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Asus TUF gaming and Gigabyte Aorua Elite AX are top choices for performance.

Asus TUF gaming and Gigabyte Aorua Elite AX are top choices for performance.

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SalamaMika12
Junior Member
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10-12-2021, 05:47 AM
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I’ve secured enough funds to upgrade your PC. The main choices are the i5-12600K processor, and you’re definitely skipping overclocking. You’ll focus on action RPGs. For RAM, aim for at least 16GB to boost performance. With a $700 budget for both board and RAM, you should be able to pick a solid option within that range.
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SalamaMika12
10-12-2021, 05:47 AM #1

I’ve secured enough funds to upgrade your PC. The main choices are the i5-12600K processor, and you’re definitely skipping overclocking. You’ll focus on action RPGs. For RAM, aim for at least 16GB to boost performance. With a $700 budget for both board and RAM, you should be able to pick a solid option within that range.

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Max846
Senior Member
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10-14-2021, 01:17 AM
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The price tag of $700 for a board and RAM is quite steep, particularly if you're aiming to purchase one of these units. A Z790 Aorus Elite AX typically costs around $250, and a 32GB DDR5 package (just enough for most needs) is roughly $100 with a solid XMP profile (about $75 if you opt for manual tuning to higher speeds like 6000 CL30 or 6800 CL34). That leaves you with around $350 to invest in a 13600K or even a 13700K chipset. If you're only buying the two components, assuming both are Z790 models, the Aorus Elite is a solid choice due to its superior I/O and memory support. For Z690 versions, the situation is less ideal—the performance is limited, especially with the TUF model, while the Elite still offers better memory options. If you're working with a $700 budget for both, consider skipping the 12600K and opting for a 13th generation chipset, or go with an AMD Ryzen 7000X3D for a gaming build.
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Max846
10-14-2021, 01:17 AM #2

The price tag of $700 for a board and RAM is quite steep, particularly if you're aiming to purchase one of these units. A Z790 Aorus Elite AX typically costs around $250, and a 32GB DDR5 package (just enough for most needs) is roughly $100 with a solid XMP profile (about $75 if you opt for manual tuning to higher speeds like 6000 CL30 or 6800 CL34). That leaves you with around $350 to invest in a 13600K or even a 13700K chipset. If you're only buying the two components, assuming both are Z790 models, the Aorus Elite is a solid choice due to its superior I/O and memory support. For Z690 versions, the situation is less ideal—the performance is limited, especially with the TUF model, while the Elite still offers better memory options. If you're working with a $700 budget for both, consider skipping the 12600K and opting for a 13th generation chipset, or go with an AMD Ryzen 7000X3D for a gaming build.