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kianbiazar1

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Hi,
I was just wondering if this build is compatible or the chosen parts are well suited.
It will be primarily used for streaming and gaming. Also, do you have any recommendations to make it any cheaper?

CPU -
Intel Core i7-10700K 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor

CPU COOLER -
Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler

Motherboard -
Asus PRIME B560-PLUS ATX LGA1200 Motherboard

Memory -
Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory

HDD -
Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

SSD -
Samsung 980 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive

Graphics Card -
Asus GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card

Case -
Corsair Carbide 175R RGB ATX Mid Tower Case

PSU -
Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply

OPS -
Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit

WIFI -
TP-Link Archer TX50E PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi Adapter
 
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Compatible, yeah. Well suited, no.
Flags:
1)Cpu cooler is quite weak for that class of cpu, which demands some big coolers.
2)Motherboard is a bit weak for that cpu in the area of power delivery. That cpu can slurp some power at times.
3)Carbide 175R. Careful with your cpu and gpu combinations if you really want this one. Airflow is not its strong suit, and will become a roadblock to what combos you can put in it.


It looks like your budget can't adequately cover the 10700K. The desire to get the build cost down when the selected cpu cooler and motherboard already aren't adequate is proof of that.
A better balance will be achieved by stepping down the cpu to an i5-10600K or i5-11400.
Also what is even the difference between these two rams?

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/memory/ddr4/94842-cmk32gx4m2c3200c18

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/memory/ddr4/88788-cmk32gx4m2e3200c16

Change of mind, I think I'm buying one of these two options just need more info on whats the difference

One has Tested Latency 16-18-18-36

The other has Tested Latency 16-20-20-38

If you are prone to buyer's remorse, you must buy the former.

If you suffer from fear of missing out, you must buy the former.

If you have bouts of memory envy, you must buy the former.
 

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One has Tested Latency 16-18-18-36

The other has Tested Latency 16-20-20-38

If you are prone to buyer's remorse, you must buy the former.

If you suffer from fear of missing out, you must buy the former.

If you have bouts of memory envy, you must buy the former.

so which one sorry? 👀
Lets just say between these three?

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/memory/ddr4/88788-cmk32gx4m2e3200c16

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/memory/ddr4/94842-cmk32gx4m2c3200c18 (according to the specs this is the only one with a fan? I have no idea what that means)

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/memory/ddr4/94843-cmw32gx4m2c3200c18
 
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If you have any of those 3 issues I mentioned, get the one ending in C16.

Otherwise, get either one.

Not that you'd notice the difference.

FINAL QUESTION!!!

I'm right about to buy my new computer but I just noticed that my chosen ram:

Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR4 3200MHz Memory:
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/co...2gb-2x-16gb-ddr4-3200mhz-memory-black-ac42957

doesn't say that it supports intel 600 series cpus (which I believe is what my 12th gen Intel 12700F cpu is). Im not sure if this is a big factor as I believe the only requirement is that it works with the motherboard (which it does). It states that its compatible with
Intel 300/400/500/X299

Can anyone please confirm if this is actually an issue and if it needs to be replaced whats a good option at the same price?
 

kianbiazar1

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FINAL QUESTION!!!

I'm right about to buy my new computer but I just noticed that my chosen ram:

Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR4 3200MHz Memory:
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/co...2gb-2x-16gb-ddr4-3200mhz-memory-black-ac42957

doesn't say that it supports intel 600 series cpus (which I believe is what my 12th gen Intel 12700F cpu is and my motherboard). It states that its compatible with
Intel 300/400/500/X299

Can anyone please confirm if this is actually an issue and if it needs to be replaced whats a good option at the same price?
 
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The RAM must be compatible with the motherboard.

You say it is.

If it is, you shouldn't have any issues.

I'm not sure why you chose that RAM.

There is likely a qualified memory list on the motherboard's web site support area. If your RAM is listed there, you know it has been tested and is verified to work with your motherboard.

There is undoubtedly a lot of RAM that is in fact compatible, but that has not been verified by the motherboard manufacturer and thus is not on the list.

If it is not listed there, you have some risk. It is entirely possible you can't get anything from the list at your local suppliers. Therefore you take a chance or find other suppliers, depending on your anxiety level. Motherboards can be finicky.

You could go to Crucial.com and enter your motherboard in their RAM configurator.

It will spit out the Crucial RAM known to be compatible. You'd then try to find that exact Crucial model number in Australia.

Or take a chance with what you've already chosen. Or continue to pound on Google.
 
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