Choose a compatible motherboard and case based on your system requirements and build preferences.
Choose a compatible motherboard and case based on your system requirements and build preferences.
I'm looking to buy PC components on Amazon because it's the most affordable choice. I've been checking PC Part Picker recently and was thinking about a motherboard around 130 Euros. The key feature I need is Wi-Fi, which can be upgraded to a 1GB LAN. The motherboard should be MATX, and the case size should be microATX. The Fractal Design Pop Mini Air seems like a solid option, but maybe you have better suggestions. Here’s what I’ve gathered so far: Ryzen 7 5800X, Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x16GB, GeForce RTX 4060 8GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB (for game files and other non-essential stuff), WD BLACK NVMe SSD 2TB (for Windows installation and frequently played games), and Thermaltake Toughpower 850W.
It's interesting to see how crucial heatsinks are for the upper VRMs on these motherboards, since they lack them while the side ones have them.