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@seon12 Thanks!

Thanks again to all for the info. @seon123, different in what way (aside from the obvious) that would have me not consider it?

I think I may have solidified my choice, but still open to suggestions: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/7nJd8K

Thanks! The reason I went for that MB was because I'm not sure about future graphics card, so just in case, I wanted Crossfire and SLI support.

Thanks all for the input. Given your suggestions, I've updated: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/HPvGBP I moved to the Intel i5-8400. I don't need massive processing power since I work mostly on cloud stuff. Plus it has iGPU and comes with a heat sink (which maybe I'll replace later). I increased the RAM with something that (I think) is better. Also added an M.2 and a 550W PSU. Not sure about the M.2 or motherboard. Any advice greatly appreciated.

My laptop is at death's door and I need a machine to work on. Here's what I'm thinking: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/Xdpnm8 So, it's missing: - monitor (I'll use my TV for now) - graphics card (will invest later) - storage (I've got drives laying around, but will buy an M.2 and/or SSD in a couple months) - more RAM (yup, need more RAM) All the missing stuff I plan to buy later. Like I said, right now I just need something that can be built upon, will get my development job done, and is a starting point for a future gaming rig (as in the next 6 months or so). I'm not a hard-core gamer, but I would like to start casually getting back into stuff I like (e.g. Falcon BMS, which would require extra peripherals as well as a graphics card). Opinions? Tx, Ryan

Update: currently using Blender to get an idea of what I want. Once that's done I might actually go backwards and redo on graph paper per @Marshnt suggestion (it's easier for me to write the specs and such on the paper). Sounds weird to go backwards, I know, but I just don't trust my skills with Blender. The paper will make me double-check things.

Aren't they expensive?

Also that one only supports microATX if I'm not mistaken.

Yeah, I saw this one. It's nice, but I'd like to make one of my own design.

Hello all, I'm thinking about creating my own case out of wood. OK, I know nothing about wood working, but I plan on taking some classes. And, yeah, classes probably aren't gonna make me good enough to make my own case and it will be expensive and I'll mess up a bunch of times, but forget about all of that. What I'd like to do at the moment is design the thing. I have a general idea of what I want to do, but I'd like to make blueprints/model/whatever. For those of you that have done this before, what tools would you recommend? Will any 3D modelling software work? Are there any suggested best practices I should follow (e.g. how to define the scale of the model, or anything like that)? Tx, Ryan

Regarding upgrades, I'm wondering if it's possible to make some kind of case that is modular... (I'm just thinking crazy stuff here. I have NO experience in DIY stuff.)

That is crazy awesome!

Hi, Was wondering if anybody has ever made their own case. I'd be very interested to hear stories/tips/tutorials/whatevers. (I looked online for some info, but as far as I'm concerned this forum is probably the best place.) Tx, Ryan

It's incredible how I was looking at all the specs but not the obvious THIS CARD IS ON SALE notification.