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I was actually watching that video while typing this comment. I think the issue with me personally(and many others) was that we have built up an impression or a definition of what your channels and contents stand for...... or say the identity of LMG, which may not be accurate or appropriate. We probably felt this video or the style of it conflicted with that. Maybe we subscribers will adjust our impressions or expectations.... or you'll use this experience and adjust the future contents. As a software engineer myself, I hate when the buyers or users miss out on the useful software features.... when we have worked on them for months or even years. Given that I'm so much aware of Samsung's R&D and productions(for software) workflows and how those projects, published papers and massive efforts almost never end up in the actual devices....such reviews are actually valuable. Maybe don't expect finding same behaviors from subscribers compared to hardware reviews. Software are much more driven by user opinions rather than tangible factors. Maybe that's why they have such strange valuations(you can buy ERP solutions from prices ranging from $100 to millions). If you expect otherwise, move over to reviewing middlewares or enterprise level software [Note: For me personally, I never assumed LMG wasn't being transparent, direct or truthful at any moment about this video.] Sorry for the looooooooooong reply.

I have serious reservations about this video, not because of something silly. I watch reviews because I'm always aware for the value of the reviewer's perspective. You promote sponsored content, all is okay. Now, if you are going to make a review that IS sponsored.... I have issue with it. It conflicts with my expectations of this channel, even though I absolutely believe in your right to make this video. Similarly I have the right to voice my displeasure in form of a "dislike".

Dunno about that, can "run" for sure. But the experiences differ quite a bit for different platforms or the product itself. Active Directory is fine but try running Oracle's LDAPs like Internet Directory, Virtual Directory etc on Windows, you won't be happy. My experiences of running something like SQL Server/MySQL on windows was okay, but pick Oracle or DB2 or something like those, I'd stay away from Windows....most buyers/customers will. I'd rarely suggest clients to run or design a solution that will consider Windows Servers. For small-mid scale deployments, windows server or it's products(mostly) would be okay. But for larger scale, you will go for other manufacturers(IBM, Oracle, CA etc) and their respective products or platforms.

Anything with a 1050 or better yet, 1050ti will serve you needs well. Here's one thing I'll suggest, try not skimp on parts that you can never upgrade or change in your notebook: processors, GPU, build quality or keyboard that fits your preferences. You can increase RAM, if there's an ssd slot for M.2 variants it'll be future proofing too. You can also later upgrade to a better screen, good quality LCD panels can be available for decent cost easily. For entry level gaming laptops usually Dell makes the best allrounders. Asus is also really good value for money. Then you have HP, Acer and Lenovo with their own entry level gaming notebooks, but for me personally.... I'll pick something from Asus or Dell.

I use Linux and Unix based variants for professional uses. Although, professional doesn't mean media oriented professional uses. Windows is simply better suited for me from a consumer's perspective, like games, media consumption, social networking, non-technical professional usages etc. I cannot use Windows to run web-servers to their fullest potentials or same for databases or directory services. I don't find windows to be secure, versatile, transparent, efficient enough to for either log management, troubleshooting, resource usages, scripting, hosting various applications etc. Sure for programming Windows does it okay, but then again for simulation or creating test-beds, you need something that will remain close to what are actually used in enterprise level technologies. So, linux or Unix based variants it is. So, in my notebook I have windows, for my workstation, VMs or remote servers I use anything from CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat, Oracle Linux or Solaris whatsoever. In conclusion, for more Linux or Unix based systems, it is unrealistic to opine based on relative performances or consumer-oriented use cases.

I can manually set the fan curves or get a 360 rad to be able to get quieter cooling. And no, me wanting an AIO isn't to disparage giant/heavy air-coolers. Just a personal choice.

If I go with 8700K, I'll delid that eventually. I have one tube of thermal grizzly conductonaut in my drawer for over 10 months now. Got that for the laptop.

Corsair give the longest warranties in my region compared to Cooler Master, Thermaltake or Antec. I myself am leaning toward a Corsair one actually.

I am well aware of the pros of using giant Air-Coolers and had used them before(mid-sized ones). I intend to use AIO this time.

I'm about to pull the trigger on a build with Ryzen 1700/1700x or 17 8700K. One thing I'm yet to decide on is the AIO. This is my first AIO & I have no prior experience of using one. There are the ones available in my region: 1. CORSAIR H100i V2, H110i GT, H115i 2. Antec Mercury 240 or 360 AIO 3. Thermaltake Water 3.0 240/280/360 models 4. Cooler Master MasterLiquid Pro 240 5. DEEPCOOL GAMER STORM CAPTAIN 360EX/240EX For Casing I'll either pick in-win 101 or 303(if I picked a 360 mm AIO).

What is you motherboard model?

Get the one that you need. Nothing bad or good about it.

I personally need more cores because of the kind of virtual machines and middlewares I run in my setups. Previously, 6th & 7th gen Intel i7 have been quite frustrating for work usages. So, my next desktop is going to be a Ryzen build most likely. Another reason is that AM4 socket is going to support at least one more generation upgrade. I personally hate having to sell-off or leave out the whole mobo+cpu+coolers(probably)+ram(probably) for an upgrade.

There's also an upside to your possible build. That AM4 motherboard will provide you with at least one more generation of upgrade...., or even two. If you aren't going to wait for Coffee Lake CPUs to be in stock then another option will be CPUs for x299 socket like 7820x or 7800x etc. I'm not sure if that platform would be a smart choice as of now.

If its about aesthetics first, pick something among the best selling cases on Newegg, there's a reason why they sold so much.