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Requirements: Must beat 2014 build using: Intel i7-4790K (4c8t 4.00GHz base 4.40GHz Turbo 88W 22nm) Vendors: Amazon (3080card) - Costco - Micro Center (3080) - Newegg (3080) (3080card) - Tiger Direct - Directron |
| Item | Top Choice | Other Options |
| CPU |
+ AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $449 - 8c/16t, 4.2G/5.0G, 96MB L3 Cache, 8MB L2 Cache, 120W, 5nm - April 6, 2023 Amazon (~$350.24 = $372.66 - $22.42 coupon) - Microcenter (~$359.99) AnandTech review Arstechnica review TechPowerUp review Linux Tech Tips video review Gamers Nexus video review |
Other Options: AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs (Zen 4) - 5nm - wikipedia - AMD x86 CPU microarchitectures - AMD Direct Buy - Microcenter - Microcenter CPU Combos AMD Ryzen 7 7950X3D - $699 - 16c/32t, 4.2G/5.7G, 128MB L3 Cache, 16MB L2 Cache, 120W, 5nm - February 28, 2023 - Microcenter (~$699.99) Anandtech review AMD Ryzen 7 7900X3D - $599 - 12c/24t, 4.4G/5.6G, 128MB L3 Cache, 12MB L2 Cache, 120W, 5nm - February 28, 2023 - Microcenter (~$549.99) AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - $699 - 16c/32t, 4.5G/5.7G, 64MB L3 Cache, 16MB L2 Cache, 170W, 5nm - Newegg - Amazon - Microcenter (~$589.98 (low price was $550.98)) - Microcenter RAM COMBO DEAL: $~589.99 AMD Ryzen 9 7900X - $549 - 12c/24t, 4.7G/5.6G, 64MB L3 Cache, 12MB L2 Cache, 170W, 5nm - Newegg - Amazon - Microcenter (~$417.98) AMD Ryzen 9 7900 - $429 - 12c/24t, 3.7GHz/5.4GHz, 64MB L3 Cache, 12MB L2 Cache, 65W, 5m + AMD Ryzen 7 7700X - $399 - 8c/16t, 4.5G/5.4G, 32MB L3 Cache, 8MB L2 Cache, 105W, 5nm - Newegg - Amazon - Microcenter (~$342.98 (low price was $334.98)) - Microcenter RAM COMBO DEAL: $~342.99 AMD Ryzen 7 7700 - $329 - 8c/16t, 3.8GHz/5.3GHz, 32MB L3 Cache, 8MB L2 Cache, 65W, 5m + AMD Ryzen 5 7600X - $299 - 6c/12t, 4.7G/5.3G, 32MB L3 Cache, 6MB L2 Cache, 105W, 5nm - Newegg - Amazon - Microcenter (~$246.98 (low price was $238.98)) - Microcenter RAM COMBO DEAL: $~246.99 AMD Ryzen 5 7600 - $229 - 6c/12t, 3.8GHz/5.1GHz, 32MB L3 Cache, 6MB L2 Cache, 65W, 5m - Microcenter (~$209.99) Intel Core Processor Family - wikipedia Intel Core i9-13900KS - $699 - 24(8+16), 6.0/5.8/5.4/e4.3/pb3.2/eb2.4, 36MB L3 Cache, 32MB L2 Cache, 150W-253W, Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel Core i9-13900K - $589 - 24(8+16), 5.8/5.7/5.4/e4.3/pb3.0/eb2.2, 36MB L3 Cache, 32MB L2 Cache, 125W-253W, Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel Core i9-13900KF - $564 - 24(8+16), 5.8/5.7/5.4/e4.3/pb3.0/eb2.2, 36MB L3 Cache, 32MB L2 Cache, 125W-253W Intel Core i7-13700K - $409 - 16(8+8), x/5.4/5.3/e4.2/pb3.4/eb2.5, 30MB L3 Cache, 24MB L2 Cache, 125W-253W, Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel Core i7-13700KF - $384 - 16(8+8), x/5.4/5.3/e4.2/pb3.4/eb2.5, 30MB L3 Cache, 24MB L2 Cache, 125W-253W Intel Core i5-13600K - $319 - 14(6+8), x/x/5.1/e3.9/pb3.5/eb2.6, 24MB L3 Cache, 20MB L2 Cache, 125W-181W, Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel Core i5-13600KF - $294 - 14(6+8), x/x/5.1/e3.9/pb3.5/eb2.6, 24MB L3 Cache, 20MB L2 Cache, 125W-181W AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPUs (Zen 3) - 7nm - wikipedia AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - $799 - 16c/32t, 3.4G/4.9G, 64MB L3 Cache, 105W 7nm - Microcenter AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - $549 - 12c/24t, 3.7G/4.8G, 64MB L3 Cache, 105W 7nm ? AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D - $449 - 8c/16t, 3.4G/4.5G, 96MB L3 Cache, 105W 7nm - Microcenter ? AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - $449 - 8c/16t, 3.8G/4.7G, 32MB L3 Cache, 105W 7nm - Microcenter ? AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - $299 - 6c/12t, 3.7G/4.6G, 32MB L3 