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NEWS: Coffee Lake has been "released". It's only a paper launch; expect low availability on some of CPUs (mainly i7)
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>Assemble a part list
https://pcpartpicker.com/
>Learn how to build a PC
https://youtu.be/IhX0fOUYd8Q
>Installing Windows 7 on a Ryzen build
https://pastebin.com/TUZvnmy1

If you want help:
>State the budget & currency for your build
>List your uses, e.g. gaming, video editing, VM Work
>For monitors, try to include information like refresh rate, resolution and size

CPUs:
>G4560 - non-gaming or bare minimum gaming builds with a dedicated graphics card
>R3 1200 / i3 8100 - still budget CPUs, i3 is better, but the cost of Z mobos lessens its value (for now)
>i5 8400 - Best gaming CPU for the money
>R5 1600 - Great gaming CPU, better in productivity than i5 8400
>i7 8700k - Best premium CPU all around, runs hot, poor value for gaming-only
>R7 1700 - Best value for multithread performance (productivity, streaming etc.)
>Used Xeon / R7 / Threadripper - Heavy Multi-Tasking / VM Work / Productivity

RAM:
>For Ryzen: check your Mobo's QVL before buying RAM or look for user reports
>Ryzen CPUs benefit a lot from high speed RAM; 3000-3200 MHz is ideal

GPUs:
Crypto-Currency miners have driven GPU prices up (particularly AMD ones), so using an old GPU or waiting may be a good idea right now. FPS varies per game; you won't hit 144FPS in everything, even with a 1080ti.
>GTX 1050Ti / 3GB 1060 - Not overpriced, enough for 1080p@60fps at medium-high settings
>GTX 1060 6GB / RX 580 4GB - Slightly above MSRP, ideal for 1080p@60fps, buy the latter if your monitor has FreeSync
>GTX 1070 / 1080 - Good for 1080p@100+fps or 1440p@60fps at lower settings
>GTX 1080Ti - The best mainstream GPU, capable of 4k or 1440@100+fps

General:
>Include an SSD in all builds above ~600 USD; 240GB is ideal
>You will need a Wireless Network Adapter if you don't have a wired connection