Hands-On PC Build: From the Bench
3h 36mBeginner2021-12-07
Authors

ACI Learning
Addressing the Global IT Skills Gap
Course details
Have you ever thought about building your own computer, but didn’t know where to start? If so, this is the course for you. This course from ITProTV takes you through the process of building a personal computer, from beginning to end. You’ll see how to determine which PC build is right for you, as well as how to define and adhere to a budget and acquire the individual components for the build. The course provides step-by-step guidance on how to assemble the components such as the motherboard, processor, and RAM that make up the system unit, as well as how to install the operating system to complete a fully-functioning computer. There are no prerequisites for this series past basic computing terminology, so if you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build your own PC, join us for this adventure.
Skills covered
Upgrade and MaintenanceSoftware AdministrationIT Help DeskServer AdministrationNetwork AdministrationEssential TrainingNetwork and System Administration
Concepts
1. Acquiring the Components
- 01 - Overview
- 02 - Determining the PC build
- 03 - Purchasing the components
2. Installing Components
- 04 - Tools for the build
- 05 - Anatomy of a motherboard
- 06 - Installing the CPU
- 07 - Installing the system memory
- 08 - Exploring the PC case
- 09 - Installing the power supply
- 10 - Installing the motherboard
- 11 - Installing the SSD
- 12 - Data and power connections
- 13 - Installing system fans
- 14 - Cable management
3. Peripherals
- 15 - Connecting peripherals
4. Powering Up the System
- 16 - UEFI BIOS configuration
5. OS Installation and Configuration
- 17 - Installing the operating system
- 18 - Installing and verifying drivers
Related courses
- Copilot+ PC: On-Device AI with a New Class of Computers
- Windows 11: Manage Remote Access
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) Cert Prep 1: Computer Basics, Hardware, and Operating Systems
- Windows 10: Manage Remote Access
- Hands-On SAP Business Rule Framework (BRF+)
- Hands-On Data Science: 1 Analyzing Employee Data with SQL
- Hands-On Data Science: 2 Sales Dashboard with Tableau
- Hands-On Data Science: 3 Sales Analysis in Python
Related learn paths
- Network Administration: Build Core Skills for Network Management and Security
- Advance Your Skills as an IT Help Desk Specialist
- Explore a Career in IT Support
- Prepare for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) (FC0-U61) Exam
- Succeed as a Remote IT Administrator
- Hands-On Data Science
- SQL Hands-On Practice
- Hands-On Projects for OpenAI-Powered Apps