Cache, 65W 7nm - Microcenter Intel 12th generation Alder Lake CPUs ("Intel 7", previously known as "10 nm Enhanced SuperFin") - wikipedia - arstechnica article Intel i9-12900KS - $799 - 16(8P+8E)c/24t, 3.2G/5.5G(P) 2.4G/4.0G(E), 30MB L3 Cache, 150W(Base)/241W(Turbo) - (anandtech article) Intel i9-12900K - $589 - 16(8P+8E)c/24t, 3.2G/5.2G(P) 2.4G/3.9G(E), 30MB L3 Cache, 125W(Base)/241W(Turbo) Intel i7-12700K - $409 - 12(8P+4E)c/20t, 3.6G/5.0G(P) 2.7G/3.8G(E), 25MB L3 Cache, 125W(Base)/190W(Turbo) ? Intel i5-12600K - $289 - 10(6P+4E)c/16t, 3.7G/4.9G(P) 2.8G/3.6G(E), 20MB L3 Cache, 125W(Base)/150W(Turbo) AMD APU options (CPU+GPU on single chip): AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPUs (Zen 3) - wikipedia AMD Ryzen 7 5700G - $359.99 - 8c/16t, 3.8GHz/4.6GHz, 16MB L3 Cache, 65W 7nm - Microcenter ? AMD Ryzen 7 5600G - $259.99 - 6c/12t, 3.9GHz/4.4GHz, 16MB L3 Cache, 65W 7nm - Microcenter Processor Operation Temperature FAQ - Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool (64-bit) - Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) (Download) AnandTech CPU Bench comparison - CPU Benchmarks - CPUBoss |
| CPU Cooling Hardware |
+ Noctua NH-D15 -
Newegg (~$113.99) -
Microcenter (~$114.99) -
Amazon (~$109.95) Note: Next Generation NH-D15 scheduled for 2024 Old reviews: Guru3d review TechPowerUp review Overclockers review TweakTown review Xbitlabs review Bit-tech review OC3D review Techicize video review OC3D TV video review PC Componentes video review (Spanish) |
Other Options: Hardware Canucks video review: "These are the Best CPU Air Coolers Right Now" + Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black - Microcenter (~$129.99) - Amazon (~$119.95) or + Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 - Gamers Nexus video review - Amazon option 1 - Amazon option 2 (~$45.90) or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 White - Hardware Canucks video review - Amazon (~$45.89) or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 White ARGB - Amazon (~$55.11) or Noctual AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D compatible coolers or Noctua AMD Ryzen 9 7950X compatible coolers FAQ: Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with AMD AM5? or Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black Noctua NH-D15S or Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 - Amazon (~$90) SilverStone Argon AR07 Cooler - AnandTech review - Amazon (~$35) Cooler Master EVO 212 - AnandTech - Battle of The CPU Stock Coolers! 7x Intel vs 5x AMD, plus an EVO 212 - Amazon (~$30) AnandTech - Top Tier CPU Air Coolers Q3 2015: 9-Way Roundup Review - AnandTech - The 140mm Slim Tower CPU Cooler Roundup: Thin & Light Done Just Right - AnandTech CPU Air Coolers - Best Thermal Paste Application Methods - 33-Way TIM Comparison Test Discontinued: Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4 - Newegg - Amazon |
| Graphics Video Card |
+ PNY GeForce RTX 4090 24GB XLR8 Gaming VERTO EPIC-X RGB Triple Fan DLSS 3 SKU: VCG409024TFXXPB1 (VCG409024TFXXPB) NVidia Graphics Drivers VelocityX (to disable RGB and other features)(Install NVidia drivers first) Amazon (~$1,649.99) - Microcenter (~$1,599.99) |
Other Options: NVidia GeForce RTX 4090 options - Microcenter NOTE: 4090 power cable connector issue: "Testing suggests faulty cable may be to blame for melting RTX 4090 connectors" "The 12VHPWR adapter cable is DANGEROUS! But NVIDIA doesn't agree..." "Well THERE'S your problem... RTX 4090 600W 12VHPWR Adapter Teardown" NVidia GeForce RTX 4090 24GB (AD102-300) - 450W - $1,599 - NVidia - Best Buy or NVidia GeForce RTX 4080 16GB (AD103-300) - 320W - $1,199 - Best Buy - NVidia NVidia GeForce RTX 4090 options: Microcenter Microcenter - Asus GeForce RTX 4090 TUF - 3 DP 2 HDMI - RGB Illuminated Microcenter - Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 Windforce - 3 DB 1 HDMI - No LED or NVidia GeForce RTX 4080 options: Microcenter or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX - Best Buy - Newegg - Microcenter or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT or NVidia RTX 3090/3080/3070 ? 3080 - Microcenter or 3070 or AMD Radeon RX6000 6800 CANCELLED: NVidia GeForce RTX 4080 12GB (AD104-400) - 285W - $ 899 GPU User Benchmark |
