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BACKGROUND:
I have an interest in basically anything computer/tech. For example: kernel hacking (I currently run Gentoo), setting a RPi for video streaming, web design, server configuration (postfix w/ SMTP handled through Amazon SES, OTR XAMPP server, etc.)...basically, I like exploring topics and R-ingTFMs.
About a month ago I got it into my head to learn something about game design, so I downloaded Sauerbraten and hacked around with that. I know it's an older/low-brow engine, but I wanted to work with the character models so that got me into MakeHuman & Blender. I have a decent enough laptop, but when it came to rendering the animation it'd take like 45 minutes running at 180% CPU for a 2 second thing.
WHAT I WANT:
So faster rendering partially prompted my interest in building a desktop. Compiling is also a task I'd like to do speed up, as is video editing (1080p, no 4K for me yet). In general though, I just want more experience with hardware, and I think it's time I learn about overclocking. In the end, it's gotta play with Linux (though it doesn't necessary have to play nice out of the box).
WHAT I'M THINKING:
My plan is to start off with a working computer for somewhere around $900, and pick up parts when I want to treat myself. I've read a bunch of advice requests where performance is the main consideration. I know that pretty much any build will work better for all my purposes than my Lenovo Z70. My main priority is to start off with as much room to grow as I can (inside of a mid-tower) and use components which won't be obsolete for as long as possible.
I'm currently biased towards the i7-6700K or the 6800K. I figure a graphics card will come later because I'm fine with CPU rendering on either one of those processors. I'm also fine holding off on an overwhelming amount of memory (I'd like 8 or 16 to start), and a top tier SSD can wait too.
I figure the PSU, the case, and the cooling are the only components that can have the most longevity. As I understand it, motherboards last as long as 2 processor generations, so my priority there is flexibility.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR:
The kind of answers I'm looking for are along the lines of, "stop getting off to the thought of a latest i7! [CPU] will save you a full $150 that you can put towards [PSU] (which isn't going anywhere fast) and liquid cooling so you'll have it when you know what you're doing and want to overclock the crap out of that cannonlake processor you start putting away for." Or, "______ motherboard comes with a highly configurable BIOS and isn't a pain to overclock. It's also not one of these $500 ones."
Hopefully I've explained what I'm looking to do well enough here. I'm happy to expand/clarify anything.
I have an interest in basically anything computer/tech. For example: kernel hacking (I currently run Gentoo), setting a RPi for video streaming, web design, server configuration (postfix w/ SMTP handled through Amazon SES, OTR XAMPP server, etc.)...basically, I like exploring topics and R-ingTFMs.
About a month ago I got it into my head to learn something about game design, so I downloaded Sauerbraten and hacked around with that. I know it's an older/low-brow engine, but I wanted to work with the character models so that got me into MakeHuman & Blender. I have a decent enough laptop, but when it came to rendering the animation it'd take like 45 minutes running at 180% CPU for a 2 second thing.
WHAT I WANT:
So faster rendering partially prompted my interest in building a desktop. Compiling is also a task I'd like to do speed up, as is video editing (1080p, no 4K for me yet). In general though, I just want more experience with hardware, and I think it's time I learn about overclocking. In the end, it's gotta play with Linux (though it doesn't necessary have to play nice out of the box).
WHAT I'M THINKING:
My plan is to start off with a working computer for somewhere around $900, and pick up parts when I want to treat myself. I've read a bunch of advice requests where performance is the main consideration. I know that pretty much any build will work better for all my purposes than my Lenovo Z70. My main priority is to start off with as much room to grow as I can (inside of a mid-tower) and use components which won't be obsolete for as long as possible.
I'm currently biased towards the i7-6700K or the 6800K. I figure a graphics card will come later because I'm fine with CPU rendering on either one of those processors. I'm also fine holding off on an overwhelming amount of memory (I'd like 8 or 16 to start), and a top tier SSD can wait too.
I figure the PSU, the case, and the cooling are the only components that can have the most longevity. As I understand it, motherboards last as long as 2 processor generations, so my priority there is flexibility.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR:
The kind of answers I'm looking for are along the lines of, "stop getting off to the thought of a latest i7! [CPU] will save you a full $150 that you can put towards [PSU] (which isn't going anywhere fast) and liquid cooling so you'll have it when you know what you're doing and want to overclock the crap out of that cannonlake processor you start putting away for." Or, "______ motherboard comes with a highly configurable BIOS and isn't a pain to overclock. It's also not one of these $500 ones."
Hopefully I've explained what I'm looking to do well enough here. I'm happy to expand/clarify anything.
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