Recent content by cybo2001

Very true! Here's my current parts list if you're interested: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/xkRT6r The most confusing for me is the vid card. I game occasionally but I need gpu power for animation and video editing. Nothing 4k though but I wouldn't mind to future proof for that however. Thx...

Just wanted to ping some of the kind people who contributed to this thread to see if any of the recommendations may have changed with the changing market. Still haven't upgraded but finally looking to do so in the next couple weeks!

Thanks for that info! That makes sense. I did notice there were some added features / ports on ROG. I'm considering going a gen back as Cpt Snake suggested. To socket 1200. There doesn't seem a huge price diff between it though? Sort of confusing that way. Then I think I don't need bleeding...

Thx for your input!

I really like the look of the TUF line. How does it compare to the ROG STRIX line?

Hello, I was able to delay this but I'm going to have to start this build asap. Wanted to see if any hardware suggestion may have changed for those that gave input now that it's several months later. Cheers!

That looks like a really solid build! Thanks for the input. I actually bought a cooler a while back I never used. Maybe I can make it fit. I'll have to dig around for it.

Thanks for all the information! I'm not seeing a 12700 version without the K or any other letter. I think if there are no cons it makes sense to have the onboard graphics as backup. Thanks! I've been really happy with it. Good psu is vital imo. I was told I should consider getting a new psu if...

Thanks! I'll check those out. I've been liking the Asus Tuf line w/ the wifi on board.

Thanks for the advice. I was going to ask if the integrated graphics on the asus tuf will outperform the old gtx660? The 660 is overclocked and 4 gig though. Ya I think I'm set on DDR4 board and ram. Good point re mATX. I have an existing case that's a full tower so I figured... The guy I...

Thanks for your reply! I have a gtx 660. It's overclocked I got it from some young gamer to replace my real old card that blew. What's making a living these days? j/j. I work with computers for a living but I don't need a high end render farm as I'm not always doing 3d animation, sometimes...

I had actually just switched to this exact cpu in my cart! Thanks for the great options and the video link!

Thx for the sharing the knowledge. You've given me something to think about brand-wise. I'm not a fanatic that way so maybe it's time for me to let go of those prefs. I've just had good stability going that route so far. That being said I wonder the real failure rate differences between these...

Haha. Well said. Good point that waiting for MSRP to come back to GPUs might not be the best choice value-wise. Thing is decent GPU now if you can get one is like 1200 I can't do that. And then is it worth it to get a low mid $600 one? It's a pickle.

Thx for the build suggestions! You thinking DDR5 isn't really necessary? And what GPU would you recommend with that hardware?