building a new computer

[BrianCash]

both CPUs i'm looking at are lga 1700, in the past i've only purchased CPUs with heatsinks. which corsair did you get?

I used a NZXT Z73 AIO, its been solid but their software is kind of trash

 

[TomDlgns]

i remember power supplies needing to be big back in the day. should i go with 850 watt or will 750 be good enough?

i'm going to post my build list shortly. my current power supply is probably just fine, but i don't know specs off hand and its been in the existing PC for a while, might as well start fresh.

 

[BrianCash]

Noctua coolers ftw

I've heard really good things about Noctua coolers, but because i9 always had cooling issues I went with an AIO to be safe. Even at 100% load I think the hottest I've seen it get is 65C

 

[the_antsy_honda]

12700K $299


DDR4 B660 $139


32GB DDR4 4000


Thermalright Frost Commander 140 $62 (20% off coupon)


~$600

add another $100 to get you to DDR5 and a Z board for another M.2 slot and CPU overclocking if you want it

 

[BrianCash]

i remember power supplies needing to be big back in the day. should i go with 850 watt or will 750 be good enough?

i'm going to post my build list shortly. my current power supply is probably just fine, but i don't know specs off hand and its been in the existing PC for a while, might as well start fresh.

Really depends on GPU

 

[TomDlgns]

I used a NZXT Z73 AIO, its been solid but their software is kind of trash

heatsinks have software? oh shit....wtf?

 

[TomDlgns]

Really depends on GPU

none right now, integrated graphics, but i will likely add a GPU later on.

 

[TomDlgns]

12700K $299


DDR4 B660 $139


32GB DDR4 4000


Thermalright Frost Commander 140 $62 (20% off coupon)


~$600

add another $100 to get you to DDR5 and a Z board for another M.2 slot and CPU overclocking if you want it

my current build is already at $1100

 

[the_antsy_honda]

my current build is already at $1100

depending on what you wanna do with it there may or may not really be any actual performance differences

 

[BrianCash]

none right now, integrated graphics, but i will likely add a GPU later on.

I went with a 1000w PSU only because the newer GPUs are pigs when it comes to power

 

[the_antsy_honda]

1. do you want to overclock
2. daily intended use
3. how many m.2 ssds do you want
4. do you care about rgb
5. are you going to put a powerful gpu in it
6. what form factor do you want (ATX/mATX/miniITX)

 

[BrianCash]

my current build is already at $1100

You can also check out NZXT builds, when I built mine it wasn't much more to have them build everything and then you get a warranty at one place. If I did it all over again I'd probably go that route

 

[TomDlgns]

depending on what you wanna do with it there may or may not really be any actual performance differences

i just like having a powerful PC for the times that i will need it. that's why i like to go a little overboard and get some additional years of use out of it.

 

[93rx7]

I've heard really good things about Noctua coolers, but because i9 always had cooling issues I went with an AIO to be safe. Even at 100% load I think the hottest I've seen it get is 65C

I haven't had any issues

I have had the corsair water coolers in a box die on me

 

[the_antsy_honda]

i just like having a powerful PC for the times that i will need it. that's why i like to go a little overboard and get some additional years of use out of it.

i upgraded a few months ago from a 10900k to the 13700k and on paper its a vastly superior processor, and in practice it's noticeable, but it isn't really night and day.

it's about 50% faster in single threaded perf. and 2x faster multithreaded. Real world is like, "yeah this feels faster" but not $700 faster imo

 

[TomDlgns]

1. do you want to overclock
2. daily intended use
3. how many m.2 ssds do you want
4. do you care about rgb
5. are you going to put a powerful gpu in it
6. what form factor do you want (ATX/mATX/miniITX)

no
not sure, just a powerful machine that will cover me for the next 5 years, or so
1 is fine 2 is better
i prefer no RGB
not sure about the GPU, at this time i don't need a GPU, but would like the ability to add one later on, i don't game on this PC, but i would like that ability if i change my mind
ATX

 

[TomDlgns]

i upgraded a few months ago from a 10900k to the 13700k and on paper its a vastly superior processor, and in practice it's noticeable, but it isn't really night and day.

it's about 50% faster in single threaded perf. and 2x faster multithreaded. Real world is like, "yeah this feels faster" but not $700 faster imo

i get it, $700 is also a bigger jump than $100. if i were between two components i'd upgrade for about $100, but probably not at the $700 range.

