In modern times decisions on computer peripherals and equipment purchases have gone beyond challenging. This is due in part to new and existing manufacturer requirements, and naming conventions. As an example, in the video card arena alone, it is difficult to ascertain which board (video card) is relevant in comparison to its competitor. This is due to the confusion with model names/numbers etc. Additionally, it is important to take note of whether the peripherals purchased will function via an Intel chipset, or an AMD chipset. If others are faced with the same challenges that I went through when building a new system, I would suggest using peripheral guide sites. These sites provide detailed specs to help consumers make informed purchases. It is important to note that the system's power supply should be able to provide substantial power to the motherboard, video card, etc. My current system was built at the end of last year. It is powered by an Intel 12th Gen i7 CPU, with 32 GB of ram, and 6 TB of HD space. While I mentioned the CPU, RAM and HD (SSD); there are other peripherals that go in line with the enabling the system to function. However