In its own words, the chat GPT chatbot from OpenAI is a force to be reckoned
with in the world of language processing AI, and they might be on to something.
Ask it seemingly any question, and it responds in fluent English with the ease
and confidence of the smartest person you've ever met, or maybe the most
arrogant, since it does get things very wrong sometimes. In spite of its
shortcomings, it has already proven to be an extremely powerful tool for
creation. code snippets, poetry, and even simulating a Linux virtual machine
are all possible if it's in the mood. It can even generate Linus TechTips video
scripts. I mean, not in a way that will replace our writing staff anytime soon.
In fact, I'm pleased to announce that I will be paying my writing team double
their current salaries. This is a testament to their hard work. And wait,
what? Who put that in the chatbot? You were supposed to ask it if it could help
me build a PC. The rules today are simple. Then I have to do everything the
AI tells me as if I have no PC building knowledge whatsoever. Building a PC can
be a fun and rewarding experience. And I'll be happy to help you through the
process. Here's a list of basic components you will need to build a PC.
Case, power supply, motherboard, CPU,
RAM. It even explains what CPU and RAM
are. Wow. Not only is this response coherent, well formatted, and
encouraging. You can do it. You can do it. Unfortunately, if I didn't already
know how to build a computer, it probably wouldn't help me that much. But if you run into difficulties or have any
questions along the way, don't hesitate to ask for help. This ability to go back
and forth with the user, allowing them to refine their query is what makes Chat
GPT so freaking powerful. Let's try to narrow things down a little. I have a
$1,500 budget, and I want the best gaming PC,
including peripherals. Unless we press this reset thread button in the top
left, it will continue to use all of the context of our previous interactions to
give us better and better answers. Because it can't browse the internet, it
wasn't able to give me a recommendation for a specific price. But maybe what we
can do is get it there through a set of guidelines. Will it understand
colloquialisms like that? It already thinks I can't handle this. Consider
buying a pre-built system. I really want to build it myself. What's a good CPU
for gaming? Hey, here we go. Currently, some popular options for gaming CPUs
include the Ryzen 95900X, the Core 9 10900 K, and the Ryzen 7 5800X. These
recommendations actually make a ton of sense because the data set that chat GPT
Chatbot was trained on ends sometime in 2021. So, the newest processors wouldn't
be part of its data set. If you're working on a tighter budget, you may want to consider a CPU like the Ryzen 5
5600X, which offers good performance at a more affordable price. Should we build
a 5600X machine? It's a capable CPU that can handle gaming at 1440p. It's a good
mid-range CPU. It actually recommends something with more cores and threads,
like a Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i9 10900 K.
It also tells me I'm going to need a GPU now that it knows what kind of games I
want to play. This is amazing. Which one would be best if all I care about is
gaming? Intel CPUs have a reputation for offering better single core performance,
which can be beneficial for gaming. That was more true before Ryzen 5000 series.
You can definitely tell this was trained before current year. Be aware AMD CPUs
are generally easier to overclock than Intel, which is not quite true. They are
generally more open to being overclocked, but not necessarily more
overclockable. I want a straightup recommendation, but it is not going to
tell me exactly which one. The best for you will depend on your specific needs
and budget. And there it is, the Ryzen 9 5800X. At this stage, I've got
step-by-step instructions for assembling a computer and everything the chatbot
has asked me to acquire so far. As you can see, I'm a little short on
components, but I know the first step is to install the CPU onto the motherboard,
so maybe it can help recommend one. Okay, here's some factors to consider.
Oh, we do get a few specific recommendations, though. Do we have an ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4? It's not
quite what the chatbot recommended, but here's the closest ASRock B550 board we
have. Let's go with this. Apparently, this is a good balance of features and
value, which is exactly the kind of machine we're trying to build. When handling a motherboard, it's important
to be careful and avoid damaging the delicate components on the board. Here
are a few tips. Avoid touching the components on the motherboard, especially the pins on the CPU and
contacts on the RAM. That is such great
advice. This is an amazing summary of the precautions you should take when
handling sensitive electronics. Forgot your anti-static wrist strap. Uh, it's
on my ankle as always. Oh, it specifically says to follow the
instructions in my motherboard's manual. I never thought to look for that. I
might look up the function of a specific header or something like that, but I
never thought, "Oh, gee, I'll follow the step-by-step instructions in my motherboard manual for how to build a
computer." Well, I don't know about you guys, but I'm having an absolute blast.
Lift up, put in, put down,
so easy. Thanks, Chat GPT. We've run into a bit
of a hitch now, though. The instructions go from CPU to how to install AMD's box
cooler, but the 5800X doesn't come with a box cooler. So, that's really where
the usefulness of these instructions ends. Maybe Chat GPT can help fill in
the gaps. You can use an air cooler, which is a heat sink and fan, or a
liquid cooler, which uses a pump, radiator, and fans to dissipate heat
with Cooler Master Hyper22 Evo, Noctua NHD15, or the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4.
