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Basically, my main constraints are staying within budget and making sure everything can be picked up at Best Buy.
Here’s what I consider non-negotiable for this build:
An LGA 1151 motherboard paired with an Intel Core i5-6600. (I’d honestly prefer the 6600K, but apparently Best Buy doesn't stock it right now, so I guess I'll settle).
As far as the GPU goes, I was torn between an NVIDIA GTX 970 or an AMD Radeon R9 390, but beyond that, I'm pretty flexible.
For the case, I just need something with front-facing USB 3.0 ports and enough internal clearance to make sure everything actually fits without a struggle.
If I go with a decent power supply, one HDD, one SSD, and 16GB of RAM, do you think that'll hold up well over the next few years?
So, that's the roadmap—feel free to dive in with your thoughts. I'm counting on you guys; you've never let me down when it comes to hardware advice in this sub. :klap:
Here’s what I consider non-negotiable for this build:
An LGA 1151 motherboard paired with an Intel Core i5-6600. (I’d honestly prefer the 6600K, but apparently Best Buy doesn't stock it right now, so I guess I'll settle).
As far as the GPU goes, I was torn between an NVIDIA GTX 970 or an AMD Radeon R9 390, but beyond that, I'm pretty flexible.
For the case, I just need something with front-facing USB 3.0 ports and enough internal clearance to make sure everything actually fits without a struggle.
If I go with a decent power supply, one HDD, one SSD, and 16GB of RAM, do you think that'll hold up well over the next few years?
So, that's the roadmap—feel free to dive in with your thoughts. I'm counting on you guys; you've never let me down when it comes to hardware advice in this sub. :klap: