[SOLVED] Is this a compatible build?

[verdant22]

Hi guys,

So thanks to your help and a bit of research I've finally got a build list that I'm happy with. Before I order the parts, I just wanted to check that this build is compatible and there is nothing I'm missing which would make assembly a nightmare or impossible due to incompatible parts/ no of slots etc?

Also is there anything else I need to do to keep this system cool? Would it be worth adding some case fans? Or is this overkill? If so, I'm open to any suggestions re: additional cooling.

Cheers in advance

Build:

PCPartPicker Part List: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Kdh68r

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor (£258.99 @ Technextday)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MASTERLIQUID ML240L RGB V2 65.59 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£59.98 @ Box Limited)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard (£159.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (£62.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (£81.58 @ Technextday)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB VENTUS 2X OC Video Card
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case (£85.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (£67.20 @ Amazon UK)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11a/b/g/n PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£11.94 @ Aria PC)
Total: £787.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-04-15 17:47 BST+0100

 

[Why_Me]

It all works together.

 

[logainofhades]

Yes it would work, but for 23 pounds more, you can get a better long term rig.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor (£316.99 @ Technextday)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX L240 69.34 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£56.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B660M GAMING X AX DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard (£149.01 @ Gaming Co)
Memory: Patriot Viper Steel 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (£106.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (£75.99 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB VENTUS 2X OC Video Card
Case: Deepcool MATREXX 40 3FS MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£41.72 @ Gaming Co)
Power Supply: Corsair TXM (2021) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (£63.99 @ Box Limited)
Total: £810.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-04-15 18:18 BST+0100

 

[Why_Me]

Yes it would work, but for 23 pounds more, you can get a better long term rig.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor (£316.99 @ Technextday)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX L240 69.34 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£56.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B660M GAMING X AX DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard (£149.01 @ Gaming Co)
Memory: Patriot Viper Steel 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (£106.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (£75.99 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB VENTUS 2X OC Video Card
Case: Deepcool MATREXX 40 3FS MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£41.72 @ Gaming Co)
Power Supply: Corsair TXM (2021) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (£63.99 @ Box Limited)
Total: £810.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-04-15 18:18 BST+0100

That Gigabyte board is fine for an i5 but not so much for an i7 imo, especially when MSI offers a board with better VRM's for cheaper.

https://www.box.co.uk/PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4-MSI-PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4-Motherboard_4107923.html
MSI PRO B660M-A WIFI DDR4 £143.48

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4/Overview

 

[DRagor]

OP seems to want WiFi though and MSI board does not have it.

 

[Why_Me]

OP seems to want WiFi though and MSI board does not have it.

Good catch ^^

https://www.box.co.uk/PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4-MSI-PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4-Motherboard_4107923.html
MSI PRO B660M-A WIFI DDR4 £143.48

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4/Overview

 

[logainofhades]

Good catch ^^

https://www.box.co.uk/PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4-MSI-PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4-Motherboard_4107923.html
MSI PRO B660M-A WIFI DDR4 £143.48

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4/Overview

I was looking for that board, but PCPP failed me, which is why I went with the gigabyte. Definitely a better option.

 

[verdant22]

That Gigabyte board is fine for an i5 but not so much for an i7 imo, especially when MSI offers a board with better VRM's for cheaper.

https://www.box.co.uk/PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4-MSI-PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4-Motherboard_4107923.html
MSI PRO B660M-A WIFI DDR4 £143.48

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660M-A-WIFI-DDR4/Overview

Is there much difference between a z690 and b660m in terms of longevity? Or is it literally a case of z690 just being more expensive?

 

[Why_Me]

Is there much difference between a z690 and b660m in terms of longevity? Or is it literally a case of z690 just being more expensive?

The Z690 boards allow for overclocking unlocked cpu's and they have more PCIe lanes vs the B660 chipset.

 

[verdant22]

OP seems to want WiFi though and MSI board does not have it.

I read that it might be better to get an add on WiFi card just in case the WiFi chip in the board fails? Apparently it can be a nightmare if they do? Not sure how true that is..

 

[DRagor]

I read that it might be better to get an add on WiFi card just in case the WiFi chip in the board fails? Apparently it can be a nightmare if they do? Not sure how true that is..

Not really. Even if something happens to built-in WiFi on most boards you can just disable it in BIOS and install add-on card to have the problem fully fixed. Now, there may be argument about quality difference between built-in and add-on, but there is no general rule I would say - you just need to evaluate each model case by case.