Specifically this is my MIL. I built her a computer about 5 years ago for $600 (not including the Video card, I gave her my old one). It lasted her all these years, but she wants to upgrade now. She uses a LOT of storage space because of her newspapers. She's currently using probably as much as 15-20 TBs of data across various hard drives. Obviously some are old and she doesn't really access them often, but she filled up her 4TBs she had on the PC probably within a year.
So this time I want to get her enough storage that she doesn't have to worry about using external storage for the next 5 years or more. This is what I got so far. The video card is optional but she does need the ram, she opens a LOT of things at the same time. I was thinking to even get her 128 which I think is overkill and 64 is probably enough.
I can't decide between the HDDs. I was hoping for some help as well with:
CPU: Intel Core i9-12900K 3.2 GHz 16-Core Processor ($318.74 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler ($31.86 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z690-E GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($245.43 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($223.11 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($318.74 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda Pro 8 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($207.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda Pro 8 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($207.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Exos X14 12 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($201.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Exos X14 12 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($201.86 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA XC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card ($392.06 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($124.30 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G3 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($318.75 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - Download 64-bit ($199.99 @ Best Buy)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 PWM PST 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan ($10.61 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 PWM PST 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan ($10.61 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 PST 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fans 5-Pack ($37.18 @ Amazon)
Total: $3049.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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So this time I want to get her enough storage that she doesn't have to worry about using external storage for the next 5 years or more. This is what I got so far. The video card is optional but she does need the ram, she opens a LOT of things at the same time. I was thinking to even get her 128 which I think is overkill and 64 is probably enough.
I can't decide between the HDDs. I was hoping for some help as well with:
- The motherboard. Not sure which one will be sufficient for her, I don't want to go too cheap but I don't think she needs a STRIX z690 E.
- The RAM - Not sure if she needs DDR5s but I want it to be future proof for awhile, especially with spending 2.5k I want it to last past the 5 year mark of the current one.
- The 12900k. Overkill? I'm really happy with it and she does use a lot of programs (from quickbooks and excel to adobe photoshop and acrobat etc) and has a ton of stuff open all the time, not sure how much of it is processor heavy though so not sure on this.
- The HDDs obviously. Which one is better. I want her to have a lot of space to move files she doesn't access everyday to. So it will be either 2x Exos or 2x BarraCuda Pro. You help me decide or recommend something better.
- The Cooler seems decent, I also got 2 of the Arctic P12 to replace the Cooler Stock Fan with.
- Case may be overkill but I like a lot of space to work with, her tiny tower proved to be an issue when I wanted to expand for more storage. So I'm going all in case wise.
- Power Supply seems good. I trust and like EVGA but will take advice.
- Got 5 more fans for the case.
- Not sure if I'm missing anything.
CPU: Intel Core i9-12900K 3.2 GHz 16-Core Processor ($318.74 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler ($31.86 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z690-E GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($245.43 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($223.11 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($318.74 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda Pro 8 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($207.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda Pro 8 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($207.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Exos X14 12 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($201.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Exos X14 12 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($201.86 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA XC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card ($392.06 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($124.30 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G3 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($318.75 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - Download 64-bit ($199.99 @ Best Buy)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 PWM PST 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan ($10.61 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 PWM PST 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan ($10.61 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 PST 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fans 5-Pack ($37.18 @ Amazon)
Total: $3049.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-28 00:56 EDT-0400