 

[the_antsy_honda]

no
not sure, just a powerful machine that will cover me for the next 5 years, or so
1 is fine 2 is better
i prefer no RGB
not sure about the GPU, at this time i don't need a GPU, but would like the ability to add one later on, i don't game on this PC, but i would like that ability if i change my mind
ATX

even the cheapest office-oriented motherboards usually have 2 m.2 slots; the ones i mentioned all have 4

i think for you the MSI Pro series is perfect. they have all the functionality but skip the rgb and other fluff; also have very conservative design schemes

 

[93rx7]

no
not sure, just a powerful machine that will cover me for the next 5 years, or so
1 is fine 2 is better
i prefer no RGB
not sure about the GPU, at this time i don't need a GPU, but would like the ability to add one later on, i don't game on this PC, but i would like that ability if i change my mind
ATX

Id get a 3060 or something low end just because onboard grinds my gears

 

[the_antsy_honda]

i get it, $700 is also a bigger jump than $100. if i were between two components i'd upgrade for about $100, but probably not at the $700 range.

i justified it because the old system is still in use; family members always get upgrades when i get upgrades as i shift things down and retire the oldest

my son def. enjoys the 10900k

 

[TomDlgns]

here is where i'm at so far

Intel Core i9-12900K Alder Lake 3.2GHz Sixteen-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included - Micro Center

Get it now! 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver...

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MSI Z690 MAG Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard - Micro Center

Get it now! With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

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Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMK32GX4M2E3200 - Black - Micro Center

Get it now! The VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 memory is designed for gamers and DIY enthusiasts seeking a compact performance memory solution. Equipped with an eight-layer PCB, highly-screened memory ICs, and efficient aluminum heat spreader, the VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 memory runs extremely fast on various...

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Corsair RMx Series RM850x 850 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply - Micro Center

Get it now! CORSAIR RMx series fully modular power supplies are built with the highest quality components to deliver 80 PLUS Gold efficient power to your PC, with virtually silent operation.

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Samsung 980 Pro SSD 1TB M.2 NVMe Interface PCIe Gen 4x4 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND 3 bit MLC Technology - Micro Center

Get it now! Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO delivers 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0, while maintaining compatibility with PCIe 3.0.

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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition CPU Air Cooler; Silencio FP120 Fan; Anodized Gun-Metal Black; Brushed Nickel Fins; 4 - Micro Center

Get it now! The legendary Hyper air cooler is back and better than before. The Hyper 212 Black Edition offers better installation and great performance, easily one of the best air cooling solutions.

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i don't know if that heatsink is any good and i need some thermal paste.

 

[BrianCash]

here is where i'm at so far

Intel Core i9-12900K Alder Lake 3.2GHz Sixteen-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included - Micro Center

Get it now! 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver...

www.microcenter.com

MSI Z690 MAG Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard - Micro Center

Get it now! With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

www.microcenter.com

Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMK32GX4M2E3200 - Black - Micro Center

Get it now! The VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 memory is designed for gamers and DIY enthusiasts seeking a compact performance memory solution. Equipped with an eight-layer PCB, highly-screened memory ICs, and efficient aluminum heat spreader, the VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 memory runs extremely fast on various...

www.microcenter.com

Corsair RMx Series RM850x 850 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply - Micro Center

Get it now! CORSAIR RMx series fully modular power supplies are built with the highest quality components to deliver 80 PLUS Gold efficient power to your PC, with virtually silent operation.

www.microcenter.com

This is pretty much exactly what I built

 

[BrianCash]

 

[the_antsy_honda]

here is where i'm at so far

Intel Core i9-12900K Alder Lake 3.2GHz Sixteen-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included - Micro Center

Get it now! 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver...

www.microcenter.com

MSI Z690 MAG Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard - Micro Center

Get it now! With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

www.microcenter.com

Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMK32GX4M2E3200 - Black - Micro Center

Get it now! The VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 memory is designed for gamers and DIY enthusiasts seeking a compact performance memory solution. Equipped with an eight-layer PCB, highly-screened memory ICs, and efficient aluminum heat spreader, the VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 memory runs extremely fast on various...

www.microcenter.com

Corsair RMx Series RM850x 850 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply - Micro Center

Get it now! CORSAIR RMx series fully modular power supplies are built with the highest quality components to deliver 80 PLUS Gold efficient power to your PC, with virtually silent operation.

www.microcenter.com

Samsung 980 Pro SSD 1TB M.2 NVMe Interface PCIe Gen 4x4 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND 3 bit MLC Technology - Micro Center

Get it now! Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO delivers 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0, while maintaining compatibility with PCIe 3.0.

www.microcenter.com

don't get the 12900k for that price. the 13700k is better and costs less

Intel Core i7-13700K Raptor Lake 3.4GHz Sixteen-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included - Micro Center

Get it now! 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13900K desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core i7 desktop processors are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance.

www.microcenter.com

same core layout, but increased frequency and L2 cache

 

[TomDlgns]

This is pretty much exactly what I built

i made some edits.