Yes, you're correct. I didn't install the stand-off for the M.2 drive. I realised afterwards, then put in a stand-off, but didn't film that part. I don't know how I missed that. My appologies for missing it out. Will pin your comment.
I have never built a computer, but listening to you explain this is very relaxing and calming. I have watched this video many times to unwind and find some peace in my day. Thank you for your work.
I referred my dad to your previous PC build tutorial (ryzen build). With it, he assembled his machine from scratch on his own - and quite enjoyed it. Excellent no frills guides. Keep up the vids!
Found your video on an ASMR channel but I always like to go to the source to support the person who put in the work. Great looking PC. I'm currently building a PC and trying to decide between the Corsair 4000D and 5000D.
Thanks for your support! By the way, I've just started a new RU-vid channel as well called 'Easy Relaxing Videos' in case you're interested. Yes, Corsair cases, I've always liked them and I'm sure you'll be happy with the 4000D or 5000D. Good luck with your computer build!
I'd love to see you do one of those PC build videos where you take a cheap old Dell or HP business desktop and turn it into a budget gaming rig. This can often be more cost effective than building it all from scratch, but it's also gratifying to see the transformation and give older hardware a second life.
this guy really helped me get over my PTSD regarding gaming pcs, because of people boasting and showing off their expensive rich luxurious life and shoving their gaming pcs in my face. this helped me look at gaming pcs from a new perspective and made everything more relaxing and therapeutic. evening though I will never be able to afford a gaming pc ever in my life.
Your M.2 drives needs the standoff installed. It needs to be held up so it sits flush with the heatsink. Right now, only the part nearest the actual insertion point is touching.
Hey Dave! I had a problem with my camera driver despite trying all the fixes it didn't get fixed but then... I thought of restoring my system & when I came across your *System Restore* Video It helped me through my tough times Thank You!
That looks amazing in White! Finally found someone that built a PC with a 30 series card with air cooler in this case. Exactly what I was looking for. Looks like it fits really well. I'm really considering building in this case with air cooler, 2 fans up top and back like yours with a Gigabyte 3080 card or might do a build with corsair 5000D Airflow but I love the look of this case. Was just worried about thermals and noise but looks like it's not an issue with your 3070 at all.
Thank you! Yes, I can tell you that the noise levels (when this computer is at idle) are extremely close to zero. Noise levels when gaming are very acceptable.
I love this, but I wish there was a way to front load all the ads to the beginning of the video. I want you to be able to monetize and I do want to support you, but this is a video I usually watch/listen to in order to relax, so the ads are a harsh interruption. Not a criticism, just insight.
I just found your channel and already binged a few videos then I subscribed! Ive been into PCs for a few years and recently built 2 high end rigs building them is so relaxing for me.
Great videos Dave. Please keep them coming! Very informative and easy to listen to... Please don't change a thing. Perhaps show a laptop keyboard repair when you get a chance... 😊
Great video! Very thorough! Only thing I might mention for new builders is fan orientation: open face = intake. Side with the crossmember and wiring = exhaust. Usually front intake, rear/top exhaust works best, but some poor intake cases, like some of the InWins might need additional bottom intake.
Well, you'll want to make sure there are easily accessible dust filters, or a fine enough mesh or grill to function as a dust filter. That Corsair case is very good, had awesome magnetic dust filters.
@@EasyPcRepairs im so excited. this is my first build. been running on an Alienware from 2012 with an i3 for the last 9 years, definitely the upgrade I needed :)
You just bought everything in this build? How'd you get a 3070? Also, buy one more fan than he did and replace the fan on the CPU Cooler with a matching RGB fan... his build looks off with that one non-matching, non-RGB fan smack in the middle.
@@wolfshanze5980 paid 1500 for the 3070. already ordered the white cooler. i didn't know there was an rgb cooler, that'd would've been sweet too. I'm just waiting on the cpu, cooler, and 3700 to arrive now. the first 3070 I bought turned out to be a scam for $750 which I'm currently trying to get back from ebay but they are giving me the run around even after I filed a police report already like they asked. The seller sent me a piece of paper with a picture of the 3070 :( so I decided to just buy an overpriced one from a trusted seller rather than try to get a deal and get scammed again
Hey there I'm loving your content ☺️ Would it be possible for you to post a spreadsheet or something which gives a price per part/total cost for the build? Keep up the amazing work 😊
Thank you! The total price was about £2,000. Here's a breakdown of the parts and prices. CPU £347, 1TB SSD £139, PSU £120, fan splitter x 2 £14, Case £106, graphics card £768, motherboard £209, RAM £89, CPU cooler £30, RGB fans x 3 £86, 4TB HDD £119. The prices keep changing, but those are the prices that I paid at the time of purchase.
Outstanding video, great build! I guess when you know what you’re doing the blue words go away! Am new to M.2 drives - what is the riser? Something to use so the M.2 doesn’t bend?
thank you for your videos! i already learned a lot from them =) (esp. the make your computer faster when gaming and also the tip to index the harddrivers for super quick searches were really helpful to me :3). Im thinking about building a pc too now, but i am on a budget. Could you make another one of the "Build a Gaming PC for £650" for me?