| Motherboard |
+ Asus X670E-A ROG STRIX GAMING WIFI Newegg (~$391.99) - Amazon (~$389.99) - Microcenter (~$419.99) Drivers and BIOS & Firmware updates ASUS FAQ: [Motherboard] How to update BIOS of the motherboard ? ASUS FAQ: [Motherboard] How to use USB BIOS FlashBack™? ASUS FAQ: [Motherboard] How to check what Bios version your motherboard is shipped with ASUS FAQ: [Motherboard]How to optimize the Memory performance by setting EXPO in BIOS? ASUS FAQ: [Motherboard] Which ASUS model supports Windows 11 and how to setup TPM 2.0 in BIOS? ASUS BIOS SETTINGS I USE - Make sure you save settings (Exit - Save and Restart (or F10)) Note: Must update BIOS before using motherboard to limit voltage to CPU better before setting EXPO II memory setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Change these options: --------------------- Enable Advanced Mode On Boot Boot - Boot Configuration - Setup Mode - Advanced Mode Windows 11 requirement - Windows Secure Boot Boot - Secure Boot - OS Type - Windows UEFI mode Boot - Secure Boot - Secure Boot Mode - Standard USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: EXPO Memory overclocking - Set memory to use EXPO II speed settings: Ai Tweaker - Ai Overclock Tuner - EXPO II Disable RGB on both the mothboard and case near power supply: Advanced - Onboard Devices Configuration - LED Lightning - When system is in working state - Aura Off Disable ASUS ARMOURY CRATE app Tool - ASUS Armoury Crate - Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app - Disabled Verify these options: --------------------- Windows 11 requirement - Enable TPM 2.0 Advanced - Trusted Computing - TPM 2.0 Device Found Advanced - Trusted Computing - Security Device Support - Enabled Windows 11 requirement - Enable AMD fTPM confuguration Advanced - AMD fTPM configuration - Firmware TPM switch - Enable Firmware TPM Advanced - AMD fTPM configuration - Erase fTPM NV for factory reset - Enabled AMD Virtualization Advanced - CPU Configuration - SVM Mode - Enabled Save settings ------------- Exit - Save and Restart (or F10) F2 on boot to get into BIOS --------------------------- Configure QFan Control - Run All Fan Calibration - Note: All fans left set at default "AUTO" for type of fan (PWM, etc...) QFan Control - Optimize All Save settings ------------- Exit - Save and Restart (or F10) History: -------- 2024-0726 NOTE: Updated motherboard BIOS to version 2124 + Updated Chipset Software (Uninstall + Reboot then Install + Reboot) 2024-0516 NOTE: Updated motherboard BIOS to version 2007 2024-0410 NOTE: Updated motherboard BIOS to version 1905 2024-0117 NOTE: Updated motherboard BIOS to version 1807 2023-1027 NOTE: Updated motherboard BIOS to version 1709 2023-0810 NOTE: Updated motherboard BIOS to version 1516 |
AMD AM5 chipsets -
AM5 Motherboards (X670/B650/A620) online spreadsheet info -
reddit "Make sure your motherboard supports the 7800X3D before buying" -
