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Processor | Intel 12600K |
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Motherboard | Gigabyte Z690 Gaming X |
Cooling | CPU: Noctua NH-D15S; Case: 2xNoctua NF-A14, 1xNF-S12A. |
Memory | Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 @3600CL16 2*16GB |
Video Card(s) | Palit RTX 4080 |
Storage | Samsung 970 Pro 512GB + Crucial MX500 500gb + WD Red 6TB |
Display(s) | Dell S2721qs |
Case | Phanteks P300A Mesh |
Audio Device(s) | Behringer UMC204HD |
Power Supply | Fractal Design Ion+ 560W |
Mouse | Glorious Model D- |
New gen is incoming, so let's dream for a moment and discuss what we'd love to see and have. Popular, unpopular, whatever, all opinions go.
- More USB-C than USB-A ports: Most of the stuff I personally have and use today is now on USB-C. Seeing just a couple of C-ports on flagship boards is annoying. While they're at it, make USB3 the minimum acceptable standard.
- More boards with 2 RAM slots: Considering that one can get even 96GB (completely overkill for many years to come!) in a two-stick package and most DIY people on this planet are yet to upgrade to DDR5 and will be buying a new kit, I struggle to see why three quarters of the boards out there need to have 4 slots. Besides, shorter traces = good, right?
- All power connectors on one side: Sort of like EVGA did on Z790 Classified. Easier to wire, looks better.
- Say no to ugly plastic covers: They're useless, obstruct heatsinks and I've yet to see a board that looks better thanks to them.
- Please, God, no fans!: this is self-explanatory. Just make a proper copper heatsink, come on.
Off the top of my head, this is what I'd love to see. What about you?