Building a Budget 8-Core Intel Beast for Arch Linux (Or Windows, if You Must)

Introduction

So, you’ve finally decided to build your own Intel-based PC. Maybe you’re tired of your old machine wheezing every time you open a browser tab, or perhaps you just want to impress your friends with your mad tech skills. Either way, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re going to build a budget-friendly, 8-core Intel beast that’ll run Arch Linux like a dream—or Windows, if you prefer the path more traveled.