Do you want to know how to assemble a fast and powerful PC? Read this article! You will find a complete guide on which components to buy to make it.
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Why assemble a pc when with a few clicks or by going to a dedicated shop you can buy one without having to make the least effort? The reasons are different. First of all, economic savings. In fact, making a PC with your own hands costs less than buying a preassembled PC which, by the way, often does not boast high-quality components.
But you have to take into account that you will need time, patience, and a pinch of attention to creating your PC. It might seem an impossible task, but these three ingredients and a guide are enough to make a handmade pc. On the basis of this choice there is also another aspect: product customization. It is one thing to have to settle for what the market offers, it is quite another to build a product that perfectly meets your needs. If you want a PC tailored for you, take a few minutes and read the article. Find out what components you need to buy and how they need to be assembled to make the latest generation pc, fast, and performing.
Assembling a pc: what are your needs?
The first thing you need to ask yourself is: what are my real needs? It may seem trivial, but you can't get to work without answering this question. Are you creative and will you use it to work? Are spreadsheets and text files your daily bread? Or is it a simple place to have at home to print bills and watch TV series? It all depends on the use you make of it and your budget. There are two possible solutions: to create a medium-low quality or high-quality PC.
Medium-low range: you have a decent budget and you need a PC that can withstand daily use and responds quickly to a few simple activities: surfing the internet, managing files and documents, and using the Office package programs. The medium-low range is also ideal for professionals who process and manage different types of documents (invoices, presentations, quotes, etc.) and who frequently use the Internet to send emails and communicate with colleagues and customers.
The need, in conclusion, is to have a PC that allows you to perform rather simple activities and therefore does not require high-quality components. The important thing is that it is a fast and responsive computer. Whether it's surfing online to book your next trip or sending an email with numerous attachments, the user experience must be fluid, without a hitch. High-quality range: here the bar of performance rises. The use of the PC is intense and the activities are much more complex. Graphics, developers, photographers, videomakers, and all professionals who need a PC capable of holding rather "heavy" professional programs and which manage files of several Gigabytes every day, often simultaneously.
It is clear that in this case, we cannot be satisfied with a PC with medium-low quality components. We will have to focus on high-quality components and advanced technology, two fundamental features to optimize PC performance. Once you have established your needs and your budget, you have all the elements to choose the components needed to build the PC.
Assembling a fixed PC: the list of components to buy
Well, you have established the characteristics of the PC you are going to make. We can move on to the components to buy. If you don't know any terms, don't worry, we provide you with all the necessary explanations: what it is and what it is used for. Here is the list of what you will have to buy:
processor;
sink;
motherboard;
RAM;
Video Card;
Hard Disk and SSD;
burner;
power supply;
homes.
These 9 elements are enough to give life to a PC obviously to use it you will also need a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse. Then there are other peripherals that are not always indispensable, it depends a lot on the use of the PC. Speakers, webcams, microphones to name a few. But where to buy everything you need: online or in a shop? The most convenient and often the most convenient choice is to buy online. From the most popular marketplaces to individual retailers, the choice is truly vast. Reliability and product guarantee make the difference. Pay particular attention to these two aspects.
Processor for pc
The processor also is known as the Central Processing Unit ( CPU ) is the main computing unit. This is the most important hardware element and significantly affects PC performance. It is the brain of the computer. The first aspect to consider is the processor frequency which is expressed in Gigahertz (GHz). Thanks to this parameter we can know the number of operations that the processor can do per second and therefore get an idea of the speed of the PC.
The more GHz the processor has, the faster the operations and the better the performance. Beyond the frequency, the number of cores must be considered. The core is the processor core of the processor, that is, the element that physically processes the data inside the processor. As it is easy to guess the more cores there are, the better the PC performance will be. The market currently provides a wide choice: from dual-core processors to processors up to 18 cores. Choose the number of cores according to your needs.
Regarding the manufacturers, there are two main companies: Intel and AMD. Intel's entry-level processor is Intel Core 3, ideal for everyday activities. Then there is Intel Core i5 for home and business PCs, Intel Core i7 that meets the needs of those who create content, Intel Core i9 created to play, stream and record and Intel Core X series the first 18-core processor designed for creating high-end content. As for AMD, the entry-level processor is Ryzen 3 3200G while the top of the range is Ryzen 9 3900X. The processor and motherboard must be equipped with the same socket, i.e. have the same connection.
Heatsink for pc
The heatsink is used to dissipate the heat produced by the processor. The temperature tends to rise for prolonged use and when the workload is quite heavy. The heatsink does nothing but cools the processor and the motherboard that hosts it, avoiding overheating of the PC and consequent deterioration of performance.
