Windows 11 Desktop Build

Plan to build a tower computer with AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5 5600X, chipset X570, for Windows 11 Pro when standalone-license DVD is available from Microsoft Store.

Not for gaming, just a stable Windows box for GIMP and Inkscape to sit alongside by Ubuntu 20.04 box. Windows to handle Epson ET-7700 tank inkjet printer and other Microsoft Windows-only software.

No SSD, use two previously purchased Western Digital RE4 250GB HDD DirectX 12, TPM 2.0, and other Win11 requirements Secure Boot.

Newegg web page:

DIY Friendly

MSI motherboards have been designed with tons of smart features for convenient setup and usage, such as pin-header keep out zone, friendly SATA & USB location and multiple cooling solutions, so DIY users can pick and choose any gaming rig they want.

Troubleshooting Friendly Design

MSI motherboards have been designed to make the system assembly process as convenient as possible. An array of system tuning features and troubleshooting tools are available to ease installation and setup.

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ATX form factor Wireless LAN $263 as of July 24 Limited Warranty (parts): 3 years

Altex San Antonio NW Loop 1604

July 24 2021

Cory B. made me aware of the conditions for a build by their technician. My older WD RE4 drives (2) might be OK, but other components need to be from their stock to enable a one-year warranty. Their case is needed. They have three AMD Ryzen 5600X processors under the glass right now, and one Ryzen 7 processor. This means the 5600X is popular. It is priced at $400 whereas the Newegg price is $500. They have a range of motherboards in stock, and they may do a lot of business replacing motherboards in failed commercial computers. Altex prefers Asus mobos more than MSI.

I said I would be ready for a build in October or November. Cory said there may be a better range of video cards at that time.

I will get a bid from Altex and see if the charge to assemble is more than $400, the cost of 5600X. If assembly is more than that, I might buy the parts from them and assemble myself. Letting Altex assemble is like an insurance policy.