Parts of a PC:

• Processor (CPU)
  • Main brain of your PC
    • This is like a sports car that can handle singular tasks really fast
• Graphics Card (GPU)
  • What turns computer’s code into visible frames
    • Similar to CPU
    • This is like a bus that can handle a ton of tasks at one time
  • Also has dedicated RAM in it called VRAM
    • Better graphical settings require more
    • How much VRAM do I need?
      • 8GB
      • 10-12GB - Pushing it
      • 16GB+ is best for future proofing
• Motherboard
  • Nervous system of PC
    • Routes power and data to other components
  • Three Main Sizes:
    • ATX
      • Largest of three
      • Cheaper due to less engineering
    • mATX
      • Smaller than ATX
      • Best price to performance
    • ITX
      • Smallest components
      • Higher price tag due to more engineering
• Memory (RAM)
  • Holds data that your CPU can use nigh instantaneously
  • Currently in a RAM shortage due to AI
  • Two main types (Depends on CPU)
  • DDR4
    • Older generation of RAM
    • Cheaper alternative to DDR5
  • DDR5
    • Newest generation of RAM
• Storage
  • Holds all the data that you use
• Power Supply (PSU)
  • Supplies power top your PC
  • DON’T CHEAP OUT ON ONE
    • Get a C or greater for your build (https://zttbuilds.com/pages/psu-tier-list)
• Case
  • Puts your components in a pretty package
• Fans/Cooling
  • Your computer will need to be cooled because the parts get pretty hot
  • Two Main Types
    • Air cooling
      • Typically cheaper
      • Can make more noise without tuning
    • Water Cooling
      • Better for less audible noise
      • Can have screens on them for brownie points
      • All-In-Ones (AIOs) are the easiest to try liquid cooling
      • Can make custom loops (wouldn’t recommend for first timers)