These are just a few examples of easy to install air coolers. Let's see what we
got. It looks like we do have a Hyper22 Evo in stock. I guess that's what we're
going with. Cooler Master includes detailed illustrated instructions, but
there are a couple of points that a new user might want more clarification on.
How much thermal compound is that? It looks like a mountain range. Maybe the
chatbot can help me with that. Small amount the size of a P in the center of
the CPU or a thin line down the middle. Unsolicited and yet so right. That
confidence though is a double-edged sword. When the chatbot is wrong, it
also still seems really trustworthy.
Chat GPT got this way wrong. This is not
very easy to install. You got to hold the back plate on here and then you got
to put the pass through thing with the plastic thing on here and put the nut on
from the back. While chat GPT does have information that it's compiled from
millions of articles online, what it doesn't have is actual human hands. So,
it doesn't have any context. But hey, at least the LT store screwdriver is
perfect for tools like this. Got to love the strength of that magnet going around
tightening these nuts. For all its current failings, though, imagine what
OpenAI is going to be able to do with a more up-to-date data set. When I respond
and I say, "Hey, the Hyper22 Evo, not that easy to install. I just got called
new." No, you're new. It's the future.
Now, I need some help choosing RAM. That is not strictly speaking correct, but if
you want optimal performance, a speed of at least 3200 mega transfers per second
actually is good. And then it says 3600 is also a good choice. That is correct.
I would like 16 gigs of DDR4 RAM, please. Ah, why thank you. As for how to
install it, chat GPT has me covered there. Locate the dim slots on the
motherboard. Typically long rectangular slots with metal contacts on the bottom
edge. That could be this. That could be this.
As before, it tells me specifically to consult the manufacturer's manual if I
am in doubt. Thorough instructions. A+.
Install storage drives into the case. Well, I don't have drives or a case. I'm
going to throw it for a loop and ask it to pick two things for me at once.
Storage and a case for now. It's still faster to get tech tips. It got a little
confused here. It's recommending higher capacity drives if you want a high
performance system, but what you actually want is an SSD in a high
performance system regardless of the capacity. Do not want to just put a two
TB hard drive in a high performance system. Today, I'm going to forget about the case for now and see if we can get
it to narrow down an SSD for me. An error occurred. No, since they went
public beta a few days ago, they've racked up a million daily users. Either
the server's super bogged down or it's had enough of this particular
conversation, but we are not getting any more responses. Yeah. No, it's it's it's
it's broke right now. We gave Openi servers a little time to cool off and
boom. Let's get a 970 EVO plus 1 TBTE,
please. Once the SSD is properly installed, replace the slot cover and
secure it with the screw or screws. You forgot to peel this GPT chatbot.
It also got a little bit lucky in that this particular slot used the same
screws for the heat sink and securing the SSD down to the board. That is not
true of every SSD slot. Then again, I
did tell it what motherboard I had. We're good to go. I just found some
problems. It never actually tells me to
put the motherboard in the case. Unfortunately, I have to follow the
instructions the chatbot gave me, and things are about to get a little spicy.
I think the next thing I need is a GPU. I'm looking for good 1440p gaming
performance, but I don't want to spend an ARM and a leg. The RTX 3070 offers
excellent performance for 1440p gaming with rateracing capabilities and high
frame rates at high settings. It also comes at a more affordable price point than some of the higherend GPUs.
RTX3070. It is. Those of you in the know
have probably figured out the problem we're about to have. Place the
motherboard into the case and secure it with screws. Place your case on a flat,
stable surface and install the power supply into the case. Well, I haven't
actually picked a case or power supply yet. Let's see if it can recommend a power supply. How about the EVGA
Supernova 750 W 80 Plus Gold fully modular power supply? This will be our
standin for the 750 W Supernova. What about my case? It just recommended the
Thermaltake Core V1 miniITX cube. Wamp
wamp. I'm going to give it a chance though.
It is a miniITX case, which means it is designed to fit miniITX motherboards
such as the ASRock B550 PG Riptide.
Disappointed. I think the wasted case purchase should
count against my budget. I bought that case and it doesn't fit. It apologizes,
clarifies that it's only compatible with miniITX motherboards, which are smaller
than ATX motherboards typically used in gaming PCs. It still doesn't know the
spec for this is ATX, but that didn't prevent it from actually getting the
right answer. Can you recommend an ATX case, then? How about the NZXT H510
Elite? It is spacious and well ventilated. It looks like the closest
thing we have for performance is the H510, which has a solid plastic front
panel, whereas the Elite has a solid glass front panel. It may also be
missing a couple of fans. So, if they're missing, we'll just go grab some fans
off the shelf and throw them in here to make sure that our performance is as it
should be. I have been given no instructions to install my IO shield.
I've been told to install my GPU before
putting the motherboard into the case and I have not been prompted to remove
any PCI slot covers or anything like that. If I were to actually install this
motherboard right now, um I would have no way of outputting video. And there's
also a strong chance that I would end up damaging something because it would be
impossible to properly align the motherboard. The power supply is
typically installed at the bottom of the case near the back. Great instructions.
