Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
#howto #asuspcdiy #gamingpc - Building a Gaming PC is just the first step of the process. Powering up for the first time may seem like a daunting task, but following these few stages in order should get you on your way with ease.
Timecodes
(though I recommend not to skip for visual narrative reasons!)
00:00 - Intro - scene setting
01:26 - Installing Windows
04:28 - The Importance of Updates
05:27 - Graphics Software & Drivers
07:07 - Screen Refresh Rates
07:48 - RGB Control & Updates (Armoury Crate)
10:07 - The Dreaded Activation Thing
11:22 - A quick Summary
12:05 - PC Build Cinematic
13:33 - Coffee Thanks & Outtakes
When you build PC's every day, it's easy to take for granted how overwhelming it can be to set them up. In this video I take a moment to explain the process I use every time to ensure Windows, drivers and surrounding software works symbiotically.
Of course, you may be using an MSI, or Aorus motherboard etc which will change the setup stages slightly, however the order should still be exactly the same:
Install windows
Windows Updates
Graphics (GeForce Experience or Adrenalin)
Check screen refresh rates
Branded software for RGB control and devices
Windows Activation
Install Games
Play Games
I didn't want to dig deep into bios, overclocking and XMP etc during this video. If this is your first Gaming PC build then it's important to focus on the details which will get you gaming rather than getting into the advanced territory.
Final roundup on the build and video below the product links:
Main parts included in the build:
(USA Amazon)
Case - amzn.to/3SAVYQO
GPU - amzn.to/47ssPvi
CPU - amzn.to/49ymDDR
Motherboard - amzn.to/3SG9BhD
RAM - amzn.to/49yl2h5
NVME M.2 - amzn.to/3srJVue
CPU Cooler - amzn.to/3FV4Mco
4x 120mm RGB fans - amzn.to/3MHlrEb
3x 120mm fans - amzn.to/46e98Gd
PSU - amzn.to/3Sx88d9
Lights used to film this video:
Godox UL150ii - amzn.to/3kVOwka
Godox UL60 - amzn.to/3Ymetb2
Main parts included in the build:
(UK Amazon)
Case - amzn.to/469wXis
GPU - amzn.to/3FV4VMY
CPU - amzn.to/3FTcunt
Motherboard - amzn.to/46cGoOa
RAM - amzn.to/3uiBa68
NVME M.2 - amzn.to/3u6MfHv
CPU Cooler - amzn.to/3FV4Mco
4x 120mm RGB fans - amzn.to/47qL3gB
3x 120mm fans - amzn.to/3spttL9
PSU - amzn.to/479Tw8i
Lights used to film this video:
Godox UL150ii - amzn.to/3wUWFIx
Godox UL60 - amzn.to/3xaH6N7
'As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases'
Total build cost - $1600
So that's how you get a PC up and running for the first time! Have you built your own PC yet? Are you still thinking about building one? Let me know if this guide has been helpful for you.
As mentioned, this PC is available to purchase. Unfortunately it's a UK only sale on this occasion but I will have some worldwide opportunities happening soon. Visit the link below for more details:
bit.ly/mmlgt502
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#howto #asuspcdiy #gamingpc - Building a Gaming PC is just the first step of the process. Powering up for the first time may seem like a daunting task, but following these few stages in order should get you on your way with ease.
Timecodes
(though I recommend not to skip for visual narrative reasons!)
00:00 - Intro - scene setting
01:26 - Installing Windows
04:28 - The Importance of Updates
05:27 - Graphics Software & Drivers
07:07 - Screen Refresh Rates
07:48 - RGB Control & Updates (Armoury Crate)
10:07 - The Dreaded Activation Thing
11:22 - A quick Summary
12:05 - PC Build Cinematic
13:33 - Coffee Thanks & Outtakes
When you build PC's every day, it's easy to take for granted how overwhelming it can be to set them up. In this video I take a moment to explain the process I use every time to ensure Windows, drivers and surrounding software works symbiotically.
Of course, you may be using an MSI, or Aorus motherboard etc which will change the setup stages slightly, however the order should still be exactly the same:
Install windows
Windows Updates
Graphics (GeForce Experience or Adrenalin)
Check screen refresh rates
Branded software for RGB control and devices
Windows Activation
Install Games
Play Games
I didn't want to dig deep into bios, overclocking and XMP etc during this video. If this is your first Gaming PC build then it's important to focus on the details which will get you gaming rather than getting into the advanced territory.
Final roundup on the build and video below the product links:
Main parts included in the build:
(USA Amazon)
Case - amzn.to/3SAVYQO
GPU - amzn.to/47ssPvi
CPU - amzn.to/49ymDDR
Motherboard - amzn.to/3SG9BhD
RAM - amzn.to/49yl2h5
NVME M.2 - amzn.to/3srJVue
CPU Cooler - amzn.to/3FV4Mco
4x 120mm RGB fans - amzn.to/3MHlrEb
3x 120mm fans - amzn.to/46e98Gd
PSU - amzn.to/3Sx88d9
Lights used to film this video:
Godox UL150ii - amzn.to/3kVOwka
Godox UL60 - amzn.to/3Ymetb2
Main parts included in the build:
(UK Amazon)
Case - amzn.to/469wXis
GPU - amzn.to/3FV4VMY
CPU - amzn.to/3FTcunt
Motherboard - amzn.to/46cGoOa
RAM - amzn.to/3uiBa68
NVME M.2 - amzn.to/3u6MfHv
CPU Cooler - amzn.to/3FV4Mco
4x 120mm RGB fans - amzn.to/47qL3gB
3x 120mm fans - amzn.to/3spttL9
PSU - amzn.to/479Tw8i
Lights used to film this video:
Godox UL150ii - amzn.to/3wUWFIx
Godox UL60 - amzn.to/3xaH6N7
'As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases'
Total build cost - $1600
So that's how you get a PC up and running for the first time! Have you built your own PC yet? Are you still thinking about building one? Let me know if this guide has been helpful for you.
As mentioned, this PC is available to purchase. Unfortunately it's a UK only sale on this occasion but I will have some worldwide opportunities happening soon. Visit the link below for more details:
bit.ly/mmlgt502
---------------------------------------------------------------
☕☕ BUY ME A COFFEE! ☕☕
Show you support for the channel. Bonus - get a shout out in the next video! No subscription or sign-up required!
buymeacoffee.com/MrMattLee
---------------------------------------------------------------
Please like and subscribe if you want to see more content like this, also follow the link below to my Social pages where you will find the photoshoot pictures of this build and lots more like-minded content :D
----------------------------------------------------------------
Find me on socials:
instagram.com/mr_matt_lee
twitter.com/mr_matt_lee
facebook.com/MrMatthewLee
