Gaming PC Parts Explained! 😃 A Beginner's Guide To Gaming Computer Components!
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers a comprehensive guide to building a gaming PC, focusing on the importance of choosing the right components. It discusses the significance of graphics cards for rendering and frame rates, the role of CPUs and motherboards as the heart of the system, and the impact of RAM and storage on performance. The script also covers the necessity of a reliable power supply, efficient cooling solutions, and the aesthetic appeal of RGB lighting. Viewers are encouraged to consider their gaming needs and budget to select appropriate components, with an emphasis on high frame rate gaming for competitive advantage.
Takeaways
- 🎮 PC gaming is highly flexible and customizable, which can be both a benefit and a challenge when choosing components.
- 🖥️ The graphics card is the most crucial component for gaming performance, affecting frame rates and the resolution you can run games at.
- 🛒 When selecting a graphics card, consider your gaming needs and budget, and compare benchmarks to find the right fit.
- 🏷️ Graphics cards may have different branding, such as from AMD or Nvidia, and from the manufacturer like Sapphire, reflecting unique tweaks and cooling solutions.
- 🔌 Powerful graphics cards require better power supplies and adequate physical space within the PC case.
- 💻 The motherboard and CPU are vital as they form the core of the computer, influencing the system's overall performance and compatibility with other components.
- 🔢 For gaming, a CPU with at least six to eight cores is recommended to handle intensive tasks and prevent game stuttering.
- 💡 RAM is important, with at least 8GB recommended for gaming, and faster DDR4 sticks with speeds above 3000 MHz being ideal.
- 🗂️ Storage is crucial; SSDs are preferred over traditional HDDs for faster boot times and loading of games and applications.
- ⚙️ The power supply must have sufficient wattage for the system's components, and modular power supplies offer neater cable management.
- 🌀 Cooling solutions are essential, especially for the CPU, with options ranging from all-in-one liquid coolers to air coolers depending on aesthetics and performance needs.
- 🌈 Aesthetic enhancements like RGB lighting can personalize the PC build and improve the overall visual appeal.
Q & A
Why is flexibility important in PC gaming?
-Flexibility in PC gaming is important because it allows gamers to choose and customize components according to their needs and preferences, making the gaming experience more personalized and optimized.
What is the primary role of a graphics card in a gaming PC?
-The graphics card is crucial for handling all the gaming aspects, including rendering and determining the frame rate and resolution that the PC can run with.
Why should a graphics card be the first component to consider when building a gaming PC?
-A graphics card should be the first component considered because it directly dictates the frame rate and gaming performance, which are essential for the overall gaming experience.
What are the differences between the branding seen on graphics cards?
-The branding on graphics cards represents the collaboration between the GPU manufacturers like Nvidia and AMD, and the different manufacturers who tweak the design, add their cooling solutions, and sell the final product to consumers.
How does the size of a graphics card affect the rest of the PC components?
-The size of a graphics card can affect the required power supply and the physical space inside the PC case. Larger cards need more power and space, which must be accommodated by the power supply unit and the case size.
Why is the motherboard considered the heart of a computer?
-The motherboard is considered the heart of a computer because it is the central platform where all other components connect and communicate, including the CPU and the graphics card.
What is the recommended minimum RAM capacity for a gaming system?
-The recommended minimum RAM capacity for a gaming system is at least 8 gigabytes to ensure smooth performance for most games.
Why are SSDs preferred over traditional hard drives for gaming PCs?
-SSDs are preferred because they offer faster boot times, quicker access to games and applications, and overall improved system responsiveness compared to traditional hard drives.
What are the two main factors to consider when choosing a power supply for a gaming PC?
-The two main factors are ensuring the power supply has sufficient wattage to support the system's components and deciding between a modular or non-modular power supply based on the case size and cable management preferences.
What are the two primary methods for CPU cooling in a gaming PC?
-The two primary methods for CPU cooling are using an all-in-one liquid cooler with a radiator and pump, or using an air cooler which dissipates heat directly from the CPU to the surrounding air.
Why is RGB lighting often included in gaming PC builds?
-RGB lighting is included to enhance the aesthetics of the PC, providing a personalized and visually appealing gaming setup.
What is the importance of having a copy of Windows for a gaming PC?
-A copy of Windows is essential as it is the operating system that allows the PC to function and run games and applications. Without it, the PC would not be able to operate effectively.
