Hey folks. I've been lurking this thread for weeks now, and, like nearly everyone else here, can't wait to get in my v.6 preorder. Super reassuring to see the support from Necere and everyone else on this thread / forum.
Here's the thing: this is going to be my first ever PC build. I know I'm kind of jumping in on the deep end, and the nerves are high. I was hoping to get feedback on my build plan now so that it goes as smoothly as possible when the case finally arrives. I've purchased everything save for the case, but am within the return window for everything if I screwed up (the other reason I'd love to know if there are issues in my build!)
Here is my PCPartPicker list.
I've done my best to thoroughly research / asked around other communities, but figure there's no better place to do one final verification that it'll all fit and play nicely in the M1 v.6 than here. For context, I need everything nuts and bolts up to build a PC, save for 1 monitor that I have with an HDMI cable and speakers that I have.
1) Any red flags? Components that won't be compatible? Connectors or adapters that I haven't yet purchased? For instance, I saw conversation about the USB connection to the front panel, but don't feel educated in assessing whether that X570 will be fine in this regard (assuming that's a mobo thing?)
2) The plan is to put the Barracuda 4 TB 2.5" HDD behind the front cover. I've been able to find verification that it should fit there elsewhere. If this is accomplished, will I still have room to expand to 1 more or even 2 more 3.5" HDDs in the top cage? Or will another component (like the CPU cooler with the extra 92mm fan) in my build interfere with that space?
3) As noted, plan is to attach the 92mm fan to the other side of the NH-U9S, giving it two 92mm fans. GPU at the bottom, 2.5" HDD behind front panel, SFX PSU. Given my specs, will I be able to fit the 120mm case fan on a side fan bracket?
4) I'm still waffling on my color choice, it's tough virtually. If we were comparing the silver version on a spectrum from "Classic Mac silver" to "Mac Space Gray", is it in between the two? Lighter in color to the "Classic Mac silver"? Similar?
Thanks so much in advance. Can't wait to dig in to my first build!