NZXT in How to Build a PC

Oct 27, 2016

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Checklist Before First Boot

A good once-over never hurt anyone; in fact, there’s a good chance that a quick once-over could prevent boot…

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NZXT in How to Build a PC

Oct 27, 2016

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BIOS Settings

Booting into BIOS (or UEFI, as it’s now called) is the first step to configuring a new computer. It’s also confirmation that the core…

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NZXT in How to Build a PC

Oct 23, 2016

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Different Types of PCs You Can Build

Building a PC is all about modularity. Exploiting that modularity takes some pre-build…

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NZXT in How to Build a PC

Oct 25, 2016

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PSU Installation

The system is almost complete. The power supply serves as the beating heart of the computer, driving voltage (and wattage) to all…

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NZXT in How to Build a PC

Oct 25, 2016

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Fan Installation

Cooling performance is entirely a function of case fans and component fans. The primary component fans dwell on the CPU cooler…

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NZXT in How to Build a PC

Oct 27, 2016

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PSU Cable Connections

Cable connections are easily the most visually intimidating aspect of system building. On the face of things, it looks…

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NZXT in How to Build a PC

Oct 23, 2016

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Building a Non-Gaming PC

The previous article provided a basic outline and structure for gaming, production, and streaming DIY computer…

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NZXT in How to Build a PC

Oct 23, 2016

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Tools You Need to Build a PC

Buying all the parts to build a PC is all well and good — but what does it take to put them together? Really…

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NZXT in How to Build a PC

Oct 23, 2016

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Common Mistakes When Building a PC

Building a PC is easy — yes — but there are enough components and enough small tricks that it’d be…

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NZXT in How to Build a PC

Oct 23, 2016

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Building a Gaming PC

Defining that the core focus of a PC build is for “gaming” is a good first step — but there’s more to figure out before…

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