Outlines
🎮 Understanding PC Gaming Components
The script introduces the flexibility of PC gaming and the complexity of choosing components for a gaming PC. It aims to demystify the process by explaining each component's purpose and how they impact gaming performance. The video is sponsored by Nvidia and Asus ROG, promoting high frame rate gaming with their RTX and GTX graphics cards, which are said to offer competitive advantages in multiplayer games. The importance of the graphics card in determining frame rate and resolution is emphasized, and viewers are encouraged to choose one based on their gaming goals and budget.
🛠️ Building a Gaming PC: Components Deep Dive
This paragraph delves into the specifics of building a gaming PC, starting with the graphics card, which is crucial for rendering and frame rate. It discusses the choice between Nvidia and AMD GPUs, as well as the distinction between manufacturer-customized cards and reference designs. The importance of a powerful power supply and physical space for the graphics card is highlighted. The script then moves on to the motherboard and CPU, detailing their roles as the heart of the computer and their impact on gaming performance. It also touches on RAM, storage options, and the significance of SSDs for faster boot times and application launches.
💡 Enhancing Gaming PC Performance and Aesthetics
The final paragraph focuses on the importance of cooling for the CPU, with options ranging from all-in-one liquid coolers to air coolers. It discusses the considerations for choosing the right cooling solution, including aesthetics and performance. The paragraph also addresses the need for a power supply that matches the system's power requirements and the benefits of modular power supplies for cleaner cable management. Additionally, it covers the role of case fans in maintaining optimal system temperatures and the options for motherboard sizes. The script concludes with suggestions for enhancing the PC's appearance with RGB lighting and the necessity of a Windows operating system for the entire setup to function.
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Keywords
💡PC gaming
💡Graphics card
💡Frame rate
💡Motherboard
💡CPU
💡RAM
💡Storage
💡Power supply
💡Cooling
💡RGB lighting
💡SSD
Highlights
PC gaming is highly flexible but choosing components can be confusing.
The importance of graphics cards in gaming PCs for rendering and determining frame rates and resolutions.
Differentiating between various graphics cards and their capabilities for different gaming needs.
The role of the motherboard and CPU as the heart of the computer and their impact on gaming performance.
Choosing the right CPU for gaming to avoid stuttering and maintain high frame rates.
The evolution of RAM and the importance of speed and capacity for gaming systems.
The significance of storage, particularly SSDs, for faster boot times and game loading.
Why SSDs are preferred over traditional hard drives for gaming PCs due to speed and efficiency.
The necessity of a power supply and considerations for wattage and modularity.
The role of case fans in maintaining optimal temperatures within the gaming PC.
Different motherboard sizes and their compatibility with cases and components.
Processor cooling options: all-in-one radiators and pumps versus air coolers.
The aesthetic and functional benefits of including RGB lighting in a gaming PC build.
The requirement of a Windows operating system and product key for a fully functional gaming PC.
Sponsorship message from Nvidia and Asus ROG highlighting the advantages of high frame rate gaming.
The importance of choosing the right graphics card for competitive gaming to gain an advantage.
The impact of CPU and GPU pairing on overall gaming PC performance.
Recommendations for minimum RAM requirements and the benefits of faster RAM for gaming systems.
The importance of having an SSD as a boot drive for improved system responsiveness.
The balance between power supply capacity and system requirements for optimal performance.
The consideration of case size when choosing components to ensure compatibility and proper fit.
The benefits of using a radiator for CPU cooling versus traditional air coolers for better performance.
The inclusion of magnetic RGB strips to enhance the visual appeal of a gaming PC build.
The option to migrate a Windows product key from an old PC to a new one without additional cost.
