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A 6-step plan to research, source, and assemble your first gaming PC under Rs 80K in India. Covers parts selection, where to buy (Computer Empire vs MD Computers vs Amazon), assembly steps, and OS setup.

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Tasks (6)
6 tasks total
1
Lock parts list with prices
1 week
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Use PCPartPicker India or check Computer Empire (Bengaluru), MD Computers (Kolkata), TheITDepot (Chennai) live prices. Build a sheet.
2
Source from trusted sellers
1 week
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Amazon for big-brand parts, MD Computers for full builds, Computer Empire for components. Avoid local "no-bill" sellers — warranty matters.
3
Assemble at home
1 day
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Watch 2-3 YouTube build tutorials before. Set up motherboard outside case first, test boot. Then install in case. Takes 3-5 hours first time.
4
Install Windows + drivers
4 hours
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Pirated Windows is risk-prone for gaming PCs. Pay Rs 8K for legit Windows 11 Home. Install motherboard chipset, GPU, audio drivers in that order.
5
Install Steam + Epic + benchmarks
2 hours
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Set up Steam, Epic, Xbox Game Pass. Run 3DMark Time Spy to verify performance matches benchmarks for your build.
6
Configure cooling + monitoring
2 hours
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Install MSI Afterburner + HWMonitor. Watch temperatures during first gaming session. Adjust fan curves if needed.
Daily Plan View
1 week
Task 1
Lock parts list with prices
1 week
Task 2
Source from trusted sellers
1 day
Task 3
Assemble at home
4 hours
Task 4
Install Windows + drivers
2 hours
Task 5
Install Steam + Epic + benchmarks
2 hours
Task 6
Configure cooling + monitoring
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