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So originally I was going to just upgrade my current computer with a few new parts, but over time my ambitions got the better of me and now I've decided that I'm just going to build an entirely new rig from scratch. For the most part I know which parts I want for everything, but the two big ones that elude me are the case and the motherboard.
Now whilst I know bits and bobs about computer components, I'm far from an expert, and motherboards are the big black spot in my knowledge. I don't know what I should be looking for as far as features and compatibility are concerned. I was hoping that maybe the community here could help me pick one based on the other components I intend to use.
I'm also hoping you guys would be willing to help me pick a case too. The main requirements I have for it are a) that it's matte black (I hate glossy stuff), b) that it has a window on the side, as a few of the components I have/will be getting have RGB lighting so I figure I may as well take advantage of it, and c) quite simply that it's appropriate for all the components that will be inside it.
So here's a list of what I have so far:
CPU: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...-processor-retail-1yr-warranty-cp-67a-in.html
RAM: G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GTZR Trident Z RGB Series 32 GB (8 GB x 4) DDR4 3000 MHz PC4-24000 CL15 Dual Channel Memory Kit - Black with full length RGB LED light bar
SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 2 TB SATA 2.5" Internal SSD
Also https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...d-state-drive-cssd-f480gbmp510-hd-064-cs.html (thanks Overclockers for the freebie!
)
GPU: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-427-as.html
For cooling I have my eye on this:
I also need a blu-ray drive and a PSU, although I can no doubt find those myself. If anyone could tell me how powerful a PSU I'll need for all this though then that'd be great,
When it comes to any suggestions anyone might have, know that money is not an issue. If your primary suggestion is something absolutely top-of-the-line then go for it! Hopefully the GPU is enough of a sign that I wanna' go all-out with this build,
Thanks in advance for any help anyone might provide. I just don't wanna' make a balls of this as I'm super hype for it,
Now whilst I know bits and bobs about computer components, I'm far from an expert, and motherboards are the big black spot in my knowledge. I don't know what I should be looking for as far as features and compatibility are concerned. I was hoping that maybe the community here could help me pick one based on the other components I intend to use.
I'm also hoping you guys would be willing to help me pick a case too. The main requirements I have for it are a) that it's matte black (I hate glossy stuff), b) that it has a window on the side, as a few of the components I have/will be getting have RGB lighting so I figure I may as well take advantage of it, and c) quite simply that it's appropriate for all the components that will be inside it.
So here's a list of what I have so far:
CPU: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...-processor-retail-1yr-warranty-cp-67a-in.html
RAM: G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GTZR Trident Z RGB Series 32 GB (8 GB x 4) DDR4 3000 MHz PC4-24000 CL15 Dual Channel Memory Kit - Black with full length RGB LED light bar
SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 2 TB SATA 2.5" Internal SSD
Also https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...d-state-drive-cssd-f480gbmp510-hd-064-cs.html (thanks Overclockers for the freebie!
)GPU: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-427-as.html
For cooling I have my eye on this:
I also need a blu-ray drive and a PSU, although I can no doubt find those myself. If anyone could tell me how powerful a PSU I'll need for all this though then that'd be great,
When it comes to any suggestions anyone might have, know that money is not an issue. If your primary suggestion is something absolutely top-of-the-line then go for it! Hopefully the GPU is enough of a sign that I wanna' go all-out with this build,
Thanks in advance for any help anyone might provide. I just don't wanna' make a balls of this as I'm super hype for it,
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