: amzn.to/4pTv8QB
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/N9AYrN
B&H: bhpho.to/40dqbYK
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card ($1699.99 @ B&H)
Amazon: amzn.to/3NNmKos
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/GKrYLB
B&H: bhpho.to/46HyuQb
Case: Asus A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/4bTH8yd
Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/7a3BZO
B&H: bhpho.to/4d3Fyu8
Power Supply: Asus TUF Gaming 1000G 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/4qSDWHG
Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/LKeYQO
B&H: bhpho.to/3N1pqPq
Case Fan: Asus TUF GAMING TF120 ARGB White 76 CFM 120 mm Fan ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/3YWIbG7
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/QjVx5z
B&H: bhpho.to/4uaSzs9
Case Fan: Asus TUF Gaming TR120 ARGB 77.4 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($68.54 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/4rzKNpN
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/55OBVD
B&H: bhpho.to/46KcvYO
#PCBuild #RTX5080 #GamingPC #BuildAPC #GraphicsCard #ASUS #PCBuilder #DIYPC #ComputerBuild #TechTutorial
Installing the Graphics Card
01:07 What Does a GPU Actually Do?
02:26 Meet the ASUS TUF RTX 5080 OC
03:24 Preparing the PCIe Slot
04:22 Install the Graphics Card
06:00 Preventing GPU Sag
07:03 Connecting GPU Power Safely
08:27 Installing the Remaining Fans
10:03 Fan Hub & ARGB Connections
11:25 Cable Management Cleanup
12:36 Final Hardware Checklist
14:13 The Moment Before the First Boot
16:05 Next Episode Preview
Becoming a Morse Code Member by checking out the perks linked here!:
youtube.com/channel/UCNofX8wmSJh7NTklvMqueOA/join
Editor: @ColleenEdits
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GET IN TOUCH
Mail ✈
shannonrmorse.com/contact
Email for Business and Sponsorship Inquiries ✈ Shannon@ShannonRMorse.com
My Media Kit ✈ shannonrmorse.com/work-with-me
Sponsor This Channel ✈ shannonrmorse.com/shannon-morse
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😍 FTC DISCLAIMER 😍
Affiliate links listed above allow me to receive a small commission. Any sponsorships for videos are noted in video and listed in descriptions. Any products provided as gifts are listed above. Thank you for your support!
Comment section code of conduct policy:
Constructive feedback is appreciated, but please leave unproductive, divisive and harmful conversation at the door. Hateful comments are not tolerated, and these kinds of messages will be automatically removed. Thank you for making this community a welcoming experience for all viewers :)
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Code of Ethics:
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FTC: Links marked with * are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission off any sales.
