Unleash your inner tech enthusiast with our Building a Gaming PC Course, where participants embark on a hands-on journey to assemble their custom gaming rig. From selecting high-performance components to understanding compatibility and optimising system configurations, this course caters to both novices and seasoned gamers. Dive into the world of graphics cards, processors, and cooling solutions as you gain practical insights, ensuring you not only build a powerful gaming PC but also grasp the essentials of PC hardware for future upgrades and modifications. Join us for a comprehensive experience that demystifies the process of building your gaming powerhouse from the ground up.
The Building a Gaming PC Course is designed for individuals of all levels of expertise who are eager to gain hands-on experience in assembling their custom gaming desktop. Whether you are a gaming enthusiast looking to build your first PC or someone seeking a deeper understanding of PC hardware, this course is tailored to meet your needs. From novices with little technical knowledge to seasoned gamers aiming to enhance their skills in system building, this course offers practical insights and guidance for anyone eager to create their high-performance gaming rig.
The Building a Gaming PC course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to PC hardware and customisation. The syllabus begins with a deep dive into essential components including CPUs (Intel and AMD), GPUs (such as NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon), RAM types (DDR4 vs DDR5), motherboards (ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX), storage solutions (NVMe SSDs, SATA SSDs, and HDDs), and power supplies (modular vs non-modular, wattage calculations). Participants will learn how to evaluate performance benchmarks, understand chipset compatibility, and select components based on gaming requirements and budget. Thermal management is also introduced, covering air and liquid cooling options, proper airflow design, and thermal paste application techniques.
As the course progresses, learners will engage in step-by-step build sessions, where they’ll install CPUs into sockets (LGA or AM4), apply thermal paste, mount CPU coolers, seat RAM modules correctly in dual-channel configurations, and fit GPUs into PCIe slots. They'll connect storage drives, route and tie power cables, and install operating systems like Windows 11 using bootable USB drives. BIOS/UEFI setup is also covered, including enabling XMP profiles for RAM, adjusting boot priorities, and updating firmware. The course concludes with sessions on troubleshooting hardware issues, stress-testing the system with software like Prime95 and FurMark, and exploring future upgrades like adding RGB lighting, high-speed fans, or overclocking components safely. By course end, participants will not only have built a fully functional gaming PC but will also possess the knowledge to maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade their system confidently.
We understand that the training environment is a critical factor in the learning process, and our conference room exemplifies our dedication to providing the ideal setting for effective training. From workshops to seminars and various training sessions, our facility in Bridgend is fully equipped to meet your training needs, offering an exceptional and conducive space for both trainers and participants.
Llynfi Enterprise Centre
Heol Ty Gwyn Industrial Estate
Maesteg
Bridgend
CF34 0BQ
At the heart of our facility, our conference room takes centre stage. It is a versatile space that can comfortably host up to 20 delegates, offering a blend of style and comfort. With cutting-edge technology, ergonomic seating, and tasteful décor, our conference room is tailored to facilitate productive and engaging training sessions.
Enterprise House
Bute Street
Cardiff
CF10 5LE
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