Microcenter AMD X670E with Optical DIGITAL AUDIO Other options: Note some use Intel I225-V Ethernet NIC: Comment warning: "use the notoriously awful I225-V ethernet controller that randomly disconnects on Linux and Windows. Just google "Network Issues with Intel Ethernet Controller I225-V"" + ASUS X670E-E ROG STRIX GAMING WIFI - Amazon (~$482.68) - Microcenter (~$499.99) or + ASUS X670E-F ROG STRIX GAMING WIFI - Amazon (~$409.99) - Microcenter (~$449.99) or + ASRock X670E Steel Legend - Newegg (~$299.99) - Amazon (~$334.91) - Microcenter (~$299.99) or + ASRock X670E Pro RS - Newegg (~$279.99) - Amazon (~$279.99) - Microcenter (~$279.99) or Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master - Microcenter (~$499.99) or Non-X670E AMD AM5 Motherboards with SPDIF and Realtek NIC: + ASRock B650E Steel Legend WiFi - Microcenter (~$269.99) or + Asus PRIME B650-PLUS - B&H - Newegg - Amazon - Microcenter (~$199.99) Other: Asus B650E-E ROG Strix Gaming WiFi - Amazon - Microcenter (~$349.99) Asus TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WIFI (~$329.99) (Note: NO Optical S/PDIF Out Port) - Microcenter Asus - AMD AM5 WIFI6E - Microcenter (includes WIFI6) Asus TUF OLDER: AMD AM4 chipsets Asus TUF for AMD (X570) - + Asus TUF Gaming X570-PRO (WI-FI) - Microcenter (~$219.99) Asus TUF for Intel - Asus TUF Z270 Mark 2 - Frys - Microcenter - Amazon (~$156) ASRock Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming-ITX/ac Motherboard - AnandTech review - Newegg - Amazon (~$159) |
| Memory |
+ Corsair VENGEANCE 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 DRAM 6000MT/s C36 AMD EXPO Memory Kit SKU CMK32GX5M2D6000Z36 Microcenter (~$139.99) - Amazon (~$139.99) Windows Memory Test - Video howto: "FREE Quick Way To TEST For Faulty RAM Modules NO Downloads Needed Windows Memory Diagnostic" - Mike's unboxing, reviews and how to Note: My memory listed above tested fine on my build. The case fans do run fast and a bit loud during the process, which sounds normal. |
Other Options: 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 memory - Microcenter G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F5-6000J3636F16GX2-FX5 - Black - Microcenter (~$139.99) or G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F5-6000J3636F16GX2-TZ5N - Black - Microcenter (~$299.99) (DDR5 when available: AnandTech DDR5 Sub-timings and Latencies - AnanTech DDR5 hynix info) |
| Case (Quiet) |
+ Fractal Design Torrent - Tempered Glass White FD-C-TOR1A-03 Amazon (~$241.65) - Newegg (~$179.99) - B&H (~$189.99) - Microcenter (~$229.99) Gamers Nexus "Best Case of 2021 So Far" Youtube Review video Gamers Nexus "Best PC Cases of 2022" Youtube video Video review: Fractal Design Torrent PC Case Review & Thermal Testing - Christopher Flannigan Video review: Fractal Design Torrent PC Build Guide - Step by Step - Christopher Flannigan |
Other Options: + Fractal Design Torrent or Fractal Design Torrent - Black Solid - B&H (~$209.99) - Newegg (~$189.99) - Amazon (~$220.71) or Fractal Design Torrent - Tempered Glass Black RGB - Microcenter (~$279.99) or Fractal Design Torrent - Tempered Glass Black Dark - Amazon (~$248.00) or Fractal Design Torrent - Tempered Glass Black Light - B&H - Amazon (~$247.40) or Fractal Design North - Chalk White TG Clear - Gamers Nexus review - Walmart - B&H - Newegg - Amazon or Fractal Define 7 - B&H - Newegg - Amazon OTHER: 2 - 5.25" bays + 8 - 3.5" HDD trays - all compatible with SSDs, 2 - 2.5" extra SSD positions Fractal Design Define R5 Black - Amazon - Newegg Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition - Amazon - Newegg 1 - 5.25" bay(s) + 6 - 3.5"/2.5" Universal Drive Bay(s) - all compatible with SSDs, 2 - 2.5" extra SSD positions Fractal Design Define R6 USB-C Gunmetal Brushed Aluminum/Steel ATX Silent Modular Mid Tower Computer Case FD-CA-DEF-R6C-GY - Newegg - Amazon Go Nanoxia Deep Silence 8 - Pro USB 3.1 - techpowerup review 3x5.25" + 4xCombo3.5"/2.5" Corsair Carbide Series 330R Blackout Edition Ultra-Silent Mid-Tower Case 2 year warranty - Amazon - Newegg - Micro Center (~$100) Corsair Carbide Series 330R Titanium Edition Silent Mid-Tower Case 2 year warranty - Amazon - Newegg 2x5.25" + 4xCombo3.5"/2.5" Carbide Series 100R Silent Edition Mid-Tower Case 2 year warranty - Amazon - Newegg - Micro Center Probably not: older model: Corsair Carbide Series 330R Quiet Mid-Tower Case 2 year warranty - HardwareCanucks review Corsair Carbide Series Quiet 400Q Compact Mid-Tower Case - Note: No 5.25" external drive option |
