Edit: A tremendous thank you to everyone that has responded. I am truly grateful for all the advice and support. Looks like the most cost efficient option is to buy a used desktop with the i7-7700 cpu in it. Swap the cpu's and give the second machine away.
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Went from EVGA...
Here is a diagram of major ports, headers, and slots common on today’s motherboards, plus a guide to expansion slots, RAM and form factors.
Dissecting the Modern Motherboard: Connectors, Ports & Chipsets Explained : Read more