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00:00:00 – 00:31:29
The video focuses on building a $600 budget gaming PC featuring an Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and an Intel i3 processor, divided into part discussion, assembly, and benchmarking. Jo meticulously walks through the installation of each component, including the CPU, RAM, SSD, motherboard, and power supply, while emphasizing both functionality and aesthetics with custom cables and RGB lights. The video also highlights cable management and ensuring secure connections for optimal build efficiency.
After assembly, attention shifts to software setup, including Windows 11 installation and necessary drivers, followed by performance testing through various popular games such as "Warzone 2," "Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3," "Halo Infinite," "Apex Legends," and "Counter-Strike 2." The presenter details game settings, performance metrics like frame rates, and gameplay experiences, showcasing the build's capacity to handle high-quality graphics settings smoothly. The video concludes by emphasizing the build's impressive performance for its price point and promoting Creator Headquarters merchandise.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, Jo introduces a $600 budget gaming PC build featuring the Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and an Intel i3 processor. The guide is divided into three segments: discussing parts and their prices, a step-by-step building process, and a benchmarking montage. Jo highlights the components—involving an MSI GeForce RTX 3050, an MSI Micro ATX motherboard, 16GB Corsair Vengeance RAM, a 500GB Crucial P3 m.2 SSD, and a 600W bronze-rated power supply— and their features, emphasizing the build’s value for gaming. Additionally, aesthetic extras like a Funko Pop, blue power supply extensions, and RGB LED strips are mentioned to enhance the PC’s appearance. Jo encourages viewer feedback for future builds and points to a sale on Crater HQ merchandise.
00:05:00
In this part of the video, the host begins the guide by demonstrating how to install an Intel i3 CPU into a motherboard. They explain the process of aligning the arrows on both the CPU and the CPU socket, placing the CPU correctly, and securing it with the lever. Next, they install the stock Intel heat sink, ensuring to clip it correctly and check the back of the motherboard for firm attachment. They connect the heat sink fan to the CPU fan header on the motherboard.
Following that, the host installs the RAM by aligning it properly and securing it into the slots with equal pressure until the levers click. They continue by adding a 500 GB M.2 SSD to the motherboard, securing it tightly in place. Finally, the host prepares the case by removing the front and back panels, installing the IO shield, and checking the alignment of the motherboard standoffs before placing the motherboard into the case and beginning to secure it with screws from the accessories bag.
00:10:00
In this part of the video, the presenter secures the motherboard to the case and adds a Wi-Fi accessory by removing the fourth PCI Lane bracket to avoid damaging the motherboard. They install the accessory, connect wires, and secure everything with screws. The power supply installation follows, including removing the hard drive cage for better cable management. Cables are organized into three groups: power cables, case cables, and fan/lighting cables. The presenter connects custom sleeved extension cables for aesthetics, hooks up the 24-pin power cable, the CPU power cable, and finally moves to connecting the remaining cables, ensuring proper alignment and secure connections.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker walks through the cable connections for a PC build, detailing each step meticulously. They begin by connecting the HD audio cable to the motherboard, ensuring it is correctly oriented. Next, they connect the USB 3 cable under the 24-pin connector, followed by sorting out the JFP1 cables at the back of the case. They continue with connecting the power and HDD LED cables, explaining the correct pin placements for each.
They move on to the fan and lighting setup, connecting the fan controller to the power supply and the motherboard via PWM and RGB cables. An optional RGB LED strip is added for better aesthetics. Then, they install the graphics card, taking care to avoid damaging the motherboard and securing it with screws.
Finally, they complete the build by managing the cables, securing the panels, and preparing for the first boot. The video concludes with the first boot-up, showcasing the build’s aesthetics and emphasizing its clean look with blue and white lighting.
00:20:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter first highlights the excellent airflow of the computer case and mentions that all parts used in the build are linked in the video description. They proceed to install Windows 11 from a USB flash drive and reference a separate tutorial video for this process, as well as another tutorial video for installing necessary drivers.
Next, the video tests the PC build by playing various games. Starting with “Warzone 2” at 1080p resolution, they detail the graphics settings including Nvidia DLSS set to Quality and the FOV set to 120. Gameplay action is described, including engaging enemies, maneuvering for better positions, and reviving teammates.
The setup then moves to “Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3”, maintaining similar high-quality settings. The gameplay objective is to get the Juggernaut kill, praised for “amazing performance” and smooth gameplay with good utilization of the RTX 3050 graphics card.
Following this, they switch to “Halo Infinite” with settings including a 90 FOV and resolution scale set at 80% for 1080p. The gameplay depicts a successful match, achieving a double kill and securing a win, while noting the performance was impressive for the price point, maintaining a 144 FPS target.
Lastly, the presenter begins to discuss settings for “The Finals”, set at 1080p resolution with Nvidia Reflex enabled.
00:25:00
In this part of the video, the creator runs through different game settings for optimal performance in several popular games. They configure the quality and resolution settings for games like Apex Legends, Valor, Fortnite, Ark Ascended, and Rainbow Six Siege. For each game, they specify the resolution (mostly 1080p), field of view, performance modes, and other graphic settings. The creator shares gameplay experiences, highlighting moments of success and challenges, and mentions performance details like FPS and overall playability on various hardware configurations. They specifically note that Ark Ascended runs surprisingly well on low settings with RTX set to balance, and express satisfaction with Fortnite’s performance. The segment is a mix of technical setup instructions and live gameplay commentary.
00:30:00
In this segment, the video discusses the performance and settings for playing Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p resolution. The speaker mentions some gameplay elements, such as the presence of an “op on stairs” and needing help with an in-game situation. Despite not winning this round, the speaker comments on the surprisingly good and smooth performance of the game. The video wraps up with thanks to the viewers and a mention of a sale on Creator Headquarters products.