Building a Budget PC: A Hands-On Experience

The art of building a budget PC is not an easy one. It requires patience, persistence, and a willingness to troubleshoot. As I sat down at my desk, ready to tackle the task at hand, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement mixed with a hint of trepidation. The components lay before me, each one carefully selected for its efficiency and performance capabilities.

First things first, I began by turning on my tools. A flush cut, also known as a "mullet," is a technique used to trim the wires from the motherboard. This may seem like an unnecessary step, but trust me, it's crucial in ensuring that everything runs smoothly. I carefully snipped away at the wires, taking care not to damage any of the delicate components.

Next, I turned my attention to the power supply. A good power supply is essential for a PC build, as it provides the necessary juice to power all of the components. In this case, I was using an OEM enterprise machine's power supply, which proved to be more than capable of handling my needs. I carefully connected the various cables, making sure that everything was secure and in place.

One of the most frustrating aspects of building a PC is dealing with adapters and connectors. It's easy to get confused, especially when it comes to identifying the correct ports. But fear not, dear reader, for I have learned from my mistakes. The first adapter on the board was a mystery to me, but after some deliberation, I determined that it was indeed a fan header. I carefully connected the fan wire to the corresponding port, feeling a sense of satisfaction as the PC whirred to life.

As I worked my way through the build, I encountered a few minor setbacks along the way. One such issue was with a piece of tape on one of the components. It seemed like an insignificant problem at first, but after some research and tinkering, I finally managed to resolve it. Another minor hurdle was with the case itself - I had forgotten to put the fan in the correct direction, requiring me to reverse its orientation.

Despite these small setbacks, the build process proved to be relatively smooth sailing. The most challenging part of the task was, without a doubt, dealing with the cable management. Tucking neatly into tight spaces and keeping everything organized can be a daunting task, especially when working with a new machine. However, after some experience, I found that it wasn't as difficult as initially thought.

As I wrapped up the build process, I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. It had been a long journey, filled with twists and turns, but in the end, everything came together beautifully. The PC roared to life, its components humming along smoothly as it powered through various benchmarks and tests. Performance numbers were impressive, to say the least.

In conclusion, building a budget PC is not for the faint of heart. However, with patience, persistence, and the right tools, even the most complex builds can be completed with ease. It's a process that requires attention to detail, but also offers a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment when all is said and done. Whether you're a seasoned builder or a newcomer to the world of PC construction, I hope this article has provided you with valuable insight into the world of budget building.

The Power of OEM Parts

One of the most surprising aspects of this build was the ease with which it could have been completed using OEM parts from an enterprise machine. The company behind Home-Brewed Heroes had clearly done their research and chosen components that would not only provide excellent performance but also be easy to work with. This level of quality control is rare in the industry, making this build a shining example of what can be achieved when manufacturers prioritize customer satisfaction.

The Importance of Repeatability

As I mentioned earlier, one of the key aspects of building a budget PC is repeatability. By repeating a build process, you can ensure consistency and accuracy, even for those who are new to the world of computer construction. In this case, Home-Brewed Heroes had taken it upon themselves to recreate this exact build in their own workshop, using the same components and following the same instructions. The result? A PC that performed flawlessly and ran smoothly out of the box.

A Word on Performance

When it comes to performance, budget PCs can sometimes be at a disadvantage compared to their more expensive counterparts. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the results of this build. Not only did the PC perform well in terms of raw processing power, but it also demonstrated excellent multitasking capabilities and efficiency in its use of resources.

The Bottom Line

In conclusion, building a budget PC is not just about throwing together some cheap components and hoping for the best. It requires careful planning, attention to detail, and a willingness to troubleshoot. However, with the right tools, parts, and a bit of patience, even the most complex builds can be completed with ease. The Home-Brewed Heroes build serves as a shining example of what can be achieved when manufacturers prioritize customer satisfaction and repeatability.

The Future of Budget Building

As I looked at my newly assembled PC, running smoothly and efficiently, I couldn't help but feel excited about the future of budget building. With more manufacturers prioritizing quality control and attention to detail, it's becoming easier than ever for individuals to build high-performance PCs without breaking the bank. The rise of online communities and forums has also made it possible for people to share their experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another.

