Video: How To Build A Gaming PC Using ROG Z97 Hardware

The video below is a complete guide how to building a gaming PC based on the Maximus VII Hero, Poseidon graphics card and popular Corsair kit. 

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0VFH_I_VA[/video]

Full video chapter and section breakdown - 

• 1:30: Initial considerations in building a gaming PC
• 3:50: Build Considerations - How your motherboard and chassis / case affect your system build.
• 6:50:Build Components - CPU - Processor - Why we picked the 4790K
• 8:40: Build Components - MB - Motherboard - Why we picked the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VII HERO
• 10:46:Build Components - Chassis / case - Why we picked the Corsair Graphite 760T
• 15:33: Build Components - GPU - Graphics Card - Why we picked the ASUS ROG STRIKER GTX 760
• 17:02: Build Components - Cooling Solution - Heatsink & Fan Assembly - Why we picked the Corsair H100i ( Closed loop water cooling solution, Self contained water cooling )
• 19:45: Build Components - Additional System Fans - Why we picked Corsair AF120 fans
• 22:20: Build Components - System Accessories - Front Bay Accessories - Fan Controller - Why we picked the ASUS ROG FRONT BASE
• 24:45: Build Components - RAM - Memory - Why we picked Corsair Vengeance Pro
• 26:37: Build Components - HD - Hard Drive - Why we picked Western Digital Black 2TB
• 28:15: Build Components - SSD - Solid State Drive - Why we picked Corsair Neutron GTX 240GB
• 30:35: Build Components - ODD - Optical Drive - Why we picked ASUS BC-12B1ST
• 33:23: Build Components - PSU - Power Supply - Why we picked Corsair AX860i
• 36:20: Build Components - M.2 PCIe SSD - Solid State Drive - Why we picked Plextor M6e
• 37:50: Build Accessories and Tools - Neotech Anti Static Work Mat, Bahco Screwdriver, Velcro Cable Ties / Wraps
• 40:50: Step 1 - PC Build Considerations - Overall component layout, cable routing considerations and considerations for expansion and airflow
• 44:10: Step 2 - Using a build a PC checklist 
• 45:03: Step 3 - How to install the CPU
• 49:35: Step 4 - Consideration of whether to use aftermarket TIM ( Thermal Compound / Thermal Interface Material )
• 51:43: Step 5 - Considerations for mounting hardware and installation of closed loop water cooling 
• 55:55: Step 6 - Installation of mounting hardware for closed loop water cooling ( H100i ) on motherboard
• 59:45: Step 7 - Airflow considerations for the closed loop water cooling solution ( intake or exhaust )
• 1:01:30: Step 8 - Installation of (AF120 ) fans onto closed loop water cooling solution ( H100i )
• 1:05:30: Step 10 - Installation of closed loop water cooling solution ( H100i ) into chassis
• 1:10:00: Step 11 - Installation of the I/O shield
• 1:10:36: Step 12 - Considerations when installing RAM / memory ( Corsair Vengeance )
• 1:11:50: Step 13 - Installation of RAM / memory onto the motherboard
• 1:12:50: Step 14 ( optional ) Installation of M.2 based SSD onto the motherboard
• 1:14:00: Step 15 - Considerations when installing the motherboard
• 1:15:27: Step 16 - Installation of MB / Motherboard ( MAXIMUS VII HERO ) into the chassis / case ( Corsair Graphite 760T )
• 1:18:00: Step 17 - Installation of close loop water cooling cold plate to CPU socket on the motherboard
• 1:20:19: Step 18 -Considerations when installing a secondary chassis / case fan. Installation of secondary chassis fan ( bottom of the chassis )
• 1:22:45: Step 19 - Considerations in cable layout and routing for modular PSU cables
• 1:25:25: Step 20 - Considerations when installing a secondary chassis / case fan. Installation of secondary chassis fan ( back of the chassis )
• 1:27:50: Step 21 - Considerations when installing a PSU / power supply - Along with detailing on modular PSU cable connectivity. Connection of primary modular PSU cables and Corsair Link cable
• 1:33:30: Step 22 - Installation of PSU / power supply ( AC860i ) into chassis / case ( Corsair Graphite 760T )
• 1:34:30 : Step 23 - Continuation of cable routing considerations and layout
• 1:36:55: Step 24 - Initial connections of ROG FRONT BASE cables
• 1:38:30: Step 25 - Considerations when installing ROG FRONT BASE and optical drive into the chassis. Planning the best layout and routing path for data and power cables
• 1:39:45: Step 26 - Removal of SSD trays from the chassis and removal of chassis front panel. Installation of ROG FRONT BASE and optical drive
• 1:43:55: Step 27 - Connection of SATA power cable to PSU. Connection of ROG FRONG BASE cables to the motherboard
• 1:46:10: Step 28 - Secondary cable routing option for power and data and control cable for ROG FRONT BASE and optical drive and installation of corresponding cables to the motherboard
• 1:51:03: Step 29 - Connection of PSU power cables for motherboard power and CPU power as well as cables from the ROG FRONT BASE including SATA power cable being connected to the PSU
• 1:53:15: Step 30 - Installation of mechanical HD / Hard drive  onto hard drive tray along with Installation of HD / hard drive tray into HD / hard drive cage
• 1:54:40: Step 31 - Installation of SSD into SSD tray
• 1:55:30: Step 32 - Installation of SSD trays back into the chassis
• 1:57:25: Step 33 - Connection of data ( SATA ) cables to the SSD and HD along with power SATA cable to the SSD and HD.  Cable routing and connection of SATA and PSU SATA power cables to the PSU
• 2:03:25: Step 34 - Considerations when installing the graphics card
• 2:04:15: Step 35 - Installation of the graphics card onto the motherboard
• 2:04:45: Step 36 - Connection of PSU PCIe power cable to PSU along with routing of PCIe cable
• 2:05:40: Step 37- Connection of PCie power cable to the graphics card
• 2:07:10: Step 38 - Verification of installed components and evaluation of remaining items to be connected as well as evaluation on how to complete cable routing
• 2:08:12: Step 39 - Completion of outstanding cable routing and cable connectivity including connection of all fans
• 2:11:34: Step 40 - Final cable routing and cable management and connection of power to closed loop water cooling, front USB 3.0 and more. As well as installation of side back panel
• 2:21:17: Step 41 - Final connection of remaining cables including front chassis leads, front USB 3.0, front USB 2.0
• 2:23:24: Completion of build and test POST ( power on self test ), verification that system powers on and outputs display image to a monitor