Jacm

Asus A88XM-A Micro ATX FM2+ AMD A10-7700K 3.4GHz Quad-Core

I am upgrading my cpu and motherboard with some money left over from christmas. I have a budget of about 400 dollars. I want my pc theme to be black and red so I need a motherboard that fits that. I think I should go with an i5 LGA 1151 and upgrade to a 6700k later. I do gaming (Overwatch) and photo editing. I am open to any suggestions I can get. Also, I have an AMD graphics card will that be ok with an intel cpu?

I would recommend a wrist rest like this. https://www.amazon.com/Allsop-29808-Comfortbead-Wrist-mouse/dp/B000XZ8MB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483314900&sr=8-1&keywords=bean+bag+wrist+pad

This is my build. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dGkPvV I have about 200 dollars after christmas and I want to make some upgrades. What upgrade would be most worth it. I play games like overwatch and do some light photo editing.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128615&cm_re=Gigabyte_GA-Z87N-WIFI-_-13-128-615-_-Product

Does it matter what ram it supports?

For the extra 20 dollars I think you should buy a gtx 1050ti. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125916&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker, LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Thanks, I think I will go with the H100i v2.

I am upgrading my cpu and motherboard soon and I want to water cool it. I have not water cooled before so I don't want to do anything too complicated. What is a cheap (70-110 dollars) but reliable water cooler that is good for beginners.

I am not an expert, but I hear good things about this ssd. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9944SB8711

Your best chance is asking a family member or close friend if they have a spare PC. Other than that I don't think you can get a free one.

Thanks, also do you know if 3m tape is worth it and if it could hold up a heavy power strip.

Does anyone know good tips for cable managing with an IKEA linnmon desk. I am going to the store today and want to pick up some cable management tools. Also, can you drill through a desk like this (for routing cables through)?

and thanks to you too, I will keep that in mind.

Thanks, I think I will go with that but with a better motherboard, my budget isn't too tight.