In the world of PC building, there's always room for improvement, and I'm confident that with continued innovation and progress, we'll see even more impressive feats in the years to come.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey guys Christmas coalition gaming here also homebrew hero with us today it's going on we're gonna be doing the repeatable budget build if you want to see that video it's linked up here by the way but we're gonna be repeating that build proof of concept we're gonna do it again but this time we're doing it and we're doing it live with two of them right here this one and this one so we got fellow coalition game crew member home brewed here right here helping us out we're gonna be building in this case this was the used case that I got with the graphics card and that's the corsair spec o 2 and in this case you guys might recognize this is the delta one anyways let's get to it so let's go over the parts list on these guys we have a couple of arctic freezer seven revision 2.0 so I think they're the pros something like that these are going to be cooling down two CPUs two PWM Arctic F 12 fans that's going to be on the rear for the rear fan header two 120 gig SSDs we have the LED kits that's under them that's in these ones so we got to dress them up a little bit the power adapter so you can use a stock power supply with these z400 boards graphics cards GeForce GTX 670 Galaxy 2 gigabyte here two gigabyte there although that's a for the wins of that boosts really high this one competes more with a reference style 960 so a 670 and the reference 96 is 960 are very much on par this guy's a little bit more of a beefcake though get that back player yeah very nice to the main system here we have the motherboards so the motherboards with the RAM and the CPUs that's a Zeon W 3505 sorry W 35 50 on both that's the same as an i7 950 12 gigs of ram on this bad boy it gives a ram on that one these are bought all the one like this off of ebay with the CPU and RAM already on it what a great deal the cases are going to be a dis raid max delta i the corsair spec oh - and this power supply is a brand new EVGA 500 watt unit i guess it's time to build what do you think how you feeling I'm down let's do it can I can I pull the plastic off though yeah and it says you can't get a good value used look at that look at that whoo-hoo I think I might have gotten it I got a little corner going oh yeah it'll go I forgot to say the small what it was but like that one was still intact these were on here price breakdowns where everything is going to be listen to the description so make sure you check that out if you want any more info on any of this stuff okay all the stuffs ready to go you want to build yeah let's do it let's build this build give it to me what I can't prepare it I was like he's probably not gonna have screwdrivers ready so oh quick see there's so a big thing when it comes to use computers a lot of people think they can't get deals consistently well when I had the idea that I can maybe make a little profit get it repeat the deals sell these and just show everyone that these systems that the way I have configured in our repeatable budget build video can indeed can indeed be repeated all right so we're doing these budget builds with some used parts some maybe refurb parts not really a big big fan of that concept but if it performs them you know we'll have the proof to back up so what's the other deal you know what we need I need some Gucci gang Gucci gang good guy which again I think my CPU cooler is better than ur seafood cooler I think mine's better dude cow house is even better because mine's got my touch on it dude you haven't touched it yet mine has fingerprints I touched it when when we're setting them up you're right dancy see no no just going he's going he's going his full speed to me feelin just cut him like one wrap of electrical tape didn't go look at the does the holes no no no it's weird that's what she said you'll of course say that's why you got the corsair case actually you know what these wires are not needed no they're not actually but so we're gonna flush cut them enough of this enough of that none of that you got a flush cut up dude you do it to the other ones where does the other adapter this guy like come on man if I if I would have known this was always awaiting me I would have brought my pin out tool just to pull them just to pull them out completely yeah use your strength now I don't want to mangle your stuff see see this I'm looking look at this look at this one piece of tape it works good worry Sammy yeah pumps levels lovely lady lips nobody knows what it means for that for that case this workman sucks but this was announced the ban because it has this up here yeah I do not so that kind of puts a giant Fu and to my make everything look clean before compartment what would you do i snaked it into that little tiny cut out all the way at the pop could have used you for the other boobs but you know it worked was that not here just and say it works well then I'm gonna figure out a way to wrap this cable look because I'm gonna stay good this dude is an absolute machine just not gonna build out I'm still getting there I forgot put my lights he hasn't nights I've heard and put in the cooler he's had that in but we're getting there and then we'll be able to turn him on and sees see booze turns on and he's been or bolt enough that'd be good to go been in the house what's up 15 viewers those almonds alive on Twitch no I'm not in now well then now just help speed me up any color you want right there guns up Danza genocide to because it if you turn