The only PC Building Guide you'll ever Need

  Building A PC in 2023? This is the only Guide you'll need! Part 6: Selecting Storage, Ram & PSU Finally, we’re going to look at what you should do when selecting your RAM (memory), PSU (Power Supply Unit), and SDD/HDD (Storage Drives). I’ve decided to group these components together as they are the easiest parts to shop for and decide on. For the RAM, the most important decision you’ll have to make is how much you’d like. If you plan on doing some heavy gaming, your best bet is to go for 16GB – 32GB of ram, as this will allow your game to run a lot smoother. You may hear people saying that 8GB is sufficient, and while it may be perfectly fine for some smaller games, the majority of games will require you to have at least 16GB. Starting with 16GB-32BG is also preferred as it will ensure you won’t have to make an upgrade for a good while. Essentially future-proofing your build. You also have to look at the type of ram, DDR4 being the most popular and DDR5 being the newest. Al...

  Building A PC in 2023? This is the only Guide you'll need! Part 5: Selecting a Motherboard When it comes to choosing a motherboard. It’s a lot easier to make a decision than it is for choosing a CPU or GPU. This is because performance does not rely on the motherboard as much as it would for these other components. The main things to consider when choosing a motherboard are its size and its compatibility with your CPU and GPU. The sizes of motherboards to choose from are ATX, micro ATX, and mini ITX. When choosing a size, make sure that it’s compatible with your case, if it’s too big, it won’t fit. Also, try to stay away from a motherboard that is a lot smaller than your case as they tend to make your PC look disproportional in size. So avoid putting a mini ITX motherboard in an ATX case if you can. When looking into compatibility, make sure your motherboard has sufficient slots for Ram, your GPU, your CPU, and storage slots, as this will ensure that you won’t have to upgrade ...

   Building A PC in 2023? This is the only Guide you'll need! Part 4: Selecting a Graphics Card There are a number of things to consider when selecting a GPU for a gaming PC. Selecting the type of graphics card is an important process when it comes to deciding on a GPU. Nvidia and AMD are the two primary manufacturers of graphics cards. You can find products from both of these brands that match your taste and price range, as they both have a very wide selection to choose from. The most popular being Nvidia. The amount of VRAM (memory) on the graphics card should be taken into consideration. Images and data that the GPU processes are stored in the VRAM. Generally speaking, gaming requires a graphics card with at least 4GB of VRAM. A graphics card with 6GB or 8GB of VRAM can perform even better if you are ready to pay extra money for it. Another important factor is the GPU's clock speed. The GPU's processing speed is represented by the clock speed, which is express...

  Building A PC in 2023? This is the only Guide you'll need! Part 3: Selecting a CPU There are a variety of things to consider when selecting a CPU for a gaming PC. The type of processor is the first thing. Intel and AMD are the two main brands to choose from when it comes to processors. Both provide a variety of options, at various price points and performance levels. The number of cores should also be taken into account. Gaming benefits from a CPU with more cores as it can manage more tasks at once. A quad-core processor is often a good place to start as it's less expensive than a 6 or 8 core, but if you have the extra cash, a six or eight-core processor will provide even better performance. The clock speed is also important. The  clock speed, measured in gigahertz, provides an indication of how quickly instructions can be processed. A higher clock speed means the CPU can handle more instructions per second, which can lead to better gaming performance. In addition, it's i...

  Building A PC in 2023? This is the only Guide you'll need! Part 2: Selecting a Case There are a number of things to take into account when choosing a gaming PC   case. The size of the case itself is the first and possibly most significant element. The motherboard's size and the system's total dimensions are determined by the size, or form factor, of the casing. ATX, micro ATX, and mini ITX are the three most popular case sizes for gaming systems. A micro ATX or mini ITX case will be more compact and will be able to fit into smaller spaces, but an ATX case will offer the most capacity for components and features. The case's style and appearance should also be taken into account. You should pick a case whose style you prefer, and which complements the overall look of your setup. Along with the material and finish, you should think about the case's colour and lighting options. It’s a proven fact, that more lights make you a better gamer (This is not true at all). ...

Building A PC in 2023? This is the only Guide you'll need! Part 1: Budgeting Setting a goal budget is the ideal place to start when building a gaming PC. This will assist you in deciding how much you can afford to spend on each component, and in ranking them according to importance of your needs. Once you've determined your target spending limit, you can begin looking into the costs of the various parts. To help you save money, you can compare prices from other retailers and search for offers and discounts. If youre on a tight budget, another alternative is to search for second-hand or refurbished components. Prioritizing the parts that will affect performance the most is essential when selecting the components for your PC. For instance the CPU, GPU, and motherboard are the parts that affect gaming performance the most, so you should devote a larger portion of the budget to them. By selecting less expensive options, you can save money on less important components like the case ...