Inside a Real Gaming PC Build with Bryan de Zayas from NZXT
Building a gaming PC is about balance, not raw power. Marc Aflalo sits down with Bryan de Zayas from NZXT to kick off a multi-part PC build series focused on airflow, cooling, power planning, and long-term upgradeability.
This episode launches a special PC build series on Your Tech Report, following the process of building a high-performance gaming and creator PC from the ground up. Marc Aflalo and his son Zach are assembling a system component by component, learning directly from the companies behind the hardware.
Bryan de Zayas from NZXT explains why starting a build with the case, cooling, and power supply sets the foundation for everything that follows. Instead of chasing a graphics card first, the conversation focuses on airflow design, cable management, power headroom, and engineering choices that support both gaming and creative workloads.
Bryan walks through NZXT’s design philosophy, showing how clean, minimalist cases are the result of careful internal engineering. The discussion highlights how cable routing and internal layout improve airflow, thermals, and overall system reliability, not just aesthetics.
The episode also covers common mistakes builders make when choosing power supplies and cooling systems, especially underestimating future upgrades. Bryan shares practical advice on wattage planning, fan placement, system positioning, and ongoing maintenance to keep performance consistent over time.
The conversation wraps with the official NZXT hardware selected for the build: the H9 Flow RGB+ case, Kraken Elite RGB 360mm cooler, and a 1200-watt power supply. Beyond hardware, the episode highlights the personal side of PC building, focusing on creativity, family connection, and how gaming can support social development.
Chapters
0:00 – Introducing the PC build series
1:03 – What this build is designed to achieve
1:53 – Why NZXT is a strong foundation for a build
3:18 – Why starting with the case, cooling, and power matters
4:44 – Common power supply and cooling mistakes
6:39 – Minimalist design and hidden engineering
8:12 – Gaming, creator builds, and design trends
9:52 – Cooling, airflow, and system reliability
11:39 – Where your PC sits and why placement matters
13:38 – NZXT hardware selected for the build
14:53 – Why this project matters beyond the hardware
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Relevant Links
NZXT: https://www.nzxt.com
NZXT H9 Flow Case: https://nzxt.com/collection/h9
NZXT Kraken Elite: https://nzxt.com/collection/kraken
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