It aint even intelligence though. I, as a child, was told that if I wanted a pc, it'd be cheaper to build one. And so I looked up what parts you needed, and went on Amazon. Spent around 500$ myself and recieved around 500$ of other parts. I then proceeded to put the parts where the pictures showed them, being quite delicate with all my parts I slowly tightened the screws a little bit all at once and out of pure esthetic choice I did so diagonally. Had to troubleshoot because of my motherboard (one I recieved) being faulty. Went to an audio visual manager guy I knew. He asked who taught me. No one aside from him. The PICTURES ON THE WEBSITES SHOW YOU 80% OF WHAT TO DO, and pretty clearly. Autism will help with 10% of rest (cable management, screwing,etc) and knowledge only constitutes 10% of placements if you ignore speed (ie aio placement in case, fan directions, etc). It's not until you go into product choices that things get remotely complicated enough to watch a RU-vid videoas the autism comments might have cued you in, I was in special education. In elementary school at least. Actually did ok in normal middle school amd really well in highschool but still I think I'm dumb and most people are more capable than me so therefore anyone can put together a pc. It's not learning capacity or intelligence, it's pride. Pride makes them do these things. Ridicule their inflated ego. Don't put me in the same box as them I'm scared of people ;-;
- RU-vid: here's a bunch of guys showing you how to assemble every part of the PC. Just copy one of them and you are fine! - User: ...let's glue the motherboard to the CPU!
As a CS major I can assure you, the first few classes are in fact teaching about the hardware and how it works as we need a strong understanding of them in order to program efficiently
Yeah thats why I started my pc build experience with an extremely cheap and low end desktop (below 400€), so even if I fuck up, there is not much financial damage (apart from hundreds of hours of pc builds on RU-vid). My next PC will surely be above 1000€ but then I will be experienced enough to know what I'm doing
@@dark8485well last year o build my computer , after months of research I believe i have superior knowledge at the age of 14 for gaming computers , building one wasnt hard , managing the cables was hell.
I built my first pc a few days ago, and it went really well! But I spent weeks before hand watching videos from youtubers like you, Jayztwocents, and others. As well as working out compatability, performance and pricing. I feel bad for this dude, but he should have done his homework for his build.
him being a CS major isn't an excuse. At my university one of the required classes for first semester freshmen is: ITN 107 - Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting its one of the first classes you have to take.
I had to take computer maintenance, which was honestly fun I was the main person in there fixing everything putting pc’s together and helping everyone to finish their projects. I can confirm tho a few people in that class knew nothing, one said the cpu was the motherboard😂
I was just about to say that, to be a CS major, you are required to at least know how the hell the machine you are working with works, and how to repair trivial problems. The guy that put thermal paste on the pins is just a moron
Ive known so many fellow CS Majors at my college who dont know anything about building a pc and I wouldnt have knew anything either without a background in IT during HS
I was an IT major, and am currently going for my Microsoft Azure certification’s. However, I’m also a computer technician, and have building PC’s for over 10 years. This is what inspired me to grow into the software / IT side of things, because that is where the real money is made!
As a comp sci major, we learn about computer architecture and computer parts and the things needs to keep those parts running. This guy isn’t a comp sci major 💀 Edit: Guys I could care less what your interpretation of comp sci is or what it teaches. Going based off what I’ve learned in uni and what to me common knowledge is within that field.
I studied computer science, and I did not learn about those things at all. We did learn a little bit about how software interacts with hardware, but it wasn't a lot and we definitely didn't learn anything about how to build a pc
As another comp sci major, we got one class session where they said "this is what the inside looks like" and then a computer architecture class where we collectively ripped our hair out trying to build a simulation of a CPU, we never really got that in-between bit that would be helpful for PC building. Obviously every college is different, and a focus in computer engineering would have been more helpful for pc building at my university.
Same here. New parts with new architect come out every 2-3 years. And bios looks different every 2-3 years. Always a good idea to watch through a quick tutorial to keep your knowledge up to date. I remember when I was first learnt building PC. I was taught on correctly using IDE Slave & Master port, and GPU has its own slot, ensuring finding the correct drivers & hardware compatibility before even putting things together. 😂😂😂 What a different time it was.
I studied computer science myself and no, computer science at least in germany isn't just programming etc. - you can go in multiple different directions and I was always more of a hardware person than a programmer and I build my first PC when I was 8.
@@coolspagamingandtech9302 well, I am a CS major myself, I am currently sitting for my Cambridge A Level exams and in CAIE CS course you first learn about hardware then software. I guess it depends on where you live and what school you are studying in.