off the light see it shines down in the case and it'll hide all the ugly power cables down here it's first I'm multitasking we're doing this live I'm streaming as well so you can see up there and then we've already done look at him just chillin and then I got distraction put my put the fan in backwards so now I got a got to do that you gotta flip it back around and start getting this wrapped up so there we go the builds are all done the benchmarks have been ran and the performance numbers speak for themselves pretty good performance from budget systems like this don't you agree anyways birds how do you feel about building all this it wasn't actually pretty easy I'm surprised using OEM parts from a you know an OEM enterprise machine actually went really smoothly right right surprising oh good so what's once you get the little issues figured out with these sorts of systems it actually goes pretty smoothly just like you said and that's what the repeatable budget build is all about and the length above by the way and well we repeated it again here so one of the reasons is that we did this was mainly because as a repeatable build which is the one that these were based off of some people might think you can't really repeat them this is the first time I had homebrew hero right here build a z400 custom system like this one and how do you feel about that it's super easy there's a little gotchas but they're really not a big deal like follow a guide you're good to go there's not a lot to worry about and all that information will be linked in this post as well as in the post of the repeatable budget build video so any issues you guys have with that great leave a question I'll make sure to help you guys out as best as I can with it so when it comes to performance and computers especially use budget bills like this do you agree that really you don't need a you know thousand two thousand dollar system to run the latest games and do all that stuff how do you think about that no honestly these being six core processors budget budget graphics not these one specific no but busy this platform can go to six core so that is it's cool so you have an upgrade path so you're not stuck with you know what you've got I think that you're having the flexibility and these builds is a really big benefit to someone who wants the games and both these bills really came in under $300 all said and done so which you can't even buy a prepackaged machine that's capable for that price 60 FPS gaming is what these are both going to be capable of with modern titles so I mean what more can you ask for anyways guys like this video click that like button head on over to home-brewed heroes channel it's all in the description you'll see their home brewed hero it'll be linked at the end of this video as well subscribe we always got more we got some stuff coming from dreamhack all sorts of content coming anyways see you guys in the next video play byehey guys Christmas coalition gaming here also homebrew hero with us today it's going on we're gonna be doing the repeatable budget build if you want to see that video it's linked up here by the way but we're gonna be repeating that build proof of concept we're gonna do it again but this time we're doing it and we're doing it live with two of them right here this one and this one so we got fellow coalition game crew member home brewed here right here helping us out we're gonna be building in this case this was the used case that I got with the graphics card and that's the corsair spec o 2 and in this case you guys might recognize this is the delta one anyways let's get to it so let's go over the parts list on these guys we have a couple of arctic freezer seven revision 2.0 so I think they're the pros something like that these are going to be cooling down two CPUs two PWM Arctic F 12 fans that's going to be on the rear for the rear fan header two 120 gig SSDs we have the LED kits that's under them that's in these ones so we got to dress them up a little bit the power adapter so you can use a stock power supply with these z400 boards graphics cards GeForce GTX 670 Galaxy 2 gigabyte here two gigabyte there although that's a for the wins of that boosts really high this one competes more with a reference style 960 so a 670 and the reference 96 is 960 are very much on par this guy's a little bit more of a beefcake though get that back player yeah very nice to the main system here we have the motherboards so the motherboards with the RAM and the CPUs that's a Zeon W 3505 sorry W 35 50 on both that's the same as an i7 950 12 gigs of ram on this bad boy it gives a ram on that one these are bought all the one like this off of ebay with the CPU and RAM already on it what a great deal the cases are going to be a dis raid max delta i the corsair spec oh - and this power supply is a brand new EVGA 500 watt unit i guess it's time to build what do you think how you feeling I'm down let's do it can I can I pull the plastic off though yeah and it says you can't get a good value used look at that look at that whoo-hoo I think I might have gotten it I got a little corner going oh yeah it'll go I forgot to say the small what it was but like that one was still intact these were on here price breakdowns where everything is going to be listen to the description so make sure you check that out if you want any more info on any of this stuff okay all the stuffs ready to go you want to build yeah let's do it let's build this build give it to me what I can't prepare it I was like he's probably not gonna have screwdrivers ready so oh quick see there's so a big thing when it comes to use computers a lot