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Custom PC Building

Select components, cable manage, and optimize gaming rigs

Beginner Varies Indoor Moderate pace

Match CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, NVMe storage, custom liquid cooling, and optimize BIOS fan curves and overclocking.

Your first week

A simple day-by-day plan to get you started smoothly — no experience needed.

0 of 7 activities complete Start with Day 1 whenever you are ready.

PCPartPicker compatibility & power budgets

⏱️ ~25 min

💡 Give PSU 20-30% overhead wattage.

CPU socketing, RAM dual-channel & M.2 install

⏱️ ~30 min

💡 Align gold triangle on CPU with socket marker.

Thermal paste application & cooler mounting

⏱️ ~30 min

💡 Pea-sized dot in center spreads evenly.

Case airflow pressure & cable management

⏱️ ~40 min

💡 Positive pressure reduces dust accumulation.

BIOS flashing, XMP/EXPO profile & OS install

⏱️ ~35 min

💡 Enable XMP/EXPO to run RAM at rated speed.

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