Question i7-9700KF → i7-12700KF ?

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Lukhino

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Hell guys,
I would like to improve stable FPS in World of tanks game and Guild Wars 2 game, 2560x1440, 165HZ monitor.
I prefer powerfull and quiet setup with great windows start. I dont want overlock processor.

What do you think about this combination?
Intel Core i7-12700KF + ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS DDR5,
Intel Core i5-12600KF + ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS DDR5,

My actual build is: 9700KF+Z370 HD3P+16GB DDR4 3200 + RTX 3060Ti

Is better to pair this 12th generation with DDR4 or DDR5 motherboard?
Is this motherboard good for processor 12700KF? Or do you reccomend something better?

Thank you for any help.

Regards,
L.
 
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Looks like you can raise fan few heatsink fins more.




They are 42mm high, bit shorter than the Fury's at 42.2mm.

The ram you have in there atm, search what height they are, then you'll know + the extra height you can have by raising the front fan so the side panel 'closes' just nicely.
My actual ram has a depth 34.1mm.
I have cca 15mm clearance bewteen fan and glass from the case.
 
Looks like you can raise fan few heatsink fins more.




They are 42mm high, bit shorter than the Fury's at 42.2mm.

The ram you have in there atm, search what height they are, then you'll know + the extra height you can have by raising the front fan so the side panel 'closes' just nicely.
The DDR5 ram what i mentioned has height 34.9mm
KF560C36BBEK2-3232GB (16GB 2G x 64-Bit x 2 pcs.)DDR5-6000 CL36 288-Pin DIMM Kit
 
What do you think guys about this motherboard to pair with i7 12700KF?
I have chance to buy it for good price (125$)
 
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Hello everyone,
I have to say is time to switch to the AMD platform after many years with INTEL processors after deep analysis.
I like their AM5 socket that will have support next two years. If I buy Intel 12/13/14 their socket is already out of the game next year .

Could you please look at my last created pc build? What do you mean?
Which motherboard should i choose?

NH-D14 cooler. I have only equipment for socket 1151
I think I need to buy a new mounting kit.
1. option:https://noctua.at/en/nm-am5-4-mp83-mounting-kit/specification
2. option: https://noctua.at/en/offset-am5-mounting-technical-backgrounds
3. Or do I need both?
4. I have found this great solution which is good for the processor because cleaning from the thermal paste is a little tricky, right?

Thank you so much for any help
Have a nice day, guys.
 
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