[SOLVED] New Build Advice

[jaged]

I've finally decided to get a new rig.
I've been using an i5-2500k & a GTX960 for years. Most of the rest of the system is also from 2011 & NCIX

I will use it to game, internet & stream movies/music online.
I'm in Canada so CAD for $.
Budget: $1200 give or take
Will probably buy in the next 30-60 days
I generally don't buy the newest games. Looking to get Red Dead 2 in the future
Right now primarily play older games like Skyrim/Fallout 4/NV. Dishonored/2, Prey
2 Monitors are 1920x1080
Don't need windows or any other peripherals
Don't have a preference about RGB either way
Will probably two x2 HDD from my current PC and install in this one.
Want to buy from places with good return policies(Amazon.ca etc.)
Haven't thought of VR so it's not a priority but may look at it sometime.

PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fVDwzf

CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($226.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($237.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($113.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($145.94 @ shopRBC)
Case: Corsair 4000D ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($60.50 @ Vuugo)
Total: $884.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-04-04 20:00 EDT-0400

So I'm missing the GPU. I'm honestly not sure which way to go so advice would be great.

I am not locked into any of these parts.

Thanks folks.

J

 

[Lutfij]

I'd get a 650 or 750W PSU to have headroom with a higher end GPU or for the sake of holding onto the unit in the build for a long period of time. Quality units(alongside higher wattage units) aid in holding onto a PSU for a long while. Perhaps a PCIe 4.0 SSD in place of the Samsung 970 Evo Plus. You could add this GPU, but it's going beyond your pre-allocated budget.

 

[Rokinamerica]

To stay near budget you can probably go with a 1650 for maybe $300 or a 1660 for about $400 and be happy for your needs.

 

[Lutfij]

Here's my iteration of your build;
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor ($441.50 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 5 Black Edition 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler ($80.00 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B660M-A WIFI D4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($89.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Corsair MP600 Core 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB XC GAMING Video Card ($609.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Deepcool MACUBE 110 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($77.30 @ iSanek)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1726.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-04-04 21:02 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor ($441.50 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 5 Black Edition 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler ($80.00 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B660M-A WIFI D4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: Team T-FORCE DARK Za 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($84.99 @ PC-Canada)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Corsair MP600 Core 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB XC GAMING Video Card ($609.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Deepcool MACUBE 110 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($77.30 @ iSanek)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1851.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-04-04 21:08 EDT-0400

Over budget yes, but it's packing a good punch when you want to game and stream off the same platform.

 

[Why_Me]

You can cut cost by going with this board and take the savings and put it towards a better psu. 550w psu for a RTX 3060 and 650w psu for a RTX 3060 Ti.

This psu is manufactured for Phanteks by Seasonic.

https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_1938&item_id=169923
Phanteks AMP 550W 80+ Gold Modular PSU $59.88

https://www.newegg.ca/p/N82E16813144531
MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 $179.99

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

https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=8_129&item_id=159142
DEEPCOOL Gammaxx 400S CPU Cooler $29.99

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX80115
WD Blue SN550 1TB M.2 PCI-E NVMe SSD $119.99

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX61227
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200MHz 16GB (2x8GB) CL16 $86.99

https://www.vuugo.com/evga-video-cards-12G-P5-3657-KR.html
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC 12GB Video Card $647.90

 

[jaged]

I'd get a 650 or 750W PSU to have headroom with a higher end GPU or for the sake of holding onto the unit in the build for a long period of time. Quality units(alongside higher wattage units) aid in holding onto a PSU for a long while. Perhaps a PCIe 4.0 SSD in place of the Samsung 970 Evo Plus. You could add this GPU, but it's going beyond your pre-allocated budget.

Should I worry about CAS latency of the RAM I'm looking at? The ram in my list is ddr4-3600 CL16. Canada Computers also has G.SKILL ripjaws ddr4-3200 which is also CL16. I know the ram I have on my list is faster(3600) but will I even notice it while gaming or whatever? the CC price is $84 for 2x8GB and the PCpartpicker ram is $114?

 

[Why_Me]

Should I worry about CAS latency of the RAM I'm looking at? The ram in my list is ddr4-3600 CL16. Canada Computers also has G.SKILL ripjaws ddr4-3200 which is also CL16. I know the ram I have on my list is faster(3600) but will I even notice it while gaming or whatever? the CC price is $84 for 2x8GB and the PCpartpicker ram is $114?

The noticeable difference for Intel 11/12 gen builds in regards to 3200mhz vs 3600 is slim to none.