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I opted for the Fractal Design R6 case in USB-C version of the case because it was reported to have better thermal performance than the be quiet 600 case and I could not a cheaper version without a side window. Thanks @TVwazhere and @Sychic for your input

Thanks Fractal Design Define R6 seems to have good review all around. Not cheap, though

Thanks... I got the same listing when I did the search earlier Any particular recommendations within the proposed cases?

Hi I wanted to buy a be quiet 601 case for a new build until I realized that it has no slot for an optical drive (I have one from my old computer which I want/need to re-use). I would appreciate any recommendation for a professional-looking case (no window, no RBG) that provide a reasonable compromise between silence, air flow, and good cable management? Thanks PS: I already have a PSU

I have reconsidered my position on AMD chips and on my budget. The threadripper look appealing, but I cannot reasonably justify the expense for the occasional usage I will make for this resource. Rizen 7 it would have to be

Thanks for your input The be quiet! 601 case comes with two 140-mm fans.

OK, So I read more about the recent AMD chips, and must admit that my understanding of the CPU market was a bit outdated. AMD chips seem to be valid contenders for my personal machine. Security-wise, from AMD's own admission (https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/security-updates), their chip architecture is not immune to vulnerabilities and AMD advises on relying on OS-based patches to some degree... The degree of vulnerability might be lower on AMD's side compared with Intel, but this is not a clear cut situation. I will also not re-open the discussion about why Intel CPU are used at my workplace... there are very good reasons to maintain the continuity in our computing grid architecture. That's beside the point of this thread. Just wanted to defend my IT guys, there are real pros! With that said, I have also considered the price-point of the proposed builds and revised things a bit downward. This is what I come up with as reasonable AMD-based option: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant Type Item Price CPU AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor $294.99 @ Amazon CPU Cooler be quiet! - Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler $84.99 @ SuperBiiz Motherboard Gigabyte - X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard $174.99 @ Amazon Memory G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $77.99 @ Newegg Memory G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $77.99 @ Newegg Storage Samsung - 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive $127.99 @ Amazon Storage Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $59.89 @ OutletPC Video Card Asus - Radeon RX 580 8 GB ROG STRIX Video Card $189.99 @ Newegg Case be quiet! - Silent Base 601 | Black ATX Mid Tower Case $109.99 @ SuperBiiz Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total (before mail-in rebates) $1228.81 Mail-in rebates -$30.00 Total $1198.81 Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-03 22:21 EDT-0400 Follow-up questions: Does anybody have any concern with the proposed components? The total estimated wattage is 358W. I am thinking about keeping my current Corsair CX450... is it cutting it too short? Or should I shell another 100+ bucks on a 600-750W PSU? Does anybody have concerns about the compatibility of these components with linux (assuming a ubuntu-based distribution)? why so many additional fans were listed with the be quiet! - Dark Base 700 ATX Mid Tower Case while the config based upon the Silent Base 801 had none? can I shut down the RGB light show on the motherboard? It's not really my thing

OK, thanks for your input. I am not looking for a fight... please, find someone else to do that. I am out.

I am not a specialist so I will not enter into this discussion with you. That being said, I hear your arguments, but as far as I know AMD is in the same boat. Plus you are not necessarily aware about the regulation and SOPs in place my industry to ensure the reproducibility and validation of platforms supporting a multi-billion economy. I am pretty sure our IT guys know what they are talking about

Well, that definitively gives me some material to review and think about. Thanks a lot for your time and help

I haven't played any kind of games on my old rig... so I can reasonably assume that this will be the case in the future

Wow, that is super detailed. Thanks a bunch! Is there a solution where I could get a top-notch CPU and a basic GPU (I am not gaming or rendering crazy high-res video)?

Nonlinear mixed-effects modeling which is a form of statistical number crunching typically based upon upon FORTRAN and C++ compiled code

Thanks for your input. I would like to stick with Intel chips, as numerical computation in stochastic simulations are highly influenced by the CPU architecture and numerical representation (something about difference in endianness between AMD and Intel chips). Intel chips are the go-to platform in my industry.

Hi I've been watching LTT youtube videos for a little while now, but this is my first post to this forum. 10+ years ago, I built my first (and only) DIY desktop using parts that were relatively high-end for the time. I have upgrade the OS over time (linux and Win10) and it is working fine. But, let's face it, it is showing signs of age (longer time at boot or opening apps, etc) and I think it is time to build a new one. So following the thread recommendations, here are the general parameters: I live in the US. Budget is not necessarily an issue. I generally like to weigh my options, starting from the best overall stuff before settling on the best overall value for my goals (why spend money if you don't have to?). Aims: the primary goal for this build is to last 10 years like my previous one did (save the earth and all...). I don't do gaming but I occasionally perform computationally-intensive stuff (eg, numerical simulations, AI model training, etc) using language/computing platforms that are mostly CPU-driven and RAM-driven. But, let's be realistic, 95% of the time, I use my computer for coding, web-surfing, watching videos, document writing, photo management and editing. I think my old graphics card has never experienced any meaningful usage. Dual boot: linux mint (95% of my time is spent on linux) - windows 10 (when I have to) Monitors: I have a fairly plain DELL P2412H (1920x1080), but would like to upgrade to a larger format in the future (not now) Peripheral: I have keyboard, mouse, pen tablet (a Wacom bamboo), and NAS I have a KVM switch to (surprise!) switch between my work laptop and personal desktop I am not sure if I can salvage anything from my previous build (even the drives are showing sign of age). Maybe my ANTEC box (see attachment), PSU (Corsair CX450, which I fairly recently installed when my former PSU died), and optic drive (ah ah!). I must admit that I have only remotely followed the evolution of computer hardware for the past 10 years, so I start my education for nearly scratch. One thing I have in mind is to purchase a 9th generation Intel chip to avoid as much as possible the spectre/meltdown vulnerabilities... I welcome any advise Thanks PS: I have read somewhere that RAM price is decent these days... I could start by buying that based on your recommendations.