ASUS PC DIY Day recap: Stay tuned for the latest PC DIY tips from ASUS and enter into these ongoing giveaways and contests

Building your own PC, also known as PC DIY, is one of the most fulfilling journeys for a gamer. And, with thousands of online resources, guides, and user-friendly components, it’s easier than ever to get started building the PC of your dreams, whether you’re an overclocker looking for the best performance possible or someone who’s totally new to gaming. 

To give back to the growing community of PC builders, from newbies to veterans, ASUS celebrated all things PC DIY during its inaugural PC DIY Day on December 3. You can catch up on everything that happened during the event at the ASUS Republic of Gamers Twitch channel for a load of interactive and educational videos featuring your favorite PC builders all catered to builders of any experience level. That’s just a portion of the excitement, as ASUS also launched contests and giveaways that are still going on right now. 

If you're totally new to PC DIY, don't worry—ASUS has put together a handy, step-by-step guide on its PC DIY Day hub with everything you need to know to build your own gaming PC. 

You can find content, resources, giveaways, and more at the ASUS PC DIY online hub, which will serve as a continually updated source for all your building needs.

PC Building Made Easy: Recapping the First Ever ASUS PC DIY Day

The first ever PC DIY Day, presented by ASUS, was jam-packed with fun activities and content for PC builders and gamers of all skill levels. Hosted by ROG Stream Team member and professional esports shoutcaster Jon Kefaloukos (aka Falloutt), viewers were treated to giveaway opportunities, streamer challenges, and discussions with some of your favorite content creators and PC DIY influencers.

To kick off PC DIY Day, a Beat the Clock Challenge featured a line-up of talented content creators (and PC builders of various skill levels), including Noisybutters, Aruuu, Allenownz and Rowdyrogan, who went on to demonstrate the fundamental steps needed when building a PC in a three-part segment and timed build challenge.

PC DIY Day viewers also had a chance to tune into a Women Who Build roundtable, where content creator AndieTheLab was joined by NoisyButters and ARUUU to discuss some of their favorite products and their experiences when it comes to building a PC.

As part of PC DIY Day festivities, content creator AndieTheLab also worked on an all-new PC build featuring the distinct ASUS ROG Z11 case - check out a sneak peek into the build above! Regarding her build experience with the Z11 case, Andie highlighted how easy it was to assemble this eye-catching and compact mini-ITX form factor PC: "The Z11 was also unique because it came with the fans already built in and an extension hub that made accessory connections way simpler. The angled motherboard tray also created a unique working environment for cable management and the all metal and glass surface on the case just elevated the whole experience. Once I was finished, I was SO happy with the way it turned out."

Following the roundtable, ASUS’s very own Juan J. Guerrero was joined by special guest ModsByBen, JayZTwoCents, and PC Gamer’s Jorge Jimenez, to discuss all things PC DIY, from components to modded builds, and share some personal insights of their own.

And, what’s PC DIY Day without some gaming to put PC builds to the test? PC DIY Day featured a dual gaming-slash-PC build stream with professional COD player Clayster and a few of his friends, juggling PC building with a few thrilling rounds of Call of Duty: Warzone (and even pulling through with a win). Finally, ASUS Elite Games rounded out the day with a Minecraft Build Battle, offering awesome prizes in exchange for unique, larger-than-life PC builds, made entirely with Minecraft blocks – check out the winning build below!

The Asus Legacy: PC DIY-ing Since 1989

PC DIY transcends personal passion for the team at Asus. It’s actually been an integral part of the Asus DNA launching its very first products over 30 years ago: the Cache 386/33 and ISA 486/25 motherboards. Since 1989, Asus has shipped over half a billion motherboards globally—enough to circle the globe nearly four times.

From 2006 to 2010, Asus continued to make innovative products for the rapidly increasing number of gamers, introducing the Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand in 2006 and the TUF Gaming (The Ultimate Force) brand in 2010. Between these two product lines, Asus offered an entryway into the PC DIY market with sturdy and dependable motherboards under the TUF Gaming brand and high-performance platforms for the most ambitious PC modders with the ROG brand. 

Nowadays, you can turn to Asus for just about any component in your PC build, as it makes most of what you need to kit out your own system. Asus motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, CPU coolers, cases, power supplies, peripherals, and more are built to deliver high performance, dependable operation, and user-friendly experiences all the way from the hardware itself to the software that controls it. And if you’re an experienced PC DIY-er looking for cutting-edge design and innovative features for your next build, you’ll find Asus is an outstanding choice with thousands of prestigious awards to its name in 2019 alone (an average of 11 every day), and it continues to be an innovator in PC products to this day.

Beyond creating top-notch PC components for gamers and creators, Asus also continues to foster greater inclusivity among PC DIY enthusiasts and builders of all ages by introducing PC DIY and esports to educational institutions and passionate students who are interested in pursuing STEM degrees and careers. Most recently, Asus partnered with the High School Esports League (HSEL)—North America's largest competitive gaming organization for high schools—and the Army National Guard to bring fully equipped esports labs to 25 schools in North America. These partnerships provide students with a hub to learn and to build their own computers while also receiving college and career advice. Asus is proud to work alongside a number of organizations that share its passion to build a space in education for gaming and technology. Thanks to its partnership with HSEL and the Army National Guard, Asus can also offer a world-class gaming ecosystem that allows student esports enthusiasts of all levels to participate and grow within their local esports communities.

PC DIY has grown alongside ASUS over the past three decades, so in honor of ASUS's passionate community of gamers, modders, and PC builders, ASUS introduced the first ever PC DIY Day to celebrate. Don't miss out on the fun, and take the opportunity to learn why building a PC is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 

Check out the website here for more details on what went down during PC DIY Day and all the ongoing giveaways and contents. And, make sure you also check out the recap of the entire PC DIY Day livestream on Twitch here.