We go over How To Build A PC In 2025, more over How To Build A $1000 Gaming PC In 2025! This PC will be great for gaming, as a workstation or an overall PC and best of all, it’s all under $1,000.
Video Summary (Part 1):
This step-by-step guide demonstrates how to build a gaming PC that’s easily upgradeable. The build features the ASRock B650 Pro RS motherboard and an AMD Ryzen 7600X processor. Key steps include:
- CPU Installation:
Properly seating the processor by aligning the gold triangle with the motherboard, ensuring not to touch or bend pins. The protective cover is removed and stored for future use. - CPU Cooler Setup:
Installing the Arctic Freezer 36 A-RGB fan involves removing brackets, attaching nylon spacers and mounting clips, applying thermal paste, and securing the heat sink. Fans are oriented for optimal airflow, with cables neatly managed. - RAM Installation:
Two sticks of RAM are installed in dual-channel configuration (slots A2 and B2). Detailed instructions ensure proper alignment and seating for optimal performance. - M.2 SSD Installation:
The Viper Gaming VP4300 Lite M.2 SSD is installed under the motherboard’s heat sink. Proper alignment, screw placement, and securing the thermal pad are demonstrated. - Preparing the Case:
The motherboard is prepared for installation in a micro-ATX case. Rubber pads and standoffs ensure secure placement. The video highlights how to locate and screw in standoffs using the included tool. - Mounting the Motherboard:
The motherboard is carefully aligned with the I/O shield and secured with screws. Magnetic screwdrivers are recommended for convenience.
The video continues with the installation and connection of key components. A long Phillips head screwdriver is recommended for convenience. Front panel cables, including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and audio headers, are connected, ensuring proper polarity for elements like the power and reset switches. The Wi-Fi card is installed in the bottom PCI slot, along with its Bluetooth module powered by a USB 2.0 header.
The modular power supply is installed, with the fan facing downward to utilize the case’s dust filter. Necessary cables—ATX 24-pin, CPU EPS 8-pin, PCIe, and a SATA cable for potential future use—are connected and routed for optimal airflow and tidiness. Special attention is given to securing the CPU power cable, a challenging step due to tight spacing.
The graphics card is mounted and connected, with adjustments planned to improve cable management. Once all components are installed, the system is powered on for testing, with further refinements made for aesthetics. The build is completed inside the Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L case, showcasing a well-organized and visually appealing budget gaming setup.