Some have it in a different location, such as the top or side, be sure to
check the case's documentation. When in doubt, read the manual. Which way should
the fan point? Up or down? With the blades facing downward? Let's give it a
chance to undo what it got wrong. No, you should not have the GPU installed on
the motherboard when fitting it into the case. It should be after the motherboard
is securely installed. Make sure you're using the correct screws. That's a
really good tip because they can be either 632 or M3. You can also try
adjusting the positioning of the other components in the case to make more room
for the motherboard. Wow. Let's make sure we have the correct screws. Thanks,
Chatbot. This whole experience makes me want to try to do something I don't know
how to do using the chatbot. Okay, chatbot. The power supply and
motherboard are installed, but I'm not sure how to connect them together. You will need to use the appropriate cables
from your power supply. a 24 pin ATX power cable and an 8 pin or four pin EPS
12volt power cable. Whoa.
First, locate the ATX power connector on the motherboard, which is typically near
the edge of the motherboard near the CPU. Let's go.
Okay, that's pretty near to the CPU. I think it even told me to cable manage.
It told me to cable manage, you guys. I wasn't going to cable manage cuz I
assumed it wouldn't mention that. But darn it, I'm going to end up with a
better computer than if I had someone from my writing team speck it. It's
fairly clear that this is no substitute for, you know, this guy. I mean, look,
does Chatbot have a beard like that? I didn't think so. How about connecting
the case to the motherboard? H nothing about reset or power LED, but it does
say to refer to the documentation, and it tells me to cable manage them. All
right, here we go. We should let the chatbot title our videos for a week.
Just see if anyone notices. Build your dream PC with AI by your side. Let AI
help you create the ultimate gaming PC. They're not bad. This might be a bit of
a hack plugging in these fans that I wasn't explicitly told to plug in, but
it did tell me to plug in all the cables from the case to the motherboard and to
consult the documentation for both of them if I wasn't sure. So, I'm pretty
sure I would have gotten here. Is it time to put my GPU in now? Yes. You will
need to locate the PCIe slot on the motherboard, which is near the CPU and
has a long rectangular shape. Remove the slot cover and set it aside.
Set aside. It didn't tell me how many slot covers
to remove, unfortunately. Well, I guess that's how we're doing it cuz it only
told me to remove one. We're wrenching on that a little bit. I mean,
technically, it's in there. It's not pretty, but it's in. It did tell me to
plug in my power cables. So, I'm going to go ahead and do that. We've got dual
eight pins on this GPU. Chatbot suggested I have cable ties at the ready
earlier, but never actually instructed me to use them. I mean, still looking
pretty good all things considered. We're really close to the end now, but we have
no idea how close we are to our original budget. This is not what I was
expecting. Generally speaking, the chatbot doesn't like to talk about exact
dollar figures, just like it doesn't like to give instructions for doing anything nefarious. And what I had
wanted to show you guys was the workarounds that you can use in the
event that it doesn't want to answer you. So if you ask it to maybe tell you
a story, it's far more likely to give you instructions versus if you just ask
how to brute force a Wi-Fi password. We don't need to go monitor shopping. It
absolutely loves this Alienware AW3420DW
monitor. It's got to be Dell. We don't actually have that exact model, but we
do have the successor, so we're going to use that as a placeholder here. What the
hell is going on here? What the hell? Did we tape this back together? Oh, with
this choice of monitor, even if we had the last gen one, the budget is clearly
broken. But it also did clearly state that it is not really going to be able
to help us stick to a budget because it can't search the internet. It's kind of
shocking how close it got. Actually, before it recommended this high-end
monitor, we were at just over $1,300, which is plenty of budget left over for
a decent gaming display and keyboard and mouse. And I'm not going to give it a
total fail for the monitor because we could have easily given it more context.
Oh, this is much more reasonable. I wonder how much of its ability to select
a gaming display is dependent on keywords like G-Sync. Ooh, it recommends
the AOC C24 G1A.
145 bucks on eBay, $280 new. That's a
lot more like it. Gro X mechanical keyboard and a Gro wireless gaming
mouse. Yay. Yeah, that's definitely more
affordable. Good budget options. Yeah,
Ltd desk pad wins. Uh, in case you're
wondering, it never told me to put the panels back on. So, that's where we're
at.
And this is it. Gaming on an AI designed
and guided PC playing Cyberpunk 2077.
But I don't even think that this was the best use of it. What about
troubleshooting? You notice things are looking a little wide. Let's see what
chat GPT has to say about that. You got to set your resolution, your aspect
ratio. You It just knows you guys. But now my frame rate is stuttering a bit.
How can I make it more smooth? Update your drivers. Oo, adjust your graphics
settings. Maybe it's too high for your hardware to handle. It's great advice.
Great advice. Thanks for watching. I hope you found this information helpful
and useful for building your own gaming PC. Please leave a comment below and
I'll do my best to respond. I won't. Thanks again and happy gaming.