@@PureSwe4t Glad someone said it; I saw someone else say the kid must not be a comp sci major if he doesn't know hardware, but every college or university is going to have a different curriculum
in my CS course, the first year is all about general education about the main branches involving computers. so, Basic hardware, basic software and such. THEN these classes branch out to more specialized and advanced fields. In my Basic hardware class, one of the first things we were taught in the lab was to actually build a potato PC, then install Ubuntu. chances are, this guy probably skipped that class thinking this ain't needed long term. This kinda propagated the meme of CS students' minds blue screening when confronting hardware issues.
They definitely wouldn't tell you how to build a PC. Most CS students I know just buys a MacBook and fuck right off. MacBook specifically because this is the most Linux - like without being actually Linux.
it depends on what country they studied in in my country it's part of the program to study computer components and how each one works and how they fit togother, and you also get to study a about electricity sure they don't go into too many deatails to follow up with the latest technology, but at least they teach you the bases about that stuff
I never built a PC but while doing my computer science major we learnt every piece of it, how it works, why it's needed and had to take one apart and put it back together IN THE FIRST YEAR!!
"...at least 20mins of research" is a bit of an understatement (even with the "at least"). Took me a week and a half of online research (give or take) before I was confident enough to build my first PC.
Computer Science tends to be more abstract. Much like an Electrical Engineer likely never had a class cover breaker boxes. Or an architect never framed a house.
I started my college career as a Computer Science. In one of my first classes, intro to computer hardware and software we had to build a computer so we understood how one is put together. As well as so we knew what we were doing when working on the basics.
This is increasingly true in the tech industry. People who either write high level code or manage enterprise level environments are increasingly separated from the hardware that runs their services. Our network engineer at my work cannot build his own computer but has been in the tech industry for 30 years. I sure he could find out how but he doesn't know how at the moment.
It's an interesting example of specialization; back when my grandfather worked for Bell Labs, computers were an electrical engineering problem, now they've become their own field that has specialized to the point that I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority in my university's I.T. department because I know how to build a PC.
how can you be into computers and not know the most basic stuff? (or at the very least know to look up the stuff you don't know) like don't they have computers at home? ever had a PC or coding issue they had to google?
@zwenkwiel816 I have a CS freshman that works for me, he didn't know what RAM or an M.2 looked like before I showed him. You don't need any hardware knowledge to be into coding
@@BrickDaddy420 well yeah but like if they run into a coding issue, they have to look for a solution right? An answer to something they don't know. Building a PC is no different. Like with any coding language there's documentation you can refer to (also known as the manual) and there's plenty of sources online full of information and step by step tutorials (perhaps even more so than with coding)
@zwenkwiel816 you're definitely right, and that's something this guy struggles with a lot; he works very quickly if everything goes exactly how we trained him, but any problem-solving causes him to fall apart.
I researched PC building for like 5 years before I actually bought one. I initially considered assembling my first ever PC, but got scared and went with a pre-built instead, so the research didn't get used until I needed an upgrade and finally built one myself. I'd kept up to date with stuff over the 5 years. I think that was the smart choice, because I learned more from having a PC to look at than I could have from just looking at or watching others.
Not an asus fan, but bios is fixed. Also, the issue was with the 7900X (and the 3D skew) and the 7950X (also its 3D skew). The reason was that those cpu’s have 2 separate dies bc they have more cores…the 7800x3d never had issues because it only has one die, and it was locked for bios overvolting
I'm on a computer systems programming course and one of the subjects on the course was computer architecture. ON A PROGRAMMING COURSE. This subject was for us to "understand" the pc, his history and how each component works and how it works and sometimes build a pc or figure what's wrong with it.
I'm also a CS major. CS helps understand computer parts. You still need to have a broader understanding of working WITH the parts and knowing what's necessary to build one.
