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^ Maybe the post was typed on a phone using predictive text (that failed the user in this case).

It's quite normal for fullscreen applications to behave like that in windows, the simple solution is to play games in windowed mode(YMMV from game to game), so you can interact with the other screen quickly without the minimizing. In terms of software solutions... Actual Window Manager might be...

I'd be concerned about the noise more than temps myself, though i guess having the window open would help create more ambient noise(ie. a distraction). Seriously though, add a cooler to the spec.. ;)

No cooler with those builds guys? Surely you're not gonna leave him using the retail cooler, are ya?

Always test before putting in the case, it'll save your lots of time if the system fails to POST and rules out any shorting issues with the case/stand offs. Once you know everything boots and is operating correctly, then plonk it in. Boot the system by jumping the two PWR pins on the front...

That looks awful mate, i'd not stand for that.. I'm sure if you forward on your picture to the supplier they'll be happy to offer a replacement/alternative/refund.

Not for most modern boards. Your board will work fine as is.

To be honest, your original spec looks fine along with the free cooler(good call on choosing a mobo with a free cooler).

How so? Every manufacturer has a number of failed units, one more isn't going to radically change their reputation.

Surely the Noctua noise is down to the fan more than anything, heatsinks obviously generate little to no noise themselves. If quiet cooling is desired for the CPU, simpy buy a silent fan and a cooler that will support a replacement fan, as it'll likely work out a bit cheaper whilst looking...

Intel alternative, GPU can of course be dropped if no GPU is necessary. Your Basket » 1 x Intel Core i3-4130 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £89.99 1 x Samsung 120GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TE120BW) £79.99 1 x Gigabyte H87-HD3 Intel H87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX...

The 4 pin connector should be able to take a 3 pin connection, they are typically designed that way to be backward compatible(in a sense) with older 3 pin connecting fans. Something like the following should be appropriate(though i'd wager you can find something similar cheaper)...

Might want to consider adding a cooler into that budget, unless you have one you can use already. Those stock coolers that come with the Intel processors aren't great coolers and aren't too quiet either.

The power or reset connectors will work either way round.

Give windows a 100 - 200gb partition, then use the rest for whatever.. Windows plonks all your documents, pictures, etc... straight into the OS drive, so it helps to have some wiggle room on space unless you move the folders yourself(Windows supports this, but you'll have to do it manually for...

Your GPU choice will likely be the deciding factor on power requirements more than any other component and i don't think you'd need to change PSU with a single R280X, so anything with lesser requirements would be fine.

Best practice = not typical scenarios... The OP asked for good practice, not the most ideal conditions. I'd love to have a test bench or a motherboard tray just floating around, but i don't unfortunately... but i do work with what i have, and *thus far* it has not(to my knowledge) degraded a...

Salvaging parts will help, i don't see a reason to get a new PSU, that'll certainly help keep within your budget.

I'm in the middle of sorting dinner out, but i'm sure doomed will help you out if he's about. Pushing the budget and salvaging some parts will most certainly help though.. :)

You can't really have it both ways, play games at the high(ish) settings. ie. decent level or better whilst not approaching the high end of video cards, so if you want some GPU grunt, expect that decision to eat a fair amount of your budget. 280X would be a nice, not too high, not too low...