Ultimate $2500 Gaming PC Build: High Performance in a Small Form Factor
Build a compact and powerful gaming PC with great performance using affordable options within a $2500 budget.
00:00:02 A compact and powerful gaming PC build using the Ryzen 7 7800X 3D CPU and the B650i Edge Wi-Fi motherboard. It offers great performance in a small form factor.
⚙️ This video showcases the build of a powerful gaming PC in a compact form factor.
🖥️ The PC components used in the build include the Ryzen 7 7800X CPU and the B650i Edge Wi-Fi motherboard.
🔌 The motherboard provides all the necessary features for a gaming PC build without the extra bulk and overbuilt components.
00:03:05 Build a powerful gaming PC with a $2500 budget. Learn how to install the CPU, storage, and memory. Affordable options available.
🔧 Installing the CPU: Carefully place the CPU into the socket, ensure it goes all the way down, and close the latch.
💽 Choosing and installing storage: Opt for a 1TB M.2 NVMe drive like the Samsung 980 SSD, which is entry-level to mid-range. Additional storage can be added later using the secondary slot on the motherboard.
💾 Selecting and installing memory: The AMD-compatible G Skill Trident D5 Neo kit is a reliable choice, with installation being straightforward.
00:06:08 Build a powerful gaming PC with a Ryzen 7950x or a 13900k processor, liquid cooling for engineering workstations or a Noctua D12L for gaming loads.
💡 Installation of CPU, storage, and memory modules.
🌡️ Options for CPU cooling: liquid cooler or air cooling.
🖥️ Inverted motherboard layout for optimal GPU thermals and acoustics.
00:09:13 Building a powerful gaming PC with a $2500 budget. The Corsair sf750 Platinum power supply proves to be reliable and the custom cable from Mod DIY is essential for the build.
💻 The speaker mentions the choice of a standard power supply, the Corsair sf750 Platinum, for the gaming PC build.
🔌 The sf750 Platinum is sufficient for a single GPU setup, even with a 4090.
🔋 The power supply comes with sleeved cables and the speaker recommends using zip ties to manage them.
🔌 A custom cable from Mod DIY is needed for the power adapter that ships with the GPU.
⚙️ Installing the power supply involves removing the power supply bracket and maneuvering the cables.
🧑💻 The speaker mentions that overall, the progress of the PC build is at about 75% completion.
00:12:16 A $2500 gaming PC build is demonstrated, including the installation of various components such as connectors, CPU cooler, and GPU. The compatibility of the GPU with the case is uncertain.
🔌 Explained the connectors and their placements on the motherboard
💻 Discussed the installation process of the CPU cooler and the importance of even mounting pressure
🖥️ Introduced the graphics card and its compatibility with the PC case
00:15:18 An $2500 gaming PC build with a powerful Nvidia graphics card for optimal power efficiency. The white components create a clean and aesthetically pleasing look.
🎮 Choosing an NVIDIA graphics card for better power efficiency over AMD.
🔌 Ensuring proper cable management for optimal cooling and fitment.
💡 Installing necessary drivers and updating BIOS for optimal performance.
00:18:20 A $2500 gaming PC build is showcased, demonstrating its performance in games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Overwatch. The PC runs quietly and maintains low temperatures even under heavy load.
🔧 Use fan control software to customize fan curves and optimize PC cooling.
🎮 The PC performs exceptionally well in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p with ray tracing enabled.
⚙️ The PC's power consumption and temperatures remain low even under heavy load.
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