Build your PC

Work on a non-carpet surface. Ground yourself. Open the case side panel and keep screws organised.

Select a CPU first. Align the triangle marker, lower the CPU straight down, then close the retention arm.

Pick RAM that matches your board (DDR4 or DDR5). Populate the dual-channel slots first.

Choose a cooler rated for your CPU TDP. Ensure case clearance before buying a tall dual-tower cooler.

Fit the I/O shield, place standoffs for your board size (ATX / mATX / ITX), then secure the motherboard.

Install an NVMe SSD in the top M.2 slot when possible. Add a GPU if you need dedicated graphics.

Pick a PSU with enough wattage headroom, then route 24-pin, CPU, and GPU cables cleanly.

Connect monitor to the GPU (not motherboard) if discrete GPU is installed. Enable XMP/EXPO for RAM, install chipset drivers, then GPU drivers.