Building a G5400 Mini PC (Step by Step)

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Published on August 12, 2019 11:32:17 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn81oDmlS-0

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Building a G5400 Mini PC (Step by Step)

A step-by-step process to build a Mini PC with Intel's 8th generation (Coffee Lake) Pentium G5400. Ideal as a portable desktop to travel and when needed to do online courses, watch tutorials, do email, surf the internet, and do everyday uses like documents, presentations, spreadsheets, basic photo editor, and programming.

This was built for my mom that needs a mini-computer in the kitchen to do online courses and work in the kitchen at the same time.

NOTES: Below the description has recommended part lists for AMD or Intel in 2022. Both builds maybe $500~ USD or less. It's all changeable and if need help confirming your small form PC, please do ask here.

CORRECTION: I did not use acrylic washers. I used nylon washers.
- https://www.amazon.com/Motherboard-Flat-Nylon-Washers-White/dp/B00BJLZ3BK/ref=sr_1_1

If have any questions about the build, please don't hesitate to ask!
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Intel's Mini PC 2022 Q4
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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pRfxmr
A similar build from the video. Intel's 12th generation.
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AMD's Mini PC 2022 Q4
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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NfYR8r
An AMD version that delivers everyday uses and light gaming too. Either 720p/1080p for games that should run in low/high graphic requirements.

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Computer Hardware
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CPU: Intel's Pentium Gold G5400 @ 3.7 GHz Dual-Core
iGPU: Intel® UHD Graphics 610
CPU Cooler: Rosewill's RCX-Z775-LP
MOBO: Gigabyte's B360N WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151
RAM: ADATA's XPG GAMMIX D10 2 x 4GB @ DDR4-2666
[RAM speed is really at 2400MHz due to the MOBO and CPU limits 2666MHz. Need an i5/i7 to have DDR4 @ 2666MHz.]
SSD: Inland's Professional 256 GB M.2-2280 NVME PCIE Solid State Drive
Case: RGEEK Top Cover with Holes, Aluminum Mini ITX/HTPC
PSU: picoPSU-160-XT 160W 12V DC-DC Power Converter Module
Brick: 12A/144W A/C Power Adapter for PicoPSU
Antennas: Protronix 2dBi RP-SMA Antenna for Wireless Card or Router (2-Pack)
Cable: HDMI cable, 1 ft.
TV: Insignia NS-24DF310NA19 24-inch 720p HD Smart LED TV (Fire TV Edition)
OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit (used 64-bit)
Total: $395.55
- https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QmsLWD

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Build Name: Googlebox
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- https://pcpartpicker.com/b/z6HhP6

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Timeline
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1) The part list @ 00:06
2) What tools I need @ 00:11
3) The case @ 00:16
4) Uninstall the top cover @ 00:21
5) Uninstall the storage panel @ 00:53
6) Remove the bag within case @ 01:40
7) The I/O Shield @ 02:21
8) Install I/O Shield @ 02:24
9) Issues with alignment @ 02:53
10) The Motherboard @ 03:05
11) Flip MOBO over @ 03:13
12) The M.2 PCIE SSD @ 03:24
13) Uninstall the M.2 screw @ 03:31
14) Install the M.2 SSD @ 03:44
15) Align MOBO with standoffs & I/O Shield @ 04:09
16) It's OK @ 04:19
17) Requires some gentle force @ 04:29
18) Install the MOBO @ 04:28
19) Remember to align with standoffs @ 04:46
20) Don't fully install until all 4 screws are on @ 04:59
21) Tightest space to install for MOBO @ 05:37
22) Reinstall push button PW @ 05:51
23) Why don't overdo the torque @ 06:26
24) Correcting until clicks @ 06:53
25) The CPU @ 07:00
26) Install the CPU @ 07:17
27) Alignment Keys, Pin One Corner, Triangle @ 07:22
28) Finish installing the CPU @ 07:42
29) The CPU Cooler @ 07:56
30) Install the CPU Cooler @ 08:03
31) Connect CPU fan connector to CPU_FAN @ 08:56
32) The RAM @ 09:25
33) Install the RAM @ 9:33
34) Reconnect the FP wires @ 10:49
35) The POWER LED & POWER SWITCH @ 11:08
36) Connect PW LED to PLED+- and PW SW to PW+- @ 11:11
37) The PicoPSU 160w @ 11:27
38) Connect 24-pin PicoPSU to ATX @ 11:32
39) Connect PicoPSU's 4-pin to ATX_12V @ 11:58
40) The hex nut & washer @ 12:05
41) Install the power connector @ 12:08
42) Connect HDMI cable @ 12:42
43) Connect AC DC power cable @ 13:01
44) Connect a keyboard & mouse @ 13:08
45) The 144w power adapter (brick) @ 13:13
46) Connect the power adapter to DC 2.5mm 12v @ 13:18
47) Connect the power adapter & AC cable to power surge @ 13:26
48) Turn ON power surge @ 13:39
49) Press power button to turn ON computer @ 13:41
50) Successful powers ON @ 14:05
51) Reboot and Select proper Boot device @ 14:07
52) Power OFF the PC & disconnect the power cables & peripherals @ 14:15
53) The 3.0 USB cable @ 14:22
54) Connect the 3.0 USB to F_USB30 @ 14:27
55) Reinstall the storage panel @ 14:46
56) Clockwise the 4 screws @ 15:11
57) Reinstall the top cover @ 16:07
58) Clockwise the 2 screws @ 16:35
59) The WiFi antennas @ 17:04
* NOT the original WiFi antenna. Had to purchase.
60) Clockwise each WiFi antenna @ 17:19
61) Adjust the antennas @ 17:47
62) Reconnect the monitor and peripherals @ 18:03
63) Power ON the computer again @ 18:06
64) It works, ready to install OS @ 18:22
65) Thanks for watching! @ 18:29

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