Here is what I picked out thus far.
Looking for moderate gaming, CAD design and general use.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jDPMDq
Looking for moderate gaming, CAD design and general use.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jDPMDq
I feel like no matter what, you’re perpetually waiting on the next version though?
The January versions will come out, and 3-4 months later will be the next big thing. No matter what you do?
I see what you're saying but seeing how these unlocked Raptor Lake cpu's that were just released are about the equivalent of putting a rocket propulsion engine in your PC case it's going to be a godsend when the locked version of these cpu's along with the new B760 boards are released this January. People thought the 12900KS was a hot chip ... the 13900K says 'hold my beer cuz you ain't seen nothing yet'.I feel like no matter what, you’re perpetually waiting on the next version though?
The January versions will come out, and 3-4 months later will be the next big thing. No matter what you do?
One, no if you can get faster ram for the same price you get the faster ram.I ask about the DDR4/5 because Vic suggested a Z790 board with DDR5 ram above. Which does add a fair amount in price.
Also, I assume there is no downside to 3600 mhz over 3200 if the price is equal?
You want nothing less than a 360mm AIO with that cpu and make sure your case has decent airflow.Worth getting the Core i7 13th Gen? Or overkill
So you think getting the i7 13700k would be a mistake basically?I see what you're saying but seeing how these unlocked Raptor Lake cpu's that were just released are about the equivalent of putting a rocket propulsion engine in your PC case it's going to be a godsend when the locked version of these cpu's along with the new B760 boards are released this January. People thought the 12900KS was a hot chip ... the 13900K says 'hold my beer cuz you ain't seen nothing yet'.
Which would recommend in that case? The regular fan type I guess is not acceptable?
If you wait for the next best thing, you will wait forever.
If you have a need now, buy now.
If you have no budget concerns, buy the very best.
But, my sense is that for value, a 13600K is hard to beat.
With a 13700K you get 4 more processing threads and perhaps a small bump in single thread performance. Not much value there in my opinion unless you have no budget concerns.
On the cooling issue, yes, it is quite important.
The max turbo mechanism kicks in under certain conditions.
The first is an otherwise light load like a single threaded app.
The second is when the processor temperature is nominal. Think 70c.
Good cooling starts with a good case with plenty of front air intake.
Think two 140mm front intakes.
The cooler(air or liquid) needs a radiator of substantial bulk to extract heat.
The difference between a tower type air cooler and a aio cooler is where the heat exchange takes place. A good twin tower air cooler with 140mm fans like the noctua NH-D15 will have about the same radiator bulk as a 240/280 aio.
To do better requires a 360 size aio.
But, for gaming loads, all threads are not utilized, only a handful will be so the cooling load in that environment is not particularly great.
Let me also add that aio coolers do not last forever.
The pump, being a mechanical device will, in time accumulate debris or fail.
Air will permeate the system and the system will need to be replaced. Think 5 years.
Liquid leaks, while uncommon, do happen, creating all sorts of problems.
My thought is to try a top air cooler. It is likely to do the job in your environment.
You can always change it out.