Quote (MadMardi @ Nov 15 2022 05:45pm)

Yeah, putting anything up to the 5800x3d is a tall task, it's def one of the fastest gaming chips out rn but I agree the i5 13600k is better price to performance for what the market reflects. Price justifiable if you can find them in stock and on sale (5800x3d).

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KR7R6r

I personally wouldn't go current Gen just because of the prices and you'd still wind up going DDR4 probably. Your main wants/needs will be GPU dependent and the i5 12400F won't be bottlenecked at 1440p where the majority of games are GPU bound. I understand the premise of wanting the 'K' variant overclocking chips, but it's typically unnecessary for common gamers and especially your tasks. The build I posted comes in at $1708.89 USD (monitor included) and leaves room for RGB Streamer Cables, the option to switch fans out with RGB or White Accent Variants. Essentially a lot of leftover flow for the accessories that make the case pop the way you want it to. Noctua has a line of fans that you can accessorize with color anti vibration pads, etc that are pretty cool. I added the Dell 1440p 165hz IPS Flat Panel monitor as an option, I've never had luck with any Gigabyte monitors I've purchased and they've always been underwhelming. Dell makes fantastic monitors and are priced accordingly, and they always have Black Friday deals.

I didn't add much of any white into the build, it would come through on your Cooler Master ML280 Mirror ARGB AIO (Unbelievable deal @ $29.00 ~ they are blowing them out for the next series) and the ROYAL Ram. Essentially the white would be the RGB you choose, rest is Black/Graphite.

GL on your PC Build Journey

Quote (Stealth @ Nov 15 2022 03:17pm)

Thank you very much.
The reason I wanted K models was because I thought that made it so that accessing the Bios you get the easy-to-use version vs the MDOS version. Is that not the case? I thought you needed the integrated graphics to get the consumer friendly bios.

I don't know anything about OC so probably won't be doing that.

Brb while I check out the build list.

Quote (Stealth @ Nov 15 2022 06:52pm)

Someone from Bitwit's discord just offered me this parts list.
Posting it here in case it has any issues or things I should/should not do.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RKYdcb

Quote (Stealth @ Nov 15 2022 07:35pm)

And from the AMD side, this was their recommendation.
I may be more inclined to AMD so that I can drop in the x3D in like 4-5 years time as an upgrade. Not sure though, that's why I'm posting here lol

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cxZc78

Quote (Stealth @ Nov 15 2022 09:00pm)

Sorry missed context: the 7700x has a $250 off combo deal with that mobo/ram

Quote (Secksii @ Nov 15 2022 09:51pm)

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Jh8ZDq

pick your case, i'd go with 2 SSD since u got the budget for it. otherwise 1 is completely fine too, easier to manage.

highly recommend using rtings for your monitor. I'd get two.
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best/by-size/27-inch

based on the games and intention you wrote, i'd recommend dell as their picture quality blows any competition.
i still use my dell ultrasharp over asus rog 165hz monitor from almost a decade ago if i am not playing a fps game lol.