| Power Supply |
Newer, updated version (Announced September 10, 2024): Corsair RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply (ATX 3.1 compliant, supporting PCIe 5.1) + Corsair RM1000x 1000 Watt 80 PLUS Gold Certified Fully Modular PSU SKU CP-9020094-NA Microcenter (~$189.99) |
Other Options: 850 - 1000 Watts with 3x PCIe 8-pin cables (adapter in box) OR 450 W or greater PCIe Gen 5 cable - Platinum rated or Gold rated Microcenter PLATINUM: + ASUS ROG Thor 850 80+ Platinum 850W Fully Modular RGB Power Supply with LIVEDASH OLED Panel and 10 Year Warranty - Newegg - Amazon (~$189.52) - Microcenter (~$179.99) or Corsair HX1000i 1000 Watt 80 Plus Platinum Fully Modular Power Supply - Tom's Hardware review - Newegg (~$259.99) - Best Buy (~$259.99) - Microcenter (~$259.99) or GOLD: + Corsair SKU CP-9020200-NA RMx Series RM850x — 850 Watt 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX PSU - Amazon (~$149.99) - Microcenter (~$149.99) or Corsair RMx Series RM1000x 1000 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply - Microcenter (~$189.99) More: Corsair RMx Series Corsair RMx Shift BPS Customs overview SHIFT RM1000x: Microcenter EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 GT 80 Plus Gold 1000W Fully Modular Power Supply - Amazon - Newegg (~$199.99) - Microcenter (~$184.99) Rosewill SMG850, 850W Fully Modular Power Supply, 80 PLUS GOLD Certified, Low Noise Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan with Auto Speed Control, Japanese Capacitors, Black - - Newegg (~$124.97) - Amazon (~$129.99) ? Seasonic VERTEX PX-1000 Seasonic Vertex Series Platinum Efficiency ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 compatible power supply - "Availability: Mid-December 2022: North America / Europe / Asia" - "Seasonic's PSUs with Next-Gen 12VHPWR Connector to Start at $230" Prefer: ATX 3.0 with 12VHPWR power connector direct to graphics card and 900-1200 Watts NOT ATX 3.0 Options: Seasonic Prime TX - 80 PLUS Titanium Certified Seasonic PRIME TX-1000 - TX-1000 Newegg - TX-1000 Amazon - TX-1000 Best Buy Seasonic PRIME TX-850 - TX-850 Newegg - TX-850 Amazon - TX-850 Microcenter - Seasonic Prime PX - 80 PLUS Platinum Certified Seasonic PRIME PX-1000 - PX-1000 Newegg - PX-1000 Amazon Brands to consider: Seasonic - Seasonic 1000W options - "Seasonic is giving free 12VHPWR cables to Prime and Focus PSU customers" Corsair - Corsair 1000W options - "Corsair Says No Need To Wait For ATX 3.0 PSUs" - Microcenter OLD: Seasonic PRIME 1000 Titanium SSR-1000TR - Amazon Seasonic PRIME 1000 Platinum SSR-1000PD (V2) - Amazon Seasonic PRIME 1000 Platinum SSR-1000PD - Amazon Corsair AX1000 - "Corsair AX1000 PSU Review: Titanium-Class Efficiency, at a Premium Price" - Amazon Seasonic SS-400FL2 - Amazon - Newegg or Corsair TX550M 80 Plus Gold PSU - AnandTech review AnandTech - Best PC Power Supplies: Holiday 2021 |
| SSD Drive 1 - Boot + OS |
+ SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB "PCIe 4.0 NVMe, up to 4 lanes" -
5-year warranty -
tomshardware.com review Amazon (~$154.99 on sale 3/30/2023 ($167 with tax for me)) - Microcenter (~$139.99 2024-0315) |
