Build Advice NEWBIE Seeking Advice on Desktop Purchase

[Ri_Man]

Hi everyone, so I'm new to the world of PC's and don't really have any experience with building them. I've recently started getting into creating/editing photos and videos, but my current laptop for school (Surface Pro 7 with Intel Core i5 for reference) just isn't powerful enough to be running applications like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. I should also mention I would likely stick to Windows OS as it's most familiar to me, and my budget is somewhere around 1,500$ CAD.

All this being said, I've done some research and I know that I want a minimum 32GB of RAM (could always upgrade later) and something along the lines of Ryzen 7 for a processor; when it comes to the motherboard however, I'm absolutely clueless as to what's good and am open to recommendations. Any and all advice on whether or not the parts I'm looking at buying are compatible and/or will work together is greatly appreciated!

My current build idea:

• As far as the monitor and housing go, I'd likely go with the most budget friendly options I can find at Amazon or Best Buy.
• Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-PLUS WIFI LGA 1700 ATX
• RAM: Corsair DDR4 Vengeance RGB Pro Memory 32GB
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core 4.5GHz AM5 Processor
• GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Graphics Card
• Storage: WD BLACK SN770 1TB NVMe PCIe Internal SSD
• Power Supply: Corsair RM850X 850-Watt ATX Modular Power Supply

Also, I know I didn't list a cooling system, I was hoping I could find a case that has one already integrated into it. Looking forward to hearing everyone's suggestions! 😊

 

[Lafong]

You've chosen a motherboard that requires an Intel CPU.

You've chosen an AMD CPU.

No can do. They are incompatible.

Either AMD or Intel is OK, but you have to pick one or the other for both CPU and motherboard.

Additionally....you've chosen DDR 4 RAM. Your motherboard requires DDR 5 RAM. Not a lot of difference, but they are NOT interchangeable. I'd go with DDR 5 and a DDR 5 motherboard unless budget prohibits. The price difference is minimal.

 

[Ri_Man]

You've chosen a motherboard that requires an Intel CPU.

You've chosen an AMD CPU.

No can do. They are incompatible.

Either AMD or Intel is OK, but you have to pick one or the other for both CPU and motherboard.

Additionally....you've chosen DDR 4 RAM. Your motherboard requires DDR 5 RAM. Not a lot of difference, but they are NOT interchangeable. I'd go with DDR 5 and a DDR 5 motherboard unless budget prohibits. The price difference is minimal.

Yeah I kinda realized that after I posted I went to pcpartpicker.com to check it out and found an Intel i7-12700K 3.6GHz that I think willdo nicely.

The only issue that comes up is that i'd need a cpu cooler..... you think I could get away with some fans that come with slightly higher end housings?

Edit: I realize I mistyped, I have the DDR 5 RAM but for a motherboard I found ASUS TUF Gaming B760-PLUS Wi-Fi LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard that happens to be more in the budget too thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Lafong]

The only issue that comes up is that i'd need a cpu cooler..... you think I could get away with some fans that come with slightly higher end housings?

"Housing"? I assume you mean case?

Most cases come with case fans. Case fans ONLY.

You need a cooler for the CPU itself. I don't think the 12700K comes with one.

Some Intel CPUs do include coolers. If your CPU does not, you can pick up a decent one for 30 dollars on up.

Do you have an overriding reason to choose a 12700K??

I'd guess you can get about the same performance with a newer generation Intel CPU (13000 or 14000 series) that might cost less, run at a lower temp, and include a cooler...an i5 rather than an i7.

But there are a lot of ways to go once you settle the AMD versus Intel question.

 

[js2]

Hi everyone, so I'm new to the world of PC's and don't really have any experience with building them. I've recently started getting into creating/editing photos and videos, but my current laptop for school (Surface Pro 7 with Intel Core i5 for reference) just isn't powerful enough to be running applications like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. I should also mention I would likely stick to Windows OS as it's most familiar to me, and my budget is somewhere around 1,500$ CAD.

All this being said, I've done some research and I know that I want a minimum 32GB of RAM (could always upgrade later) and something along the lines of Ryzen 7 for a processor; when it comes to the motherboard however, I'm absolutely clueless as to what's good and am open to recommendations. Any and all advice on whether or not the parts I'm looking at buying are compatible and/or will work together is greatly appreciated!

My current build idea:

• As far as the monitor and housing go, I'd likely go with the most budget friendly options I can find at Amazon or Best Buy.
• Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-PLUS WIFI LGA 1700 ATX
• RAM: Corsair DDR4 Vengeance RGB Pro Memory 32GB
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core 4.5GHz AM5 Processor
• GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Graphics Card
• Storage: WD BLACK SN770 1TB NVMe PCIe Internal SSD
• Power Supply: Corsair RM850X 850-Watt ATX Modular Power Supply

Also, I know I didn't list a cooling system, I was hoping I could find a case that has one already integrated into it. Looking forward to hearing everyone's suggestions! 😊

Asus are pretty bad for boards these days. Intel isn't covering itself in glory with their chips either. MSI....you can do better. Don't waste money on a 850 watt when a gold 600 is better bang for buck.

 

[geofelt]

The 12700K and the ASUS B760 DDR5 should do fine.
I think 12th gen processors are being discounted in the light of upcoming products.

Yes, you will need a cooler. Thermalright peerless asassin is very good and cheap, about $40:
https://www.newegg.com/thermalright...MI0s6J5LDChwMVZU1HAR1HbxUfEAQYAiABEgJ2VvD_BwE

No need for an expensive case.
Just allow for two 120mm front intakes or better.

On ram, buy the max capacity that you will ever use up front.
Or, plan on replacing it later if/when you need more.

Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
The internal workings are designed for the capacity of the kit.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards, can be very sensitive to this.
This is more difficult when more sticks are involved.
Ram must be matched for proper operation.