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On a modern machine, BIOS updates are very safe unless you turn off the system, it loses power, etc. Even then, lots of modern motherboards come with a dual BIOS that you can switch to if your main BIOS corrupts. Back in the days of LGA 775, AM2+, even LGA 1156 and 1155, BIOS updates were a little scary. On LGA 775 boards in particular, it was just a good idea not to ever update your BIOS unless you needed to for CPU compatibility, RAM compatibility, stability problems, etc., because so much as looking at the board funny while it was updating could brick it.
 
I still use a USB to flash updates on desktops, but the Windows utilities from ASUS, Gigabyte, AsRock and MSI in particular are all solid and specifically designed not to brick your motherboard. On laptops, I just use the manufacturer's utility to handle the job. A modern BIOS update on LGA 1151 or AM4 shouldn't take more than 5-7 minutes to complete.

@James @RILEYISMYNAME
 
The podcast is awesome! keep it up!

from what I remember the corsair performs slightly better. I think the Gamersnexus as a video on it

The GPU will also help with if you tensor flow or simulations.

You can see here that when comparing builds with processors of virtually identical performance, a build with an APU and no dedicated GPU is slightly better than a build with an ordinary CPU and a dedicated graphics card, while being significantly cheaper.
 
 

bought my 2070 super a few months ago and very happy with it!

I think an interesting concept would be to start with $0 but an old machine. They then have to sell and negotiate to get upgrades parts. They have to have a completely new machine at the end. 

Forgot to post this. My first PC is up and running. Thankyou for all the help!
 
 
 

PLEASEEEEEE don't get a focus PSU
 
the rmx was a good choice

Here is what I decided on: 
 
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/K7RmdX
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($327.79 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($199.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB VENTUS OC Video Card  ($509.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR600 (w/o ODD) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Platinum 550 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1681.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-31 10:36 EDT-0400

Yeah get one better SSD for example an MX500
THe RX5700XT currntly has better value than the 2060S as long as you dont need raytracing (which you most likely wont need)
 
do NOT get a Seasonic focus PSU those are bad. Instead get a BeQuiet one.