Building Advice for a new construction around €2,400.00
Building Advice for a new construction around €2,400.00
My current desktop is nearly five years old and is becoming slower while storage is running low. I’m considering a new setup, which should include a fresh monitor. I’ve been waiting because I know there are newer CPUs available and graphics cards have become more affordable. Would anyone be willing to advise on the necessary components?
Approximate Purchase Date: early January
Budget Range: €2,400.00 including monitor
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming (Warhammer 3; Baldur’s Gate 3), photoshop image processing
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: None
Do you need to buy OS: Yes windows
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: https://www.paradigit.ie or any other Irish-based site
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: New monitor needed
Additional Comments: I need a wifi connection.
And most importantly, why am I upgrading? My current system is five years old and I want to upgrade.
I truly appreciate any guidance you can offer.
This release is designed for gaming at 1080P resolution. Pick your display and operating system. I opted for Computer Universe because it’s user-friendly and they deliver to Ireland. Simply go to the bottom of the page, select Ireland in the dropdown as your shipping address, and your VAT will be applied accordingly.
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90843335
Fractal Design Pop Air €99,24 including VAT
Pop Air
Enhanced Fractal Fusion with functionality in the updated Pop series of cases. This collection provides a strong base and outstanding build quality, offering users ample choices and flexibility.
www.fractal-design.com
NZXT C750 750W 80+ Gold Modular Power Supply €117,73 including VAT
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90853363
ASUS TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI D4 €189,98 including VAT
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90911612
Intel Core i5-12400F €165,27 including VAT
https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...24...0-ghz.html
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90800899
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 €36,72 including VAT
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90782615
G.Skill Aegis DDR4 3200 32GB (2x16GB) CL16 €88,56 including VAT
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90907184
Crucial P3 Plus 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD €155,25 including VAT
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90917188
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060Ti WINDFORCE OC 8GB Graphics Card €539,12 including VAT
Total: €1391.87 with VAT
i7 build ... replace CPU and cooler using these options.
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90911607
Intel Core i7-12700F €331,20 including VAT
https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...27...0-ghz.html
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90724396
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 €86,31 including VAT
DDR5 build .. swap board and RAM with these.
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90853370
ASUS TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI €204,90 including VAT
TUF Gaming series combines the best features from the latest AMD and Intel platforms with gaming-ready components and reliable performance. Built with high-performance parts, an improved power supply, and a wide range of cooling solutions, this motherboard offers...
www.asus.com
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90848844
Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 5200 32GB (2x16GB) CL40 €154,53 including VAT
https://www.techspot.com/review/2391-int...-i7-12700/
i7 12700 / 12700 gaming benchmarks
i5 12400 / 12400F gaming benchmarks
The monitor should work fine with the available options. Regarding the WiFi, the motherboard already supports it, so no extra dongle is needed.
This monitor is a solid choice. The motherboard includes an antenna, as shown in the images linked.
TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global
The TUF Gaming line captures key features from the newest AMD and Intel platforms, adding game-ready capabilities and reliable performance. Built with high-quality parts, an enhanced power system, and multiple cooling options, this board offers...
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Intel has announced the I5-13400, a CPU option worth considering.
Recent updates show that 12th generation prices have increased by 10%, making the 13th generation a more attractive choice.
The 13th generation offers better performance per clock.
The $20 price difference for non-F versions seems reasonable.
It supports testing and ensures functionality if you encounter graphics card problems.
Integrated graphics also provide fast Sync capabilities.
Check out this link for more details: https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...ui...neral.html
Useful for decoding images.
Monitors should be a long-term investment.
Consider expanding your budget for a better one.
Seek a 4K monitor at least 30 inches in size.
Keep your old monitor as a secondary display.
Upgrading the graphics card is often necessary in the future.
Purchase a quality 850W power supply early to meet its requirements without wasting capacity.
It depends on what you're looking for. If you need a specific model right now, waiting might not be ideal. But if you're flexible, checking availability later could work.
This would help you save some money. Below are the US prices for those CPUs.
https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-134...6819118431
Intel Core i5-13400F $209.99
https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-134...6819118430
Intel Core i5-13400 $239.99
This CPU cooler pairs well with the 13400 / 13400F model.
https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/p/90793878
Price is 53,57 € including VAT