Certainly! A computer's efficiency hinges on the seamless interaction of several key components, each playing a critical role: 1. **Central Processing Unit (CPU)**: The CPU, often considered the brain of the computer, executes instructions from programs and processes data. It consists of multiple cores, which allow it to perform multiple tasks simultaneously (multi-threading). The efficiency of a CPU is determined by its clock speed (measured in GHz), the number of cores, and its architecture (e.g., x86, ARM). Modern CPUs also have cache memory (L1, L2, and sometimes L3) to quickly access frequently used data, reducing the time needed to fetch data from slower main memory. 2. **Motherboard**: The motherboard is the main circuit board that houses the CPU, memory, and other crucial components. It facilitates communication between these parts through buses and chipsets. The chipset controls data flow between the CPU, memory, storage, and peripherals. A well-designed motherboard optimizes these data pathways, improving overall system performance and stability. 3. **Memory (RAM)**: Random Access Memory (RAM) is the system's short-term memory, used to store data that the CPU needs to access quickly. RAM is volatile, meaning it loses its data when power is off. The amount of RAM and its speed (measured in MHz) impact how many applications can run simultaneously and how efficiently data can be processed. Faster RAM reduces latency and speeds up data retrieval. 4. **Storage**: Storage devices, such as Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid State Drives (SSDs), store data permanently. SSDs use flash memory, which offers faster read and write speeds compared to HDDs, which use spinning platters and mechanical arms. The speed of storage affects boot times, application load times, and overall system responsiveness. SSDs generally improve system efficiency by reducing these delays. 5. **Power Supply Unit (PSU)**: The PSU converts electrical power from an outlet into a form that the computer components can use. It must provide stable and sufficient power to all components, with each component requiring specific voltages. A high-quality PSU with adequate wattage ensures reliable operation and prevents potential damage from power fluctuations. 6. **Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)**: The GPU handles rendering of images, video, and animations. In modern computers, especially those used for gaming or graphic design, the GPU takes over intensive graphical tasks from the CPU, allowing for smoother performance in graphics-heavy applications. GPUs can be integrated (part of the CPU) or dedicated (separate card), with dedicated GPUs offering superior performance. 7. **Cooling System**: Effective cooling is crucial for maintaining system stability and longevity. Computers use fans, heat sinks, and sometimes liquid cooling systems to dissipate heat generated by the CPU, GPU, and other components. Overheating can cause thermal throttling, where components reduce their performance to avoid damage, thus impacting efficiency. 8. **Input/Output (I/O) Devices**: These include peripherals like keyboards, mice, printers, and external drives. Efficient communication between I/O devices and the computer relies on various interfaces and ports, such as USB, HDMI, and network connections. Fast and reliable I/O operations ensure smooth user interaction and data transfer. 9. **Bus Systems and Interfaces**: Buses are data pathways that connect different components of the computer. Key types include the Front-Side Bus (FSB), which connects the CPU to the memory, and peripheral buses like PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express), which connect expansion cards like GPUs and SSDs. Efficient bus systems ensure rapid data transfer between components. 10. **Firmware and BIOS/UEFI**: Firmware is the software embedded into hardware components, like the BIOS or UEFI, which manages the initial hardware setup and boot process. BIOS/UEFI ensures that the hardware components are properly initialized and communicate effectively with the operating system. Each of these components contributes to the overall efficiency of a computer. Proper integration and optimization ensure that data is processed quickly, tasks are handled smoothly, and the system remains stable and responsive.
I considered myself ignorant when it comes to PCs. I have been researching them for a while, watching tutorials on building them, what each part does, logic gates and so on. I don't think I am a total ignorant anymore, but I still think I have so much more to learn. And when I build my first PC I am going to watch a tutorial again.
Yup, that's normal. I'm a machinist and it happened multiple times that a process engineer didn't know how to load a program, open the door or even start the machine.
I remember that the early 486 & pentium cpus in the 90s didn't need even need a heat sink never mind a cooler or thermal paste. I got a shock when I went back to building my own pcs again recently & noticed much extra heat is produced these days. (I'd been using laptops for too long!)
Exactly as you stated in this video, our computer science major is nothing when it comes to building computers. When I was getting my certification, I was in classes with people that were in college for computer science and information technology, but none of them had a clue on how to do any of this stuff in the physical world.. I have tons of hands on experience. I could totally see some of those people making these mistakes with the mindset that they know everything.
Actually, major correction: Computer Science cirriculums in many countries also involve assembling computers, or learning about how a computer works on a hardware level. It's rarely covered in greater detail, however, even my little brother was taught in school about how PC components go together. However, yes. Primarily, Computer Science does focus on coding and computer theory. So they may not necessarily know how you assemble a computer, but they should totally have been taught something about computer hardware, at least. Personally, I have touched and assembled computer parts in my CS classes. It was only brief, but brief enough to develop the common sense that thermal paste does NOT go on all the tiny conductive pins :skull:
This is a think, I have a buddy that is a wizard on the computer but had to ask me all kinds of questions when he tried helping his friend with up grading his PC.
exactly, looking up stuff you don't know is part of using a computer. like whether you're a gamer, working in an office or are a computer science major. at some point there'll be something you'll have to look up.....
