Build Advice First time picking components for a build.. Please help :)

[Tiffiee]

Hi there! I'm looking for a new build for a desktop, some light gaming probably 20%, CAD work 30%, and probably 50% general computer use. The budget is under 2k in the Bay Area if that matters.

So far, I have these:

Intel Core i7-12700K12th Gen Desktop Processor
ASUS PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4ATX Motherboard
Noctua NH-U12A High-Performance CPU Cooler
Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 32GB(2x16G
Crucial CT500P3SSD8P3 500GB PCIe M.2 2280 Solidos
Microsoft FQC-08930K Windows10Pro OS64-bit
OEM Seagate ST4000DM004 4TB6Gb/s3.5"256MB5400RPM data
ASUS DUAL-RTX3050-O8G Dual GeForce RTX3050OC
EVGA220-GA-0750-X1SuperNOVA750GA,80Plus Gold
Fractal Design FD-CA-MESH-C-BKO Meshify C

Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any advice.

Thank you!

 

[Why_Me]

Nice build ^^

Here's a few options worth looking at.

https://www.newegg.com/black-fractal-design-focus-2-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811352193
Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB Black Mid Tower Computer Case $59.99

Focus 2

Focus 2 offers a precise straight-forward design which has been carefully engineered to leverage its airflow potential. Its innovative approach to the internal layout creates flow throughout the case, making it enjoyable to build and upgrade in, while optimizing direct cooling to components.

www.fractal-design.com

Rear exhaust fan for that case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJGF56L
ARCTIC P12 PWM 120mm 4-Pin Case Fan $8.72

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R5W27JS
CORSAIR RMx Series (2021) RM750x 750W 80+ GOLD Modular Power Supply $109.99

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144543
MSI PRO B660M-A WIFI DDR5 $159.99

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660M-A-WIFI/Overview

or ...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1687328-REG/msi_mag_b660m_mortar_wifi.html
MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR5 $179.99

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B660M-MORTAR-WIFI

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NPJDPVG
Intel Core i7-12700F $329.99

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-25m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.html

https://www.amazon.com/DeepCool-AK620-High-Performance-Dual-Tower-Dissipation/dp/B09CSXS3X4
DeepCool AK620 CPU Cooler $64.99

https://global.deepcool.com/product...-High-Performance-CPU-Cooler/2021/13067.shtml

https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-32gb/p/N82E16820374439
G.SKILL Flare X5 Series DDR5 5200 32GB (2x16GB) CL36 $146.78

https://www.newegg.com/msi-geforce-rtx-3060-rtx-3060-ventus-2x-12g-oc/p/N82E16814137632
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X OC 12GB Video Card $369.39

https://shopsoftwarekeys.com/shop/microsoft-windows-11-home-32-64-bit-usb-box-pack-1-license/
Microsoft Windows 11 Home 32/64-bit USB $72.99

Intel Core i7-12700 + Intel B660 Review

Today we have a combo review of all-new Intel hardware, our first look at the affordable Intel B660 platform, the non-K Core i7-12700 and Intel's latest box...

www.techspot.com

 

[Zerk2012]

Hi there! I'm looking for a new build for a desktop, some light gaming probably 20%, CAD work 30%, and probably 50% general computer use. The budget is under 2k in the Bay Area if that matters.

So far, I have these:

Intel Core i7-12700K12th Gen Desktop Processor
ASUS PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4ATX Motherboard
Noctua NH-U12A High-Performance CPU Cooler
Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 32GB(2x16G
Crucial CT500P3SSD8P3 500GB PCIe M.2 2280 Solidos
Microsoft FQC-08930K Windows10Pro OS64-bit
OEM Seagate ST4000DM004 4TB6Gb/s3.5"256MB5400RPM data
ASUS DUAL-RTX3050-O8G Dual GeForce RTX3050OC
EVGA220-GA-0750-X1SuperNOVA750GA,80Plus Gold
Fractal Design FD-CA-MESH-C-BKO Meshify C

Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any advice.

Thank you!

Puts you a bit over budget the CPU cooler is like 35 bucks on Amazon.
The processor is just a bit better and the video card is a good step up.
Better quality power supply.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor | $300.00 @ Best Buy
CPU Cooler | Thermalright Peerless Assasin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler |-
Motherboard | MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard | $229.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory | $114.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $59.99 @ Adorama
Storage | Toshiba X300 4 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive | $102.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Video Card | $369.39 @ Newegg
Case | Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case | $88.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair RM750x (2021) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $108.45 @ Amazon
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit | $119.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1504.77
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $1494.77
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-11-14 19:31 EST-0500 |