Ideally I want to play all the latest games at the highest possible settings. Single monitor gaming, maybe a second later on to have other windows open. I'll be doing some CFD, CAD etc as well, so a beast of a machine will be convenient for that.

I already have a mouse hence why it isn't included. I chose the h220 as it can be a closed loop CPU cooler with the option to become a full watercooling solution as well and I plan on OC'ing the CPU to maybe 4-4.5GHz. There's a couple things I need help on:

• I have no idea about cooling in the sense of number and placement of fans on the case.

• Is the catleap monitor a good choice? I'm not sure what refresh rate it has!

• What case would you recommend? I want something clean, nothing jarring to look at and windowed. I'm thinking a mid size case?

• Some go faster lighting as well, I'm undecided on colour, leaning towards white/blue/green although maybe led's which could change colour would be a better idea.

• Did I choose a good optical drive?

• Do I need an audio board or will the integrated one be okay?

• What's the best bang for buck wireless card? I'll be using ethernet mainly but for flexibility I'd like it.

• Any suggestions to lower the price without sacrificing performance let me know! Pcpartpicker gives an estimated wattage of 462W, so could I reduce the PSU, choose a lower wattage?

• Similarly I'm not sure if the mobo I selected is right for the build, if anyone has any input.

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Thanks to anyone who made it this far!