7 THINGS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER WHILE BUILDING A PC

when it comes to buying a new computer the greatest question that pops up in all our heads is that weather to buy a pre-built machine or to assemble one yourself as the difference between the two is vast weather it may be regarding budget performance or upgradability, the same implies while considering between laptops and desktops too as the price to performance ratio in the latter wins the race with a huge gap.

Well if you’re reading this blog then it means that you’ve already considered all the possibilities and have finally chose to go with the possibility of building a pc yourself. Written below are the 7 main things you need to consider before building a pc to get the most bang out of the buck performance.

1     Motherboard 

A motherboard as its name tells acts as the connecting component for all the components of the pc. It interconnects all the various components to each other and hence makes the computer usable. A motherboard does not directly influence the performance of your components but it does affect the overall score as a motherboard is the key factor in deciding what quality components you can add to your system, also it alters one of the greatest factors due to which people choose to build their own computers i.e upgradability. You must always try to choose a motherboard will all the new connectivity features such as wifi,m.2,usb 3.0,usb type-c etc. other than this always choose a motherboard which has more expansion slots (slots for ram, graphics card, sata etc) so that your system can be future proofed as after a year or so you might feel the need to upgrade your system and having extra expansion slots then you can easily do so without having to replace your older components such as ram or storage. Motherboard for every processor is different as per the difference in their socket types and generations.

2      Processor

The processor is the main brain of the computer it is where all the processing tasks are carried out. There are two main brands that manufacture processors, AMD and intel.

Intel processors are best for those who have a few extra bucks to spare and would choose reliability and stability (less operating temperatures) while compromising a bit of integrated graphic performance. These processors are best for processor oriented tasks such as android development, they also excel in gaming when accompanies with a strong GPU.

AMD processors are comparatively cheaper and are more on the gaming side. They have inbuilt cores for GPU and are addressed as APUs. These run bit hotter and draw more power. Their performance greatly depends on the speed of ram being used in the system. Due to higher operating temperatures they also require more dedicated cooling as compare to intel CPUs of the same class and segment.

3       Graphics card or GPU

The graphics card or GPU is the unit where all the processing related to the display output is done. GPUs have significantly increased in power in the last few years as the triple A titles become more and more demanding. Currently the most powerful GPU that money can but for gaming is the RTX series from NVIDIA. AMD also happens to manufacture GPUs. Graphics cards are not only for gaming but also for other important workload such as photo and video editing rendering etc. Modern GPUs are installed in the PCIE express slots of the mother board. Two GPUs an be used in the same system by using techniques like SLI for NVIDIA. Note that the performance of the GPU should never be judged by the amount of VRAM it has but by the generation and the series of the card.

For instance gt 730 and gtx 1050 both come with 2 gigs of VRAM yet the 1050 is light years ahead in gaming performance.

4       Memory /  RAM

The memory or RAM (random access memory) is the place where all the tasks that are currently being carried out are stored. All the memory needed for storing the temporary data of the current processes is provided by the RAM. Usually all the modern systems now support DDR4 type ram which is extremely fast as compared to the previous generation versions. Usually 8 GB of RAM is enough for normal gaming purposes and not so heavy usage whereas 16 gigs of RAM is enough for almost all tasks.

                   If you’re building a bang for the buck pc then I would suggest you to go with simple non flashy RAM kits as the additional RGB does not add any functionality and yet the prince difference between the two is vast

5       Storage

You might think that the storage device you use only serves the purpose of saving data but its only partially correct as whatever hardware you use can never be used at its full potential with a slow storage device. In day to day life following storage interfaces are common

a)      SATA hard disk

b)      SATA solid state drive (SSD)

c)      M.2 NVME SSD

In comparison of speeds

 HDD    <    SSD    <    NVME

There are also other types of drives which are a combination of two drives such as

SSHD – this is a combination of SSD and HDD, whose speed is more than HDD but less than HDD these are cheaper as compare to SSD

m.2 SSD – there are m.2 drives available in the market which are normal SSDs with m.2 connection type

Optane memory – this type of memory is used to boost the speed of already present drives. It is an innovative technique invented by intel.

By the above discussion the price difference between drives can be easily estimated

For instance

Cost of 1 TB HDD = 3100 INR (approx)

Cost of 1 TB  SSD = 12k INR (approx)

Cost of 1 TB NVME = 18-20 k INR (approx)

If you’re tight on budget and can’t afford a higher sized SSD then  would recommend you to get a smaller SSD for instance 250 GB for your OS and major apps and other 1 TB HDD for other storage media.

6       Power supply unit (PSU)

The power supply unit or PSU is the unit which provides power to the whole system. Though it may not seem like it but it surely is one of the most important parts of the PC. No component in your gaming rig can be fully pushed to its maximum performance without a proper PSU.

                      In some cases overclocking which is the act of providing higher voltage to a component t increase its performance by a mile yet here too it’s not possible without a good PSU.

While choosing a PSU for your system always go with a reputed brand like corsair as failure in proper functioning of the PSU can wreck the whole computer system. Another key point that should be kept in mind is that always choose a higher voltage PSU than the total voltage your components are rated for so that when under load your PC never runs out of the juice it needs.

Gold or platinum 80+ certified power supplies are recommended

7      Cabinet / Case

Though it might not seem yet the case you’re using has a great impact on the overall building experience especially if it’s your first pc build. Always choose a sturdy case.

Some facts that shall be kept in mind while choosing a case are the ventilation it provides space in the cabinet, IO of the case, how much space for cable management does it provide and yes the looks.

                Better the case better will be your experience and other aesthetics. For example if the cable management is very good then it will lead to better airflow lower thermals and a constant and steady performance of the computer system.

So now you know what are the seven most important components of a computer system also a little about the various options available in them. A last piece of advice from my side shall be that always choose performance over aesthetics and always stick with practicality and your needs while choosing the components as at the end of the day it’s your skills and not your overkill system that is going to provide you recognition and self satisfaction.

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