Build Advice Suggestions for Budget Friendly Gaming Mainboard/CPU/Cooler with 4 DIMM slots and at least 2 x M.2 slots

[AshesOfTheFall]

Looking for suggestions for best value option to replace mainboard, CPU and possibly Ram and Cooler with a budget between $300 and $500. We do not overclock but do want as solid quality as possible within budget. Was considering i5-13400 or i5-13600 but not sure what mainboard to pair with it for best value. Would like at least 2 usable M.2 slots and 4 DIMM slots. Needs at least 4 SATA ports. Don't need any lighting or bells and whistles. Just want simple, sturdy, and decent performance. Already have case, EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2, 4 x G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) w/ Intel XMP 2.0 F4-3600C16D-32GVKC (Open to upgrading to DDR5 if it makes sense yet), 4 SATA SSD disks, 2 M.2 SSDs and a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC Gaming card for the build. I do have a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition on hand if that is adequate cooling. Thank you for your input.

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *Gigabyte Z690 AERO G DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $395.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-16 18:10 EST-0500

 

[AshesOfTheFall]

Thoughts on this bundle?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8zMnwg

 

[Why_Me]

Thoughts on this bundle?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8zMnwg

That works ^^

 

[Lucky_SLS]

You might want to take a look at the 5700X3D - 250 USD, 31st Jan

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i5-13400f/17.html

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($250.00)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($37.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X570 Steel Legend WiFi ax ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $427.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-18 06:50 EST-0500

 

[AshesOfTheFall]

You might want to take a look at the 5700X3D - 250 USD, 31st Jan

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i5-13400f/17.html

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($250.00)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($37.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X570 Steel Legend WiFi ax ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $427.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-18 06:50 EST-0500

Thank you for the input. At this point I'm pretty set on the i5-13600K and just need to figure out mainboard, cooler and if I should go DDR5. My personal history with AMD products has not been good including my current Ryzen 7 3700X and I want to go back to Intel. I know they work great for other people but my journey with them has been full of woe.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

DDR5 build so that you can take the rams on your next upgrade. The mobo has USB bios flashback.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor ($283.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z690 PG Velocita ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL32 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $554.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-18 09:54 EST-0500

 

[geofelt]

Thoughts on this bundle?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8zMnwg

Do not be penny wise and try to save $10 on the F model.
Having integrated graphics is useful during testing, and invaluable if you ever have a graphics problem.
There is a continuous gradation of price/performance with Intel chips.
Pick your price point.
For gaming, once you get past 8-10 threads, extra threads become less useful.
With 16 threads, 13400 is a fine pick.
It comes with a useful laminar flow stock cooler that will do the job when gaming.
I would try it first.
Your hyper212 will need a lga1700 adapter to mount it.

DDR4 performance is comparable to DDR5. Since you have 64gb of DDR4 ram, I see no need to change it out.
The motherboard looks ok to me. If you need wifi, perhaps a different motherboard.
MATX will be cheaper, and some come with 4 slots.
Here, for example is a B760M :
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813162109