Specifications

CPU : Intel® Core i7 13700k (3.4-5.4 GHz)

Logic Board : NZXT N5 With Intel® Z690 Chipset

GPU : Intel® UHD 770 Integrated Graphics

RAM : Kingston Fury Beast 3200 MHZ 2x16 CL 16 (latency)

Cooling System : NZXT T120 RGB 150w TDP

SSD : Western Digital SN 770 1TB PCIE 4.0 NVME

Power Supply Unit: Corsair RM-750 E 750w

Case : NZXT H5 Flow RGB 2023

Things I learned

> A Logic Board with a BIOS flashback button or ability is crucial when using older motherboard generations with newer Processors due to microcode and other instruction sets needing updates to function properly. Oddly, the DRAM debug light lights up if the BIOS is outdated which is slightly confusing considering the underlying issue is related with the Processor / CPU.

> Buying open-box/used parts helps save a considerable amount of money and allows you to get more of your budget, as an example, my motherboard was discounted by 38% (239.99-> 149.99) This allowed me to spend more of my budget into another 16 GB ram later.

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