Other Options: + WD BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD "PCIe Gen4 x4" - tomshardware.com review Amazon (~$149.99) - Microcenter (~$159.99) or PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs - Microcenter Gen 5.0 options Crucial T700 - Linux Tech Tips video or PCIe Gen 4.0 SSDs - Microcenter Gen 4.0 options Crucial P5 Plus - Microcenter or Sabrent Maybe not Samsung Pro Samsung NVMe SSD 990 PRO or 990 PRO with Heatsink - Samsung Newsroom U.S. - Samsung Newsroom - Microcenter (1TB) (2022-1126 $169.99) - Microcenter (2TB) (2022-1126 $289.99) Samsung 980 Pro PCIe 4.0 SSD - AnandTech review - Microcenter (1TB) (2022-1126 $109.99) - Microcenter (2TB) (2022-1126 $179.99) |
| Operating System(s) |
+ Microsoft Windows 11 Retail 64-bit USB (Can be installed or transferred on any device)(Microsoft support) Microcenter (~$139.99) - Amazon (~$135.99) or Microsoft Windows 11 Home System Builder OEM DVD (Can be installed on one device and not transferrable)(No Microsoft Support?) Amazon (~$119.99) - Microcenter (~$119.99) Microsoft "Download Windows 11" "Media Creation Tool" (to create a bootable USB to install Windows 11)(You still need to buy Windows 11 to Activate the software) During Windows 11 install, you get stuck at "Let's connect you to a network": Install suggests looking at: aka.ms/networksetup Issue is, installer doesn't support your Network card with a driver. Quick notes to progress: Download and copy your Network card driver onto a USB drive and insert that USB drive in new install computer. On stuck install, press: Shift + F10 Click mouse on new Command Prompt window and run: explorer Click on USB drive (in my case it was E:) Select and run the Network card driver install executable setup program. In my case, it was: E:> Asus_X670E-A_LAN_driver > W11 > AsusSetup Then I can see "Network" which goes from disconnected to Connected and then can select "Next". https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/what-i-do-to-clean-up-a-clean-install-of-windows-11-23h2-and-edge/ |
Other Options: Windows 11 Options - Amazon - Microcenter or * Fedora Linux |
| Hard Drive 1 - 8-10TB - Personal |
+ WD - easystore Desktop HDD 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black Best Buy (~$135.99) |
Other Options: shucks.top - Best price on external drives 18TB WD Red Pro NAS Hard Drive - Best Buy - Amazon 18TB easystore Desktop HDD from WD - Best Buy 18TB WD Elements External Hard Drive - Amazon 18TB My Book from WD - Amazon Western Digital 20TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 512 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD201KFGX - Amazon or Seagate IronWolf Pro 20TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 256MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage, Rescue Services (ST20000NEZ00) - Amazon |
| Hard Drive 2 - 14 TB - Multimedia |
+ WD - easystore Desktop HDD 14TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black Best Buy (~$219.99) |
Other Options: (See Data Drive 1 "Other Options") |
| Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer/Reader (SATA) |
+ Pioneer Electronics BDR-XS07UHD 6x Slot Loading Portable USB 3.1 Gen1 BD/DVD/CD Burner Supports Blu-Ray, BDXL & M-Disc Format, Black Amazon (~$201.25) |
Other Options: Pioneer Electronics Computer Drive options |
| Keyboard |
+ Corsair STRAFE RGB MK.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — CHERRY MX SILENT (SKU CH-9104113-NA) |
Other Options: + Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — CHERRY MX SILENT (SKU CH-9109013-NA) or Corsair RGB MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARDS |
| Mouse |
Currently used, but discontinued: + Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum mouse Model # 910-004615 Amazon (~$72.99) |
Other Options: Logitech Gaming Mice Logitech Mice NOT currently recommended (first one had random jumps around screen including when gaming. Waiting on replacement.): + Logitech G502 HERO - Downloads - Amazon |
| Audio Chipset |
+ ? |
Other Options: |
| Case Fans: |
+ ? |
Other Options: Noctua |