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My Monster computer, By Cowboy Chip
Read through this. and at the end, I have a surprise for you 
[SIZE=10pt]Building a new computer after only a few years was never foremost in my mind. Â [/SIZE]Much less, birthing a $6,000 monster machine.Â
[SIZE=10pt]Â [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]A bit of history:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt] My computer needs while complex, were relatively simple. [/SIZE]I needed a computer that would handle all my business needs, trading needs, as well as my video editing needs. So, I ordered a costume-built computer from Dell, thinking that would handle all my needs. And although it did, to some extent, do what I needed, as time went on that computer began to have a lot of issues.  Like an expensive car, it needed a lot of constant maintenance, and replacement of parts that should have lasted longer than they did till finely, the straw that broke the camel’s back.
[SIZE=10pt] After spending almost double the purchase price to keep that Dell alive. The motherboard was failing and that’s when I’d had enough. [/SIZE]It was time for a new computer. But this time, I wanted to build something that would last, something that if I needed to replace any parts, I wouldn’t have to worry about proprietary issues.   I could simply replace the part(s) that went out and keep going.
[SIZE=10pt] So began my research.  [/SIZE]But where to begin.  So many questions and so many options.  What were the best components, what components would work together, what components were the best for both a work station, and a gaming platform. So many ideas from so many people. This one is better, that one is better, everyone had their own opinions and ideas.
[SIZE=10pt] [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Remember[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt], I wanted first a workstation that would decimate any software I through at it with lightning speed, in addition, handle any work load I intended to use it for. [/SIZE]Second, I wanted to have the ability to destroy any game I was playing. {Within reason.} With that in mind, I begun gathering a parts list. Now of course, balancing a work station with a game machine is a tough task as some components are better for gaming, others are better for work stations.  moreover, I didn’t want to spend more than $7k so I had to pick the right components for the build.
[SIZE=10pt] [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Below is what you see in the video: [/SIZE]A monster work station that to date, has out-performed my every expectation. Yes, there were a few hiccups I had to deal with but I believe I have those sorted out.  That said, this computer may not destroy some games, but a few.  It’s better than I have ever had. I still need to buy a couple real nice monitors, but that will come soon enough.
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[SIZE=10pt]Corsair Obsidian 500D RGB Mid-Tower Case w/ three RGB fans[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Corsair ML120, 120mm Premium Magnetic Levitation Fan (2-Pack)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Corsair ML120 Pro 120mm Premium Magnetic Levitation Cooling Fan[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]SilverStone PWM Fan Hub System Cables, Black[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Corsair Lighting Node Pro RGB Lighting Controller w/ 4 LED Strips[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 T2, 80+ Titanium 1000W, fully Modular ECO Power Supply[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]CableMod PRO ModMesh Cable Extension Kit (White)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Asrock X399 Taichi TR4 AMD X399 ATX AMD Motherboard[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Processor[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Deepcool Fryzen Air CPU Cooler for AMD TR4/AM4, 6 Heat-pipes[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]G.skill Flare X Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 2933 Desktop Memory[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]G.skill Flare X Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 2933 Desktop Memory[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2080 GDDR6 8gb Graphic Card[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2080 GDDR6 8gb Graphic Card[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Asus ROG Nvlink Bridge with Aura Sync RGB[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Samsung 970 PRO Series - 1TB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Samsung 860 Evo 1TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Seagate Iron Wolf Pro 7200RPM Internal SATA 6TB Hard Drive[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Hi-Resolution PCIe Gaming Sound Card[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Asus ZenDrive Black External DVD/Burner Drive M-Disc Support[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Anker 8-in-1 USB 3.0 Portable Card Reader for SD, Micro SD, & Others[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Ugreen USB 3.0 to SATA III HDD/SSD Adapter Cable Converter[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Anker 10 Port 60W Data Hub with 7 USB 3.0 Ports and 3 Charger Ports[/SIZE]
Oh, and for the grand finally, and a MUST Watch, See the next post coming soon. Â Watch as I destroy the old Dell computer!
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