Question Upgrade i5 4690k to 12600k

[pert_of_jb]

Hi all,
I’m looking to do the big CPU / Motherboard upgrade.
Weighing up between the 12400 and the 12600k from an i5 4690k.
I’m thinking for hassle of changing - the 12600k might be worth the extra ££.
So looking at:
i5 12600k
MSI Pro-Z690-A
https://www.ebuyer.com/1417907-msi-...-i5-12600k-pro-z690-a-wifi-ddr4-bx8071512600k
Plus 16 GB Corsair Vengeance
https://www.ebuyer.com/957345-corsa...r4-dual-channel-memory-kit-cmk16gx4m2d3600c18

Then I understand the i5-12600k doesn’t come with a cooler, so thinking
Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 plus the LGA1700 upgrade kit

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/arc...w8308rpuYWoS1hKJ-0QK-jrnKnv70iQxoC4vsQAvD_BwE

is there anything else I should consider?
Power consumption ? -I think I’ve got a 650W
Size of case - I’ve got an old Antec case that’s full size and done me well.

any other advice much appreciated

thanks
Rupert

 

[Lutfij]

The stock cooler on the Intel's aren't worth it, you're going to have to get an aftermarket air cooler if you went without the K suffix processor.

As for your build, what discrete GPU are you looking into?

I’ve got an old Antec case that’s full size and done me well.
Model to said case?

 

[Nighthawk117]

Hi all,
I’m looking to do the big CPU / Motherboard upgrade.
Weighing up between the 12400 and the 12600k from an i5 4690k.
I’m thinking for hassle of changing - the 12600k might be worth the extra ££.
So looking at:
i5 12600k
MSI Pro-Z690-A
https://www.ebuyer.com/1417907-msi-...-i5-12600k-pro-z690-a-wifi-ddr4-bx8071512600k
Plus 16 GB Corsair Vengeance
https://www.ebuyer.com/957345-corsa...r4-dual-channel-memory-kit-cmk16gx4m2d3600c18

Then I understand the i5-12600k doesn’t come with a cooler, so thinking
Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 plus the LGA1700 upgrade kit

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/arc...w8308rpuYWoS1hKJ-0QK-jrnKnv70iQxoC4vsQAvD_BwE

is there anything else I should consider?
Power consumption ? -I think I’ve got a 650W
Size of case - I’ve got an old Antec case that’s full size and done me well.

any other advice much appreciated

thanks
Rupert

I would get the 12600K if you can afford the extra, the 4 little cores are well worth having. The Artic cooler you have there is a good performing cooler and should pair nicely with a 12600K. I don't know if it's pushing your budget but you might want to consider a 32GB RAM kit instead.

 

[pert_of_jb]

Thanks for the replies
The GPU is a GeForce GTX1060- I would be looking to upgrade to a RTX 3060 probably next year.
I’ve no idea about the model number of the case - I can’t see it anywhere obviously on it, and I’ve had it for 10+ years.
I currently have a Corsair H55 cooler with its 120mm fan fitted into the fan slot at the back. I’m really unsure the choice of cooler.
RAM wise I would consider 32GB would just stick with some reasonably priced 3600 DDR4

 

[pert_of_jb]

Just in terms of the cooler / case. The top of the case has one 120mm fan as part of the case, would this mean a 240mm or bigger cooler wouldn’t fit?
And that you would need either to go with a 120mm AIO cooler or an air cooler on top of the CPU?

 

[pert_of_jb]

I think it’s an antec P180…!?

 

[Karadjgne]

P180 won't fit a 240mm AIO.

Look for an aircooler of 160mm or less, such as the Scythe Fuma2, Noctua NH-U12S, beQuiet DarkRock TF (best option) etc. If you absolutely prefer aios, the best you can do is the old Corsair H80i as that'll bolt upto a 120mm fan slot.