Newbie seeking guidance on desktop purchase
Newbie seeking guidance on desktop purchase
Hello everyone, welcome! I'm just starting out with PCs and don't have much experience setting them up. I've recently begun working on photo and video editing, but my school laptop (Surface Pro 7 with Intel Core i5) isn't powerful enough to handle programs like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. I plan to stick with Windows since it's the one I'm most comfortable with, and my budget is around 1,500 CAD.
I've done some research and want at least 32GB of RAM (upgrading later if needed) and a Ryzen 7 processor would be ideal. For the motherboard, I'm completely unsure what's best and open to suggestions. Any advice on whether these components will work together or if I should look for something else is really appreciated!
My current setup ideas:
- Monitor and case: I'll choose the most affordable options available on Amazon or Best Buy.
- Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-PLUS WIFI LGA 1700 ATX
- RAM: Corsair DDR4 Vengeance RGB Pro Memory 32GB
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (8-core, 4.5GHz, AM5)
- GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB)
- Storage: WD BLACK SN770 1TB NVMe PCIe Internal SSD
- Power Supply: Corsair RM850X 850-Watt ATX Modular
Also, I didn't mention a cooling system, but I'm hoping to find a case that already includes one. Looking forward to your suggestions!
You selected a motherboard needing an Intel CPU.
You picked an AMD CPU.
That's not possible—they don't work together.
You can either go with AMD or Intel, but you must choose one for both the CPU and the motherboard.
Moreover, you've decided on DDR 4 RAM, while your motherboard demands DDR 5.
They aren't compatible. The difference is small, but they won't fit.
I recommend sticking to DDR 5 and a DDR 5 motherboard unless cost is a barrier.
The price gap isn't huge.
"Housing"? I mean case? Most situations include case fans. Case fans only. You should have a cooler for the CPU itself. I don't think the 12700K comes with one. Some Intel CPUs come with coolers. If yours doesn't, you can buy a good one for around thirty dollars. Do you really need to pick this model? Maybe you could get similar performance with a newer Intel CPU (13000 or 14000 series) that's cheaper, runs cooler, and has a cooler—like an i5 instead of an i7. But there are many options once you decide between AMD and Intel.
The 12700K and the ASUS B760 DDR5 should work well together.
I believe 12th generation processors are being offered at lower prices due to upcoming releases.
You'll still need a cooler. Thermalright peerless asassin is a solid choice, affordable around $40:
https://www.newegg.com/thermalright...MI...gJ2VvD_BwE
You don’t have to invest in an expensive case.
Just ensure you have at least two 120mm front intakes or better.
When it comes to RAM, pick the maximum capacity you’ll actually use initially.
Or be prepared to upgrade later if needed.
RAM is sold in kits for a reason.
The motherboard must support all the RAM with matching voltage, case, and speed requirements.
The internal design is tailored for the kit’s specifications.
RAM from the same vendor and part number may vary in manufacturing over time.
Some motherboards are quite sensitive to these changes.
It becomes more challenging when multiple modules are added.