How to Build a PC (2022): Hardware Suggestions, Instructions, and More

Your CPU is the best of the best when it comes to processing information sequentially — message after message — it does this fast like lightningmillions of times per second, but that’s still not fast enough to run a graphically demanding game at high frame rates.

For that, you need a special type of processor, one not designed for sequential processing, but for parallel Processing. Your GPU can handle thousands and millions of things at once – think of all the things your GPU is rendering whenever you play a game. Every rock, every tree, every gun, every player, every enemy, and more. She has to think about all of that at once and turn them into a consistent three-dimensional environment for you to explore and enjoy.

Shopping Advice: Although they are more available than in previous years, graphics cards are still among the most requested PC components and their prices are still a bit higher than MSRP in some cases. That’s why the choices on this list are usually mid-range to high-end. In my opinion, you’re better off spending most of your budget on one graphics card. The higher you go now, the longer it will last — like buying a $100 pair of shoes that last for years, instead of a $20 pair of shoes that break down after a few months. Cheap graphics cards are wise but stupid for a gaming PC. For a typical old home office computer, any cheap card from the last few years should work for you.

Recommended Nvidia GeForce hardware

Nvidia recently released its latest generation of graphics cards, GeForce RTX 40-series, but there aren’t any in this list. According to this article, they still have some problems to work out (not the good kind), they are extremely expensive, and the 30 series is just a better value for the performance. most of good and sometimes better than the newest, most expensive cards.

• MSI GeForce RTX 2060: If you’re looking to get into mid-tier gaming, this card strikes a good balance between power and price. Also a great choice for an office computer that will do some video editing or some light gaming.
• Asus ROG Strix RTX 3060: Nvidia’s 30-series graphics cards are often out of stock due to global chip shortages, but if you can find one at a reasonable price, the RTX 3060 is a killer 1080p and 1440p gaming graphics card.
• Zotac GeForce RTX 3080: Honestly, it’s still one of the top performing graphics cards on the market right now, even if you’re running the game in 4K with ray tracing. Add to that the fact that it’s under $1,000 and it’s a very attractive card. For an Nvidia build, you can’t do much better.

Recommended AMD Radeon Hardware

A note for anyone looking to buy a Radeon card now: Don’t! The latest generation of Radeon graphics cards, 7000-serieswhich is likely to be announced in early November. Even if you’re not interested in a top-end card, the impending new generation release will make current graphics cards (6000-series) available. down even more, so you’ll save a bit more if you wait.

• Radeon RX 6600: The RX 6600 is a really solid choice for 1080p gaming on an AMD chip.
• Radeon RX 6800 XT: If you’re going all-in, the RX 6800 XT is my top pick right now. It’s a GPU monster that can handle anything you throw at it, even Cyberpunk 2077 in full 4K resolution.

Warehouse

This is the walk-in closet on your PC. This is where you store all your files, games, movies, documents, photos and everything. You can always add more storage later.

Recommended hardware

• SSD Samsung 980 Pro M.2: Samsung’s M.2 drive is always a good choice. They’re fast, durable, and convenient (the size of a gum), so they can pair with any other internal SSD you want. Most motherboards have an M.2 slot either on the front of the board or around the back, and you don’t even have to mess with any cables. This one has a read speed of about 6,980 MB/s and a write speed of 4,876 MB/s.
• SSD Samsung 970 Evo M.2: The Evo series is cheaper despite being a bit slower, but it’s still a great choice for any build. This M.2 drive achieves read speeds of about 3,500 MB/s and write speeds of 3,300 MB/s. Slower than others on this list but still pretty fast — definitely fast enough for gaming. If you’re on a budget, use Evo.
• Corsair MP600 M.2 . SSD: Corsair’s MP600 drive comes with a built-in heatsink to keep temperatures down while transferring your data at lightning speed. It has a read speed of 4,950 MB/s and a write speed of 4,250 MB/s.
• WD Blue 1-TB SSD: It’s pretty fast, with plenty of storage space, but this Western Digital model is better for secondary storage — not the drive you run your games or operating system on.

Memory (RAM)

You will see a lot of the same terms when you look at memory and memory, but they are very different. Memory is like a table where you can deal with things later. It’s scratch paper; it is short term. However, this is important because software uses memory to store data in a (temporary) cache where it can be retrieved quickly.

Recommended hardware

Power Supply (PSU)

Your power supply is a small box that keeps current flowing to every component. It determines how fast and powerful your computer can be. The faster it is, the more power it needs, and you always want a little more than you need, just in case. Just like the GPU, the PSU is also out of stock.

Recommended hardware

Case & Cooler

Your case is just what it sounds like. It’s a metal box. It may be covered in plates of etched glass and aluminum, but inside it’s just a large metal box that holds everything together. Make sure you match your motherboard size. For example, if you have an ATX motherboard, you need an ATX (or “full-size”) case.

Recommended hardware

• Corsair Obsidian Series ATX Full Tower: There are many types of cases. Some are super small, others are huge. And your decision will ultimately come down to the design you like as well as any other design. If you’re unsure of what to get, this one is great for your first build. Other case makers we like are NZXT, Fractal, Phanteks, Cooler Masterand Lian Li.
• NZXT H710i ATX Mid-Tower: This is one of my favorite movies. It has a sleek aesthetic and a slightly compact shape without compromising on cooling or accessibility.
• MSI Gungnir 110R ATX Mid-Tower Case: This budget-friendly case is a solid choice for most people. Note that it will fit very well — there’s hardly room for bulky cables or too specific configurations. It looks better than you think for the money, and the RGB button syncs your lights with very little effort. Smokey tempered glass allows them to shine through without turning your office into an EDM show.

Operating system

When you build a PC, you don’t automatically have Windows. You will have to buy one license from Microsoft or other supplier and create a USB key to install it. Or you can watch the newly released part Windows 11. This is a little more info about all you get from the latest version of Windows.

Putting it all together

The internal layout of every gaming PC is a little different, so we won’t go too deep into the weeds here. Your best bet is to consult the instructions specific to your hardware is to consult the manual and search for your components on YouTube. It’s helpful to actually see someone handle and install your exact hardware, especially when you’re stuck and can’t figure out what the hell your manual is talking about. But here are some general tips for putting all these ingredients together.