Build Advice Help needed with my first new build since 2016 ?

[asif2005]

The last machine I built was back in Feb 2016 and it is still rock solid and I use it to date.

I am building a new PC now and I have some questions and need some suggestions. My work involves programming and development. I do all of my development work on my Virtual Machines and try not to install too much software on the primary OS on the host machine. Some of the work I do involves some graphic design and I needs Photoshop and Illustrator installed on the primary desktop. To be able to run VMs I need a lot of memory. My current build has 32 GB RAM.

So enough with the background....

Here are the parts that I have come up with for the new build:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor
• CPU Cooler: ID-COOLING SE-214-XT ARGB 68.2 CFM CPU Cooler
• Mothrboard: ASRock Z790 PRO RS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
• RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory

About the video card, I don't want to break the bank since I don't play any graphic intensive games. I am not into gaming whatsoever. The CPU I have selected does have integrated graphics but since I want to continue to have dual display, I do want a dedicated GPU. My current GPU on my 8 year old build is this:

EVGA Superclocked GeForce GT 740 2 GB Video Card

Can I continue using this in the new build? If not, I was thinking of getting this since its not too expensive.

XFX GTS XXX Radeon RX 580 8 GB Video Card


My question is, would it be a worth-it upgrade? I will consider other suggestions and I really appreciate it if you have read my lenghy post up until this point.

About the Power Supply, I have Thermaltake 700W smart series in my current build. I am also debating whether to replace it or not. Besides not being modular and poor cable management, no complaints.

Currently I have the following case and I need suggestions for a basic case with good airflow, cable management to compliment a good PS and has at least four 3.5" drive bays and 2 SSDs.

Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-02 Mid-Tower Gaming Case


Again, I really appreciate all the help.

Thanks,

 

[Lafong]

You will likely get frowning about your existing power supply for age reasons alone.

Do you have any particular attraction to Intel rather than AMD?

You don't mention a budget. Any clues on that?

Re 12700K: are you averse to newer Intel generations (13 through 15) for whatever reason? The 12700K may well do exactly what you need, just wondering why 12th generation?

Any particular reason you chose that CPU cooler?

Just trying to get some insight into your decision process.

 

[asif2005]

Agree about the PSU. I can get a new one.

I have always been an Intel guy and have been generally happy.

The 12th gen CPU seems to be a sweet spot for a good price point before it makes a $100+ difference to the next one up for little difference in performance, unless someone tells me otherwise.

Not sure why I selected a cooler. I think the part picker site was suggesting one. I guess I don't need it?

I am trying to stay around $800 if I can help it.

 

[Lafong]

800 for these 5 parts only?

Power supply, CPU, motherboard, cooler, RAM

What specific drives will you attach to the motherboard?

Can you comment on the reasons that led you to that particular motherboard? Specific features?

Are you averse to a micro ATX board?

Some would point you toward 6000 speed RAM with a CL of 30.

And Gskill Ripjaws on Intel rather than Flare.

You might consider a non-K i5 CPU from the 13th or 14th generation (maybe 13500 or 14500)...you'd have to check on the performance and price differences at somewhere like Passmark.com. I think they would include a cooler. Might not matter much. The i5s may run a bit cooler?

https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100007671 601393085&LeftPriceRange=200+250&Order=1

Intel CPUs between 200 and 250 dollars.

These are all relatively minor points. You are in the ballpark for sure.

 

[asif2005]

800 for these 5 parts only?

Power supply, CPU, motherboard, cooler, RAM

What specific drives will you attach to the motherboard?

Can you comment on the reasons that led you to that particular motherboard? Specific features?

Are you averse to a micro ATX board?

Some would point you toward 6000 speed RAM with a CL of 30.

And Gskill Ripjaws on Intel rather than Flare.

You might consider a non-K i5 CPU from the 13th or 14th generation (maybe 13500 or 14500)...you'd have to check on the performance and price differences at somewhere like Passmark.com. I think they would include a cooler. Might not matter much. The i5s may run a bit cooler?

https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100007671 601393085&LeftPriceRange=200+250&Order=1

Intel CPUs between 200 and 250 dollars.

These are all relatively minor points. You are in the ballpark for sure.

Thanks so much for your input. I selected this motherboard for its price point and the number of SATA connections (I have 6 drives in my current machine - two SSDs and the other four 3.5"). Not a big micro atx fan as things tend to get too cramped.

Do you think an i5 13th gen is better than i7 12th gen?

Did you read my comments about Case and GPU? Any feedback there?

 

[Lafong]

GPU: I don't use them. Don't need one for my purposes. Haven't in at least 10 years. I assume you believe that integrated video from the CPU is inadequate for your purposes. So I yield to your knowledge.

Case: do you have any specific complaints about your current case? If not, it would be low priority for a replacement. You have a budget and I'd think that the 100 a new one might cost is better spent on something more important....CPU horsepower, GPU, etc. If 100 brand new dollars fell out of the sky, you'd have a 900 dollar budget and maybe then you buy a new case.

"(I have 7 drives in my current machine - two SSDs and the other four 3.5")."

Two plus four is?

You need 7 SATA, not 6? Not quite following you. No M.2 drives at all and not foreseeable? It seems many recent boards are trending toward 4 SATA rather than 6 due to the rise of NVME drives.

 

[asif2005]

GPU: I don't use them. Don't need one for my purposes. Haven't in at least 10 years. I assume you believe that integrated video from the CPU is inadequate for your purposes. So I yield to your knowledge.

Case: do you have any specific complaints about your current case? If not, it would be low priority for a replacement. You have a budget and I'd think that the 100 a new one might cost is better spent on something more important....CPU horsepower, GPU, etc. If 100 brand new dollars fell out of the sky, you'd have a 900 dollar budget and maybe then you buy a new case.

"(I have 7 drives in my current machine - two SSDs and the other four 3.5")."

Two plus four is?

You need 7 SATA, not 6? Not quite following you. No M.2 drives at all and not foreseeable? It seems many recent boards are trending toward 4 SATA rather than 6 due to the rise of NVME drives.

7 was a typo and I quickly corrected it before you responded but obviously got to it before I did. I already have these drives and I want to continue to use them. M.2 is an option for future when one of these dies outside of warranty. One of my WD 4TB 3.5 died one year into it (about a year ago) and the replacement died too last week during the 2 year warranty and I just RMA'd it again earlier this week so I will get a replacement for that. My Segates have been rock solid and I also have a Hitachi which I never though would last 8+ years but it has.