Choose compatible components
Gather required tools
Prepare a clean workspace
Ground yourself against static electricity
Install the CPU on the motherboard
Install the CPU cooler
Install the RAM
Install the M.2 SSD
Prepare the PC case
Install the power supply
Install the motherboard into the case
Connect motherboard power cables
Connect CPU power cables
Install storage drives
Connect storage cables
Install the graphics card
Connect GPU power cables
Connect case front-panel cables
Connect case USB cables
Connect case audio cable
Connect case fans
Manage cables
Check all connections
Connect monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Turn on the power supply
Power on the PC
Enter BIOS
Check hardware detection
Enable XMP or EXPO
Set boot device
Install the operating system
Install motherboard drivers
Install graphics drivers
Run system updates
Test temperatures
Test system stability