Plan your build

Set a budget

Choose compatible parts

Select a CPU

Select a motherboard

Select RAM

Select a storage drive

Select a graphics card

Select a power supply

Select a case

Select cooling fans or a CPU cooler

Check part compatibility

Gather tools

Prepare a clean workspace

Ground yourself

Install the CPU

Install the CPU cooler

Install the RAM

Install the storage drive

Install the motherboard in the case

Install the power supply

Install the graphics card

Connect power cables

Connect front-panel cables

Connect case fans

Double-check all connections

Power on the system

Enter BIOS or UEFI

Verify hardware detection

Install the operating system

Install drivers

Update the operating system

Test system stability

Manage cables

Close the case

Set up your software and files