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[FishDragon80]

It's been well over a decade since I built a system and I need advice on this build, I am trying to get back into understanding a proper build.

This system would be used mostly for gaming and I would be building it over the next few months. I need to buy a monitor, peripherals, and OS.

My total price would be under 1800$ CAN ideally. I know it's hard to predict future prices but I am just trying to see if I am on the right track. I am open to any brand or make.

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($268.29 @ Amazon Canada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.50 @ Vuugo)

Thermal Compound: Gelid Solutions GC-Extreme 3.5 g Thermal Paste ($12.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Motherboard: ASRock Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-4000 CL18 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($79.97 @ Newegg Canada)

Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($469.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($96.10 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($122.00 @ Amazon Canada)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($140.50 @ Vuugo)

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AX3000 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($59.99 @ The Source)

Monitor: Asus VA24EHE 23.8" 1920 x 1080 75 Hz Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Keyboard: HP HyperX Alloy Core RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($29.99 @ The Source)

Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse ($49.99 @ The Source)

Total: $1769.28

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($268.29 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AG620 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: *TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($79.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: *Western Digital Black SN850X 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($79.97 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($469.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($96.10 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($122.00 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($140.50 @ Vuugo)
Monitor: *MSI Optix G241 23.8" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor ($179.99 @ The Source)
Keyboard: HP HyperX Alloy Core RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($29.99 @ The Source)
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse ($49.99 @ The Source)
Total: $1793.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-10 11:55 EDT-0400

 

[FishDragon80]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($268.29 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AG620 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: *TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($79.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: *Western Digital Black SN850X 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($79.97 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($469.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($96.10 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($122.00 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($140.50 @ Vuugo)
Monitor: *MSI Optix G241 23.8" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor ($179.99 @ The Source)
Keyboard: HP HyperX Alloy Core RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($29.99 @ The Source)
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse ($49.99 @ The Source)
Total: $1793.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-10 11:55 EDT-0400

Thanks for your help!

 

[Lucky_SLS]

I would suggest something like this:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($400.95 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG620 BK ARGB 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($79.97 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Sabrent Rocket Q4 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming D Arc A770 8 GB Video Card ($377.99 @ PC-Canada)
Case: Deepcool CG560 ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.48 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: ADATA XPG CORE Reactor 850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Monitor: Pixio PX243 23.8" 1920 x 1080 165 Hz Monitor ($149.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Keyboard: Redragon K551-RGB VARA RGB Wired Standard Keyboard ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Mouse: Corsair SABRE RGB PRO CHAMPION SERIES Wired Optical Mouse ($48.91 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1691.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-11 06:14 EDT-0400
Forgot the wifi card: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product...0211abgnacax-pcie-x1-wi-fi-adapter-gc-wbax210

 

[ilukey77]

I would suggest something like this:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($400.95 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG620 BK ARGB 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($79.97 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Sabrent Rocket Q4 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming D Arc A770 8 GB Video Card ($377.99 @ PC-Canada)
Case: Deepcool CG560 ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.48 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: ADATA XPG CORE Reactor 850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Monitor: Pixio PX243 23.8" 1920 x 1080 165 Hz Monitor ($149.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Keyboard: Redragon K551-RGB VARA RGB Wired Standard Keyboard ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Mouse: Corsair SABRE RGB PRO CHAMPION SERIES Wired Optical Mouse ($48.91 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1691.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-11 06:14 EDT-0400
Forgot the wifi card: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product...0211abgnacax-pcie-x1-wi-fi-adapter-gc-wbax210

not sure going a 5800x3d is a the right move personally cant say a 12600 is much better both dead or nearly dead platforms ..
if ARC770 the 16gb at least or a 6700xt with 12gb !!

 

[Lucky_SLS]

8gb is more than enough for 1080p gaming. The 5800X3D will still last atleast 5 years before needing a platform upgrade.

5800X3D is better in comparison to 12600k.

If that Z690 board supports USB bios flashback, getting the 13600k with DDR4 will still net you about the same performance as the 5800X3D.

the only viable option is AM5 with DDR5 but that wont fit in the budget...

 

[geofelt]

A reasonable list; you can build as is.
I have some thoughts:

Hyper212 was good in it's day, cheap and it works,
I had a hard dime getting one mounted level, There are better options.
Noctua NH-U12s for example.
Paste means less than you might think; no need to buy extra.
The paste supplied with a cooler will do the job.

Motherboard is ok, but does not include wifi.
I would look for a B660 or B860 based MATX motherboard that includes wifi.
For example:

https://www.newegg.ca/p/N82E16813162109?Item=N82E16813162109

Games are getting larger, I would start with a 2tb m.2 ssd.
Do not chase fast sequential benchmarks, you will not notice the difference.
These guys could not:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DKLA7w9eeA


A good quality device is the Intel 670P:

https://www.newegg.ca/intel-2tb-670p-series/p/N82E16820167473?Item=9SIBMWRJZ78083

12600K can support much faster graphics cards.
To allow for such an upgrade, look for a 850w psu.
And, only buy quality with a 7 to 10 year warranty.
Seasonic focus/prime and Corsair RMx are good places to start.

Seems to me I have heard of issues with gigabyte power supplies

Yes, a good psu will cost you more.

