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EDGEMAN

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Bought my current machine's components off Amazon


The only thing you really need to worry about is the MOBO, CPU & RAM. Amazon will typically recommend packages with all three that are compatible.

Every ATX MOBOs will plug into every ATX case on the planet. They all have ports that match up with the opening on the rear of the case, and the screw holes will line up with the threaded holes on the case.

Once you've picked out your MOBO, recommend going to the manufacturer's webpage to look at that MOBO & it's user manual. It will tell you what type of CPUs it supports, and what RAM is compatible. That's a nice cross-check to ensure you buy the right components.

Buy a video card that will support whatever you're working on. If you're doing "high end" design work, you may want to splurge for a "high end" video card that will support 4K renderings. I don't need that level of performance, so I can stick with a moderately priced card.

Once again, that's the beauty of building your own. You can spend where you need it.

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Posted: 11/25/2020 at 10:50AM


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  Since we seem to be talking Computers... have any of you built your own? -- HokieSignGuy 11/25/2020 10:12AM
  Here's one MOBO to look at: -- EDGEMAN 11/25/2020 12:28PM
  Also, for tree-fiddy and a 6-pack I'll do it for you -- hoosnowahokie 11/25/2020 11:57AM
  I've built 2. I don't have much to add that others haven't already said -- jmanatVT 11/25/2020 11:47AM
  Yes, multiple times. Check Out pcpartpicker.com to make it even -- kjhokie 11/25/2020 11:21AM
  Yes, it isn't nearly as hard as people think it is. ** -- hoosnowahokie 11/25/2020 11:08AM
  Not since 1995 ** -- B777Fr8Dog 11/25/2020 10:58AM
  I have built ~8 (inside) -- FfxStationHokie 11/25/2020 10:34AM
  Back in the day, built them for clients. The Seagate ST-4096 80Mb hard -- Brown Water 11/25/2020 10:25AM
  I've been building my PCs for 20+ years -- EDGEMAN 11/25/2020 10:21AM
  Did you find your systems worked more stable over the long-term? -- HokieSignGuy 11/25/2020 10:25AM
  Upgrading components is ... sort of easy -- Beerman 11/25/2020 11:45AM
  I built mine, starting with a kit from Newegg. -- Hokie360 11/25/2020 10:39AM
  Bought my current machine's components off Amazon -- EDGEMAN 11/25/2020 10:50AM
  Awesome. Thanks. ** -- HokieSignGuy 11/25/2020 11:03AM
  Upgrading components is easy with your builds, especially since... -- EDGEMAN 11/25/2020 10:30AM
  Fractal case? ** -- FfxStationHokie 11/25/2020 10:48AM
  This machine is much quieter than my last... -- EDGEMAN 11/25/2020 10:38AM
  Sounds nice. -- HokieSignGuy 11/25/2020 10:46AM
  I've checked the case, and it's definitely not attracting as much dust... -- EDGEMAN 11/25/2020 10:59AM
  I was wondering about the reliability of liquid cooling. -- Hokie360 11/25/2020 11:48AM
  No issues so far, but my machine was built Feb 2019. -- EDGEMAN 11/25/2020 12:13PM
  Do you add water/coolant yourself? or is it a sealed system? -- Hokie360 11/25/2020 2:05PM
  Sealed ** -- EDGEMAN 11/25/2020 2:10PM
  ^^^ Miles Dyson ^^^ ** -- Brown Water 11/25/2020 10:35AM
  Looks sweet. ** -- HokieSignGuy 11/25/2020 10:34AM
  I don’t know. It seems so easy to walk into a store and walk out with one. -- GreenvilleVT 11/25/2020 10:20AM
  But you need to hit the ABC store afterwards... -- EDGEMAN 11/25/2020 10:31AM
  UKSJ is working on his own robot ** -- HokieDan95 11/25/2020 10:16AM

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