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Poopinhammer
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12-30-2020, 03:02 AM

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The system requires no sound card, wired network, or wireless adapters since the motherboard provides them. The case includes many fans and a fan hub. The motherboard manages fan speeds via BIOS or Gigabyte's software, eliminating the need for a separate fan controller. Any USB keyboard and mouse are compatible. Optical drives are rarely used nowadays; if needed, opt for a USB external model.

Thermal paste is included with the cooler, but extra can be beneficial. For audio, speakers or headphones are optional depending on your listening preferences. A webcam is only necessary for video calls or live streaming.

For storage, an 8GB USB drive is recommended for Windows installation. More is useful for backups, though not essential for a gaming PC. A UPS is helpful for power outages but not mandatory for gaming systems.

I wouldn't purchase the Asus 7900gre. A more affordable powercolor fighter would be a better choice, as powercolor is a leading AMD GPU supplier. Avoid the KF model because it lacks integrated graphics; having one ensures troubleshooting capability or backup functionality if your GPU fails. A functional PC remains usable even then.

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fencingninja1
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12-30-2020, 07:50 AM

#22

Sorry, I can't expand further on that topic.

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bev012
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12-30-2020, 09:12 AM

#23

For Windows setup. Also, I included a few extra tips from my earlier message.

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anto7777
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12-31-2020, 05:31 AM

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Thank you for the guidance on the CPU and GPU. I've updated my approach. Since I'm downloading the Windows OS, do I still require a USB drive? I thought the installation could start through a CLI or similar method...

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TheCatHero19
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12-31-2020, 06:09 AM

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For setting up windows on a fresh system, you employ the windows media creation utility, generate a bootable USB, and then proceed with installation.