how to build a PC: Step-by-Step Guide Part-1

Blog Intro

Hello friends, welcome to our new blog in which we will talk about how to build a PC. This blog will be very long because we will cover all kinds of topics related to PCs. The most important point in PC building is your budget. There is no budget issue in the PC we are going to build. When you build a PC for yourself, you must choose the components according to your budget and requirements. If you do not know which components will fit your budget and requirements, we will cover all these topics in the section below.

First of all, we will talk about the motherboard because it is the most important part of a PC build. You set all the components on top of the motherboard, so that’s why we start with the motherboard.

What is a Motherboard?

A motherboard is the most important component of your PC; you install the processor, RAM, storage, and all the components on it. The motherboard is like a command center in a PC; it tells all the components what to do with the help of the processor. Only then are all the components able to give you good performance.

Motherboard Form Factor

First of all, we will talk about the form factor of the motherboard. We get to see 3 sizes of motherboards.

1. First comes the Standard ATX motherboard, which is a very large motherboard.
2. Second comes the Micro ATX motherboard, which is slightly smaller in size than the first motherboard.
3. Third comes the Mini ATX motherboard, which is the smallest motherboard.

What is the difference between the three form factors of the motherboard?

1. Most people use standard-size motherboards. It is a little bigger than other motherboards, so we get more slots like RAM and storage in it. We get to see more connectors and more ports in it, and its budget is also less than the smaller motherboards. We use these motherboards in our PC as well.
2. Micro ATX motherboard comes at the second number. It is a little smaller than the first one. People who want to build a medium-sized PC use it so that the PC looks a little clean. As there is a little less space in it, you get to see fewer RAM and storage slots, connectors, and ports in it.
3. Last comes the Mini ATX motherboard. It is very small in size, and very few people use it. Only those who want a very small PC use it. It is a bit more expensive than other motherboards because it takes a lot of time and money for the company to make it small; hence, it is small as well as expensive. In this, you get to see very few slots, ports, and connectors as per the space.

What is a socket in a motherboard?

A socket is the part of the motherboard on which the processor is attached.

Currently, the latest Intel socket is LGA1700 which supports 12th, 13th, and 14th generations. When Intel’s 15th Gen processor is released, those who want to use the new 15th Gen processor will have to upgrade the motherboard as well. You do not need to remember numbers etc., as it just keeps changing according to the generation. So, whatever processor you choose, you will have to choose the socket accordingly.

Motherboard Chipset

After this comes the most confusing part of the Motherboard, which Chipset should I use for my PC?

There are mainly 5 types of Chipsets.

• Z790
• X Series
• B660
• H Series
• A Series.

Flagship Motherboards Z or X Series

First of all, we will talk about flagship motherboards. If you are choosing an Intel motherboard, then you will get Z-series motherboards. Like in the previous generation, there was Z690 and now Z790 has come. Similarly, if you choose an AMD motherboard, then it has X in it like now it is X670. These are our motherboards with premium chipsets.

In these, you will get the best and most optimized performance with maximum lane support, lane support inside the processor, lane support inside the motherboard, and more lanes. We will talk about lanes in detail in the paragraphs below. In this motherboard, you get full flagship material like the maximum number of ports, connectors, type-C support, headers, slots, and everything else.

These are also expensive because they are good-quality motherboards. In these, if you buy a Z-series motherboard, then you can install an Intel Core i7 or Intel Core i9 processor in it. If you choose an X Series motherboard, you can install a Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 processor in it.

B or H Series

Later we get H Series or B Series. H Series is based on budget, home & consumer, and business. And B Series is a business-integrated motherboard. This is just a definition, it is not that you cannot use a B Series motherboard for home. According to me, you should install a motherboard from X Series if you want to install an i5 or Ryzen 5 processor. If your budget is a little higher then you can also install an i7 or Ryzen 7 processor.

Your work will be done in the B series as well. Compared to the Z or X Series, the B Series has slightly less lanes. Z has 24 lanes and B has 20 lanes. Overclocking is a subjective thing. In B Series, we get RAM overclocking but not CPU overclocking. You can also overclock the CPU in the Z Series.

A or H Series

A Series of motherboards come below this. If you want to install a Ryzen 3 processor then you can install an A series motherboard, these are budget motherboards. Similarly, if you choose a motherboard for Intel Core i3 then you will use an H series motherboard.

More definition

I think it must be clear to you by now, like Z or X series is on the top, the B series is in second place, and the H or A series is in last. I will explain it to you in a little easier way, like Z690 [90- this is our number for the premium segment, the bigger the number, the better the chipset] [6- 6 number for 6th gen and 7 number for 7th Generation]

Overclocking

Now when it comes to overclocking, there are two things involved in this also. First thing, your CPU should be overclockable like Intel’s K series, AMD’s X series, and many other CPUs come with overclocking support, you can check that by visiting their official websites.

Now that you have bought an overclockable CPU, you need a motherboard with overclocking support as well. The better the quality of your Chipset, the more the power draws during overclocking, and the voltage supply of VRN, all these things matter a lot. Now it is not that you will not get any overclocking of the CPU in B series motherboards, it depends from brand to brand, some brands also provide overclocking of the CPU. Rest you should check properly once before buying, my main motive is to explain it to you.

Motherboard VRMs

Now, friends, it is the turn of VRMs. The full form of VRM is the Voltage Regulator Module. Its job is to give the correct voltage to different components. Just like RAM runs on different voltages, storage runs on different voltages, so its main job is to regulate the voltage. The better voltage it provides to all your components, the better they will work. The more expensive the motherboard you buy, the better VRMs you will get.

If we buy a B series motherboard, will the i9 processor not work in it?

Now we will talk about the questions that you might have in your mind. If we buy a B series motherboard, will the i9 processor not work in it? The answer is that it will work. However, it comes down to lanes; if you buy an expensive Z series motherboard, you get the support of 24 lanes in it.

Similarly, the processor also supports lanes PCI 4.0 and PCI 5.0. The more lanes it has, the more data bandwidth it will have, and the more data it can transfer. If your motherboard has more lanes, you will be able to see better performance. For example, if I have installed a Core i9 processor in a lighter B series keyboard, the B series motherboards have a total of 20 lanes. RAM, storage, and other components will also run in it. Your system will not run optimally, causing frequent system crashes and blue screens.

Overall

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