[uvw]

1. Pick a processor you like in your budget

2. Pick a form factor. Regular size/smaller?

3. Now you have specs for motherboard.

4. Rest of the stuff is what you need/want. Stuff like memory sticks, onboard or separate gpu, onboard or separate WiFi card.

[brtkdotse]

The jump from i9 to something like ThreadRipper is like 5x. Will I even notice it?