 

[FishDragon80]

A reasonable list; you can build as is.
I have some thoughts:

Hyper212 was good in it's day, cheap and it works,
I had a hard dime getting one mounted level, There are better options.
Noctua NH-U12s for example.
Paste means less than you might think; no need to buy extra.
The paste supplied with a cooler will do the job.

Motherboard is ok, but does not include wifi.
I would look for a B660 or B860 based MATX motherboard that includes wifi.
For example:

https://www.newegg.ca/p/N82E16813162109?Item=N82E16813162109

Games are getting larger, I would start with a 2tb m.2 ssd.
Do not chase fast sequential benchmarks, you will not notice the difference.
These guys could not:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DKLA7w9eeA


A good quality device is the Intel 670P:

https://www.newegg.ca/intel-2tb-670p-series/p/N82E16820167473?Item=9SIBMWRJZ78083

12600K can support much faster graphics cards.
To allow for such an upgrade, look for a 850w psu.
And, only buy quality with a 7 to 10 year warranty.
Seasonic focus/prime and Corsair RMx are good places to start.

Seems to me I have heard of issues with gigabyte power supplies

Yes, a good psu will cost you more.

Thankyou that was very helpful. I will start to look into these points you have made.

Currently using a MSI GE72 laptop I bought in 2015 and it still works great (had to replace fans four times though) but it will not play many of the new releases anymore. Still great as a family laptop for the kids.

 

[kizo]

I would suggest something like this:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($400.95 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG620 BK ARGB 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($79.97 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Sabrent Rocket Q4 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming D Arc A770 8 GB Video Card ($377.99 @ PC-Canada)
Case: Deepcool CG560 ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.48 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: ADATA XPG CORE Reactor 850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Monitor: Pixio PX243 23.8" 1920 x 1080 165 Hz Monitor ($149.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Keyboard: Redragon K551-RGB VARA RGB Wired Standard Keyboard ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Mouse: Corsair SABRE RGB PRO CHAMPION SERIES Wired Optical Mouse ($48.91 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1691.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-11 06:14 EDT-0400
Forgot the wifi card: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product...0211abgnacax-pcie-x1-wi-fi-adapter-gc-wbax210

Perhaps rather go with AM5 platform.
Ryzen 5 7600 is about as good as 5800X3D in gaming with the actual upgrade path for everything while 5800X3D has upgrade path for productivity workloads, but not for gaming.

 

[kizo]

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Component		Selection	Base	Promo	Shipping	Tax		Price	Where
CPU			AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor	$299.00				$299.00		Buy
CPU Cooler		Choose A CPU Cooler
Motherboard			Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX ATX AM5 Motherboard	$239.99				$239.99		Buy
Memory			G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory	$134.99		FREE		$134.99		Buy
		Add Additional Memory
Storage			Western Digital Black SN770 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$69.95				$69.95		Buy
		Add Additional Storage
Video Card			ASRock Challenger Pro OC Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card	$499.99		FREE		$499.99		Buy
		Add Another Video Card
Case			Deepcool CG560 ATX Mid Tower Case	$85.33				$85.33		Buy
Power Supply			Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$99.99				$99.99		Buy
Operating System			Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit	$140.50				$140.50		Buy
Monitor			Pixio PX243 23.8" 1920 x 1080 165 Hz Monitor	$149.99				$149.99		Buy
		Add Another Monitor
Keyboard			HP HyperX Alloy Core RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard	$29.99				$29.99		Buy
		Add Another Keyboard
Mouse			Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse	$49.99				$49.99		Buy
		Add Another Mouse
Expansion Cards / Networking		Sound Cards, Wired Network Adapters, Wireless Network Adapters
Peripherals		Headphones, Keyboards, Mice, Speakers, Webcams
Accessories / Other		Case Accessories, Case Fans, Fan Controllers, Thermal Compound, External Storage, Optical Drives, UPS Systems
Custom		Add Custom Part
Total:	$1799.71

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Here,under 1800CAD
At the moment of posting 1799.72CAD

Ryzen 5 7600 comes with its own cooler.
I imagine it is quite loud ,but trust me you get used to it more or less or just use headphones.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

^ that gigabyte PSU is mid tier. not a fire hazard but not great either.

The keyboard is not a mechanical KB, might or might not matter to the OP.

I would not bother with windows immediately. You have can activate a bit later and get the key much cheaper for like 1/3 rd of the price. for example: https://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/products/Windows-11-Home-CD-Key-(Digital-Download).html or from G2A.

 

[FishDragon80]

What I ordered


CPU
Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor $239.99 $239.99

CPU Cooler
Thermalright Assassin Spirit V2 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler $24.90 $24.90

Motherboard
MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard $279.00 $279.00

Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory $72.99 $72.99

Storage
MSI SPATIUM M371 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $99.99 FREE $99.99

Video Card
ASRock Challenger Pro OC Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card $499.99 FREE $499.99

Case
Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case $122.99 FREE $122.99

Power Supply
Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $139.99 FREE $139.99

Case Fan
Phanteks SK140 84.5 CFM 140 mm Fan $8.49 $8.49

Monitor
MSI Optix 271CQP 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Curved Monitor $249.99 $249.99

Total: $1738.32

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