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Probably want M.2 NVMe form factor SSD. (Not one that uses the old SATA bus.) | Probably want M.2 NVMe form factor SSD. (Not one that uses the old SATA bus.) | ||
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+ | Consider [[https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html|buying Windows 10 from Kinguin or carrying over a key]]. | ||
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+ | My older computer is a [[https://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-ideacentre-k330/|Lenovo IdeaCentre K330]]. | ||
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+ | ====== The Build ====== | ||
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+ | Start with [[https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/73G323/magnificent-amd-gamingstreaming-build|The Magnificent AMD Gaming/Streaming Build]]. Tracking my build at **[[https://pcpartpicker.com/user/davidblume/saved/#view=Nb8JMp|this Customized Magnificent AMD 8-core Build]]**. | ||
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+ | * ✅ **CPU** Upgraded from AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core to AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core | ||
+ | * ✅ Drop the CPU Cooler, we're not going to be overclocking. | ||
+ | * ✅ Swap their **Storage** for another 1TB NVMe SSD. | ||
+ | * ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | ||
+ | * ✅ **Power Supply** [[https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/73G323/magnificent-amd-gamingstreaming-build#cx3574146|Permalink]] "Wouldn’t it be better to have a Corsair RM 750 instead of an Evga semi-modular PSU?" | ||
+ | * "Don't be afraid of semi modular as the "semi-modular" part is a cable you're required to use anyway." | ||
+ | * Default was out-of stock. [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1KTGG44T0P7E0/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B017HA3RGE|Heard the default was noisy]]. Went with "be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 550W, BN640, Fully Modular, Power Supply" | ||
+ | * ✅ **Motherboard** [[https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/73G323/magnificent-amd-gamingstreaming-build#cx3562221|Permalink]] "For anyone that's a USB Junkie like me, I'd recommend Gigabytes Aorus Elite MB which is only $30 more. Along with other upgrades, it swaps the 2 PS/2 Slots for 4 USB." | ||
+ | * Was: Asus PRIME X570-P ATX AM4 Motherboard | ||
+ | * Is: Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard | ||
+ | * ✅ The **Case** | ||
+ | * Was: [[https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/cases/mid-tower/masterbox-td500-mesh-mesh-white/|Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh w/ Controller ATX Mid Tower]] Case. | ||
+ | * Includes 3x 120mm ARGB fans on the front and a small ARGB Controller. | ||
+ | * Is: [[https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/meshify/meshify-c-tempered-glass/Black-tgd/|Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower]] Case | ||
+ | * [[https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Y6Crxr/fractal-design-meshify-c-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-mesh-c-bko-tg|Way more popular]] than [[https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pvdrxr/cooler-master-masterbox-td500-mesh-w-controller-atx-mid-tower-case-mcb-d500d-kgnn-s01|the Cooler Master]]. | ||
+ | * Two pre-installed Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 120 mm fans (one front one back) | ||
+ | * Could make front be two 140mm | ||
+ | * Note you can choose Tempered Glass, Dark Tempered or not glass | ||
+ | * ✅ Adding [[https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/717|be quiet! SilentWings 3 pwm 59.5 CFM 140 mm Fan]] | ||
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+ | ====== Configuration Notes ====== | ||
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+ | To get[[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/wsl2-index|WSL 2]] to work, I had to go into Bios (Del key during boot? I forgot) and enable Virtualization. For me, it was Tweaker → SVM Mode. | ||
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+ | To configure the fans' rates, run GIGABYTE -> Launch APP Center -> SIV (System Information Viewer) | ||
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+ | {{:general:gigabyte_appcenter_sysinfo.png?200|}} | ||
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+ | I force the CPU fan to remain at one constant rate until it gets too hot. | ||
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+ | {{:general:gigabyte_appcenter_smartfan_cpu.png?200|}} | ||
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+ | All the other fans I have on a curve. | ||
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+ | {{:general:gigabyte_appcenter_smartfan_cpuopt.png?200}} | ||
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+ | ====== Things To Do ====== | ||
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+ | Check that the video card supports the resolution of the monitor I have. Check which video connections it has. | ||
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+ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | ||
+ | * Ports: DisplayPort and HDMI | ||
+ | * Maximum Resolution: 7680x4320 | ||
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+ | [[https://www.howtogeek.com/303078/how-to-manage-your-pcs-fans-for-optimal-airflow-and-cooling/|Fan Direction]] |