First Custom Gaming PC Build
From selecting components to overclocking my dream gaming rig
About This Journey
After years of gaming on pre-built systems and laptops, I decided to build my own high-performance gaming PC. This journey details the entire process: researching and selecting components, ordering parts within budget, assembling the system, installing and configuring software, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance through overclocking. I'll share performance benchmarks, temperature monitoring, and real-world gaming experiences.
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Build Complete & Overclocked!
July 30, 2023The build is 100% complete! Spent the last week optimizing performance, tweaking fan curves, and successfully overclocking the CPU and RAM for extra performance. Running cool and stable. Gaming bliss!
Benchmark Deep Dive & First Game Impressions
July 20, 2023Ran a suite of benchmarks (Cinebench, 3DMark, various game benchmarks). Results are solid! Compared scores online. Played Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p High settings - smooth as butter. Absolutely blown away by the performance leap.
Cable Management Deep Dive (The Struggle!)
July 10, 2023Spent an entire evening dedicated to cable management. Routing cables behind the motherboard tray, using zip ties and velcro straps. It's tedious but makes a huge difference for airflow and aesthetics. Still not perfect, but proud!
Installing the GPU & Power Supply
June 30, 2023Installed the beastly RTX 3070 GPU and the power supply unit. Carefully connected all the power cables (CPU, GPU, motherboard, drives). Things are getting crowded in the case now. Double-checking all connections.
Parts Arrived - Unboxing Day!
June 20, 2023Boxes upon boxes arrived today! Felt like Christmas morning. Unboxed everything, checked for damage, laid out all the components. Reading motherboard manual cover-to-cover before starting assembly.
Component Research & Ordering
June 15, 2023Kicking off my first PC build journey. Spent weeks researching CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, RAM, etc., balancing performance and budget ($1850). Finalized parts list and placed orders!
Tyler Zhang
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Software developer and gaming enthusiast. First-time PC builder sharing the process to help others overcome the intimidation factor.
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June 15, 2023
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July 30, 2023
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