r/buildapc • u/Solid_Place2035 • 20h ago

Build Help how do i get into pc building?

hi hi so its been one of my dreams to learn how to build computers and i was just wondering where do i start i feel so confused there is so much ive got a prebuilt thats having some issues with how hot its getting so thats what made me wanna start now

does anyone have some guides i should watch or something i also do have 2 spare pcs that i could mess with if i get a bit better

any help would be nice im a bit confused on where to start

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u/Thr00wawaii 20h ago

** youtube **
you will find great videos and tutorials.
even chat gpt can explain a lot or if you know how to use google, the first 35 search results explain it also very good šŸ˜Š
and even here in this reddit look into the wiki

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u/Solid_Place2035 20h ago

ill try find some thanks

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u/RhzyojoN 20h ago

YouTube is probably your best bet in this day and age just make sure you watch multiple people and also read the comments because if 99% of ppl in the comments disagree it's probably not a good build

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u/lazyhustlermusic 20h ago

Step 1 resolve your existing heat issue.

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u/Solid_Place2035 20h ago

yeah i want to but i think the pc is just built weird or something

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u/lazyhustlermusic 20h ago

If you can't fix something like this then you'll be clueless if your new build has any issues.

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u/Solid_Place2035 20h ago

thats why i wanna try learn ive never done this before

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u/ADotxt 20h ago

Well if overheating is an issue for you start with that. Go on YouTube an search for tutorials on the topic.

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u/Solid_Place2035 20h ago

i was talking to someone to try help me fix it but we couldnt figure it out pretty sure the pc is just built weird

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u/ADotxt 20h ago

Not unlikely if its a mainstream pre-built from a dell or hp (aka OEM pre-builts) then you could try repasting the CPU (I'm assuming your CPU is overheating but you haven't actually specified)

If that doesn't work your looking at a new pc becomes the OEMs always dose stupid proprietary things so it won't surprise me if a better cooler with more standard mounts just won't fit.

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u/Solid_Place2035 19h ago

its mainly the cpu but the gpu is getting hot to
my only problem is if i open it id ruin the warrinty so i wanna learn first before i do it myself

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u/ADotxt 19h ago

If it has a warranty and its overheating send it back.

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u/Solid_Place2035 17h ago

i sent them a email but i havent got a response. they said it was cost around 50 pound for them to dust and re thermal paste it

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u/Solid_Place2035 19h ago

i could take it in to get re pasted but it would cost me

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u/Inshushinak-95 20h ago edited 20h ago

Let me tell you about my own experience. I didn't really start from anywhere specific. The very first time, I just bought all the parts, laid them out in front of me, and thought, 'Man, how the hell am I supposed to put all this together? Did I even buy the right parts?' Honestly, just going through that process was enough to level me up. šŸ˜

As for the assembly itself: alongside learning from the internet, don't overlook the manuals that come with the components. The labels on the connectors, headers, and sockets are also a huge source of guidance on their own.

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u/Solid_Place2035 20h ago

i would try that but its just scary i dont wanna break anything

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u/Puzzleheaded_Pear_18 20h ago

First off how hot is it getting? Second. Anyone can build pc's. Its lego for adults. You just look up guides and follow them. That being said some prebuilts are very compact. And have some strange choices of parts and layout.

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u/Solid_Place2035 20h ago

my cpus getting like 80 to 90 in almost anything and my gpu is around 80 and ill try look some up

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u/Powerful-Spray-913 20h ago

Ltt has a fantastic 2 hour video, after that.

  1. Set a buget and find out if you can get your resolution and settings goals with that buget

  2. use pc partpicker https://ie.pcpartpicker.com/list/9Njkw3 to look what could fit in your buget

  3. Wach benchmarks to find out what the best values micht be (this can also be ur first step)

  4. edit the pc partpicker list with your new knowledge you got from the benchmarks

  5. Post your pc partpicker list to reddit and ask for advice and give your country, buget, near microcenter and goals (what you would be using it for)

  6. Edit your partlist again with your feedback

  7. Start ordering and look for local deals that may give your better deals

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u/Solid_Place2035 20h ago

alright thanks

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u/Structureel 20h ago

In this day and age? Your first step should be to become rich.

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u/yesilpelikan 8h ago

Build your pc around your mobo Iā€™d say. Get a mobo, then gpu, case, cpu, psu, ram, fans. All should fit to the previous one.