First post, by bartonxp
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To build a silent, high-end Linux workstation with support for virtualized gaming up to DirectX 11. Virtualization shall also provide a means of testing radical changes to software systems before applying them to the real world environment, and facilitate exploratory activities in the optimization and modification of retro operating systems and application software.
Parts List:
CASE: Lian Li PC-O10 WX
PSU: Silverstone Nightjar NJ450-SXL
CPU: AMD FX 8370e
MB: Asrock Fatality 990FX Killer/3.1
RAM: Corsair 16GB 2133MHz 11-11-11-31-1T DDR3L 1.35V (CMY16GX3M2C2133C11R)
PCIE1: EVGA GeForce GT 1030 2GB DDR4 (Stepchild Edition)
PCIE2: XFX Radeon RX 460 Heatsink Edition 4GB GDDR5
NVME: WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD (256GB or 2TB)
SATA: OCZ Vertex 3 MAX IOPS 240GB
Extras:
RISER: Lian Li O10-1X PCI-e Express 16x Riser Card Adapter Extender Cable Kit
HS RAM: EKWB EK-SF3D Triple Point EVO Module - Cu
HS CPU: Noctua NH-C14 C-Type Premium Cooler
FAN: Noctua NF-P14S redux-900 (CPU
FAN: Noctua NF-S12B redux-700 (Chimney x 2)
PSU: Generic Black Braided Extension Cables
LED: Generic Automotive 12V White LED Strip
Modifications:
RAM: Replace heatsinks with EKWB aftermarket.
"CAUTION - Extreme cold! Do not touch!"
CASE: Clean and install parts. Route cables.
CASE: Install build identification badge.