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<blockquote data-quote="§am" data-source="post: 537723" data-attributes="member: 9187"><p>CPU - your i7 6700k is more than sufficient</p><p>Mobo - what is reasonably compatible? Don't skimp too much on this as it will degrade performance, and 4 memory slots is usual for these boards (maybe a Z710 socket)</p><p>16GB is fine, but don't get anything more than 2x8GB sticks in dual channel config. None of the consumer boards and CPUs coupled together support quad channel memory currently, and if you buy it as such, you're paying a premium for something which has not real world advantage!</p><p>SSDs in the UK are cheaper these days - another 250GB SSD is <£50 these days. Consider 2x 120GB SSDs in RAID 0 (striped) confguration for your OS drive.</p><p>A 2TB HDD is enough for a starting point for storage, but add some budget for a backup drive too (external 2.5" is sufficient)</p><p>Not sure what Adobe say is OK graphics card wise, but a NVida 970 2GB card will see you good <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>If you can stretch the budget, go for water cooling, or add some case fans (more noise) for air cooling. You can't add extra CPU cooling - only replace stock with better.</p><p>A small case will get hotter quicker, but a larger case will allow some better air flow.</p><p>For your monitor, invest in an IPS one, though what you have currently may suffice in the short run.</p><p></p><p>One thing a lot of people miss completely is your environment.</p><p>It's good if you have a super fast PC, but if you're breaking your back sat at it for hours on end then you'll not only feel less wanting to go back to it, but it takes away from other tasks too</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="§am, post: 537723, member: 9187"] CPU - your i7 6700k is more than sufficient Mobo - what is reasonably compatible? Don't skimp too much on this as it will degrade performance, and 4 memory slots is usual for these boards (maybe a Z710 socket) 16GB is fine, but don't get anything more than 2x8GB sticks in dual channel config. None of the consumer boards and CPUs coupled together support quad channel memory currently, and if you buy it as such, you're paying a premium for something which has not real world advantage! SSDs in the UK are cheaper these days - another 250GB SSD is <£50 these days. Consider 2x 120GB SSDs in RAID 0 (striped) confguration for your OS drive. A 2TB HDD is enough for a starting point for storage, but add some budget for a backup drive too (external 2.5" is sufficient) Not sure what Adobe say is OK graphics card wise, but a NVida 970 2GB card will see you good :) If you can stretch the budget, go for water cooling, or add some case fans (more noise) for air cooling. You can't add extra CPU cooling - only replace stock with better. A small case will get hotter quicker, but a larger case will allow some better air flow. For your monitor, invest in an IPS one, though what you have currently may suffice in the short run. One thing a lot of people miss completely is your environment. It's good if you have a super fast PC, but if you're breaking your back sat at it for hours on end then you'll not only feel less wanting to go back to it, but it takes away from other tasks too [/QUOTE]
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