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PC Building: Learn to Build a Custom PC

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Overview

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PC Building Masterclass - Learn to Build a custom PC for your creative work!

If you want to build your own PC but don't know where to start, this class is for you!

This PC Building class will teach (and show) you everything you need to know to build your own custom PC from zero to hero! We will start with an explanation of all the parts a PC needs to operate, then we will discuss which parts will suit your creative work, and then we will install the parts one by one. Finally, we will set up the BIOS and install the operating system to get the most out of your system so you can start creating!

Some examples of what you will learn in this class:

  • What is a PC and which parts does it need to run
  • How to install computer components (e.g. CPU, RAM, etc)
  • How to set up the BIOS to make a PC run at its full potential
  • How to install the operating system: Windows

When you finished watching the entire class, you will be able to build a PC from start to finish. You will have a basic understanding of how to build a PC. Know what to do, and what not to do.

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Even if you're completely new to PC building, and/or have never seen the inside of a computer, you will find this step-by-step guide easy to follow and useful to complete your (first) PC build.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Building a Custom PC
  • Choosing Your PC Parts
  • Preparing Your Build
  • Assembling the Motherboard
  • Installing the CPU
  • Inserting the Memory
  • Positioning the Storage
  • Arranging the Case
  • Situating the CPU Cooler
  • Placing the Power Supply
  • Connecting the Cables
  • Installing the GPU
  • Setting Up Your PC
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Felix Kruip

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