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How to Build a Gaming Computer: DIY Gaming PC Step-By-Step Tutorial

GamersNexus: "In this 'how to build a gaming PC' tutorial, we'll walk through the process of grounding yourself (ESD-free), installing the CPU, RAM, power supply, storage, video card, and all the cabling (and other components), as well as basic testing options."

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Gh05t4520d ago

How did this get approved? It's not an article about games... It's a DIY.

specialguest4520d ago

It's categorize as pc and tech so it does belong. It is about building a GAMING pc, so it is related to gaming. N4G isn't soley about games as in the software, it encompasses everything involving video games from the hardware, software, industry talk, tech, culture, etc.

SilentNegotiator4520d ago (Edited 4520d ago )

Gee, maybe because it's about building a PC for GAMING?

Gh05t4520d ago

Gee maybe there are 1000's of articles on the internet filled with the same basic information. Considering building a PC hasn't changed much in the last 15 years.

So unless this points out something "New" that I must have missed what relevance does this have that is any different than the 1000 other articles anyone can find.

Anyways I will agree to disagree on its relevance to this site as they really don't talk about the hardware but just how to put them together. Even if they related what types of hardware works better together than others THAT would be N4G worthy but again this is a basic DIY.

Somebody4520d ago

There are thousands of DIY PC articles out there and yet there are still people, mostly console fans, think that it's a mysterious, forbidden arcane art that require trans-dimensional space engineering degree to build one. Hopefully even one article appearing on N4G might spark an interest and open up the eyes of a potential PC gamer.

It's a basic DIY but it's still a useful refresher for a casual builder like me who don't build PCs every single day or upgrade with each new hardware.

SilentNegotiator4520d ago

Nice try, Gh05t, but that isn't the argument that you originally made, which I am disputing (that it's "not an article about games").

If you originally were to say "there's already been a lot of articles like this submitted to N4G" and reported it as a duplicate, I would have probably agreed.

thezeldadoth4520d ago

guess you'd rather have an anti-nintendo opinion piece

yeahokchief4520d ago (Edited 4520d ago )

step 1 cut a hole in a box

step 2 STICK YOUR JUNK IN THAT BOX

video reference: http://www.youtube.com/watc...

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No_Pantaloons4520d ago (Edited 4520d ago )

That build is god-awful!

A 1300w platium psu on for a system that could run on a 650w.... mind blowing. Can't even take the rest seriously with such an oversight.

ABizzel14520d ago

lol, I guess it's for future proofing.

Honestly, building a gaming PC is easy, and anyone with basic computer knowledge, reading ability, and average with a screw driver, can build a gaming PC.

Irishguy954520d ago

You need a screw driver!?

It might look more tricky but I compare building a PC to this http://www.thejobpyramid.co...

5 or 6 pieces which you slot into one big piece. Then you use screws to fix them one or two of them into place. Plug it in, stick a disk in the drive -> Done.

ABizzel14520d ago

@Irishguy95

LMAO, yet surprising accurate.

SilentNegotiator4520d ago

LOL, what's he planning on doing? Powering a concert stage through his PC?

5yN4MWQU4520d ago

Those things were given to us. Read, you know, the article.

ElementX4520d ago

Weren't there already 1000 other "how-to" articles posted?

SilentNegotiator4520d ago

Even if you aren't planning on gaming on it (although you should because all you really is have to do is plug in another part), building a PC is great. Saves a lot of money and you actually get what you want out of it.

Str8Chaos744520d ago

Yep, and it's kinda fun too.

damaster4520d ago

you dont have to use thermal paste? i know the basic of computer hardware but to my understanding, you always have to use thermal paste to ensure the CPU is getting all the heat cooled.

Im assuming they are using both an SSD for storing the OS or games and using the HDD to store big applications that wont need a fast boot up? can someone clarify this?

Skynetone4520d ago

you need thermal paste but a lot of cpu coolers come with pre applied thermal paste, all programs and os go on the ssd, pictures/video/games go on the hard drive

99% of programs are under 100mb, that's 10 per gig, on a 100 gig ssd that's a lot of programs. I only have about 20 programs that I use

standard hard drives are plenty fast for the average user but I do like the silence of my ssd {zero noise}

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai22d ago (Edited 22d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio21d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing21d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9221d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit21d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing21d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9221d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Spiders Studio, Developers of GreedFall: The Dying World, Announce Liquidation of the Company

Spiders: "We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.

What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.

We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.

If you have any questions or run into issues with your games, please contact Nacon directly as we'll no longer be able to reply."