How to build a Gaming PC step by step — 2026 Assembly Guide
Learn to choose and assemble every component with simple explanations, checked on real test benches. No empty jargon and no sponsored picks.
Pet
Case
Cooling
Motherboard
Storage
GPU
PSU
RAM
CPUFrom Unboxing to a Successful First Boot
Follow the exact order we use in the workshop. Check off each step as you finish it and use the animated illustrations to learn visually.
Preparing the workspace and the motherboard
Never build directly inside a cramped case. 80% of the parts are installed comfortably on the workbench, on top of the motherboard's own cardboard box.
Detailed Assembly Instructions
Hover over or tap an instruction to see its illustrationKeep all screws and boxes; the serial numbers on the boxes are essential for warranty claims with the manufacturers.
Compatibility rules, glossary and mistake prevention
General guides kept here for quick reference. Tips for each individual component (CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD, power supply and case) are also built right into each part of the interactive workshop table.
Beginner's Glossary
What each part of a PC is, explained in plain words: CPU, GPU, RAM, motherboard and the rest, without jargon.
Read Full GuideGUIDE 7 min readComponent Compatibility
The rules that make parts fit together: socket, RAM type, case size and power supply wattage. The same things the configurator checks.
Read Full GuideGPU 5 min readHow to Choose Your Graphics Card
The part that shapes your gaming experience the most. How to pick it for the resolution you play at, without overpaying or falling short.
Read Full Guide★ TIPS 3 min readCommon Mistakes When Building Your First PC
The most frequent slip-ups on a first build — a cheap PSU, a bad budget, forgetting about cooling — and how to avoid all of them.
Read Full GuideRAM 3 min readHow Much RAM Do I Need?
16 GB, 32 GB or more: how much memory you really need for what you do with your PC, without overspending or falling short.
Read Full GuidePSU 4 min readPower Supply Guide
How many watts you need, what 80+ certification means and why the power supply is the one part not to cheap out on.
Read Full GuideCPU 6 min readHow to Choose Your Processor
Cores, cache and socket: what really matters when choosing your PC's brain, and why the most expensive one isn't always best for gaming.
Read Full GuideSSD 3 min readStorage Guide (SSD)
NVMe vs SATA, how many GB or TB you need and why speed matters more for loading games than for your FPS.
Read Full GuideCASE 3 min readCase & Cooling Guide
Form factor, airflow, and air vs liquid (AIO) cooling: how to choose without overcomplicating it.
Read Full Guide★ LIQUID 4 min readCoolants for Fishbowl PCs
Which coolant to use in a custom loop for a fishbowl PC: clear, tinted, pastel or shimmer. Which one gets dirty least, what to never use and how often to change it.
Read Full GuideWant to check whether your parts fit together?
The configurator checks wattage and sockets automatically.
Know how to build it? Pick your machine
Look inside it in the Budgets workshop.