F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider your needs and budget, then choose a CPU that matches your requirements.

Consider your needs and budget, then choose a CPU that matches your requirements.

Consider your needs and budget, then choose a CPU that matches your requirements.

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RoseJr
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11-30-2021, 07:35 AM
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I shared my experience about assembling my first PC a month ago, and most people were supportive. Recently, I ran into an issue where my card blocked a Newegg purchase, so I couldn’t buy the CPU. I’m considering switching to the i5 12600K for $265. I’d like to know if these CPUs are a good value right now and whether the 12600K offers significant improvements.
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RoseJr
11-30-2021, 07:35 AM #1

I shared my experience about assembling my first PC a month ago, and most people were supportive. Recently, I ran into an issue where my card blocked a Newegg purchase, so I couldn’t buy the CPU. I’m considering switching to the i5 12600K for $265. I’d like to know if these CPUs are a good value right now and whether the 12600K offers significant improvements.

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ArialDragon
Junior Member
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11-30-2021, 09:15 AM
#2
It depends on several factors. Your budget, income, desired PC cost, and how you feel about being teased for your specs matter. The 12600K seems more suitable for the 3070. Worth it? Probably yes—I’d go for it.
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ArialDragon
11-30-2021, 09:15 AM #2

It depends on several factors. Your budget, income, desired PC cost, and how you feel about being teased for your specs matter. The 12600K seems more suitable for the 3070. Worth it? Probably yes—I’d go for it.

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rcrommer
Junior Member
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11-30-2021, 11:38 PM
#3
I made an error by thinking the PCPartPicker only listed compatible CPUs. The 12600K isn’t compatible. Here’s what I found: i5 12600 for $240 (Amazon), i5 12500 for $210 (BH), i5 12400 for $194 (Newegg), and i5 12400F for $176 (Amazon). I’m leaning toward the 12600 or 12400F since they’re on Amazon and offer free delivery. Now I need to compare: is the 12600 better than the 12400F in terms of value?
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rcrommer
11-30-2021, 11:38 PM #3

I made an error by thinking the PCPartPicker only listed compatible CPUs. The 12600K isn’t compatible. Here’s what I found: i5 12600 for $240 (Amazon), i5 12500 for $210 (BH), i5 12400 for $194 (Newegg), and i5 12400F for $176 (Amazon). I’m leaning toward the 12600 or 12400F since they’re on Amazon and offer free delivery. Now I need to compare: is the 12600 better than the 12400F in terms of value?

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yolotech
Member
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12-02-2021, 08:31 PM
#4
What kind of system are you looking at?
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yolotech
12-02-2021, 08:31 PM #4

What kind of system are you looking at?

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VioOllet
Member
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12-04-2021, 01:55 PM
#5
Gigabyte B660M DS3H DDR4 Micro ATX motherboard with LGA1700 socket
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VioOllet
12-04-2021, 01:55 PM #5

Gigabyte B660M DS3H DDR4 Micro ATX motherboard with LGA1700 socket

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_SIRENDER_
Member
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12-04-2021, 04:51 PM
#6
B660M DS3H DDR4 (rev. 1.0) is compatible with motherboards from GIGABYTE Global You wonder if a 12400 works on a board, will the 12600 fit too?
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_SIRENDER_
12-04-2021, 04:51 PM #6

B660M DS3H DDR4 (rev. 1.0) is compatible with motherboards from GIGABYTE Global You wonder if a 12400 works on a board, will the 12600 fit too?

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ivakabgbg
Member
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12-04-2021, 06:17 PM
#7
The 12600 and 12400F are both AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, but they differ in clock speeds and performance. The 12600K offers higher base and turbo speeds compared to the 12400, making it better suited for demanding tasks.
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ivakabgbg
12-04-2021, 06:17 PM #7

The 12600 and 12400F are both AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, but they differ in clock speeds and performance. The 12600K offers higher base and turbo speeds compared to the 12400, making it better suited for demanding tasks.

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Prodi19
Member
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12-05-2021, 02:39 AM
#8
The 12600k isn't compatible since the 660 boards can't overclock. If I have it right. It'll work, you just can't oc. So that's a false red flag by PCPartPicker.
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Prodi19
12-05-2021, 02:39 AM #8

The 12600k isn't compatible since the 660 boards can't overclock. If I have it right. It'll work, you just can't oc. So that's a false red flag by PCPartPicker.

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TOMMYCRAFT05
Member
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12-18-2021, 02:58 PM
#9
Confirm the process is correct. I won’t be increasing the speed.
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TOMMYCRAFT05
12-18-2021, 02:58 PM #9

Confirm the process is correct. I won’t be increasing the speed.

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xFqtal_
Senior Member
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12-26-2021, 10:07 AM
#10
Indeed, that is how it works. Currently (at least in the US) a 12600KF is currently $205 https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-126...F7HJ448533 . Note that this is in the US.
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xFqtal_
12-26-2021, 10:07 AM #10

Indeed, that is how it works. Currently (at least in the US) a 12600KF is currently $205 https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-126...F7HJ448533 . Note that this is in the US.

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