There are two types of heat sinks on the market: air and liquid all-in-one. The former consists of one or more fans that lower the processor temperature while the latter circulates a refrigerant liquid inside the system. Which to choose between the two? Certainly, the liquid heat sink is the best solution because water, compared to air, carries heat better and is also much quieter. For a medium-low end PC, the heatsink included in the processor or an air heatsink may also be fine. For the high-end ones, we recommend a liquid or air cooler that uses advanced technology cooling systems.
Motherboard for pc
The motherboard or motherboard is the card on which the individual components are mounted, which in this way are connected to each other and work together to make the PC work. There is an embarrassment of choice regarding brands, features, and prices. Unlike the processor, the motherboard does not impact PC performance.
Surely the choice should veer towards solutions that allow you to insert multiple modules for connectivity (e.g. Wi-Fi antenna), which has multiple USB ports to connect other devices or add other peripherals. When buying the motherboard remember to check the following aspects:
processor compatibility;
quantity and type of RAM supported;
type of connection for the monitor, prefer a motherboard that also has an HDMI input and not only the classic VGA port.
RAM for pc
The RAM is a random access memory on which are loaded all the programs and data at the time they are processed by the processor. When we use any program on the PC, the processor uses part of this memory to run the program itself. Unlike the hard disk, RAM is a volatile memory, the information is saved only momentarily and once turned off the PC empties completely.
It is, therefore, a memory not occupied by data (like the hard disk) always free and available. The RAM capacity (expressed in Gigabytes) and the frequency (expressed in megahertz, from a minimum of 800 to over 3200 Mhz) affect the operation and speed of the PC. The more GB the RAM has, the higher the frequency, the better the performance. Remember to check compatibility with the motherboard.
The video card takes care of the graphic processing of the data. What we see on the PC depends on this component. There are two types of cards:
integrated into the processor;
dedicated, in its own right, and must be mounted in the appropriate slot on the motherboard.
If you only use your PC for surfing and other simple activities, the integrated video card may suffice. If the activities are more complex, buy a dedicated card. The best companies are AMD and Nvidia and offer numerous solutions that differ in quality and prices.
Hard disk and SSD
Hard disk and SSD are the mass memory or the internal storage space on which all software, programs, and applications are installed. The main difference between the two types of memory lies in the difference in price and speed. Hard drives are cheaper but slower than SSDs. For the medium-low range, a hard disk is sufficient for the high-end, it is better to opt for an SSD. With regard to assembly:
hard drives are connected via SATA 3 interface;
depending on the type with SATA connection or inserted in the appropriate slot on the motherboard.
Regarding the purchase, the characteristics to be evaluated are the transfer speed and the rotation of the disk indicated in the product sheets with the term RPM.
PC power supply
The power supply has the task of supplying energy to all components. Buy one that is able to withstand the performance of the components you have chosen for the PC. The principle is very simple: components that offer optimized performance consume more energy and require high-end power supplies. In general, it is never worth saving on the power supply. Choose reliable brands and good quality products.
PC case
The case is the structure that contains and protects all the components. They are made of metal or plastic, design and colors allow you to customize your PC according to your tastes. Do not pay attention only to the final aesthetic result, prefer houses produced with quality materials and impact resistant. Remember to check that the dimensions are adequate to contain all the components.
DVD burner
If it is true that streaming and cloud are now used by everyone, it is also true that you may need a burner to recover data from a CD or DVD and maybe burn one. Choose the burner based on the speed of writing and reading. Prices are really low currently for classic burners. If you opt for Blu-Ray technology instead, the prices are higher.
How to assemble a PC?
You have purchased all the components and now it's time to assemble the PC. You need a spacious, clean, and dry work surface, a front torch for greater visibility, and a screwdriver. Do this:
place the motherboard on the board with the connectors facing upwards;
take the processor, place it on the motherboard in the correct direction and fix the component;
install the heat sink on the processor following the instructions provided;
install the RAM card on the motherboard in the correct direction;
mount the power supply, the hard disk / SSD, and the CD / DVD burner inside the case and connect them with the SATA cable to the motherboard. Connect the two components and the heat sink to the power supply using the appropriate cables;
mount the motherboard in the case and connect it to the power supply with the appropriate cable;
if you purchased a dedicated video card, fix it in the PCI slot of the motherboard;
close the case;
connect the power cable to the PC, monitor, mouse, and keyboard;
turn on the PC by pressing the power button on the case.
If everything went in the right direction, all you have to do is install the necessary software and programs and enjoy the PC that you have assembled with your own hands.