Transcripts
why absolutely adore PC gaming and the
reason really is just because it is so
flexible but when it comes to actually
choosing the components for your gaming
PC I think it can get quite confusing so
I wanted to sit down with you and
actually go through every single one of
these components one by one so that you
know what everything does and if you are
picking up a new gaming PC hopefully
it's a little bit less scary and you can
have more information so that when you
go into buying all of these things you
know what they do and roughly how
they're going to affect your PC and of
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below the first thing that you should
always focus on is one of these graphics
cards and the reason that graphics card
is so important for all of your gaming
needs is because this will actually
handle all of the gaming aspects pretty
much and it does all of the rendering
and it's what directly sort of dictates
what your frame rate is going to be and
what sort of resolution you can actually
run your PC with which is why it's
always important to actually work out
exactly what you're almost trying to
achieve with your gaming PC and then get
a graphics card that is appropriate for
that so if you just want them to play
maybe some lighter titles at 1080p then
you don't need to spend much money and I
grab it's kind of tall but likewise if
you're wanting to go for 4k 120 Hertz
then you're gonna need to the best
graphics card that you can possibly
guess and actually buying one is pretty
simple these days all you need to do is
look at the benchmarks for all of the
different graphics cards and the sort of
budget and that you actually have and
then this will tell you what sort of
monitor you can get what sort of
resolutions that you have to run it at
and it sort of all links very nicely and
neatly together and you're typically
looking at one from Nvidia this is an RT
X 2080 super or you're looking at one
for
I am D so this is a 5500 XT and what you
might notice is that this actually has
two different sorts of branding on it
you have the AMD monkey and then you
have the sapphire branding so what's
this all about well the way it works is
that Nvidia and AMD will release a GPU
or a graphics card and then it's
actually up to the different
manufacturers to sort of tweak this a
little bit put their own cooling
solution on it and then sell it to use
you're almost buying a graphics card
that's been made by two different people
so here at B sapphire and AMD or if you
get the stock or reference design or
this is the founders Edition from Nvidia
then you're getting a card that they've
narni manufactured but one that they've
bought their designs and the reason that
some of them are a little bit bigger
than others is plainly because depending
on how powerful is it's going to
generate more heat and you're going to
need more cooling to actually dissipate
all of that heat throughout your chassis
all you really need to know is that if
you buy it quite a powerful graphics
card you're gonna need a better power
supply and you are going to actually
need to have the physical space to put
this inside your case so don't go buying
a huge graphics card if you're putting
inside a tiny by DX chassis so that's
the graphics card out the way anyway
again that is a very important bit of
the puzzle and if I was buying a gaming
PC I would always pick the graphics card
first it's gonna directly dictate what
your frame rate is gonna be in game but
the motherboard and CPU is a very close
second place because this is pretty much
the heart of your computer everything
sits on here so that graphics card where
to slot into one of these slots down
below what we call PCIe slots our CPU is
this thing here so I typically point you
towards getting something like a rising
seven CPU or maybe a intel i7 CPU is
these are normally the best sort of
gaming CPUs if you've got a fair bit of
money that wrote it but likewise you
can't go for an i5 or a rise and five
and these are also great bet especially
if you're looking at the more
budget-friendly system six to eight
cores is gonna be great for all of those
really intensive games things like best
build 5 or maybe something like wait if
any pics legends if you're playing at a
high frame rate does require decent CPU
and all you need this to do is to be
able to keep up with this they work
together in
they share data between two different
things and things like physics within
the game engine are normally handled by
the CPU so if a lot of things are going
on there's a big explosion and you don't
have a rated CPU then you find that your
game will start stuttering and then it
will go back to normal so you want to
avoid that by having the best CPU really
that you can afford that sort of matches
the performance I guess of the graphics
card that's probably the best way of
describing it I'll leave a loader tip
from links down in the description below
though and have more information so I'm
not just rambling about some really good
pairings for graphics cards and CPUs and
you can check out current pricing things
like that all of that good stuff moving
swiftly on to this which is the RAM or
the memory these have actually changed a
fair bit in recent years they're getting
a lot faster these are ddr4 sticks
they've got RGB lighting at the top
which of course makes your PC run so
much faster right all you need to do is
make sure that you're buying your right
speed and the right capacity I would
recommend getting at least eight
gigabytes for a gaming system in terms
of speeds anything above 3000 to be
honest so 3,000 megahertz is a great
place to start if you're running a super
high and rise in CPU and 3600 it's
probably the way to go there's a general
rule of thumb get the fastest memory you
can up until the point where it gets
really expensive because it doesn't
affect gameplay that much as long as
you're not getting something that is
super slow something else that doesn't
directly affect your framerate per se
but is actually incredibly important is
the storage if you're building a
brand-new PC then getting something like
