Looking for a good build

[OneOrangeTreeLLC]

Hello all,

 

First I am on a budget but I do plan on upgrading components as I can.

I am not sure if I want to go AMD or Nvidia at this time but I have seen many impressive reviews of AAA titles with Nvidia.

 

The only reason why I would consider AMD is to possibly use the same build as a Hackintosh (if I can get DUAL Boot, that would be awesome)

 

So my biggest issue is choosing the motherboard and case. I know once these two are selected, everything else will be more streamlined.

 

For the motherboard, I would love to have as many expansion slots as possible and definitely want to support Thunderbolt 3 (at least 2)

 

RGB lightning is not a concern for me. My computer will be hidden away in an area where it can get as much air as necessary (so fancy RGB lights isn't something I am looking for).

[Mnky313]

2 minutes ago, ShayaanS said:

Hello all,

 

First I am on a budget but I do plan on upgrading components as I can.

I am not sure if I want to go AMD or Nvidia at this time but I have seen many impressive reviews of AAA titles with Nvidia.

 

The only reason why I would consider AMD is to possibly use the same build as a Hackintosh (if I can get DUAL Boot, that would be awesome)

 

So my biggest issue is choosing the motherboard and case. I know once these two are selected, everything else will be more streamlined.

 

For the motherboard, I would love to have as many expansion slots as possible and definitely want to support Thunderbolt 3 (at least 2)

 

RGB lightning is not a concern for me. My computer will be hidden away in an area where it can get as much air as necessary (so fancy RGB lights isn't something I am looking for).

Budget?
Does the board need to natively support Thunderbolt 3? There are several boards that supports PCIe Thunderbolt 3 Cards

[Votivee]

2 minutes ago, ShayaanS said:

First I am on a budget

So... what is it? What country?

 

What do you plan on using the computer for?

[Fasauceome]

5 minutes ago, ShayaanS said:

definitely want to support Thunderbolt 3 (at least 2)

I don't think there are any modern motherboards that support thunderbolt 2, they're all 3.

[5x5]

Just now, fasauceome said:

I don't think there are any modern motherboards that support thunderbolt 2, they're all 3.

He means 2 TB3 ports.

[OneOrangeTreeLLC]

1 minute ago, fasauceome said:

I don't think there are any modern motherboards that support thunderbolt 2, they're all 3.

I did say Thunderbolt 3 (i would like 2 ports at a minimum)

[OneOrangeTreeLLC]

4 minutes ago, Mnky313 said:

Budget?
Does the board need to natively support Thunderbolt 3? There are several boards that supports PCIe Thunderbolt 3 Cards

Any benefit for not having it part of the motherboard? (using up a PCI slot)? I haven't built a PC in a long time so I am sure things have changed.

[Mnky313]

Just now, ShayaanS said:

Any benefit for not having it part of the motherboard? (using up a PCI slot)? I haven't built a PC in a long time so I am sure things have changed.

AFAIK there shouldn't be but the board needs to support the thunderbolt card. 

[OneOrangeTreeLLC]

any suggestions for motherboards that are both Hackintosh compatible and allows me to use high end parts for an excellent gaming machine?