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Beginner's Introduction

Planning Your First PC Build (Building Gaming Computers 101)

Gaming PC Builds

Hub: The Best Gaming PC Builds for the Money (& FAQ)

• Best Gaming PC Build Under $300 (Recommended for 720p and Entry-Level 1080p)
• Best Gaming PC Build Under $400 (Recommended for Cheap 1080p)
• Best Gaming PC Build Under $500 (Recommended for 1080p 60FPS Med/high)
• Best Gaming PC Build Under $600 (Recommended for 1080p 60FPS High/Ultra)
• Best Gaming PC Build Under $800 (Recommended for 1080p 60FPS Ultra)
• Best Gaming PC Build Under $1000 (Recommended for 1440p 60FPS High)
• Best Gaming PC Build Under $1200 (Recommended for 1440p 60FPS High/Ultra, Good 1080p 144Hz)
• Best Gaming PC Build Under $1500 (Recommended for 1440p 60FPS Ultra, VR, and 4K Medium/High)
• Best Gaming PC Build Under $2000 (Recommended for 4K 60FPS High, VR, and Great 1080p 144Hz)
• Best Gaming PC Build Under $2500 (Recommended for 4K 60FPS Ultra, VR and Great 1080p 144Hz)
• Best Gaming PC Build Under $3000 (Recommended for 4K 60FPS Ultra, VR, 1080p 240Hz and 1440p 144Hz)

Gaming PC Assembly

Hub: How to Assemble a PC for Beginners Step by Step

• The Gaming Build Blueprint: Extended Manual
• PC Building Required & Optional Tools
  
• How to Install a CPU
• How to Install a CPU Cooler
• How to Install RAM
• How to Install a Motherboard
• How to Connect Front Panel to Motherboard
• How to Install a SATA Hard Drive (SSD or HDD)
• How to Install a Graphics Card
• How to Install a Sound Card
• How to Install a Power Supply
• Power Supply Cables Guide
• Booting a PC for the First Time (& Checklist)
• Troubleshooting a New PC Build (Fixing First Boot Problems)
• What to Do After Building a PC (Bios and OS Setup)
• Must-Have Programs to Install On a New Gaming PC

Cutting Costs

Hub: How to Save Money on a PC Build

• PC Hardware Deals Guides
• Should You Buy Refurbished PC Parts?
  
• Which Old PC Parts Can You Reuse for a New Build?
• What is OEM Hardware and Should You Buy?
• Barebone Gaming PCs and Kits

Gaming GPUs

Hub: How to Choose a Graphics Card for Gaming (What to Look for)

• GPU Slot Sizes Explained (What Are 1.5 and 2.5 Slot GPUs?)
• What's the Best Frame Rate for Gaming? (30FPS vs 60FPS vs 144FPS)
  
• Game Settings 101 (Choosing the Best Graphics Settings)
• Building a NVidia RTX 20 Series Gaming PC
• Building a SLI Multi-GPU Gaming PC
• What Are External Video Cards?

Gaming Monitors

Hub: How to Choose a Monitor for Gaming (Features to Look for)

• What's the Best Resolution for PC Gaming? (1080p vs 1440p vs 4K)
  
• What's the Best Refresh Rate for PC Gaming? (60Hz vs 144Hz vs 240Hz)

Gaming CPUs

Hub: How to Choose a CPU for Gaming (Features to Look for)

• Pentium vs Celeron for Budget Gaming (& Is Either Worth It?)

Gaming Motherboards

Hub: How to Choose the Best Motherboard

• B450 Tomahawk Max vs Tomahawk (& Release Date)
• What is the Memory QVL and is it Important?
• Ryzen 3000 Bios Update Guide (& Flash BIOS Issues Explained)

Other Component/Accessory Guides

• How to Choose a Power Supply for a Gaming PC
• How to Choose Memory for a Gaming PC
• How to Choose a Hard Drive (HDD)
• Should You Buy a Solid State Drive?
• How to Choose the Best Gaming PC Case
• Choosing the Right Optical Drive
  
• How to Choose the Best Sound Card for Gaming
• How to Choose the Best Gaming Keyboard
• How to Choose the Best Gaming Mouse
• How to Choose the Best Computer Speakers
• Tips on Choosing a Desk for Gaming
• How to Choose a Good PC Gaming Headset
• The Best Cheap Gaming Headsets Under $50
• The Best Gaming Headsets Under $100
• Top Gaming Headsets Over $100
• The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets
  
• The Best Gaming Headphones

PC Gaming Networking

Hub: How to Choose the Best Router for Gaming and Streaming

• The Best Tri Band Gaming Routers
• The Best Modem Router Combos for Gaming
• Modems vs Routers vs Modem Router Combos
• Ethernet vs WiFi for Online Gaming
• How to Choose the Best Wireless Adapter for Desktop Gaming
• The Best PCIe WiFi Network Cards for the Money
• The Best USB WiFi Adapters for the Money

PC Game Hardware Requirements

• Battlefield 5 PC Build Guide
• CSGO PC Build Guide
• Overwatch PC Build Guide
• DOTA 2 PC Build Guide
• League of Legends PC Build Guide
• Heroes of the Storm PC Hardware
• Smite PC Build Guide
• Building a PC for Rocket League
• World of Tanks PC Build Guide
• Building a PC for StarCraft 2
• Building a PC for WoW

Overclocking Beginner Guides

Hub: What is Computer Overclocking: Beginner Introduction

• GPU Overclocking Beginner Guide
  
• CPU Overclocking Beginner Guide
• How to Overclock with Intel XTU
• How to Overclock with AMD Ryzen Master
• How to Overclock with the BIOS

Miscellaneous Guides

• 11 Reasons Why You Should Build a PC (Build vs Buy)
• Get a Personalized Parts-List to Your Inbox
• How to Build a Custom Water Cooling PC
• How Accurate is PCPartPicker to Check Compatibility?
  
• How to Build a PC for Streaming
  
• How to Build a PC for Video Editing
• How to Build a PC for 3D Rendering and Animation
• Virtual Reality PC Build Guide
• Recommended Custom Gaming PC Builders (USA)

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