Looking To Build Another Computer...

I need a little help locating some direction to build another computer.

Mine is 5 years old. I built it by watching Youtube videos that were relevant at that time.

Now since newer and better components have surfaced, I need help matching CPU with a Motherboard. I know that the socket type must match (eg; LGA-1151)

But I have heard that the CHIPSET is also a factor. I don't know what that means?

I am not a gamer but may decide to be one in the future so I'll need an option for that.

If anyone has built their own gaming or non gaming computer could you post a list of components you used. But only if your satisfied and your built is da' bomb.

Thanks much

 

Most motherboards, that I have used have a guide to compatable cpu's
https://www.tomshardware.co.uk/best-motherboards,review-33591.html

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-motherboards,3984-2.html

 

Your budget is important but.......Extreme Gamer Build Guide 2019!

 

Replicator..... Too rich for my blood, but thanks.

bakogic...... Thanks, that is a big help for me..

 

Check out PCPartPicker. This is an invaluable builder's tool for newbies and pros alike. Not only does it help ensure all components are compatible, it also helps you size up your PSU requirements.

When deciding what you want, it is a bit of a chicken or the egg scenario when it comes to picking the motherboard and CPU. I usually decide on the CPU I want first, then search for boards that support it. Other folks pick the board, then search for CPUs. Flip a coin.

Virtually all motherboard makers maintain a CPU QVL (qualified vendors list) of compatible CPUs for each of their boards on the board's webpage. You should pick a listed CPU to ensure compatibility.

Most board makers also maintain a RAM QVL. There are just too many RAM makers and models for board maker to test and certify them all. So you don't have to buy listed RAM but you should buy RAM with the same specs as listed RAM to ensure compatibility.

Also, do NOT try to trim pennies from the budget with a cheap PSU. You don't buy a new Porsche then fill it up at the corner Tobacco and Bait Shop. Get a quality PSU from a reputable maker. I like EVGA and Seasonic. I recommend at least 80 PLUS Bronze, Gold would be better.

 

The CPU is the factor (as you know)......the board needs to support it, that's all!

 

Huh? I said that. But the board is the factor too. The board and CPU have a symbiotic relationship. The CPU must support the board too (chipset, RAM, socket, etc.).

 

What comes first......the chicken or the egg?

 

You are just wasting time with pointless posts. Let's help the OP, okay?

 

Lets hope so!

 

I did check out pcpartpicker.com and that seems to be a great start for finding and picking computer parts.

Thanks to all that replied. You guy's have been a big help.

Rich

 

Another question regarding building your own computer.......

Is it possible to build your computer, install a SSD drive or a M.2 drive, along with, say a 3 TB mechanical drive, load the system software on the SSD or M.2 and load EVERYTHING else on the mechanical drive? All your programs, files, photos, documents etc. Or do some programs insist to be loaded on the C: or system drive?

 

You can install "most everything" on your secondary drive, but there are still some programs that insist they be installed on the boot drive. I am not a programmer but personally, with the exception of the OS itself, I feel programs that don't let users install them in alternative locations were developed by lazy programmers.

I will say this, however. Unless your boot SSD is tiny (not a good idea to begin with) I recommend installing all your programs on the SSD anyway and use the HD for backing up the SSD and for storing "static files" (user files that never or rarely change).

 

SSD --> o/s and all programs in order to take advantage of SSD speed

HDD (mechanical) --> all your personal data files + the images of your SSD

 

That's sounds like a stable plan.

Thanks again, all.