Question I need to replace my old box, advises welcomed, new build

[KpuCko]

Hi there,
Last few days I see unusual behavior on my main PC, without any load it the mouse simply freezes for a second, then continues to move. Sometimes the PC completely freeze and reboot is the only option to get it back working.

Although I know I haven't done any troubleshooting so far, I think first I don't have the time to do it and second, I'm using this box last almost 10 years so far.
So yeah, probably is a perfect time for an upgrade.

Let me show you first, what I have and the main purpose of the PC:

PS C:\Windows\system32> Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_BaseBoard | Format-Table Manufacturer, Product, SerialNumber, Version -Auto

Manufacturer                  Product    SerialNumber           Version
------------                  -------    ------------           -------
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 990FXA-UD3 To be filled by O.E.M. x.x


PS C:\Windows\system32> Get-CimInstance Win32_PhysicalMemory | ft Manufacturer, Capacity, SerialNumber, BankLabel, ConfiguredClockSpeed, DeviceLocator -Auto

Manufacturer         Capacity SerialNumber BankLabel   ConfiguredClockSpeed DeviceLocator
------------         -------- ------------ ---------   -------------------- -------------
Kingston           8589934592 9135A152     Node0_Bank0                  800 Node0_Dimm2
Kingston           8589934592 8E35A252     Node0_Bank0                  800 Node0_Dimm3


PS C:\Windows\system32> Get-CimInstance Win32_Processor

DeviceID Name                                            Caption                            MaxClockSpeed SocketDesignation Manufacturer
-------- ----                                            -------                            ------------- ----------------- ------------
CPU0     AMD FX(tm)-8350 Eight-Core Processor            AMD64 Family 21 Model 2 Stepping 0 4000          CPU 1             AuthenticAMD


PS C:\Windows\system32> wmic path win32_VideoController get name
Name
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

PS C:\Windows\system32>

Fair enough this build was rock solid system.

Because I do PC builds once every roughly 5-10 years, I'm not aware of the latest technologies so decided to refresh my mind by choosing an already built PC and check its hardware.
As I'm fan of Lenovo tower PCs, I've selected this one, just to check the inventory:
https://ardes.bg/product/lenovo-legion-t7-34iaz7-tower-90s2005yrm-w11p-312754

The main components here are as follow:

- Intel Core i9-12900KF (2.4/5.2GHz, 30M)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB
- 4 x 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz

I intend to use my old PC case (ATX size). I saw these guys have so called "configurator" in their site so I've selected similar components to check what price I will got. Here they are:

https://ardes.bg/configurator?cpu=2...ram_2=271527&gpu=339224&hdd=344649&psu=295774

Here you can check more info about all the listed components:

https://ardes.bg/product/intel-core-i9-12900kf-2-4ghz-bx8071512900kf-237720
https://ardes.bg/product/cooler-master-hyper-212-black-x-duo-rr-s4kk-25dn-r1-378157
https://ardes.bg/product/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-gb-z790-aorus-elite-ax-299629
https://ardes.bg/product/32gb-ddr5-4800-adata-ad5u480032g-s-271527
https://ardes.bg/product/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-4060-8gb-windforce-oc-dlss-3-gv-n4060wf2oc-8gd-339224
https://ardes.bg/product/1000w-gigabyte-ud1000gm-pg5-gp-ud1000gm-pg5-295774

So to the question now - please share your thoughts about this system.

The main use of the PC is to be a daily driver. Which include almost nothing like load because I'm working as an IT and play with servers almost all the time.
But beside that, sometimes I want to use Adobe products like Photoshop and Premiere, and run some virtual machines for testing.

The PC won't run 24/7, and I really want to stay focused into the upgrade possibility.

So any replacement of any of the components is welcomed, but wanted to see all the benefits and drawbacks for the selection.
Thanks in advice.

 

[Lutfij]

I intend to use my old PC case (ATX size).
You might want to forgo that idea and stick to the case that comes with the prebuilt, from the factory.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

I will just link this as a useful giude:

Hardware Recommendations

Our workstations for Adobe Premiere Pro are tested and optimized to give you the best performance and reliability. View our hardware recommendations.

www.pugetsystems.com

 

[SkyNetRising]

Here you can check more info about all the listed components:
https://ardes.bg/product/intel-core-i9-12900kf-2-4ghz-bx8071512900kf-237720
https://ardes.bg/product/cooler-master-hyper-212-black-x-duo-rr-s4kk-25dn-r1-378157
https://ardes.bg/product/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-gb-z790-aorus-elite-ax-299629
https://ardes.bg/product/32gb-ddr5-4800-adata-ad5u480032g-s-271527
https://ardes.bg/product/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-4060-8gb-windforce-oc-dlss-3-gv-n4060wf2oc-8gd-339224
https://ardes.bg/product/1000w-gigabyte-ud1000gm-pg5-gp-ud1000gm-pg5-295774
So to the question now - please share your thoughts about this system.

That cooler is not enough to cool down i9.
You're looking at high end air cooler or AIO liquid cooler with 240mm radiator minimum.

If you want to save some cost, then go with DDR4 board and DDR4 ram instead.

You didn't mention any gaming use for your system. Then probably new graphics card is not needed.

1000W psu - is excessive unless you have a high end graphics card and something like 10x 3.5" HDDs in your system.

 

[KpuCko]

Guys, thanks for the replies, don't know why I'm not getting notifications about that.

I intend to use my old PC case (ATX size).
You might want to forgo that idea and stick to the case that comes with the prebuilt, from the factory.

Can you tell me why?

@SkyNetRising no gaming at all.

I have only 2x3.5'' HDDs.

 

[SkyNetRising]

@SkyNetRising no gaming at all.

Then no need for discrete graphics card or 1000W PSU.

400W to 500W PSU would be perfectly fine.
And get CPU with integrated graphics instead - i9-12900k.

You should probably add SSD, if you don't have one.

 

[KpuCko]

Oo sorry I wanted to say I have the OS installed on SATA3 SSD and two additional 3.5'' HDDs.

Can you suggest appropriate coller for that CPU? By the way I'm not even sure I want that powerful CPU at all.

Why integrated graphics?

I have selected this fan because I saw that this is not a box processor and I also know that box fans are quite noisy.

What about future upgrade, expandability like new video card or 10GB networking?
What about bifurcation, is that main board support it?

 

[KpuCko]

I will just link this as a useful giude:

Hardware Recommendations

Our workstations for Adobe Premiere Pro are tested and optimized to give you the best performance and reliability. View our hardware recommendations.

www.pugetsystems.com

Thanks for the link, it has very detailed documentation about Adobe Premiere.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Almost anything is an upgrade for you. In fact regarding integrated graphics there was an article a day or two ago that amd is about to release some apu chips (cpu with graphics built in) that basically have graphics on par with your gtx 1060.

At work we typically use Dell systems and anymore you can run 3 screens off of the Intel graphics. These days if you aren’t gaming there’s not a reason to buy a high end gpu these days.

 

[KpuCko]

I see your viewpoint. Although I'm not a gamer, I work with Premiere and Photoshop which is almost the same

So integrated graphics will not be enough here.