New Computer

This was my first time setting up a new computer without any in-person assistance from friends. Things appear to be running smoothly so far. Going to be setting up my operating system and overclocking the graphics card and CPU tomorrow.

 

AMD 3.6GHZ 8-Core Ryzen CPU

EVGA CLC Liquid Cooler

G.Skill 16GB DDR4-3200 Memory

2x500GB Samsung SSDs

Fractal Design R5 Case

EVGA GTX 1080ti SC2 Hybrid

EVGA 750W G3 Power Supply

ASUS AM4 X370 Motherboard

 

With a lot of advice from my friend Peter via chat I got things set up in a way that seems to make sense. I removed all of the hard drive and optical drive cages from the case since I don't plan on using them right away, but there's room if I want to add them to the bottom of the case between the PSU and the CPU cooler. Moved the back case fan to the front and put the CPU cooler right behind it. Graphics card fan replaced the back case fan. SSDs are mounted on the back of the case.

 

I have a lot of EVGA parts in this computer because many people say their service is second to none. My experience so far has been really positive. They shipped me an AM4 bracket for my CPU cooler for free within 2-3 days of my support ticket.

 

I got a few RGB parts on purpose to make the inside more interesting.

Done