of people think they can't get deals consistently well when I had the idea that I can maybe make a little profit get it repeat the deals sell these and just show everyone that these systems that the way I have configured in our repeatable budget build video can indeed can indeed be repeated all right so we're doing these budget builds with some used parts some maybe refurb parts not really a big big fan of that concept but if it performs them you know we'll have the proof to back up so what's the other deal you know what we need I need some Gucci gang Gucci gang good guy which again I think my CPU cooler is better than ur seafood cooler I think mine's better dude cow house is even better because mine's got my touch on it dude you haven't touched it yet mine has fingerprints I touched it when when we're setting them up you're right dancy see no no just going he's going he's going his full speed to me feelin just cut him like one wrap of electrical tape didn't go look at the does the holes no no no it's weird that's what she said you'll of course say that's why you got the corsair case actually you know what these wires are not needed no they're not actually but so we're gonna flush cut them enough of this enough of that none of that you got a flush cut up dude you do it to the other ones where does the other adapter this guy like come on man if I if I would have known this was always awaiting me I would have brought my pin out tool just to pull them just to pull them out completely yeah use your strength now I don't want to mangle your stuff see see this I'm looking look at this look at this one piece of tape it works good worry Sammy yeah pumps levels lovely lady lips nobody knows what it means for that for that case this workman sucks but this was announced the ban because it has this up here yeah I do not so that kind of puts a giant Fu and to my make everything look clean before compartment what would you do i snaked it into that little tiny cut out all the way at the pop could have used you for the other boobs but you know it worked was that not here just and say it works well then I'm gonna figure out a way to wrap this cable look because I'm gonna stay good this dude is an absolute machine just not gonna build out I'm still getting there I forgot put my lights he hasn't nights I've heard and put in the cooler he's had that in but we're getting there and then we'll be able to turn him on and sees see booze turns on and he's been or bolt enough that'd be good to go been in the house what's up 15 viewers those almonds alive on Twitch no I'm not in now well then now just help speed me up any color you want right there guns up Danza genocide to because it if you turn off the light see it shines down in the case and it'll hide all the ugly power cables down here it's first I'm multitasking we're doing this live I'm streaming as well so you can see up there and then we've already done look at him just chillin and then I got distraction put my put the fan in backwards so now I got a got to do that you gotta flip it back around and start getting this wrapped up so there we go the builds are all done the benchmarks have been ran and the performance numbers speak for themselves pretty good performance from budget systems like this don't you agree anyways birds how do you feel about building all this it wasn't actually pretty easy I'm surprised using OEM parts from a you know an OEM enterprise machine actually went really smoothly right right surprising oh good so what's once you get the little issues figured out with these sorts of systems it actually goes pretty smoothly just like you said and that's what the repeatable budget build is all about and the length above by the way and well we repeated it again here so one of the reasons is that we did this was mainly because as a repeatable build which is the one that these were based off of some people might think you can't really repeat them this is the first time I had homebrew hero right here build a z400 custom system like this one and how do you feel about that it's super easy there's a little gotchas but they're really not a big deal like follow a guide you're good to go there's not a lot to worry about and all that information will be linked in this post as well as in the post of the repeatable budget build video so any issues you guys have with that great leave a question I'll make sure to help you guys out as best as I can with it so when it comes to performance and computers especially use budget bills like this do you agree that really you don't need a you know thousand two thousand dollar system to run the latest games and do all that stuff how do you think about that no honestly these being six core processors budget budget graphics not these one specific no but busy this platform can go to six core so that is it's cool so you have an upgrade path so you're not stuck with you know what you've got I think that you're having the flexibility and these builds is a really big benefit to someone who wants the games and both these bills really came in under $300 all said and done so which you can't even buy a prepackaged machine that's capable for that price 60 FPS gaming is what these are both going to be capable of with modern titles so I mean what more can you ask for anyways guys like this video click that like button head on over to home-brewed heroes channel it's all in the description you'll see their home brewed hero it'll be linked at the end of this video as well subscribe we always got more we got some stuff coming from dreamhack all sorts of content coming anyways see you guys in the next video play bye\n"