Hi, I'm glad you're finding my videos helpful (I always felt that the 'find anything on your PC' was a particularly useful video for everyone). I cannot do a video on a gaming pc for £650 right now. Good luck with your computer built though!
This is very intriguing. I am thinking of attempting this but wonder if you might have an updated version or new build in the pipeline. Thanks for all you do!
Yes, it was a silly mistake that I made. I did correct it afterwards but didn't film it. I'm sometimes reminded of it too when I see the thumbnail for the video!
Do you think that SSD heat shield is actually a heat sink? The springy SSD, the green tape material, and the aluminum plate transferring heat in the windy environment??? Or do they not get very warm?
I would say it's a heat shield as the heat cannot transfer very well the the SSD cover. If it is acting at all like a heatsink, it is likely to only be transferring a tiny amount of heat.
Hey Dave! Long time no see! Hope you've been well. I can't watch this video right now, but are all these parts (especially the GPU) easily purchasable right now, or are prices still inflated?
I'm very well thank you! GPUs are still difficult to get hold of right now. Corsair RGB fans took a couple of weeks to arrive (had to preorder them). All the other parts were not preoreder items though and could be purchased straght away.
Did you know this video is also on a channel called unintentional asmr? Half way through I decided to come here instead because they linked it. It has 13k likes which doesn't seem very fair
Hi Dave, just a simple question; first of all great video, second: how do you know which slots to insert the RAM into in order to run it in dual channel?
Thank you! It varies a little from one motherboard to the next. Most of the time, slots 2 and 4 are used for dual channel when using 2 memory sticks. But the only way to know for sure is to look it up in the motherboard manual.
Great video! I'd like to contact you if possible - Your website link doesn't seem to be working - is there any convenient way I could reach out to you? Thanks
@@EasyPcRepairs ok I'll try to keep it short:) I create Unintentional ASMR compilations as a hobby here: ru-vid.com/show-UCI4J4Aog35UbQ_wq4KPW75Q - and I wanted to ask if I could use parts of this video and 1-2 others because I think your voice would be EXCELLENT for it. I don't make money from the channel and I would link your channel, of course. I'm confident that this would help your great channel grow a bit, too. If you don't want it (or have specific requirements), that's totally fine, too. Thanks!
@@EasyPcRepairs awesome, thank you so much. I'll probably upload it by next week, and you can reach out to me if you have objections. Keep doing what you're doing, your channel is great!
Great video! Any chance you can list the cost of the parts in this build and/or a total build cost? I’d also be interested in your take on a PC build for a unit meant specifically for video editing.
The total price was about £2,000. Here's a breakdown of the parts and prices. CPU £347, 1TB SSD £139, PSU £120, fan splitter x 2 £14, Case £106, graphics card £768, motherboard £209, RAM £89, CPU cooler £30, RGB fans x 3 £86, 4TB HDD £119. The prices keep changing, but those are the prices that I paid at the time of purchase.
I really want to build this but I’m just not sure about the lighting node core and how to power it. Also the pre installed fans, do I have to plug them into the core and splitters?
The pre-installed fans are already plugged into the lighting node core. the other 3 fans that you will install yourself are then plugged into the other ports on the lighting node core. The lighting node core is then powered by plugging it into the power supply. Each fan also has to be powered by plugging them into a fan splitter, then the fan splitter plugs into the moteherboard. It may sound a little complicated, but it's more obvious when you see it all for yourself.
You can get a spreader designed for this job. Anything will do such as an old credit card. I personally sometimes use a lint-free cloth which enables me to spread it evenly.
Remember guys, if you’re following along and you forget to ground your motherboard and fry your computer to death, there’s no mistakes, just happy accidents
There were a few reasons that I didn't go with liquid cooling. One of them was that a liquid cooler won't fit at the top of this particular case (it would've hit the motherboard). And if I'd put a liquid cooler at the front of the case, that would have meant its tubes likely touching the graphics card on this particular PC, which may have looked a little unsightly. Also, the only good RGB white liquid cooler I could find (one by Corsair) would have cost quite a lot more than the air cooler that I chose, and (at the time) there was quite a long wait to get one too.
The graphics card is quite quiet during gaming. I don't think that anyone would complain about the noise it makes as the fans appear to be well designed for fairly low noise.
Thermal paste has always been present between any cpu and heatsink on any pc that I've built. Sometimes I don't show it being applied if it has been pre-applied to the heatsink.
Would you recommend purchasing parts for my soon to be build in sections instead of saving up money for all parts at once. Since parts are going in and out of stock
I generally wait until I can purchase everything at once. But there's nothing wrong with buying parts as they become available if you get all your parts within a reasonable amount of time.
If you had two pc towers that were identical to each other, with the exception that one was black and the other one was white, would they both draw the same amount of heat when they're powered off and powered on? If there would be a temperature difference, what would it be?
That's an interesting question. I've never put it to the test. I would imagine that a white case would be very slightly cooler, but can't say for sure though.
I used 4 pin fan splitters. Just to avoid any confusion, they have 4 holes at one end of the splitter. At the other end, one connector has 4 pins and the other two connectors have 3 pins.