I feel like the best way to build a pc is to know how every part works and fits together. As long as you know how it works you should be able to figure out any type of pc as sometimes it requires a little bit of jankiness.
Im in AP CSE and they teach us about each part and function of a personal computer. Still in High but have never made this mistake in the low amount of builds I've built.
CompSci graduate here. We had classes on PC hardware, service and practicals on how to assemble and disassemble a PC. You would have to be deaf or have the memory of a developmentally disabled goldfish to not have learned that thermal paste goes on top and that you need some kind of cooling solution.
I've taken computer science, and they do teach how to build a pc but they also explain in depth all the parts and the history of the development of pcs over the decades.
As a former computer engineer major now mechanical engineer(actual) you’d be astonished at how many people start those majors never having built their own rigs before
I just watched tech videos like this over and over until i was confident enough then started working on my prebuilt, im pretty confident at building pcs now.
Yeah, I'm also a computer science major, and they definitely had me take IT 101 and stuff. Which did go through building a pc. The class was a breeze because I'd already built some PCs. Not sure why someone would assume anything while building a pc for the first time.
I have an engineering degree in computer science and the first thing we were tought was computer architecture. Anyways, few people choose majors without being interested in the subject hence end up with such situations.
Yeah I have a bachelors in CS with my specialization in computer networking. You still take a fundamentals class on desktop hardware first year mine was focused on training you for the A+ certification but we still did labs that involved building out computers from misc hardware
A few months ago I wanted to build my own pc as I didn't have one nor did I have money to buy a brand new one. So I did like a week of research to find out which pc parts can go together and what or where I need i plug into those parts for them to work and not gonna lie, those times were my most stressed days. I didn't want to accidentally burn or destroy any parts as I live in a third world country and the build was barely in my budget but luckily thousands of tutorials built the pc for me
You do understand that there are more people that are mainly buying a prebuild system instead of building one so when they get around to building one they will screw up somewhere.
That's why I asked a friend to come over when I built my PC. I knew everything and could have done everything myself, but having someone else there jsut gives extra security.
Im currently studying computer science, and during our first year they made us build a pc twice, once with help the other without, and most people somehow still managed to lose literally every screw and didnt put the cables in the right place. You'd be surprised
Lol this actually reminds me when once i paste thermal paste inside core 2 processor when i was 11 with no pc knowledge assuming that how thermal paste works 😂 and thinking my pc gonna be fixed as the motherboard was dead.
I used pc partpicker to check compatibility ability, then watched the Linus tech tips pc building guide, and built my very first pc and it runs beautifully, but I do need more case fans tho.
My sister graduated CS many years ago, but I remember when she was at the university I had to explain to her how PC is actually built and operate. The mostly teach software related topics and a lot of the stuff is completely obsolete anyway. Plus you will never learn programming if you would rely only on what they teach. You have to start writing for yourself. Same for example with radio access networks - they teach how 2G/GSM is built (that's something from 30 years ago) and never teach newer tech because professor doesn't understand it :D. * Pozdrawiam wszystkich profesorów z obory łódzkiej aka PŁ.
My 1st time assembling a pc is when I was 15, which was 21 years ago, before I graduate in I.T. The only mistake I had was how to cable manage my computer.
I’ve done 20+ hours of research on the last week as a beginner and I can say I could confidently build my own pc. Maybe not pick out the parts myself id ask for help but I could build it
(a) as long as the paste isn't conductive, it won't hurt anything. (b) the CPU doesn't actually need a cooler; it'll thermal throttle down to something close to a 286, but it won't kill it.
when I build my first PC (maybe in the middle 2000), I used the motherboard manual. No video tutorials. I was soooooooooo nervous and then, so proud of myself when it worked :D
It seems recoverable Take out CMOS battery, carefully rinse the socket with distilled water and then 99% IPA, repeat a few times until clean, and for the CPU you can easily wipe it off Or check the electric conductivity, because if it's not electrically conductive it might just work without needing to clean it
I only build my pc ever 5 years, and even (like now) then I start vids like crazy out of fear something new has changed drastically. I remember when pcs were only 1 power cord to the mb, that 2 power cord threw me for a loop lol.
Computer scientist here, i dont know how his school did stuf but for the first 3 years we were mostly learnig abaut hardware and software not programming which started in year 4
Tbf i recently had an encounter with soneone that honestly didnt know what ram was but was trying to buy upgrades. Spent a day helping the kid so he didnt fry himself or his rig
As a computer science major, I am completely baffled by how unprofessional his approach was. I would've pasted that on my fans so that it can have extra cool breeze effect
