[SOLVED] i7 10700 locked build

[Mill08]

Hi all,

I am a laymen level knowledge comp user looking to build around an i7 10700 locked cpu. I have done some research through this site and others. From that reading, I have gleaned the following and are wondering whether the build synergies make sense with the plethora of options that are out there today.
Usage: mainly gaming with no need to run applications parallel -video editing or for work production (hence intel), mainly strategy ie paradox (Stellaris, CK), flight sim and occasional FPS.

I have no interest in o/clocking as I am not confident I can safely do this so I would rather not need the K series chips and put the $ for other components or savings. I have read that power limitation can be removed on the cpu anyways providing a boost in cpu performance, however is the 2.9 base clock a concern in this cpu?

Mid range-high spend, 6-8 years is the aim for the build.

I am trying to sort out the component synergy first and work out brands later. Without further adue

i7 10700
MSI MAG B460M Mortar Mobo
8GB RTX 2060 Super
SSD
32GB ram
Not sure on PSU or whether a cooling solution would be required, any assistance here also appreciated

Any feedback will be hugely appreciated and any misconceptions above corrected

 

[mdd1963]

The 10700 (non-K) should come w/ with some sort of boxed cooler...

I don't see any issues with the proposed build thus far...

(I'd get at least some sort of decent quality Corsair/Antec, etc/. brand-name 600-650 watt PSU, which would allow you to run yours at ~40-50% load, and give sufficient capacity for most potential GPU upgrades two or three years later)

 

[Mill08]

The 10700 (non-K) should come w/ with some sort of boxed cooler...

I don't see any issues with the proposed build thus far...

Thank you mdd

 

[geofelt]

I7-10700 is a fine 16 thread processor.
Do not worry about the 2.9 base clock.
The processor has a much higher turbo clock of 5.1.
You get turbo on one core when load and temperature conditions permit.
I doubt that you have the workload to fill 12 threads.
Games can not usually effectively use more than 6 threads.
The included cpu cooler will perform adequately, but it might get noisy under load.

One advantage of the K versions is that the base and turbo clocks are higher.
i7-10700K is 3.8/5.1 a significant improvement if the price differential is not too great.

A 12 thread i5-10600K would be 4.1/4.8 which sounds to me like a better option.

No overclocking is necessary for the K processors.
What you mainly get from overclocking a K is a higher clock on all cores.
That is most useful for multithreaded apps, and not so much for games.
If you buy a K, I think I would pay about $50 more for a Z490 based motherboard just on the speculation that down the road you might want added processing power.

The price of a cooler will need to be added to the price of the K processors.
Noctua is top quality and very easy to mount.
I might suggest the noctua NH-U12s
https://www.newegg.com/noctua-nh-u12s/p/N82E16835608040

You will need about a 600w psu for a 2080 super.
Here is a chart for other graphics cards:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

A quality psu is a long term investment. Buy a good one.
I like the seasonic focus line in either 650/750w.
Here is a 650W unit; 750w is only $10 more.
A psu will only draw the power demanded of it, regardless of the max capability
https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-focus-650-gold-ssr-650fm-650w/p/N82E16817151202?&quicklink=true

Buy a 2 x 16gb ram kit, not separate sticks.
Intel does not depend on fast ram for performance. 3000-3600 speed is about right.

Modern motherboards will support m.2 pcie ssd devices.
1tb is a good size. One can always add storage later.
About the best would be a 1tb samsung 970 evo +
https://www.newegg.com/samsung-970-evo-plus-1tb/p/N82E16820147743

If budget is a problem, the slower intel 665P is a good deal:
https://www.newegg.com/intel-665p-series-1tb/p/N82E16820167469?&quicklink=true

With upcoming nvidia 3000 series launches, it is a confusing time to buy a graphics card.
Not so much as to price/performance, but availability.
To hedge your bet on a RTX2080, buy a EVGA card. In addition to getting good USA support, they have a free 90 day upgrade option in case you want a stronger card later.

 

[Mill08]

Thanks geofelt, awesome analysis, excellent food for thought, wish I could assist you the same in some way