11 Tips to Avoid Making Expensive Mistakes When Building Your Next PC

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00:0011 tips to avoid making expensive mistakes when building your next PC

00:05Number 11 Don't cheap out on power supplies

00:09Choose reputable 80 plus certified PSUs with wattage headroom to ensure stable power and

00:14protect all connected components

00:17Number 10 Install memory in the right slots

00:21Follow the motherboard manual to install RAM in the designated slots for dual or quad

00:26channel Avoid mixing DDR5 capacities and update BIOS if needed

00:32Number 9 Start fresh with your operating system

00:36Perform a fresh OS install after major hardware changes to prevent driver conflicts, stability

00:41issues and save troubleshooting time

00:44Number 8 Prepare network drivers in advance

00:48Download your motherboard's Ethernet and Wi-Fi drivers to a USB before the first boot to

00:53avoid being stranded without internet access

00:57Number 7 Match fans to the right headers

01:00Match fan types to correct motherboard headers, 4-pin headers for PWM fans and 3-pin connections

01:06for DC fans and configure BIOS curves for proper cooling

01:11Number 6 Connect your monitor to the GPU

01:15For gaming PCs, plug your display into the dedicated GPU's outputs, not the motherboard

01:20or video ports to achieve playable frame rates

01:24Number 5 Apply thermal paste correctly

01:27Apply a dot of thermal paste, ensure even heat sink pressure and avoid over tightening screws

01:33to prevent CPU or socket damage

01:36Number 4 Never mix power supply cables

01:40Use only cables included with your PSU, mixing different manufacturer's cables risks incorrect voltages

01:46that can instantly fry components

01:48Number 3 Balance your CPU and GPU budget

01:53Prioritize GPU performance over ultra-high-end CPUs, allocating more budget to graphics and choosing a CPU that avoids bottlenecks

02:02Number 2 Seat all connections firmly

02:06Firmly insert and click all power and data cables

02:09Motherboard, CPU, GPU and SATA double-check every connection before first power-up

02:14Number 1 Use planning tools and resources

02:19Use PC Part Picker and similar tools to prevent mismatches, check wattage, clearance and pricing

02:25ensuring optimized cost-effective builds

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