this which is just a normal spinning
hard drive I wouldn't really recommend
doing because they're quite slow their
advantage is all about capacity and if
you don't need that capacity then that
only strength pretty much disappears
very quickly so you're probably gonna
want to look at something like this
which is an SSD this is a 970 Evo plus
from Samsung and this actually will go
directly on your motherboard you have
these little slots covered up at the
moment with heat sinks so you'll screw
them directly into the board you won't
need any cables whereas if you're
getting something like a Sat
SSD it will look a little bit like this
and actually goes in your case somewhere
and then you hook it up with a SATA
power and data connection at the top not
really a big deal with it I suppose it
is an extra step I would recommend that
you do get an SSD at least in some
capacity that's probably quite a good
joke there I'm very proud of that myself
on the fly joke just because booting
into Windows it's so much faster with an
SSD the OS is quite heavy these days so
if you have just a normal spinning hard
drive it can take ages to get in launch
programs all of that stuff in terms of
what capacity you should go for they're
getting cheaper and cheaper but games
are also getting bigger and bigger so
I'd recommend that if you could only get
one thing just get one Saturday so Steve
make that your boot drive and just a
couple of your games that your favorites
can sit on there for now and then you
can buy another hard drive a little bit
later once you have a bit more cash
you'll know exactly how much space
you're going to need I've mentioned the
power supply quite a few times in this
video but I haven't actually talked
about it specifically so this is what
you're looking at it's a big boss this
is be quite straight power 11 and this
is a power supply which is let's be
honest incredibly boring but exciting at
the same time when I'm buying one
there's two main factors really which is
making sure that actually has enough
power for your system this is a 650 watt
power supply which in this day and age
there's very few people I think that's
going to need more than that it's only
when you start to get multiple graphics
cards and things in one system that
things get very toasty or if you've got
very clients CPU and you're overclocking
it but then the other thing is whether
you get a modular or non modular power
supply and if you're buying quite a
small case and you buy a modular power
supply then this means that all of the
cables can actually be detached directly
from the power supply which does make it
more expensive to manufacture and of
course you pay more for the privilege
but then it keeps your PC looking nice
and tidy and you've probably realized at
this stage that you will need some of
these fans and they will
if I can spin it they will actually
attach to your case and get all of that
hot air within your system and check it
out
fantastic and depending on the case you
get you won't actually normally get some
case fans included as standard obviously
quite cheap cases or enclosures will
come with few and pretty net fans but as
you step up you're gonna get better and
better cooling and the reason I'm
holding this motherboard up again is
because this is quite a big motherboard
this is an ATX motherboard and you can
only fit this inside a ATX case it will
say this in the specifications it should
be very easy to spot but if you want to
go for something smaller than you're
looking for a micro ATX motherboard or a
mini ITX motherboard these are the main
three sizes that you're gonna see out
there and you're only gonna be able to
fit these in a case of the appropriate
size but when we're talking about
individual component cooling then we're
mainly talking about the CPU because the
graphics card will have a caller on it
already so you don't need to worry too
much about that and there's pretty much
two ways to go for processor cooling
which is something like this which is an
all-in-one radiator and a pump so the
pump is actually within this block
they'll sit on the CPU this then
connects to your case and then all of
the heat from the CPU will go up into
the radiator and then the fans will blow
the hell up your case and then the water
so warm sort of circulate the heat if
you like from the CPU to the radiator
and then it's this nice cool loop it
works quite well on the contrary though
you could actually go for something like
this an air cooler this is course as
brand new a 500 the seems becoming a
little bit back into fashion now and I
do like air coolers but I find that they
do typically need to be set up correctly
in order to get the best level of
performance and acoustics there's no
right or wrong answer but I think for a
lot of people especially if you're
buying a mail-order one then a radiator
is a bit of an easier solution and I
think personally it looks better but if
you get a really good air cooler that
sets up properly then that's probably
what I would actually want in my own
personal PC the last couple of things to
mention is that a great way to actually
improve the looks of your PC is just to
include a couple of these which are
magnetic RGB strips they plug into your
motherboard normally and you only
need two of these they cost around about
15 pounds to repair and it will give
your PC a nice glow they'll just make it
look a whole lot better and don't forget
you also need a copy of Windows in order
for everything to work you can download
this from the Microsoft Store but you'll
need a product key to actually activate
it and get rid of that horrible
watermark that will appear and you can
normally actually migrate your copy of
Windows from your old PC to your new one
and it won't cost you any extra money
but that's pretty much everything I have
to say if you do want to check out some
of my suggested builds shall we say or
current pricing on any of these products
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information on getting your own kick-ass
gaming PC and I'll see you in the next
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